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a year agoContributor-Level 9
There are heaps of resources that can inch you toward preparing for GATE. Some of the best books for specific subjects include :-
1. *Inorganic Chemistry* :- by JD Lee "Inorganic Chemistry".
2. *Environmental Science & Engineering*: "Introduction to Environmental Engineering and Science" by Gilbert M. Masters.
3. *Mathematics and Engineering Mathematics*: such as "Higher Engineering Mathematics", published by B.S. Grewal, and attract attention.
Also, you must solve the previous year question papers because they are an important way to know about the pattern and level of the exam. Download question papers from official GATE sites.
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a year agoContributor-Level 9
Candidates can download all the GATE previous year's question papers from official website of GATE 2025 - gate2025.iitr.ac.in. They can also download the GATE previous question papers from the Shiksha page. Candidates can check the link given below for GATE question paper PDF https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam-question-papers
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a year agoContributor-Level 9
To begin with GATE Computer Science paper preparation, candidates must thoroughly glance through GATE Computer Science syllabus. The syllabus outlines the topics and sub-topics that candidates need to prepare for the exam. After going through GATE CS syllabus, candidates must figure the topics that have the maximum weightage in the exam. Candidates must focus on preparing those topics. Candidates must learn, understand and clear their concepts by referring to good books. They should practice mock tests and solve previous years' question papers regularly to understand the pattern and difficulty level of the exam.
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a year agoContributor-Level 9
GATE is a national-level examination that aims to evaluate the knowledge and aptitude of candidates in preparation for admission to engineering and management programmes. The GATE Exam has three major sections: General Aptitude, Engineering Mathematics, and the Core subject the candidate has opted for. The Engineering mathematics syllabus is almost same for every paper however, in some paper some topics may be added or removed from the given syllabus as per the requirement of the specific subject. The topics covered under the GATE Engineering Mathematics syllabus are as follows:
• Linear Algebra
• Calculus and differentia
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a year agoContributor-Level 9
GATE is a national-level examination that aims to evaluate the knowledge and aptitude of candidates in preparation for admission to engineering and management programmes. The GATE Exam has three major sections: General Aptitude, Engineering Mathematics, and the Core subject the candidate has opted for. General aptitude section is common for all the papers of the GATE Examination. Candidate must know the syllabus of the General Aptitude section to prepare well for the examination. General Aptitude generally consists of four sections:
• Verbal Aptitude
• Quantitative Aptitude
• Analytical Aptitude 
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Here are some of the most recommended books for GATE ME paper. Candidates must focus on getting good but limited resources whether its books, PYQs or notes and revise them frequently. This way they can ensure better result in the following GATE exam. Candidates can find below books for each section of GATE Mechanical Engineering syllabus;
Applied Mechanics and Design: Engineering Mechanics by SS Bhagavati & The Theory of Machines by SS Ratan
Fluid Mechanics: 1000 Solved Problems in Fluid Mechanics by K Subramanya
Thermal sciences: Internal Combustion Engines by V Ganeshan and Power Plant Engineering by PK Nag
Materials, Manufac
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, Candidates can download all GATE CS previous year question papers. Shiksha has provided all the GATE CS papers on a single a page for the ease of candidates. Candidates can visit the page using the link; GATE CSE paper: Free PDF Download
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
In GATE Exam, 10 questions will be asked form General Aptitude section, Candiates will have 5 questions of 2 marks each, and 5 questions of 1 mark each. Intotal there will be 10 question for 15 marks.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, IITs offer some seats to sponsored students. Those students who are sponsered by their employer or organisation can take admission to M.Tech courses without attending GATE exam. However for unsponsered candidates it is mandetory to take GATE exam in order to get admission to M.Tech courses. Read more at https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/articles/admissions-to-iits-without-gate-2025-scores-blogId-176587
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