How should I prepare for my GATE exam? I want to get admission in an IIT.

I am a second year B.Tech student.

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Vikas Kaushik | Scholar-Level 17

9 years ago

Hello Hemant Its very Good you want yo go for IIT but for getting seat there is tuff. You can start your GATE preparation from starting you last year or you can drop one year also if you are keen determined about getting admission in IIT. you have to get good marks in both B.tech and GATE for this.

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Rajesh Kuncha | Beginner-Level 3

9 years ago

There are no separate books for GATE preparation. The syllabus of your graduation is enough but you should also keep the syllabus of GATE in mind while preparation.

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Sumit Kumar | Beginner-Level 4

9 years ago

You can use GATE MADE EASY application for its preparation.

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