1. Get the latest GATE Syllabus. Refer to the syllabus and analyze the number of questions asked in each subject. As you may be aware all topics don’t have equal marks. The Syllabus of GATE exam would be available online for different streams.

Civil Engineering – CE

Computer Science & Information Technology – CS & IT

Electrical Engineering – EE

Electronics & Communication Engineering – ECE

Instrumentation Engineering – IN

Mechanical Engineering – ME

Chemical Engineering – CH

General Aptitude – GA (Common Syllabus for ALL Branches)

2. Study from quick reference GATE study material.

3. Collect & try to solve the GATE Previous Year Solved Question Papers (papers with answer keys would be good).

4. Make time table for GATE exam Preparation. Give out proper rational time for each subject and read it all, as the syllsbus is huge to cover and it’s easy to ask few marks question from anywhere in a subject.

5. Prepare thoroughly by understanding the basics and fundamentals of the subject.

6. Revise all the sections which you have already done. Try to segregate everything into three sections: easy, bit difficult and most difficult and then make a plan how much time you need to practice for each and every section, start with bit difficult part.

7. Do not consume more time in difficult areas; practice those sections in which you are sure you can get better results.

8. Try to Solve problems as maximum as possible. Find them out from several sources like text books, Guide books etc.

9. Try preparing notes after reading every chapter or topic. This may initially take time but will assist you while revising before exam.

10. Keep in contact with some experts and GATE experienced persons and take their advice.