Some common myths around GATE busted
The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is the gateway exam for the postgraduate courses in premier institutes like IITs and NITs. GATE scores are also used by many PSUs for job recruitment. It is known as one of the toughest exams which cannot be cleared without proper preparation. There are many myths and misconceptions regarding the GATE exam which is believed by most of the aspirants. So, here some common myths around the GATE exam.
Cracking GATE is very tough
We all know that it is a National level exam that’s why most of the aspirants think it is very tough to crack the exams. But the real fact is that the GATE exam tough for those aspirants who didn’t prepare well for the examination. As it is a concept focused exam the aspirant can crack the exam by understanding all the concepts well.
Coaching is more important than college classes
Most of the aspirants think that they can’t crack the examination without coaching and they also believe that coaching is more important than the college classes. But the real fact is that you can crack the examination without coaching. Also, skipping the college classes because of coaching will not help you for proper preparation as the college curriculum is important for cracking the exam.
Study all Day
We also think that we need to study the whole day for better preparation but the real fact is that the quality of study matters more than the hours you study. You also need to make your mind fresh by doing some activities which will help you for better preparation.
Attempt maximum questions
Many aspirants think that if they attempt more question it will be beneficial for them but is a wrong practice. The GATE has negative marking for the wrong answer if you attempt the question without knowing it well it can make your result worst. So always attempt those for which you feel confident.