GATE Exam Countdown: Proven Tips for Final Lap
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2026 ( GATE )
Exam On - 7 Feb '26
GATE 2026 Last Month Preparation: The final month of GATE is hectic, crucial and confusing as a lot of thing keeps on going. Now, this period is not studying harder but revising smarter. Check to read more about how to utilise GATE last month preparation.
GATE 2026 Last Month Preparation: The final countdown for the GATE 2026 is close. Now, it's time to recollect all that you've studied, plan strategies and build confidence to achive AIR 1 in GATE. This year, IIT Guwahati is conducting exam on February 7, 8, 14, and 15 in two shifts. Candidates appearing can check complete details below on how to make the most in the last one month.
How to utilise the last month in GATE Revision 2026?
1. Focus on Revision (based on the high- scoring subjects and chapters)
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During the GATE revision time, it is important to focus on techniques where you can maximise your GATE 2025 scores. Since the GATE syllabus is vast, focus on high-weightage topics and chapters. Allocate 60 to 70% of time in revising the chapters that are important as per GATE question paper perspective.
2. Make Short Notes for Quick Revision
Prepare GATE short notes for quick revision. While going through each topic, prepare them simultaneously. Keep it handy, covering all important formulas and terms. Go through them daily for an hour. Doing this will keep concepts fresh in your mind.
3. Take Frequent Mock Tests
GATE mock tests are very important, especially during the GATE preparation final month. This will help you analyse your strengths and weaknesses. Begin with chapter-based mock tests and gradually extend full-length GATE mock tests. Solving GATE mock tests will improve your accuracy and time management skills. In addition, it also trains you with to be prepared to experience the real-time GATE exam.
Admission to the BTech courses offered by IIT Madras are entrance-based and done on the basis of scores obtained in JEE Mains and JEE Advanced. Seats are allocated through JoSAA counselling after the results of the entrance exams are out. Students who clear the IIT Madras BTech cutoff are then required to go through document verification and pay the required fees to complete the process.
No, candidate who are looking for admission at IISC Bangalore need to have a valid GATE score. However, 70% GATE score + 30% performance in written test (100% GATE based for Aerospace, Chemical, Civil, Materials Engg.) + COAP counselling will be accepted. Apart from this, students might face some problems while downloading the GATE hall ticket 2024. The problem might be due to slow internet connectivity or a heavy load on the server. In such situations, candidates should try downloading the admit card after a short duration. In case any candidate forgets their application ID/Enrollment ID or password, they can reset it. In case a candidate has forgotten their password, they can reset it from the GOAPS portal.
4. Solve GATE Old Question Papers
Every topper, mentor, and coaching institute mentor always advise everyone to solve GATE previous's year's question paper. Practising GATE old papers will help students to understand the GATE paper pattern, difficulty level and improve efficiency in solving questions within the time frame.
5. Avoid starting any new topic
One of the major mistake that students usually make is to start new topics and chapters in final month preparation. But, they don't understand it can backfire them badly. Instead, start revising the topics that you've studied earlier. Focus on quality over quantity. This will help you achieve good score in GATE.
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6. Do not ignore GATE General Aptitude
Scoring a full mark in GATE GA can drastically make your GATE scores good. Spend at least 30 minutes daily in solving GATE GA questions from previous year's papers.
7. Stay Mentally and Physically Fit
Maintain a good health. Keep a sleeping habit of atleast 6 to 8 hours. Rest properly, give your mind a break. Eat healthy and exercise as well to stay calm and composed.
In the GATE 2026 final month of preparation, a positive mindset is important. Avoid negative talking and imagine yourself in the exam hall, confidently solving GATE questions. Relax before the day and take avoid learning new chapters and topics.
At the end of the day, cracking GATE exam is all about consistent preparation, hardwork and determined mindset whether you want to pursue higher studies or get into PSUs.
For admission to IIT Bhilai MTech course, students are admitted through a valid GATE score. As per the selection process, candidates must pass graduation with BTech from a recognised board. Further, candidates need to appear for GATE entrance exams and get a qualifying score to get shortlisted for the course. Later on, the final seat allotment is done through COAP Counselling session. Students who are graduated from IIT are exempted from the GATE entrance score requirement.
Note: For MTech, the qualifying candidates have to further apply for COAP and then apply on the official website of IIT Bhilai to proceed to confirm their admission.
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Qualifying mark of GATE exam usually varies every year depending on certain factors. Candidates can refer to expected cutoff based on last year's trends
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- OBC - 22 to 28
- SC/ST/PwD - 17 to 25
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Yes, IIT Guwahati has released GATE exam admit card 2026. The link to download GATE hall ticket is available at gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Candidates must keep their enrollment ID and password to download admission ticket of Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering.
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