Students’ Speak: Things to remember when preparing for GATE exam
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2025 ( GATE )
Admit Card - 2 Jan '26
By: Yash Singhal
Tips & topics that would help you ace Information Technology part of GATE.
Engineering students, who are planning to study post-graduation to enhance their skills and fetch a better pay package, study and aim to ace Graduate Aptitude Test for Engineering (GATE). So, what are the things that one should keep in mind while preparing for the GATE exam?
First, keep aside all the negativities of the society. Begin with looking up the syllabus and blueprint of the paper and keenly notice what are the main topics that weigh more in the exam.
Study all the topics and clear your concepts of all the chapters that were taught in your graduation. Most of the topics that weigh more in the exam are:
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Second, look for the books that you understand the best. Almost all the books and the study material that the coaching institutes provide have similar questions but the only difference is in the explanation. So opt for the one you understand the best.
Third, when you are done with the all the preparation, keep six months aside before your actual exam date and in these six months, do mock tests and analyse all the weak topics and devote more and more time until your foundation is strong.
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In the last days, before the date of exam, keep a track on your speed and try to increase it, so that you will get enough time to be in the flow during the GATE exam. Through this, you will be able to build up confidence in your preparation and the speed as well.
Fill up all the gaps in these 30 days and just before the week from the date of the exam, look up the previous five years’ papers and solve it thoroughly.
This way you will get a clear idea about the pattern of the exam and also the type of question they ask and make up your mind.
About the Author:
Yash Singhal is a student of NIET, Aurangabad pursuing his BTech in ESE. Singhal writes articles as a mentor and has been in the field of guiding and counselling students to get into the right stream by smart work instead of hard work.
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The GATE exam is conducted once a year. The entrance test takes place on multiple dates and shifts for 30 test papers. For 2026, IIT Guwahati is conducting the exam on February 7, 8, 14, and 15.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
Yes, IIT Guwahati has extended the GATE 2026 registration date with late fees. The new GATE 2026 registration date is October 13.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 weeks ago
If you notice an error or discrepancy after submitting your GATE form, don't panic. Once the application correction window opens, log in via GOAPS using your credentials and make the corrections. Details like category, gender, exam city, paper choice, date of birth, etc., can often be edited — usual
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Answered a month ago
The factors that determine the GATE cutoff are -
- Availability of seats (the total seat intake varies every year for NITs, IIITs, and IIT admission)
- Number of registered applicants
- The difficulty level of the examination - (GATE is conducted on multiple days, however, the paper difficulty varies for eve
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Based on the previous year's trends, the GATE 2026 expected cutoff for computer Science and engineering can be checked below-
- For General category it might go around 30 to 31.0
However, the GATE cutoff varies every year, depending on the difficulty level, number of applicants appearing for the exam,
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Answered a month ago
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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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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Answered a month ago
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)
- Passport-size photograph
- Transparent water bottle
- Pen (blue or black)
It is advised to carry two to three copies of the GATE admit card to avoid
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