Can I crack GATE without coaching?

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    Answered by

    Himanshi Singh

    a week ago

    You can crack the GATE exam without coaching. The main thing that aspirants lack is the sheer will to crack the GATE exam.

    So the first step should be asking yourself,"Why do you want to crack GATE?" once you have the answer. You can start your preparation with a clear goal in your head. If you need tips how you can do it, check below some very useful tips.

    Start with basics: Understand the exam pattern and syllabus. Use your regular textbooks to clear your basic concepts.

    Solve old papers: Practice previous years' GATE question papers. This helps you understand the type of questions.

    Take mock tests: Try to do one mock test every day. It

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    UPASANA PRADHAN | Contributor-Level 10

    2 months ago

    The simple answer is, Yes

    How? Now that completely depends on your goals and why you want to crack the GATE exam. First, be clear about that. Once, you have passed the test, then you can go ahead with your GATE preparation. 

    Here are some tips that can help you with cracking GATE exam without coaching -

    • Begin with the basics - start understanding the pattern and syllabus of the paper you want to apply. 
    • Start with your standard textbooks. Clear your fundamentals and concepts. 
    • Solve the GATE previous year's question papers as many times you can to get an understanding of the exam structure. 
    • Attempt mock tests every day.
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