GATE: Mistakes to Avoid with Last-Minute Revision

Abhik Das

Updated On: August 21, 2024 05:51 PM

Indian Institute of Science Bengaluru is scheduled to conduct the GATE exam on February 3, 4, 10 and 11. The list of mistakes to avoid cracking the GATE exam is given in the article below.

Mistakes to Avoid to Get Good Marks in GATE

Mistakes to Avoid with GATE Last-Minute Revision: The Indian Institute of Science Bengaluru is all set to conduct the GATE exam on February 3, 4, 10, and 11 . The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering or GATE examination serves as the gateway for candidates willing to pursue the courses of Master of Engineering (M.E.), Master of Technology (M.Tech) and Master of Science (M.S) from reputed colleges and universities. While the GATE aspiring candidates toil day and night to crack the exam, there are some common errors that they make which keep them aloof from their dream. We have come up with a list of “common mistakes to avoid” for the GATE aspirants in consultation with the CollegeDekho postgraduate engineering experts as well as other renowned experts which have been elaborated in the following section. Candidates who aspire to appear for GATE should keep these pointers in mind and refrain from committing these blunders to achieve higher GATE ratings.

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Mistakes to Avoid to Crack the GATE Exam

Candidates should avoid the following mistakes mentioned below to secure good scores and rank in the GATE exam.

  • Pay proper attention towards your undergraduate college studies while preparing for the GATE Syllabus otherwise, you will find many subjects/topics new.

  • Refrain from preparing for any other competitive test, such as IES, concurrently with the GATE exam, as this would significantly bring down your chances of success in either of these examinations. You should solely focus on studying the GATE Syllabus .

  • Mock tests provide real time exam experience and you should undertake a good number of these mock tests to be fully prepared for the exam.

  • In addition to the mock tests, don't forget to solve the previous year's GATE question papers .

  • Make revision notes from the early days of your GATE preparation as it would make you aware of your areas of improvement and remind you to put extra effort into them.

  • Refrain from following a preparation strategy that fills you with self-doubt instead of confidence.

  • Avoid taking excessive stress about the GATE exam and refrain from overthinking.

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FAQs

When is GATE 2024 scheduled to be conducted?

GATE 2024 exam dates are February 3, 4, 10 and 11, 2024.

Who is conducting GATE 2024 exam?

Indian Institute of Science Bengaluru is the conducting body of the GATE 2024 exam.

How to prepare for the GATE exam?

Candidates preparing for the GATE exam are required to understand the concepts other than learn them. Prepare short notes of important points, formulas, and concepts, and make it a habit to go through these short notes for a quick revision before starting with GATE preparation every day. Solve mock sets, previous year's question papers, and GATE sample papers which will help intensify the time management skill. Most importantly, do not take any stress.

Is the GATE 2024 admit card released?

The release date of GATE 2024 admit card is January 3, 2024.

What are the top tips for avoiding mistakes in GATE preparation?

Candidates should make revision notes from the early days of their GATE preparation as it would make them aware of their areas of improvement and remind them to put extra effort into them. They should refrain from preparing for any other competitive test, such as IES, concurrently with the GATE exam, as this would significantly bring down their chances of success in either of these examinations.

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