Myths About GATE Exam 2018

Even before applying for some exam, most of the people already have myths regarding the same and due to the fear of failure, do not even try studying. This is nothing but anxiety! Let’s discuss about some of the very common myths about the GATE Examination.

1. Myth: The exam is very tough as it is an All India Level Test.

Fact: The questions of GATE are fully conceptual. Once you have understood the concepts of each topic, you will definitely be able to solve the questions. Doesn’t sound tough right?

2. Myth: Maximum questions must be attended so as to score high.

Fact: This is a very wrong notion because GATE questions have negative marking on wrong answers. Attend only those questions about which you are confident enough. The qualifying cut off for each stream is usually from 22-30 marks.

3. Myth: Study all the subjects and topics of graduation, and then only you can attend the paper as there is chapter / topic wise marks distribution.

Fact: No need to study all the subjects and topics of graduation. Refer to the syllabus given for each department, particularly for the examination. All the topics of the graduation syllabus aren’t included. So it’s better to follow the GATE syllabus and not waste your time. To be more precise about the syllabus refer to the previous ten years question papers and note down the subjects and the topics from which no or very less questions are asked and those from which maximum questions are asked and study only those.

4. Myth: Solve as many papers as you can.

Fact: This is one of the notions which are very true. Solve as many questions and practice papers as you can but within stipulated time. This will increase your speed and accuracy.

5. Myth: Lot of hard work is required.

Fact: Hard work is one key ingredient in the recipe of success. But for some it is more like just sitting in front of the books throughout the day!  Hold on! You just need to utilize your time intelligently. But one thing is that keep it regular and with full concentration, i.e., it is enough to spend one hour for GATE if you start at-least one year before the exam but the most important thing is that it should be on daily basis with full regularity.

6. Myth: Don’t play or waste time.

Fact: All work and no play make jack a dull boy! It is somewhat the same when it comes to studies. And moreover every parent loves to say don’t waste time in playing. Though they say it for our benefit, but in today’s generation these concepts have become old. As mentioned in the above points do all the works which you generally do in addition to the studying for GATE.

7. Myth: Study the whole night before exam, then only you will remember everything.

Fact: Another most important thing is that don’t study till late night, at-least the night before the exam. For that day go to bed as early as possible and stay cool. Just revise some topics. And for the other days before the exam, if you want you can get up early to study instead.

The GATE exam is same as any other exam; there is no need to be worried about it so much. Just keep confidence in yourself. Keep your cool, especially in the examination hall because fear and tension can make you forget everything.