GATE 2021 Preparation in 1 Month: Know the tips & time table

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2025 ( GATE )

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Updated on Jan 5, 2021 18:16 IST

GATE 2021 will be conducted next month, candidates can score well in the exam by following the tips below.

GATE 2021- Tips to prepare for the exam at home

With only a month left for GATE 2021 exam, the most common thing among every aspirant is how to utilise the time to get good marks in the exam. The most important thing for every student is to prepare for the exam with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic situation in mind.

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay, is going to conduct GATE exam 2021 on February 6, 7, 13 and 14. Most of the candidates are preparing for the exam from home, here are some tips to prepare for them.

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GATE 2021: Preparation tips for candidates at home

Know GATE 2021 syllabus and exam pattern: All the candidates who are aspiring to appear for the exam, knowing the GATE 2021 syllabus and exam pattern is mandatory to prepare better. The syllabus provides an idea about the topics and chapters from which the questions will be asked to a candidate in the exam.

The GATE 2021 exam pattern is also very important as it will help the candidates to understand the different types of question formats and marking scheme. Knowing the exam pattern will also help the candidates in managing their time during the exam.

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Prepare a time table and stick to it:  The last month is very important for candidates to finalise their preparation. During the last month, candidates need to revise all the topics and chapters they have studied so far. They must also attempt more and more question to have clarity on concepts related to the paper. For candidates who have not prepared a schedule to revise for GATE 2021 exam, it’s high time to get into a routine. For those who already have a schedule to follow, they are advised to enhance their preparation hours for GATE IIT Bombay.

Practising GATE mock tests and previous year question papers: In the last month, candidates must attempt GATE 2021 mock tests. Subject-wise mock tests are available on the official site of GATE. Other than that, candidates can also join test series offered by various coaching institutes to practice questions related to the subject/paper. Moreover, candidates should also attempt the GATE previous year question papers to understand the difficulty level of problems and their preparation level.

Short notes: While revising the entire subject/paper for GATE exam 2021 or any other exam, it is always advisable to prepare short notes of whatever deems important from exam point of view. This practice helps candidates revise and remember again through what was read earlier. In addition to that, short notes help candidates in revising the entire syllabus one or two days before the exam.  Along with short notes, candidates must also note down all the formulas at one place. Going through the formulas a few hours before the same will help them to keep remember the same during the exam.

The above tips will help candidates to revise their studies and better their preparation for GATE 2021. Along with this, students must also take precautions to protect themselves from COVID-19 infection.

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The factors that determine the GATE cutoff are -

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UPASANA PRADHAN

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No, a duplicate GATE 2026 admit card will not be provided at the test center. Candidates must carry their own admit card along with the mentioned documents and items to the GATE exam center. IIT Guwahati will release the GATE admit card on January 2. 

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Piyush Shukla

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Himanshi Choudhury

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As such, the GATE authorities have not mentioned anything regarding the black and white or colour printout of the GATE admit card to be carried or not. But it is better to carry a colour printout of the hall ticket to the exam centre Also, the admit card of GATE must be in A4 size format. 

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Shiksha Hazarika

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