Preparing for GATE 2011 can be made easy in 10 steps

Preparing for GATE can be as easy as preparing for your college examinations. Just take little cautions while studying any topic and do remember that GATE paper focus on your in depth knowledge of subject, your basics, presence of mind during examination etc.

1. Always follow standard books for GATE. Try to cover complete syllabus. If not possible expertise in what ever portion of syllabus you practice.

2. Try preparing notes after reading every chapter topic. This may initially take some time but will help you while revising before paper.

3. While reading any chapter topic does ask your self following questions What, How, and why and see improvement.

4. Best way to prepare is to follow cycle Learn, Test, Analyze, Improve, Learn, Test, Analyze, and Improve.

5. Do remember that GATE is completely objective question based test. Most of time solving objective questions is tricky. Learn tips to solve GATE objective questions.

7. In case of doubts do ask some expert or use forums to discuss questions as provided by httpwww.indiastudychannel.com or ask me.

8. Don’t worry if your percentage in university exams is low as GATE admissions do not consider them. Just maintain minimum percentage required by many colleges including IIT’s. Look at GATE Cutoff and eligibility section to know eligibility and cut off of various colleges.

9. Group study is one of the best ways of preparation. Divide sections topics between you and your partner and have a brief session on topic from your friend before you actually start topic. This will save your time and efforts and will improve your and your partner’s understanding on the topic.

10. Normally coaching GATE is not required but if you are not able to concentrate much then this is a good option.