In the order to crack the Graduate Admission Test in Engineering (GATE) a good understanding of the basic concepts and their application is required. Normally 3 to 4 months of serious study will be sufficient for the preparation of this examination. Following are some tips which will help you in cracking this examination:


Follow standard books, stress on understanding things than memorizing them.
Solve objective type questions as much as possible.
Go through previous year papers to check your knowledge and note the distribution of different topics.
Revision is one of the most important steps of the preparation process
Plan your study well
Manage the syllabus and topics
Make concise notes and ready to revise material
Test yourself frequently
Analyze where you stand-Mock Tests
Complete the preparation on time
Time Management-The Success Mantra
Cut off time from less important activities