GATE EXAM Preparation Strategy

1.The most important part of preparation for GATE is to go through previous 15–20 years question papers and find out what should be your Subject priority list.  I have given the weightage for different streams below.

2. Once you have decided the subject priority list, start your preparation accordingly. Decide the time for each & every subject.
In case you have joined some coaching, go through the class notes and try to solve previous 15 years questions for that particular subject. While solving questions, if you find that some topics are not covered in your class notes, refer only that part in a standard reference book of that particular subject. Dont read the entire reference book if you have attended all your classes regularly.
. For those who are not able to join the coaching due to financial reasons or other, I will suggest you all to refer one standard reference book per subject. Dont read multiple books for single subject. That will create confusion at last since the abbrevations, symbols and notifications are different in different books. But yes, If you are not able to clear your concept, you can go for other books or you can make effective use of NPTEL, Youtube, Google to clear your concepts.
4. GATE is formula oriented conceptual exam. Looking at the scores past 3–4 years,competition is tough. I will suggest that dont leave anything for option. Study every subject thoroughly and each & every topic. Byheart all the formulae and understand the concept behind that formula.