Which is the best textbook for the preparation of GATE (mechanical engineering)?

I am planning to prepare for GATE exam on my own.

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Ashok S | Beginner-Level 4

8 years ago

HI, There is a book called GATE MECHANICAL which consists of all the fundamental of all the subjects. I personally feel that the book is more than sufficient for cracking the exam. It costs around 800 INR.

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Ashok S | Beginner-Level 4

8 years ago

My pleasure.

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Harsh Ranjan | Scholar-Level 17

8 years ago

Hello Vipin, You can go for many popular coaching packages for GATE preparation or books by Arihant For GATE preparation and final touch up and fingertips by Arihant. All the best!

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Vipin Bhatt | Beginner-Level 2

8 years ago

Thank you so much for the help. But could you provide me with the author's name which you think would be best for preparing GATE? As there are so many books for GATE if I search. And I cannot buy all of them.

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