How to Plan for GATE 2025 Revision in Two Months?
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2025 ( GATE )
Exam On - 15 Feb '25
Now that GATE 2025 is around the corner, there must be a lot of hustle and bustle in preparation and revision. Many of you must be thinking about how I can complete revising a pile of syllabi in a short span. Here are a few tips and strategies (tried and tested by the GATE toppers) that can help you plan for the GATE 2025 revision.
About the GATE 2025 Exam
This year, the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) is conducting the GATE 2025. The exam dates have been announced, followed by the branch-wise test dates. The GATE 2025 will be held on February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025, in two sessions: Morning (9:30 am to 12:30 pm) and Afternoon (2:30 pm to 12:30 pm). Registrations have been closed, and the GATE 2025 admit card was released on January 7, 2025, on the GATE GOAPS portal- gate2025.iitr.ac.in. To download the hall ticket, candidates must provide their enrollment ID and password.
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Q: Can I join a B.Sc course at IIT Madras without giving JEE?
Q: How much rank should I score to get IIT Madras?
Hello aspirant!
IIT Madras BTech cutoff 2024 got released across multiple specialisations. Based on the Round 1 seat allotment, to get into IIT Madras, students must score between 159 and, 9912 for the General AII India category. In addition to that, For getting into BTech Mechanical Engineering, you must have a rank upto 2302. Also, Mechanical Engineering is one of the most competitive BTech specialisations at IIT Madras. So, considering the round 1 cutoff, if you are seeking admission to Indian Institute of Technology Madras, you must secure a maximum rank upto 9912.
A detailed course-wise IIT Madras JEE Advanced cutoff 2024 is given below for the General category students under the AII India Quota.
Q: Can I do MTech in IIT Madras without GATE?
MTech admission at IIT Madras is primarily based on GATE scores, followed by COAP counselling. However, as per the basic eligibility criteria mentioned on the official website of IIT Madras, getting admission at the institute without qualifying for the GATE entrance exam is possible.
For this, candidates must have a BTech degree from one of the IITs, with a minimum CGPA of 8.0 (on a scale of 10). Such candidates can directly apply for MTech admission through the official IIT Madras website. These applications are then reviewed by the respective departments before taking the final admission decision.
Why GATE 2025 Revision is essential?
Revising your preparation is essential. It’s like fueling what you’ve learnt throughout your GATE preparation, making you more prepared for the exam. Revising the subjects and topics in GATE helps you remember the facts, figures, topics, and methodologies you studied long ago.
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How to Plan for GATE 2025 Revision?
Here are some tips and strategies to plan for the GATE 2025 revision -
Schedule a Plan
Make a timetable or prepare a plan covering all the topics and subjects you want to cover and the amount of time you want to dedicate to each topic. Categorise them based on their difficulty level or weightage. Ensure you stick to your schedule and maintain a record for later performance analysis.
Make Short Notes
Develop a habit of taking notes. Jot down essential formulas, terms, and key concepts from every topic. This will help during quick revision.
Focus on Understanding the Concepts
Understanding the fundamentals and concepts will smoothen your revision strategies. It also helps develop critical thinking skills and promotes long-term retention of knowledge, with which you can solve tricky questions faster.
Q: Can we join IIT Madras without JEE?
Yes, there are many other courses for which the selection criteria are different and the prescribed entrance exam is also other than JEE-Main and JEE-Advanced. Below are some of the courses offered at IIT Madras along with their eligibility criteria and entrance exam:
- MTech: IIT Madras offers a two-year full-time M.Tech programme across various specialisations. The institute inducts candidates for the M.Tech programmes based on valid GATE scores followed by the counselling process.
- MBA: For admission to the full-time two year MBA programme at IIT Madras, candidates are required to appear for the CAT exam. Candidates based on their CAT scores will be shortlisted for the Group Discussion & Personal Interview (PI) round.
- MSc: IIT Madras accepts admission to the MSc programme based on a valid score/ rank in the IIT-JAM exam.
Q: How to prepare for GATE Computer Science Paper?
To prepare for GATE Computer Science paper candidates must understand the most important part of prep. Right strategy, right resources and frequent revision are the 3 key pillers of preparation of computer Science paper of GATE Exam. Candidates can check here important booklist, prep tips and revision strategy for GATE CS PAPER.For complete list of GATE CS Books candidate can explore given link: Complete GATE 2025 Book list
Candidates can use given simple yet effective prep tips;
- Identification of important and high weightage topics before diving into prep is very important.
- During the preparation Sectional and chapter mocks to help t=you access your understanding about the topic.
- weekly and monthly revision schedule for the topics covered topics can be x factor to be ahead in the race.
- Previous year questions are the most helpful and effective way of understanding where you stand in your prep.
- Keep calm during the exam and learn the art of skipping the question when neccessary is very important.
We hope these few tips will be help ful in your preparation, good luck!
Q: Can I get admission at IIT Roorkee with 80% marks in Class 12 Boards?
At IIT Roorkee, the minimum aggregate required for its offerd courses ranges between 50% to 75% in Class 12 boards. Hence, you are certainly eligible to apply for the courses provided at the institute. However, admissions to the programmes at IIT Roorkee are done on entrance basis. One can secure a seat at the institute if they have sucessfully cleared the cut-off for the relevant exam and course. The institute accepts valid score obtained in national-level entrance tests such as JEE Main, GATE, JEE Advanced, etc. For further details regarding the eligibility criteria of IIT Roorkee, you can visit the official website of the institute.
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Q: Can I join BTech at IIT Madras without JEE?
No, IIT Madras BTech admission is only based on candidates' performance in JEE Maine exam, followed by the counselling round. JEE Main is also an eligibility test for JEE Advanced, which is conducted for admission to IITs. Candidates who have qualified for JEE Main are only eligible to appear for JEE Advanced entrance test for admission to IIT Madras BTech courses. To seek admission to the BTech programme offered at IIT Madras, candidates need to visit the official website of the National Testing Agency (NTA) and fill out the application form in online mode for JEE Main.
Q: Is cracking NIMCET easy?
As it is an entrance examination conducted for the MCA course, Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning, Computer Awareness, General English and Mathematics are compulsory subjects or sections in the NIMCET exam pattern. So, if a candidate is good in mathematics, then it is easy to crack the National Institute of Technology Master of Computer Applications Common Entrance Test (NIMCET). Around 25,000 students register for NIMCET each year and approximately 805 seats are offered in 11 NITs across India. For more details regarding NIMCET, click here.
Follow the Concept of Subject Coupling
Prepare two complementary subjects at a time. This will prevent you from getting bored with just preparing for one subject. Also, it helps you to prepare concepts to form multiple topics simultaneously.
Using Mnemonics and Mind Mapping Techniques for GATE Revision
Mnemonics and mind mapping are powerful techniques that can significantly enhance your GATE revision strategy. Mnemonics are memory aids that help in recalling information. For example, using the first letters of a list to create a word or a phrase can make it easier to remember. It also actively engages your brain.
On the other hand, mind mapping or visual representation allows you to organise your notes and thoughts systematically. It also encourages you to think outside the box and make connections you might not consider while making notes.
Solve Mock Test Papers
Take as many topic-wise and GATE mock tests as possible to understand your strengths and weaknesses. Ideally, it is advised to take at least two to three test papers to recall the concepts while you revise. Solving GATE test papers will also boost your confidence and help you improve your time management skills.
Get Your Hands on the GATE Previous Year’s Question Papers
Try to practice the GATE’s previous year’s question papers to understand the questions asked in the examination. It will also give you a clear picture of what types of questions were previously asked and can be repeated.
Integrating these techniques into your GATE 2025 revision plan can improve your preparation and boost your confidence as the exam date approaches.
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