What should be my preparation strategy for qualifying GATE?

I am in B.tech 2nd year.

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Prem Kumar | Guide-Level 11

9 years ago

whatever is your branch, refer to standard books and build up your concepts from the basics.as you are in 2nd year, you have an ample amount of time to properly prepare for GATE.refer to the syllabus,and start preparing.at last, practice,practice and practice.

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Vishnu Agarwal | Contributor-Level 10

8 years ago

First of all, here are the three things which you should keep in mind. If you are a student who has studied in an average rated engineering college in your under graduation (BE/B.Tech) and always criticized and cribbed about your college, THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY! Give it a good shot and prove your

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Tejendra Bayapalli | Beginner-Level 2

7 years ago

Thank you.

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Rakesh S | Contributor-Level 7

9 years ago

Better go with self studies and I will like to suggests a online course http://nptel.ac.in/gate_paper.php by The National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL)

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Tanu Satija | Contributor-Level 7

9 years ago

Since u are starting in the 2nd year you need to keep just one thing in mind: keep the basics clear about your core subject. Here are some tips which you can keep in mind while preparing for GATE : Go through latest syllabus of GATE. Make proper plan of what you have to study. Read articles writ

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