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11 months 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
GATE is a highly competitive exam, and preparation should focus on what's required from candidates to qualify for it. GATE question papers provide a deep conceptual understanding of the chosen subject. Candidates must understand there is no ideal preparation strategy for the GATE exam. Each candidate must design their prep strategy based on their requirements and areas where they lack. Candidates must familiarize themselves with the details of the GATE exam before filling out the application form. GATE aspirants must choose their resources with utmost carefulness. Candidates must take advice from faculty, GATE-qualified candidates, and
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering or GATE is a national-level entrance examination conducted for admission to Masters in Technology (MTech) and direct PhD admissions to Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), National Institutes of Technology (NITs), Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIITs) and other institutes/universities across India. Candidates must qualify for the GATE exam with a good score to get admission to top institutes. Candidates must understand each part thoroughly and section-wise understanding of each part will be crucial for scoring well in the examination. Candidates should also prioritize the section a
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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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2 years agoContributor-Level 7
Here are some tips on how to start your GATE preparation in chemical engineering field:
- Set realistic goals: The GATE exam is a challenging exam, so it is important to set realistic goals for yourself. Start by determining your current level of knowledge and then set achievable goals for yourself. For example, you might start by aiming to score a 700 in the mock tests and then gradually increase your target score as you get closer to the exam.
- Create a study plan: Once you have set your goals, you need to create a study plan. This will help you to stay on track and make sure that you are covering all of the important topics. Your study p
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