GATE 2025 preparation tips for Computer Science Engineering (CSE)
Attempting the GATE 2025 for Computer Science Engineering? Refer to this article for tips on how to improve your score and rank well in GATE 2025. IIT Roorkee will conduct the GATE 2025 exam on February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025 for 30 subject papers.
Master in Technology (M.Tech) in Computer Science is one of the most in-demand courses at India’s premier engineering institutes, such as the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and National Institutes of Technology (NITs). Admission to these institutes is only possible through the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE). However, only qualifying for the exam is not an assurance of getting admission to a good college; being among the top scorers is.
The GATE 2025 exam schedule has been released by the exam conducting authority, IIT Roorkee. GATE 2025 will be held on February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025. The GATE CS1 and CS2 paper will be conducted in the following days -
Q: How can I get admission in IIT Delhi for MBA?
To secure admission at DMS IIT Delhi for the MBA programme, ensure to meet the eligibility criteria of having a graduation degree with at least 60% aggregate. The primary selection criterion is based on the CAT exam. After taking the CAT exam, candidates should also undergo an interview round as part of the admission procedure. Additionally, if students are interested in the Executive MBA programme, similar eligibility criteria will apply, along with the CAT exam as the selection parameter. The tuition fee for the MBA programme is INR 11.2 lakh.
Q: How can I get admission at IIT Delhi?
IIT Delhi admission is entrance-based for all the programmes (Except for PG Diploma). For the diploma course, selection is done merit-basis. Candidates who have passed Class 12 can apply for the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi undergraduate courses. More details around the admission process of some of the courses are provided below:
- Candidates, who have passed Class 12 from a recognised board with an aggregate of 75% or above, can appear for JEE Main, followed by JEE Advanced and JoSAA Counselling to seek BTech admission at IIT Delhi.
- Admission to MTech course is based on merit in GATE exam followed by GOAP counselling.
- For MSc, aspirants need to apply with a valid score of IIT JAM and selected candidates have to further go through CCMN counselling.
Q: What is the selection criteria for admission to BSc at IIT Bombay?
- CS1 - February 1, 2025 (9:30 am to 12:30 pm)
- CS2 - February 2, 2025 (2:30 pm to 5:30 pm)
So, the preparation strategy should be such that it helps a candidate in securing a good rank and score. The preparation strategy not only includes being well-prepared for subjects but also being well-prepared to manage time.
As GATE 2025 exam dates are already out and candidates are only left with a few months, this time should be utilised to improve their GATE 2025 score. Candidates must remember that the competition is tough, and preparing without any strategy will make it difficult to get admission into any premier institution of India. Following are some tips students should follow while preparing for the exam.
Analyse GATE 2025 Computer Science syllabus
Analysing the complete GATE 2025 Computer Science syllabus will help the candidate better understand the subject. Suppose a student is familiar with all the topics mentioned in the syllabus. In that case, they can focus on solving the mock tests or GATE previous year's question papers just after a thorough revision. It is also important to note here that there is no separate syllabus for Information Technology. Rather, it is known as the GATE Syllabus for Computer Science and Information Technology.
Q: How can I get MTech admission in IIT Bombay?
IIT Bombay offers two-year MTech courses in 39 specialisations under 18 departments. Admission to the course is based on scores in GATE followed by COAP counselling. In addition, to be eligible to take the entrance test, candidates must also meet the minimum eligibility criteria. Further, aspirants can apply for GATE online by visiting the official website. Aspirants who have not qualified GATE can get admission through written test conducted by the institute. The shortlisted candidates are further called for a personal interview round.
Q: How can I get admission in IIT Mumbai?
IIT Bombay admission to all the courses is entrance-based (Except for EMBA, where admission is merit-based and performance in the interview round). The IIT Bombay admission process includes the application process, selection round, cutoff, merit list or counselling and other steps. For BTech, candidates have to clear JEE Main and JEE Advanced. Further for other courses such as MTech, MBA, MSc, BDes, and MDes, aspirants need to clear GATE, CAT, IITJAM, UCEED, and CEED, respectively to qualify for further admission rounds.
Q: What is the selection process at DMS IIT Delhi?
The Department of Management Studies (DMS) at IIT Delhi offers MBA, MBA (Telecom), Executive MBA, and PhD programs. Eligibility criteria include a recognized Bachelor's Degree or equivalent, with a minimum of 60% marks or a CGPA of 6.00/10. Relaxation to 55% or 5.50 CGPA for SC/ST/PwD candidates. Final-year candidates can apply, with provision to join upon submitting results. Admission involves CAT scores, interview assessment of personality and knowledge, followed by an offer letter sent to registered email. Successful candidates must deposit fees by the deadline. The Executive MBA and PhD criteria vary. Candidates must adhere to instructions and deadlines closely.
Q: How can I get admission in IIT Bombay for BTech?
IIT Bombay BTech admission is a multi-step process. Check below the steps students need to follow for getting admission to BTech course:
Step 1: IIT Bombay BTech Application Process 2025
BTech and BTech (Dual Degree) aspirants must fill out the application form for JEE (Main) through the official website of the National Testing Agency (NTA) (nta.ac.in).
Step 2: Entrance Exams
Candidates need to first qualify JEE Main followed by JEE Advanced. Aspirants qualifying both the entrance-exams are required to register for Counselling.
Step 3: JoSAA Counselling & Seat Allotment
Shortlisted candidates after registering for JoSAA Counselling are offered seat. The seat allotment is conducted after the release of cutoff.
Q: Does IIT Delhi offer direct admission for any course?
No, admission to the IIT Delhi courses is entrance-based, except for PG Diploma course. There is no provision for direct admission. However, for IIT Delhi MTech admission, the institute offers direct admission to candidates with an overall CGPA of 8.00 out of 10. Those students are exempted from GATE and are eligible for direct admissions. The below table mentions course-wise accepted entrance exams:
Courses | Accepted Entrance Exam |
|---|---|
BTech | JEE Main/JEE Advanced |
MBA | CAT |
MTech | GATE |
MSc | IIT JAM |
BDes | UCEED |
MDes | UCEED |
In case a candidate is not well versed with the syllabus, they can break the syllabus into smaller parts and start studying them one by one with revision on regular intervals.
Prepare a time table and stick to it
For a GATE exam, every minute counts. Students must prepare a timetable not only for the day but also for upcoming months. It is mandatory as they just not need to study their subjects rather they also need to revise the whole syllabus, take mock tests, and have some time daily to make themselves stress-free. Making a timetable will help the aspirants focus more on important topics and attempt to answer many questions in line with the exam pattern.
It is important that the time table should be followed until the exam without fail as GATE is the exam that may help students to achieve their goals.
Know GATE 2025 exam pattern
It is important for every aspirant to be aware of the GATE 2025 Exam Pattern even before starting their preparation. It is so because the GATE exam has a mix of different types of questions— one-mark/two-mark questions, multiple-choice questions and Numerical Answer Type (NAT).
Key points of GATE 2025 exam pattern
- The question paper will be of three hours
- There will be a total of 65 questions with 100 marks
- Question types will be Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQ) and NAT questions
- There will be negative marking for MCQs and not for NAT questions
- The question paper will have three parts— General Aptitude, Engineering Mathematics, and Subject-specific part
Take running notes while studying
One must note down the important concepts or points while studying the subjects. It will help at the time of revision as one may not need to go through the whole subject again rather revising the notes will help in recalling all the concepts and formulas. While preparing the time table, one must decide a day every week to revise the previously completed portion of the subject.
Revise and practice are keys to GATE
After completing the General Aptitude, Engineering Mathematics and Computer Science sections, candidates must revise each subject thoroughly. Along with revision, students must solve the previous year's GATE Question Papers and take subject-wise tests. Remember, revising and practising more is the only keys to scoring good AIR.
Take mock tests
As a candidate moves into the final stage of their preparation, they must test their exam readiness. GATE mock tests serve this purpose as they are designed per prescribed exam guidelines. The candidate can take both official and unofficial mock tests. By taking these tests, the candidate can also get familiar with the functionalities of the online exam.
The above points will help the GATE aspirants to prepare well and score better in the exam. They must remain motivated during their exam preparation as they are in the process of realising their dream.
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