Helpful tips in cracking GATE 2011

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In present scenario we(IES) feel that, importance of each subject has been reduced as they are going to give 25 single mark and 30 two mark questions only from core engineering part. And 5 single mark and 5 two mark questions from General Aptitude part. But here we should not take it light of any subject as, we are going to get on an average 2mins for each single mark question and 3mins for each two mark question. So, he can set either lengthy paper (in calculations)/difficult paper.

As number of questions has been reduced, from some subjects we may get one single mark question only. Or from some subjects we may get one single mark and one two mark question only. Fortunately or unfortunately he cannot set one question from multiple topics in those subjects. On one side we can expect questions from important topics only. But on other side, if he take any unimportant or difficult area, we are going to waste all our preparation time in that subject. Here for rescue operation, whole gamut of subject we have to study to get the confidence in that particular subject. At the same time do not leave any subject by seeing toughness of the subject or lack of proficiency. Study min. level topics which are important. If he give question from that particular area, it’s a cake walk for that subject. Conclusion is If you can study completely, donot leave even cornered topic also. At the same time read all subjects at least important topics.

We should concentrate on linked questions also, as if you get wrong answer for the first question, you can be sure that you lose second question also of course without negative marking. Means, you are going to lose, may be one complete subject or at least strong topic.

Even we have to concentrate on Common Data questions also. Here flexibility comparing with Linked Question is, even by keeping wrong answer for the first question, you may get correct answer for the second question. At the same time, if you do any mistake in taking data given, gone! You will have to face again same situation. Your complete preparation may be wasted in that subject for GATE.

In General Aptitude area, as he mentioned clearly 7 topics. So he may be forced to give minimum one question per topic. At the same time, he cannot give 7 single mark and 7 two mark questions. So, we can expect one single mark question from 5 topics and one two mark question from 5 topics.

Following are number of questions expected for GATE 2011:

For ECE Branch*:

Subject	1mark Questions	2mark Questions	%Weightage
Mathematics	3	2	7
Network Analysis	3	3	9
EDC	4	2	8
Analog Electronics	3	4	11
Digital Electronics	1	4	9
Signals & Systems	3	3	9
Control Systems	3	4	11
Communications	2	5	12
Electro Magnetic Theory	2	2	6
Microprocessor	1	1	3
Aptitude & Verbal	5	5	15
Total No. of Questions	30	35	100

For EEE Branch*:

Subject	1mark Questions	2mark Questions	% Weightage
Mathematics	3	2	7
Network Analysis	2	3	8
Electro Magnetic Fields	1	1	3
Signals & Systems	2	3	8
Machiens	5	5	15
Power Systems	4	4	12
Control Systems	2	3	8
Measurements	1	1	3
Analog Electronics	1	2	5
Digital Electronics	1	2	5
Power Electronics	3	3	9
Micro processor	0	1	2
Aptitude & Verbal	5	5	15
Total Marks	30	35	100

For ME Branch*:

Subject	1mark Questions	2mark Questions	%Weightage
Mathematics	4	3	10
Mechanics	1	1	3
Strength of Materials	2	3	8
Theory of Machines	2	3	8
Machine Design	1	2	5
Fluid Mechanics & Fluid Machinery	2	2	6
Heat Transfer	3	2	7
Thermodynamics	3	3	9
Refrigiration & Air conditioning	1	2	5
Production & Material Science	2	6	14
Industrial Engineering	4	3	10
Aptitude and Verbal	5	5	15
Total No. of Questions	30	35	100

*These are calculated by taking previous years weightage to each subject. These are all just estimated figures only.