Do you want to know how to crack the GATE 2014 Examination? Are you
trying to find out changes in GATE 2014 exam syllabus, pattern, scheme
of examination and how to start preparation for changed syllabus and
patter? If Yes! Here we are sharing a complete guide on change in
preparation strategies for the Graduate Aptitude Test- GATE 2014 Exam.
GATE or the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2014 is going to be drastically different from those of the previous years. There have been much speculation among the students regarding the question pattern, exam structure and preparation strategies. Although a lot of changes have started taking place from 2013 itself, in the next year it will be a major makeover and restructuring. The new pattern and syllabus is going to be such that it can cover the maximum portion of the syllabus; given the fact that the syllabus for GATE exam is huge.
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Below cited is the latest examination structure and scheme for GATE 2013 and certain preparatory strategy for the exam.
- As the MHRD report says that the exam is going to be radically different from the previous GATE examinations. Reports say that keeping in tune with GRE, TOEFL and other international level competitive examinations that the structure of this examination is made.
- Another fact that has come up through various sources says that instead of a single paper there will be two papers from now on. The first paper is likely to resemble the GRE paper while the second one is likely to be a subject based examination that would cover all the major topics.
- The first paper is like to be named as GATE-Pre which would include aptitude and maths and also some objective questions from the subjects. The scores would be like the GRE and Public Sector Undertakings might recruit on the basis of these scores.
- The second paper is completely subject based and the M.Tech admissions would be done on the basis of the score in the second paper. One would be eligible to appear for the second paper only if one qualifies the cutoff of the first paper. The structure resembles the IIT exam system.
- Another major change in GATE 2014 is that it would take into account the previous degree marks for making the final scores. This is also very similar to the IIT’s latest examination pattern.
All these
new structures and schemes will be implemented from 2014 and sources say
that the first paper would be conducted online while second paper would
be written or offline.
If you are thinking about how to prepare yourself for this exam then it’s not a difficult process:
- Focus more on the aptitude and math section as it is important to score more than the cut-off marks. Only then will be person be eligible for the next round.
- It is advisable to go through the GRE practice papers of the aptitude section. This shall give the candidate an idea.
- It is strongly recommended to study concept wise for the subject paper. Make sure that each and every topic is covered and the concepts are clear.
A meticulous way of studying and preparing would make
it easier to fair well in this examination and this new pattern would
not be a difficulty at all.
