Did you know that 14 PSUs in India have announced that they will recruit through GATE 2014 exam? Whether you want to join PSU or continue higher studies, cracking the GATE exam is the foremost goal to achieve. Here are some easy tips to help you prepare more efficiently for the forthcoming GATE exam. 

How to Prepare for GATE 2014

 "Start by doing what is necessary, then what is possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible."    ? St. Francis of Assisi

There is no better time to start preparing for GATE 2014 than now. In the beginning, it may seem a herculean task. However, once you start preparing, you will gradually feel confident. You can start preparing by collecting information about exam patterns, syllabus, and previous question papers. Here are the tips on preparing for the GATE exam.

• Choose resources carefully - Your preparation should begin with choosing the right resources. Be careful while picking up text books, guide materials, references and mock test papers. It is advisable that you should consult an experienced teacher or candidates who have already cleared GATE. You can consider joining a reputed GATE coaching academy to prepare in an organised way. As GATE 2014 will be held online, you will also be benefited from the demo online tests conducted by leading GATE coaching centres.
• Prioritize the subjects that need more focus – The syllabus forGATE 2014 is vast. For best results, you should prioritise subjects based on your marks or preference given on previous exams. Knowing the marks distribution of the GATE exam will help you understand and build a preparation strategy and focus more on important subjects where you can score higher.
• Practice, practice and practice more mock papers - Once you are finished with revising all the subjects, start practicing previous years' question papers. This will give you an opportunity of self-assessment and also a scope for improvement. You can also join a coaching centre that offers free mock test papers with answers. Try to attempt as many mock papers as possible. This will surely build your confidence.
• Make handy notes – It is only usual to forget things. One good idea would be to make handy notes or ready-to-revise study materials that can be accessed anytime. Prepare concise notes on every chapter you study and keep them with you so that you can revise them often and keep your understanding of the concepts fresh in mind. This will also make your revision in the last few days before the exam very much easier. Reading directly from the book may be difficult, while these handy notes will surely come to your rescue.
• Effective time management – Time management, though sounds very easy, is a complicated task. Preparing an effective time management plan is a must. Prepare a daily routine. Make a month-wise plan with the topics and chapters you have aimed to study over one month. You can also join a trusted GATE coaching institute. They will surely give you a preparation plan. You can easily collate your daily schedules with their study plan and move ahead.

And lastly, stay away from less productive activities in your life. You can take short breaks, but should avoid taking long breaks during the preparation phase. Try to avoid watching TV, or spending time on social networking websites.