GATE Exam preparation strategy

GATE PREPARATION STRATEGY
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INDEX
 What is GATE?
 GATE exam conducting institutes
 Why GATE
 Objective of GATE exams
 Eligibility criteria for GATE
 GATE papers
 Application Process
 GATE exam pattern
 Design of questions
 GATE preparation tips
 Is Coaching necessary?
 Role of test series
 Qualifying Marks

The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE)
 An all-India examination
 Administered and conducted in Eight zones across the country
 GATE Committee comprising faculty from
 Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
 Seven Indian Institutes of Technology on behalf of the
National Coordinating Board (NCB)- GATE,
 Department of Education, MHRD, Government of India.
What is GATE?

The zones and the corresponding administrative institutes are :
GATE exam conducting institutes
Organizing
Institute for
GATE
Zone 1 –
IISc
Bangalore
Zone 2 –
IIT
Bombay
Zone 3 –
IITDelhi
Zone 4 –
IIT
Guwahati
Zone 5 –
IITKanpur
Zone 6 –
IIT
Kharagpur
Zone 7 –
IIT Madras
Zone 8 –
IIT
Roorkee
Organizing Institute for GATE 2019 – IITMadras

 GATE is an entry to M.Tech. / Ph.D.
 M.Tech. degree leads to specialization and furthering of interest
in a certain area which may lead to Ph.D.
 M.Tech. degree is best for those wishing to apply for Faculty/
Research positions in educational Institutes/R&D centers.
 More and better companies recruit from leading institutes.
 GATE is entry for PSUs job opportunities like BARC, BEL,
ONGS, IOC etc.
 Higher salaries are offered to M.Tech. holders as compared to
B.Tech. / B.E.
Why should we take GATE?

 Scholarship is paid during M.Tech., so student can easily afford
his needs.
 M.Tech. programme is a 4 semester programme; so we get
More time to work out career opportunities.
 Some colleges/Institutes specify GATE as mandatory
qualification even for admission of self financing students.
 Some industries and foreign universities have indicated their
interest in GATE qualified candidates.
 GATE qualified candidates in Engineering discipline are also
eligible for the award of Junior Research Fellowship in CSIR
Laboratories.
Why should we take GATE?.........

Objectives of GATE Exam
 To identify meritorious and motivated candidates
for admission to Post Graduate Programmes in
Engineering, Technology, Architecture and
Pharmacy at the National level.
 To serve as benchmark for normalization of the
Undergraduate Engineering Education in the country.

Eligibility criteria for GATE
 BE/BTech/BPharm: Bachelor's degree in engineering/
technology (Four years after 10+2 or three years after
BSc/diploma in engineering/technology) and those who are in the
final year of such programmes.
 BArch: Bachelor's degree in Architecture (Five years course)
 BSc (Research)/BS: Bachelor's degree in Science (Post-Diploma/
4 years after 10+2)
 MSc/MA/MCA or equivalent: Master's degree in any branch of
science/mathematics/statistics/computer applications or
equivalent
 Int. ME/MTech (Post-BSc): Post-BSc Integrated Master's degree
programmes in engineering/technology (Four year programme)

 Int. ME/MTech or dual degree (after diploma or
10+2): Integrated Master's degree programme or dual degree
programme in engineering / technology (Five year programme)
 Int. MSc/Int. BS-MS: Integrated M.Sc. or Five year integrated
B. S./ M. S. Programme
 Professional Society Examination (equivalent to B.E./
B.Tech./ B.Arch.): BE/BTech/BArch equivalent examinations
of professional societies, recognised by MHRD/ UPSC/ AICTE
(e.g., AMIE by Institution of Engineers-India, AMICE by the
Institute of Civil Engineers-India)
Eligibility criteria for GATE ……

1. AE: Aerospace Engineering
2. AG: Agricultural Engineering
3. AR: Architecture and Planning
4. BT: Biotechnology
5. CE: Civil Engineering
6. CH: Chemical Engineering
7. CS: Computer Sc. and Information
Technology ( CS )
8. CY: Chemistry
9. EC: Electronics and Communication
Engg. (EC )
10. EE: Electrical Engineering ( EE )
11. GG: Geology and Geophysics
12. IN: Instrumentation Engineering
13. MA: Mathematics
14. ME: Mechanical Engineering
15. MN: Mining Engineering
16. MT: Metallurgical Engineering
17. PE: Petroleum Engineering
18. PH: Physics
19. PI: Production and Industrial
Engineering
20. TF: Textile Engineering and Fibre
Science
21. EY: Ecology and Evolution
GATE papers

Application process
 Notification is issued in September
 Registration and application in October
 Application fee
 Female/SC/ST/PWD : 750/-
 All other candidates :1500/-
 No age limit
 No restriction on number of attempts.

GATE Exam Pattern
Section Question
No.
No. of
questions
Marks per
question
Total
marks
General
aptitude
1 to 5 5 1 5
6 to 10 5 2 10
Technical+
mathematic
s
1 to 25
25 1 25
26 to 55
30 2 60

Total questions:65 Total marks:100 Totalduration:180min
Technical section :
70 marks
General aptitude:
15 marks
Mathematics :15 marks
25 marks to 40 marks will be allotted to Numerical Answer Type
Questions
GATE Exam Pattern……

GATE examination consists of Multiple Choice and Numerical
Answer type questions.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
These questions are objective in nature and each question will
have choice of four answers, out of which the candidate has to
mark the correct answer. Each question carries 1 or 2 marks in
all the sections.
Numerical Answer Questions
There will be no choices available for these types of questions. A
Numeric Answer question carries 1 or 2 marks questions in all
sections. The answer for these questions is a real number to be
entered by using mouse and virtual keypad displayed on the
monitor. No negative marking for these questions.

Questions Type Marks Negative Marking
Multiple Choice
Questions (MCQs)
1 mark 0.33
2 marks 0.66
Numerical Answer
Questions
1 mark Nil
2 marks Nil

Design of Questions
 The questions in a paper may be designed to test the following
abilities:
(i) Recall: These are based on facts, principles, formulae or laws in
the discipline of the paper. The candidate is expected to be able to
obtain the answer either from his/her memory of the subject or at
most from a one-line computation.
Example:
Q. During machining, maximum heat is produced
(A) in flank face (B) in rake face
(C) in shear zone (D) due to friction between chip and tool

(ii) Comprehension: These questions will test the candidate’s
understanding of the basics of his/her field, by requiring him/her
to draw simple conclusions from fundamental ideas.
Example
Q. A DC motor requires a starter in order to
(A)develop a starting torque
(B) compensate for auxiliary field ampere turns
(C) limit armature current at starting
(D)provide regenerative braking
Design of Questions ……

(iii) Application: In these questions, the candidate is expected to
apply his/her knowledge either through computation or by logical
reasoning.
Example
Q. The sequent depth ratio of a hydraulic jump in a rectangular
channel is 16.48. The Froude number at the beginning of the jump
is:
(A)5.0 (B) 8.0 (C) 10.0 (D) 12.0
 The questions based on the above logics may be a mix of single
standalone statement/phrase/data type questions, combination of
option codes type questions or match items type questions.

(iv) Analysis and Synthesis: In these questions, the candidate is
presented with data, diagrams, images, etc. that require analysis
before a question can be answered.
 A Synthesis question might require the candidate to compare
two or more pieces of information.
 Questions in this category could, for example, involve
candidates in recognizing unstated assumptions, or separating
useful information from irrelevant information.

GATE Exam preparation strategy
 If you are fresher and preparing first time then I would suggest
you the following approach to be adopted-
 Define your aim and target the desired exam right from the
beginning. You should examine closely the examination
pattern, syllabus and the level of difficulty.
 The first step for amateurs should be, to go through
previous years’ question papers of the aimed exam and
identify what type of questions are asked, like whether it is
theoretical (then what subjects/which topics are mostly
asked) or derivations or numerical type.
 Keep one best reference book for each subject. You are not
advised to read too many books for each subject; practically
it is not possible in limited time frame.

 Preparing for GATE needs time and strategic
planning along with implementation but even before
that, first, introspect yourself of what you are weak in
and what you are strong at.
 It is always advised to first finish up the part that
interests you or sections you are strong in. This helps
to build confidence and assures you increase in score.
GATE Preparation Tips-1

 The Second step is to take up the sections you are
weak at. The focus must be on clearing basic to
advance concepts first followed by practicing the
questions until you attain accuracy.
 If your fundamentals are strong, your fear for the
topic will get away. Schedule more hours if you do
not feel confident about a particular chapter or
section, because you cannot skip any section if you
want to get good rank.

 Keep looking and solving previous year’s question
paper to have a fair idea of what level and type of
questions to expect in your GATE exam.
 The questions may be tested in the form of Recall ,
Comprehension, Application, Analysis and Synthesis,
Common Data Based Questions, Linked Answer
Questions Memorize Formulas and short cut on your
tips and make note of every chapter or topic. This
helps a lot in last weeks of exam.

 Detailed syllabus and multiple study resources must
be with you to not skip even a single topic. Many
books have previous year’s question paper along with
sample papers. Browse through them and solve when
you feel 80% of your preparation is done. Assess the
mock test results to analyze your weak and strong
area and accordingly work on them.

 Maintain study routine and disciplined efforts, along
with having gaps in between for leisure time and
other entertainment. A healthy body and sound mind
will let you stay focused.

 Make an overall plan of your career
 Define immediate and ultimate goals of your career
 Make a roadmap to execute in most effective
manner.
 Being an engineer you should understand the
importance of planning and execution of the plan.
The Study Regime

 Make a habit of reading and revising simultaneously.
 While studying a particular subject; devote 70-80% of self
study time in developing concepts of new subject and rest 20-
30% time should be religiously devoted for revision of already
completed topics/subjects.
 Towards months closer to exam, increase the revision time for
proper retention of concepts till exam day.
 While revising, make sure you do the following:
 Review of class notes
 Revise underlined/ highlighted portion of text book.
Then attempt only the marked questions once more
 If time permits, then start with new set of questions.
Make a REVISION plan

Make Micro notes:
After finishing every subject make micro notes, which have
only principal formulae/ diagrams/ concepts of at most
importance, especially note down the area which you find
difficult to remember. Then, once this is done, take a snapshot
and store in your mobile gallery. These will be your Digital
Micro Notes, which can be revised anywhere and everywhere,
while travelling, gap between two classes, free time.
Flow like a river:
Be loquacious and discussion oriented with friends and seniors
and keep on clearing your doubts, don't allow to accumulate the
doubts which may result in mental stress. Also interact with
successful seniors and fellow mates to know about their path of
success/strategy, it is synonymous with river water which when
flows gets self purified.
Make a REVISION plan ……

 Coaching gives you the proper direction towards the
preparation
 If you want to join in coaching , join in 3rd year even semester
since most of the gate syllabus is covered in academic
curriculum
 There are so many students who got good results without
coaching by following proper plan.
 If you don’t have good basics in subjects you should join a
coaching otherwise no need.
Is Coaching is Necessary?

 Familiarize yourself with the final exam environment
 Helps in time management
 Increases self-confidence.
 The amount of mistakes can be reduced
 Helps you to get instant results and analysis
Role of Test Series

S. No Paper Name
Paper
Code
Qualifying Marks
General OBC (NCL) SC/ST/PwD
1
Aerospace
Engineering
AE 34.4 30.9 22.9
2
Agricultural
Engineering
AG 25 22.5 16.6
3
Architecture and
Planning
AR 43.9 39.5 29.2
4 Biotechnology BT 27.9 25.1 18.5
5 Civil Engineering CE 26.9 24.2 17.9
6 Chemical Engineering CH 37.8 34 25.1
7
Computer Science and
Information
Technology
CS 25 22.5 16.6
Qualifying Marks?........

S. No Paper Name
Paper
Code
Qualifying Marks
8 Chemistry CY 25.4 22.8 16.9
9
Electronics and
Communication
Engineering
EC 25 22.5 16.6
10
Electrical
Engineering
EE 29.1 26.1 19.4
11
Ecology and
Evolution
EY 49.3 44.3 32.8
12
Geology and
Geophysics
GG 32.4 29.1 21.5
13
Instrumentation
Engineering
IN 37.1 33.3 24.7
14 Mathematics MA 29.4 26.4 19.5
Qualifying Marks?

S. No Paper Name
Paper
Code
Qualifying Marks
15 Mechanical
Engineering
ME 34.7 31.2 23.1
16 Mining Engineering MN 45 40.5 30
17 Metallurgical
Engineering
MT 40.3 36.2 26.8
18 Petroleum
Engineering
PE 39.8 35.8 26.5
19 Physics PH 29 26.1 19.3
20 Production and
Industrial
Engineering
PI 32 28.8 21.3
21 Textile Engineering
and Fibre Science
TF 32.2 28.9 21.4
Qualifying Marks?........

What’s next after GATE?
Higher Education Options after GATE :
 M-Tech, ME or MS course from an institution of your choice,
based on your GATE rank, specialization area, and academic
interests.
 If you have a good rank, then you may easily go for an ME or
M-Tech programme at an IIT, NIT, or IISc.
 IITs and IISC through separate interviews
 NITs through CCMT Counseling
 option of pursuing a PhD programme in engineering after
completing ME/M-Tech.

Job options after GATE:
Through Campus Placement:
 In all top engineering institutes, including IITs, NITs, PEC,
IISC, and DCE, ME or M-Tech students can get very good job
placements in renowned companies.
 Firms like Google, Samsung, Tata, Maruti, Cisco, and several
other good companies pick engineering candidates holding a
Masters-level qualification.
In Private Sector:
 Many private firms are now inclined towards recruiting
talented engineering postgraduates in their R&D and other
departments.
 In fact, companies have been giving preference to GATE-
qualified candidates over BE/B-Tech students.

In Foreign Firms:
 As GATE is considered while admitting you in a postgraduate
course in a foreign university, it can also offer an advantage
while seeking a job in a foreign company.
In Teaching Jobs:
 Many private institutes in India prepare students for the GATE
exam. You can also take up a teaching job at such institutes that
pay high salaries to GATE instructors.
In Public Sector:
 Many public sector undertakings such as BHEL, IOC, NTPC,
BPCL, BARC, HPCL, etc., are using the GATE score for
selecting candidates for their organizations.
 The pay packages in these jobs are no less than the packages
offered by top private firms.
Job options after GATE……….

THANKS TO ALL…..
Best of Luck for Your Future

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