Tips to clear GATE Entrance Exam

Fix your goal first: One must fix their goals before proceeding towards any direction. Goal should be fixed according to their choice. Now- a -days students are having a lot of choice in the field of technical education. He must follow his interest and not his friends. The syllabus of GATE entrance exam covers almost all engineering concepts, choose the focus area of the subject as per your specialization.

Select the right books and study materials as resources: You should always follow books of recognized writers and publications. Engineering students should avoid the uses of guides. Resources you have chosen are important for this examination.  Make sure that you have opted for the correct study material. Ask the faculty about the relevance of the books to the current syllabus and what other resources you can use.

Follow the habit of making notes:  Always make notes while studying. It will help at the time of revision before examination. Underline the important details, highlight the key points and maintain a separate notebook or flash cards for key information and formulae.

Plan your studies: Ensure that you complete your syllabus on time. Do this by planning your short term goals and schedule in advance. Stick this schedule on your wall or cupboard to ensure that you stay on track. Even if you have joined coaching classes, make your own plan and discuss with your faculty, guardian and friends to check if you are on the excelling the same track. Never avoid and omit chapters or subjects completely. Make a timetable to accommodate all lessons and studies.

Attempt practice or mock tests: Always review your performance .Keep yourself enroll for all sorts of mock test series, it will help you to have a regular check on your status. You will be able to discover the areas that you need to focus on more. Register with an institute or purchase online tests, books or practice CDs for best results.

Manage your time and health:  Time management is must for success. Always follow your planned schedule to avoid disturbances .Apart from studies, healthy food and proper sleep is must. Good sleeping and proper diet is important to rejuvenate your body. 

Author  - Training and Placement Cell - Sagar Institute of Research and Technology, Bhopal