As you want to get the details that will self study sufficient for the exam of GATE so here it is for you:

It all depends on the candidates dedication towards the studies

If that candidate really want to crack and crack GATE will flying colours then that candidate must study for a long year

And in this time candidates must make his basics strong

Candidates must solve past year question papers as much as they can

Subjects in which GATE exam can be given:
General Aptitude (GA) : Common in all papers
AE: Aerospace Engineering
GG: Geology and Geophysics
AG: Agricultural Engineering
IN: Instrumentation Engineering
AR: Architecture and Planning
MA: Mathematics
BT: Biotechnology
ME: Mechanical Engineering
CE: Civil Engineering
MN: Mining Engineering
CH: Chemical Engineering
MT: Metallurgical Engineering
CS: Computer Sc. and Information Technology
PH: Physics
CY: Chemistry
PI: Production and Industrial Engineering
EC: Electronics and Communication Engg.
TF: Textile Engineering and Fibre Science
EE: Electrical Engineering
XE: Engineering Sciences
EY: Ecology and Evolution
XL: Life Sciences

Paper-wise Qualifying Marks (GATE 2014):





GATE 2014 Exam Pattern:
Candidates will be tested on their comprehension and application skills, recall as well as analytical abilities
Candidates will have to answer Multiple Choice Questions and Numerical Questions.
General Aptitude Questions are compulsory for all GATE 2014 exam papers
GATE 2014 XE Paper will have a compulsory section in Engineering Mathematics and General Aptitude along with any two of XE sections B to G.
GATE 2014 XL Paper Pattern will have a compulsory section inSection H in Chemistry and General Aptitude along with any two of XL sections I to M

Important dates:
GATE 2014 Online Enrolment: from September 2 to 1 2013
Last Date for GATE 2014 Online Application Submission: October 3, 2013
Receipt of Printout of GATE 2014 Online Application Form at Zonal Centre: By October 17, 2013 (extended date from October 10, 2013)
Request for Change in the GATE 2014 Exam Centre: From November 15 to 25, 2013
Download of GATE 2014 Admit Card: December 18, 2013
GATE 2014 Examination: On February 2 , 15 & 16 , March 1 & 2, 2014
Timings: Forenoon: 9.00 AM to 12.00 Noon, Afternoon: 2.00 PM to 5.00 PM
GATE 2014 Result Announcement: March 28, 2014 at 10 am

GATE 2014 Organizing Institute and Zonal Centres:
Zone 1: Indian Institute of Science Bangalore
Zone 2: Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Zone 3: Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
Zone 4: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
Zone 5: Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
Zone 6: Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur - The Organizing Institute for GATE 2014
Zone 7: Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Zone 8: Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee