How to Solve GATE Paper In 3 Hours: The conducting authority allocates a duration of 3 hours to attempt the question paper for the GATE exam. Solving the GATE paper within the stipulated time of 3 hours requires effective strategies and time management.
The Graduate Aptitude Test In Engineering is a highly competitive exam that assesses the candidate's professional knowledge and problem-solving abilities. Candidates must have a strategic approach in order to solve the entire question paper within the given time limit.
The GATE 2025 exam is around the corner, it's a time to focus on effective preparation, intense practice, and revision. IIT Roorkee is going to conduct the GATE 2025 on 1, 2, 15 and 16 February 2025 with a total of 30 papers. Candidates who have enrolled for the examination within the given timeline will be allowed to sit in the examination.
The authorities will allot 180 minutes to candidates to solve the question paper. Attempting 65 questions in 3 hours is challenging for aspirants as the technical questions require conceptual clarity and rigorous practice.
The GATE exam comprises a total of 65 questions covering different sections including General Aptitude, Engineering Mathematics and Core Technical section having three types of questions MCQs, MSQs and NATs worth 1 or 2 marks each, with a negative marking for incorrect answers (1/3 for 1-mark MCQs, 2/3 for 2-mark MCQs). Solving all the questions in the specific time limit with a good accuracy level will maximize your chance of success in the exam.
Candidates must follow the step-by-step guide outlined below to effectively solve the GATE paper in 3 hours. Following these tips and strategies will boost your performance in the GATE exam:
Candidates must scan the entire question paper in one sight. Identify the questions you can solve quickly and the questions which require more time. You need to solve 65 questions in 3 hours with good speed and accuracy. So, plan accordingly to utilize the allotted time effectively. Spend time wisely to attempt all the sections. Don't stick on a particular question, skip the questions for review later.
After knowing the actual difficulty level of the exam, prioritize the questions wisely. You must start with the easiest questions and then move on to difficult questions. Keep in mind that you need to allocate at least 2 to 3 minutes for every question to solve the paper in a time duration of 3 hours. You must try to solve 50-55 questions within the first 2 to 2.5 hours allowing time for complex questions and reviewing the answers.
Utilize the first hour in solving the easiest questions and then navigate to difficult ones to significantly improve your score. Follow the expert's approach to complete the paper in the specific time:
Try to finish the General Aptitude and Engineering Mathematics section in the first 15 to 20 minutes. Start the solving of the question paper with this section to maximize your score. Use the elimination technique to attempt MCQs and MSQs.
After finishing the aptitude section, you must focus on the technical section. Firstly, solving the questions carries one mark as they consume less time, and then move on to tough questions. Attempt only those questions in which you are confident. Skip lengthy calculations or doubtful questions for the last hour.
You must utilize the second hour in solving the medium difficulty level questions. Tackle questions based on strengths and apply shortcut methods to determine the answer in less time. Use a scribble sheet to solve the numerical questions in order to minimize the silly mistakes in calculations. If you encounter difficult questions, mark them for review and move on. This prevents getting stuck and wasting time.
The last hour of the examination should be utilized to solve the challenging and mark for review questions. Read the questions carefully, memorize the key concept and formula. Write down the given data, and useful formula, and apply the appropriate method to find out the solution.
Use the virtual calculator for quick calculations. For Numerical Answer Type questions, you need to enter the numerical value, so make calculations precisely to avoid wrong rounding off.
Review your answers if time permits, especially those questions in which you are unsure. Identify your mistakes and rectify them to enhance the overall score. Ensure you have chosen the appropriate option in MCQs and MSQs, also cross-check the values entered in NATs. Don't panic for questions you have left. After the final review, submit your question paper and contact the invigilator in case of any discrepancies.
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