5 essential tips and tricks for GATE 2024

The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is one of the competitive exams administered on behalf of the Ministry of Human Resources Development, National Coordinating Board, and Department of Education by The GATE Committee, faculty members from IISc, and seven other IITs. Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru is the organising institute for the upcoming GATE exam.

The exam registration process started on 31^st August 2023 and will ended on 20^th October 2023. The exam is scheduled for 03, 04 and 10, 11 February 2024. Following the government's announcement that tens of thousands of people will be hired in the federal government over the next 18 months, the ongoing discussion about the examination has become more interesting.

Here are some expert-recommended tips and strategies to help aspirants improve their preparation for the GATE 2024 exam:

UNDERSTANDING THE EXAM PATTERN AND SYLLABUS:
Before beginning exam preparation, aspirants must understand the syllabus and exam pattern. Because the exam pattern is not the same for all disciplines, aspirants must have a thorough understanding of the pattern.

Aspirants should also be aware that the exam pattern varies depending on the marks division and segments; only the General Aptitude segment remains consistent across all papers and has a weightage of 15%. To ace the exam, aspirants must also be well-versed in four years of Engineering curriculum.

MAKE SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM PLANS:
In order to manage the extensive syllabus, aspirants must make both short-term (daily) and long-term (fortnightly and monthly) plans.

It can be difficult to balance college classes and coaching sessions. As a result, setting realistic daily and monthly goals is the best way to manage this. Furthermore, some topics will necessitate additional time to fully comprehend. As a result, aspirants must set aside time to prepare for these topics.

LEARNING TO APPLY CONCEPTS:
 Simply memorizing concepts will not help you pass the GATE exam. Aspirants must learn how to apply these concepts. Because the exam contains more numerical questions than theoretical questions, aspirants should attempt as many numerical-based questions as possible to strengthen their conceptual understanding.

PRACTICE USING THE VIRTUAL CALCULATOR:
 Understanding how to use the Virtual Calculator provided to candidates on the day of the exam is one of the most effective ways to prepare for the GATE exam. Aspirants can avoid unnecessary stress and time waste during the exam by learning how to use the Virtual Calculator ahead of time.

REGULAR REVISION:
Revision is essential in exam preparation because it allows aspirants to identify their strengths and areas for improvement. An ideal practise cycle is to study a topic for 7 days and then revise it. The next revision can be done after 15 days, followed by another 30 days.

Following a cyclical pattern of revision will help aspirants retain information and perform better.

While it is critical that aspirants concentrate on their studies, it is also critical that they maintain good mental and physical health.

As a result, it is critical that the candidate eats healthy foods, gets enough sleep, and takes regular breaks between study sessions. During such breaks, one can also engage in a hobby to refresh themselves and maintain concentration levels.