5 Preparation Tips and Strategy to Crack the GATE Exam in 2024

GATE Stands for (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering). This Exam is very Popular among Civil and Mechanical Engineering Students because of the opportunities it brings to those who qualify for it.

The GATE exam is of 100 Marks, and if you want to call yourself a GATE-qualified engineer you only need 25-60 Marks. In this Blog, we will tell you the perfect Preparation Tips with the help of which you can easily clear your exam 

Here are Some 5 Tips and Strategies to Crack the GATE Exam in 2024.

1.  Understand the paper pattern and syllabus

GATE is a Clever way of testing the comprehensive understanding of various undergraduate subjects in engineering and sciences. It is a computer-based test, where questions asked are either Multiple choice questions or Numerical answer type questions. MCQs do carry negative markings. Students need to answer 65 Questions for 100 Marks in the time duration of 3 hours.

GATE is an All India-level competitive exam, Syllabus of GATE is 15 Marks of GA (General Aptitude) in which a student’s arithmetic and verbal ability is tested other 13 Marks Go into Engineering Mathematics and the Remaining 72 Marks is Technical Ability where the test your tech knowledge linked to the paper chosen by the student.

2.) Have a preparation strategy

First, you should be aware of the syllabus and you should also know what subjects and topics you need to prepare, know the weightage of every subject depending upon (PYq) Previous Year question, and complete your preparation accordingly.

These questions will mostly be based on your 2nd and 3rd Years of engineering. So it means you are well aware of your strengths and weaknesses, which will provide you with a good amount of information to start and allot time for each subject.

The best thing you can do is to start with easy and important subjects like engineering mathematics, general aptitude, and a basic technical subject. The next approach is to go for high-weightage subjects in PYq which is also very important. 

3.) Study material and reference books. 

To select a good study material it is very necessary for students to understand each and every concept to its depth. 

You can also find material online but still getting notes from your college is a great choice if you want to revise your basics.  

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4. ) Keep Practicing and revising 

After understanding the concepts, the most important thing for you is to keep practicing and revising them on a daily basis. Our recommendation is to give at least 2 hours of your day if you want to crack your GATE exam 2024 and also try to make revision notes for yourself which will help you before the exam 

You need to practice at least 40-80 sums every day and this will help you to brush up your speed and accuracy. 

5. ) Multiple Mock Tests

As recommended try to complete your syllabus in just 2 months then put your main focus on taking Mock tests which will improve your confidence and gives you information about your weak and strong areas

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1. Shows Your strength and weaknesses
2. Eliminate your weakness and enhance your core strength 
3. Help you to understand the syllabus and exam structure 
4. Inject speed and accuracy into your performance 
5. Guide you on every step by tracking your progress

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