Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering – GATE Exam 2022

GATE 2022 Preparation Tips

GATE Exam is one of the toughest Exams in our country. According to a survey, every year around 9 lacs candidates appear for GATE Exam. Due to this tough competition, one needs to be prepared well for GATE Exam to get an admission in IITs/IISc. However, highest ranking in this exam is also beneficial for PSU jobs.

GATE Exam aims at rigorous testing of the students’ concepts building and how much they are conceptual sounds in engineering with management skills after graduating. That is why in Gate exam engineering subjects are covering 70% weightage while Aptitude and Maths are covering 15% each respectively.

For preparing GATE Examination, one should not get frightened, all he needs to have is advanced planning for preparation and self-confidence. If one should follow his/her plan very perfectly, then no one will stop him/her to get highest rank in GATE Exam.

By following some of the tips and strategy, one can prepare his/her own schedule and work accordingly. So, following are some of the tips one can use for GATE Exam Preparation:

1) Start as early as possible:  By beginning the preparation process early, you will be able to plan your studies and check for the materials which you’ll be needed to study. Just by starting the preparation before time, you have won half of the war. This will ensure, that you have get enough time to strategize and to study the various concepts and topics present in the syllabus. Ensure that no day is wasted out and each and every second is used by its fullest, parallel prioritizing your health and sleep.

2) Get thorough with the Syllabus and Exam Pattern: It is very necessary to go through the Exam Syllabus and Pattern, as your preparation planning will be fully based on these two things. A good understanding of the exam pattern will give an idea about how to go ahead on the path of GATE Exam preparation. It is very essential to know the exam pattern, since GATE has many types of questions and also consists of compulsory sections. The knowledge of the exam pattern will give you a good clarity to the candidates, on how to prepare for GATE 2022.

3) Note the weightage of your strong subjects: Knowledge about the topic distribution in the question paper is a good strategy to be adapted during GATE exam preparation purposes. You can go through the previous year’s question papers to see how the topics and concepts were divided for the examination. By getting a rough idea of the weightage, you can concentrate on those topics which seem to have more questions and distribution more marks in the question paper. Knowing topic-wise distribution is a great way to start your preparation for the examination.

4) Build a Concrete Study Plan: After get familiar with the Exam Pattern and Weightage, it’s time to prepare a thorough study plan. By preparing a study plan, you will be able to equally give your time to an allotted chapter or topic while squeezing in time for mock tests, sample paper practice and also some rest. The following points can be remembered while preparing the study plan:

• Set targets, on daily – weekly and monthly basis.
• Remember to evenly divide topics into difficult, moderate and easy sections.
• Schedule your topics in a way that it doesn’t look too repetitive.
• Give more importance to the topics which have the highest weightage and possibilities of
  being asked in the exam.
• Make sure you solve enough mock tests and sample papers and also keep a track of all your
  score checking your graph.
• Break time and its duration should be slotted in a way that you remain fresh even during
  long study hours. Similarly, the following points should be avoided while the study plan is being prepared
• Do not overcrowd a single slot with too many tough or difficult topics, either way round,
  take only a couple at a time.
• Do not forget to arrange revision time after finishing every single chapter.
• Do not follow anyone else’s schedule. Make your own study plan as it shall fit best to your
  taste and help you in a better way.

5) Usage of Reference Books is necessary: A lot of books are often named for references by previous year toppers, which would help in GATE preparation. While the textbooks can be used for studying, it is recommended that extra books should also be looked into to give that extra boost and make your concepts strong.

6) Focus on Engineering Mathematics and Aptitude Test: If prepared well, you can score well in these two compulsory sections of GATE paper. Since these two sections are said to constitute of basic topics, you can prepare well and raise your scores. While Mathematics can be studied along the lines of Engineering, the section of general aptitude can be prepared through newspapers and the past papers of other competitive exams such as CAT and more.

7) Revision is the Main Keyword: The most important part of the preparation for GATE Exam 2022, is to do revision on often basis. One should be not under any impression that once the whole syllabus would be complete; revision will be done. It’s completely wrong, one should do revision after studying any topics or concepts or subjects, so as not to forget what was learned. The revision will aid in the understanding of the topics or concepts and make you more knowledgeable. During revision, it is also advisable to make notes which you can refer later at time of examination. Also, solve last 20 years’ paper and check with solutions to avoid small mistakes. Doing this, contributes majorly in your preparation. Here are some more tips which can be followed to prepare for GATE 2022:

• Prepare notes in your words after completing each chapter or subjects. Do practice with maximum number of questions as possible on given topic or subjects which will make you perfect. This habits certainly strengthens of your preparations.
• Analyse your preparation. After completing every mock test or solving sample papers, it is important to check and try to correct all of the wrong answers marked by you. This will ensure that you will not wrongly answer the same question next time.
• It is important to take care of your health. Make sure to eat healthy food and to get enough sleep. Lack of sleep will just make it hard for you to study.
• Do not give up on co-curricular activities. It is important to indulge in things other than studies for a while to refresh the mind. Keep being motivated and focus on your own preparation.