GATE preparation tips : computer science

In my last post I provide various study material and books that helps in preparation of Gate . The main purpose of GATE exam is to identify the quality of students and assess their potential to continue higher education in engineering field . By conducting GATE exam , it becomes easy to assess the students on the required skill scale and consistency to pursue higher studies in the field of engineering. there are lot of competition and even those who  get 90 % in the exam they not sure about the admission in the IITs

Why GATE exam

why you want to give GATE exam . it depend upon person to person but some important advantage given below

• Good campus placements are available with attractive salary packages in IISC or IIT’S if u get good score in GATE exam.
• Some of the prestigious organizations like IOCL  BARC, Mumbai call for interviews for scientist jobs, based on GATE score/percentiles. Those who get good GATE scores, are generally selected.
• You will get scholarship of Rs.8000/- per MONTH if you are qualified in GATE and studying M Tech in IISC or IIT’s.
• And Also you will get an UGC scholarship of Rs.5000/- per MONTH if you are qualified in GATE and studying M Tech in any college,  based on GATE score

How to Prepare for GATE : study plan

The GATE tests the basic knowledge that you have in engineering fields. So you should prepare thoroughly by understanding the basics and fundamentals of the subject.

The questions are based on the basics . Be careful it is not directly on the formulas so you need to crystal clear in the concepts. They test your ability to derive conclusions from the basic formulas and how good you are at applying them to solve questions. 

1. The first step is to understand the basics and know their applicability.
2.  follow standard books . Try to cover complete syllabus. 
3. While studying a chapter, do ask yourself following questions “What”, “How”, and “Why” and see improvement.
4. Prepare notes after finishing every chapter. This will help you during your last days of revision.
5.  Solve previous year's papers, mock question papers, and various test available. This will not only help practicing what you have studied, but also give you an understanding of the question paper format.
6. Solve as many test papers as possible. This actually is the best way to keep improving as you prepare for GATE
7. You should set up a real test ambiance while solving papers, with no breaks, no disturbance and set time.
8. If you not understand any topic then you ask with your friends and seniors .
9. Revise is the key in GATE EXAM.

Books for GATE Preparation

Computer Networks:  Computer Networks  - Tenenbaum

Database : Database system concepts  - Silberschatz , Korth , Sudarshan

Operating Systems: Operating system concepts -Abraham Silberschatz and Peter

Galvin

Algorithms for problem solving : Introduction to algorithms - Cormen

Computer Organization: Computer Organisation  by Morris Mano

Data structures: Data structures  Schaumm's outline series
Compiler Design: Principles of Compiler Design , Aho , Ullman etal .