Question arises during preparation of Gate!

Question: What should be the strategy?

If you are aiming for IIT or any PSU your fundamentals should be strong enough. In our branch basic subjects are SOM, TOM, THERMODYNAMICS, FLUID, HMT, PRODUCTION PROCESS, and MATERIAL SCIENCE. Basic subject will cover 60 to 70% of the paper. If you have a strong command over your basic subject it will take less time cover other application based subjects like RAC, ICE, MD etc. For an example u may heard that RAC is a tough subject. But I am telling you that if you have a
good command over THERMODYNAMICS u will cover GATE syllabus of RAC in only 2 weeks. Same thing is also applicable with MD and SOM. All question of GATE are not same level but these are mixed some easy and some conceptual. Afterall scoring max marks is our prime target.

Marks Distribution Subjects In
Mechanical

Question: Should I Join Coaching?

Coaching is a helpful supplement only & it is useless without self- discipline. It contributes to 20% for your study preparation rest 80% you have to do your own. But yes you can do it without coaching by taking the Question Paper/ Model Paper. But yes I will suggest you should join any test series from any coaching institute to self-analyze yourself. Coaching will simply support you to achieve your target. Without your personal dedicated effort it is impossible to achieve it (unless you’re lucky enough). Study plan is a very crucial part of preparation. A
strategy depends on your target, resources available, time available & your internal qualities like your strength & weakness. So, you can
understand everybody should have their own strategy. It is not necessary that the strategy given success to me, will also give u the same result. Make your own study plan and don't copy other.

Question: How many hours I should Study to get a good score in GATE?

Answer: Frankly speaking I don’t know answer of this question. This is the toughest question to answer and I think there cannot be direct answer to this question.

It varies for individual to individual and from time to time. But for sure following rules apply:

Regular studies give better results
Follow a time table

Practice Last year question From
GATE exam

Have good gaps in between for
recreation/sports.

Try puzzles quizzes to sharpen your brain.

Test yourself regularly to see where you stand and plan accordingly.

MORE OR LESS STICK TO BASICS
IT WILL BE GOOD

Have a contact with Gate Qualified candidates those can guide about basic trend.

Notes making is a very good practice.

Make notes short and concise.

Maintain formulas, short-cuts and tips/tricks in notes.

This will help you set your targets and get ready for the big day. Take practice tests and solve previous year questions to get an idea where do you stand. If you are getting fewer score put a little more extra effort. Just don’t give it. Believe me IITs are worth giving a hard try you will enjoy
you success later.