GATE 2024: Importance of mock tests
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2025 ( GATE )
Registration - 28 Aug '25 - 6 Oct '25
A mock test is a practice test taken before the actual test. Attempting mock tests, based on the pattern of the GATE exam should form an integral part of your preparation because it tells you about your level of preparation. It also tells you the areas that need your attention. Taking mock tests helps you in evaluating the following.
- Will you be able to finish your paper in time
- Do you have time for revision
- Which new strategy is required to overcome your weak area
Mock tests help students by allowing them to revise the syllabus well before the real examinations.
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Revision is the key to remember all that you have studied. Mock tests help students revise the entire syllabus in the simulated setting of the actual exam. This way they remember what they have learned and thus perform well on the final day.
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Most of the mock test series is designed in a way that shows you the mirror. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that you know where you stand and how much effort you need to put in. It will not only provide you with good quality questions and a comprehensive performance analysis vis-a-vis other GATE aspirants but also create an actual test environment.
Aspirants mostly prefer online mock tests to tailor their brain and body for the final exam. As the saying goes ‘practice makes man perfect,’ it is utmost relevant to GATE. Practice not only makes you perfect but also builds up your confidence. It helps you manage time and performance with great confidence.
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It also helps in overcoming the phobias of the exam, such as over-excitement or nervousness in the exam. The more test you’ll take, the better you’ll understand your strong and weak areas. Through mock tests, you also get the opportunity to solve every question with a positive attitude.
A mock test series is an integral part of the preparation for GATE but a student must choose a test series that is represented by students from across the country, gives a realistic comparative performance analysis and also offers the exact online GATE environment via supervised or monitored tests.
How to Use GATE Mock Tests
Take a look at the schedule of mock tests for preparation that you should consider opting for GATE:
One test a week to start with (four months before the actual GATE exam)
Two tests per week in the last month
A mock test series will also lend seriousness to the preparation once the aspirant sees his/her results. The student may analyze the results and can work on the weaker sections; weaknesses cannot become strengths overnight but hard work and perseverance will pay in the long run.
To crack any competitive exam in any part of the world, one has to be dedicated and focused. One has to go one step further and be obsessed with the exam. Continuous effort is the key to success, as the proverb says- “Try and try again and you’ll succeed”. At the same time, one must enjoy the preparation too – the learning, the problem solving and the healthy competition with friends without stress!
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GATE 2024 Mock Tests
GATE 2024 mock tests have been released. Take a look at the subject-wise GATE mock test below:
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J K Sinha is Director, Gateforum. He holds an MTech degree from IIT Kharagpur.
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Candidates will get only one scribble pad at a time. They must write their name and registration number before using it. If the rough sheet gets filled, then they can ask for another one scribble pad after returning the previous one to the invigilator. After the exam concludes, candidates must retur
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Yes, candidates will get a scribble pad in the GATE exam 2026 to do the rough work. Candidates have to write their name and registration number on the scribble pad before using it. However, the rough sheet must be returned after the completion of the exam.
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The barcode present in the GATE admit card 2026 carries the candidate's information. It is required for a faster verification process and fraud prevention. So, make sure it does not get tampered. Carry multiple copies in case your GATE 2026 hall ticket is torn or tampered.
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Applicants must carry the following documents and items to the center along with the GATE 2026 admit card -
- Photo ID proof (as uploaded in the application form)
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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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If there are any details missing in the GATE admit card, then he/she must contact the GATE zone helpline centre. The candidate must raise their concern, mentioning the issue they are facing with the hall ticket. They will have to provide complete details regarding the information that are missing in
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