How to prepare for GATE exam? Can I take a year gap for the preparation? Will it affect my career?

The private companies consider GAP adversely between schooling and college and during the degree. However, after the graduation has been completed, there is no issue of GAP. Preparing for the GATE from IV sem onward is not a good idea as firstly, it will affect your semester marks and secondly, the syllabus of GATE is up to sixth sem. However, if you prepare proper notes of all subjects during 4th, 5th and 6th sem, they will be useful for GATE preparation. Now there is no question of learning new topics but you must learn CAD/CAM software like Auto CAD 2D & 3D, PRO-E, Unigraphics, CATIA and Ansys progressively in coming one year. These will give you huge advantage during your campus selection process as well as during your career as mechanical engineer.

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Hi, * Guidelines for GATE preparation : 1) To ace the exam, you require the right approach along with the right study materials and strategy. 2) Stay focused. Plan your preparation after knowing your strengths and weaknesses. You need to be organized and follow a time-table. 3) You may refer to numerous guide books. 4) You may join coaching center to strengthen your fundamentals. Some of the GATE coaching institutes are : -Elite Academy -Brilliant Tutorials -Career Forum -Vani Institute -IES GATE Academy -Panacea IES / GATE -IES Made Easy <a href="https://testprep.shiksha.com/gate-entrance-exams-coaching-classes-in-india-categorypage-14-48-848-0-0-1-1-2-0-none-1-0" style='word-wrap:break-word;'>https://testprep.shiksha.com/gate-entrance-exams-coaching-classes-in-india-categorypage-14-48-848-0-0-1-1-2-0-none-1-0</a> While selecting the best institute, you need to check some of the important parameters such as batch size, syllabus, faculty, fees etc. 5) When you get a grip over the basic syllabus, you may refer to mock tests / previous year’s question papers to analyze your preparation and performance before the final exam. * Preparation entirely depends on your caliber and understanding of the subject. You may start preparation as you feel comfortable. * As far as gap is concerned, I would suggest you to focus on your preparation and score good. Don't worry gap won't play negative role in interviews. If the interviewers ask for the reason of the gap then you may place the reason. Always remember, getting a job is the responsibility of the candidate. You may explore certain things about yourself such as : -Communication skills -Assessment of your strengths -Good domain knowledge -Knowledge of the position you are applying for -Knowledge about the company you have applied job in Such pointers will help you to prepare for any interview. Not to forget, most importantly, your score will help you to achieve your goal. So, concentrate and perform well. Hope it helps. Please feel free to revert. Click on the thumbs up or mark it as the best, if you found this useful. Wish You Luck!

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If you can give a proper answer for why you took the gap, then there will not be any issue. In present day scenario, people are looking for knowledge, skills rather than time. During that period, while preparing for GATE, learn some new topics. These will help you divert your mind and get some good knowledge. Watch videos from sites which will give you good insights and get basic understanding of different topics. <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://beyond.insofe.edu.in/category/essentialskillstoolkit/" style='word-wrap:break-word;'>http://beyond.insofe.edu.in/category/essentialskillstoolkit/</a> If you really like the answer, mark it as best answer and give a thumbs up.

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