GATE
GATE foundation — Engineering Mathematics, General Aptitude and core concepts.
Exam Overview
GATE tests engineering/science understanding for M.Tech admissions and PSU recruitment.
Eligibility
BE/B.Tech/B.Sc or final-year students
Age Limit
No age limit
Fees
≈ ₹1800 (General)
Exam Dates
Usually February (annual)
Apply At
gate.iitX.ac.in (host IIT)
Preparation Roadmap
Beginner
Understand the exam pattern & syllabus. Build fundamentals from NCERT / standard books.
Intermediate
Topic-wise deep study, make notes, and practice MCQs subject by subject.
Advanced
Solve previous-year papers, attempt full mocks, timed practice & weak-area drills.
Expert
Multiple revision cycles, rank-focused mock analysis, current affairs & final polish.
Preparation Plans
30 Days
Crash revision — only high-weightage topics, daily PYQs and 1 mock test.
60 Days
Subject rotation + weekly mocks; clear your weakest areas first.
90 Days
Full syllabus once + 2 revisions, alternate mocks with analysis.
180 Days
Concept depth + heavy practice + 3 revision cycles + regular mocks.
1 Year
Foundation → advanced → mastery, with monthly full-length tests.
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Full Syllabus
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Standard books
- Higher Engineering Mathematics — BS Grewal
Free online resources
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