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How to prepare for GATE 2024 Mechanical Engineering?

Before making any exam plans, Candidates should first be familiar with GATE 2024 Mechanical Engineering syllabus and paper pattern. The Mechanical Engineering GATE syllabus covers topics Engineering Mathematics, Thermodynamics, Mechanics of Materials, Manufacturing Technology, etc. Candidates should analyze the syllabus and exam pattern to make study plans for the exam. 

GATE 2024 Mechanical Engineering Exam Pattern

Knowledge of GATE exam pattern is beneficial for candidates to understand details of exam mode, number of sections, question types, marking scheme, and many more. GATE aspirants can refer to the table below.

ParticularsExam Details
Exam NameGraduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE)
Duration3 hours
Total Marks100 marks
Total Questions65 questions
Type of QuestionsMultiple Choice Questions (MCQ)Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions
Number of SectionsThree Sections: General Aptitude, Engineering Mathematics & Subject/Technical ME
Marking Scheme1 Mark (Correct Answer) & ⅓ (Wrong Answer)2 Mark (Correct Answer) & ⅔ (Wrong Answer)No negative marking for NAT questions

GATE Mechanical Engineering 2024 Syllabus

In this section, we will discuss GATE 2024 Mechanical Engineering syllabus. Candidates can figure out exam strategies to study subjects accordingly.

S.noSubjectTopics
1Engineering MathematicsLinear Algebra
Calculus
Complex Variables
Differential Equations
Probability & Statistics
Numerical Methods
2Applied Mechanics & DesignEngineering Mechanics
Machine Design
Theory of Machines
Mechanics of Materials
3Fluid Mechanics & Thermal SciencesFluid Mechanics
Thermodynamics
Heat Transfer Applications
4Materials, Manufacturing & Industrial EngineeringMachining & Machine Tool Operations
Casting Operating, and Joining Process
Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Engineering Materials
Manufacturing Control
Metrology and Inspection
Operations Research
Production, Planning, and Control

How to make GATE exam preparation timetable?

You are free to prepare your GATE exam study plan. But, you should be clear in mind what time you allot to finish a particular subject. Many times candidates stuck in one subject and waste time ignoring other subjects. To avoid such confusion it is necessary maintaining a pre-determined time target to study all Mechanical Engineering subjects for GATE 2024. We would suggest time frames for the subject-wise study of the Mechanical Engineering branch. 

S.noSubjectsPreparation Timeline
1Mathematics15 days
2Thermodynamics30 days
3RAC10 days
4Engineering Mechanics10 days
5Strength of Materials25 days
6Machine Design15 days
7Theory of Machines15 days
8Heat & Mass Transfer15 days
9Production Technology and Material Science45 days
10Fluid Mechanics and Machinery30 days
11Operational Research, Industrial Engineering, Metrology, and other topics30 days

Books to follow for GATE Mechanical Engineering Exam 2024

List of following books we suggest for GATE Mechanical Engineering Exam preparations.

GATE TopicsBooks
Strength of MaterialTimo Shenko, Gero & BC Punamia (Numericals)
Fluid Mechanics & MachineryBansal & Subramanya (Numericals)
Theory of MachineRattan & Khurmi
HMTRajput (Numericals)
ThermodynamicsPK Nag (Numericals Practice)
Engineering MechanicsRS Hibbeler
Material ScienceCallister
Production TechnologyPN Rao (Theory)Ghosh Malik (Theory & Numericals)Swadesh Kumar Singh (Theory+Numericals)
RACKhurmi
Industrial EngineeringTelsang
Machine DesignBhandari (Numericals Practice)

Tips & Tricks for GATE 2024 Exam Preparations

We provide tips and tricks for GATE 2024 Mechanical Engineering exam. Candidates can follow mechanical engineering strategies to crack exam.

Start early preparation

Candidates must understand GATE 2024 exam pattern and syllabus. If you want to give yourself best chances of success then, prepare study plans and focus on execution. Starting early preparations give you benefits to finish syllabus on time, understanding complex topics, and revising the syllabus. 

Memorize formulas

Regular revision of formulas and practice questions can help you to memorize formulas. If you aim to get a good rank in GATE exam then, you should keep all formulas at your fingertips. Initially, you may difficult but when you start solving a sufficient number of problems, you find it convenient to recall formulas.

Time Management

After understanding GATE exam syllabus and pattern, it is important to complete studying the entire syllabus on time. So that, you can solve topic-wise, subject-wise and mock test series to check your knowledge level.

Prepare notes

Make short notes of formulas and important concepts. These notes are helpful to do last-minute revisions before the examination. Maintain subject-wise short notes for conceptual understanding of topics.

Give Mock Tests

You need sufficient practice to clear GATE 2024 exam with a good score. Prioritize giving frequent mock tests and analyze your preparation levels. Practice Mock started its GATE 2024 ME Mock Test series. You can take mock test series and get detailed analysis on your tests attempted.

Solve questions using virtual calculator

Candidates get virtual calculators in GATE exam. Perform maximum calculations of questions using virtual calculator to avoid calculation blunders during exam. It can maximize your speed and accuracy to attempt questions. 

Summing Up

Finish your subject-wise GATE exam study early so that, you can give mocks and revise topics frequently. Appearing in mock tests gives you confidence to deal with things properly on actual exam day. During exam phase, maintaining consistency can benefit you to score well in GATE 2024. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

When should I start preparing for GATE 2024?

You should start preparing for GATE  8 to 10 months before actual exam. It gives ample time to do subject-wise study and give mock tests. 

Is 8 months sufficient to crack GATE?

Yes, 8 months time is sufficient to prepare for GATE 2024 exam and crack it in first attempt.

What is the age limit for GATE 2024 exam?

There is no age limit to give GATE exam 2024 and exam score is valid for three years,

Who will set paper for GATE 2024?

It is expected that IISC Bengaluru will set the paper for GATE exam 2024. The questions level will be from moderate to difficult.

Divya Sharma

My Role as a Content Writer in PracticeMock is to craft research based blogs. I ensure that aspirants get accurate information on government exams through blogs.

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