Slides for GATE orientation program

1. Graduate Aptitude Test for Engineers (GATE)
An Orientation Program On
Dr. SAJEEV G P
April 11, 2014

2. Contents
GATE
Introduction
The Stunning Prospects
Ahead
The Examination
Structure
Syallabi
Question Pattern
Gate Score
The Approach
Study Resources
Books
Online Materials
Course ware from
Institutes
Exam Preparation
Along with the Curriculum
Group Study
Extra Coaching Classes
The D-Day

3. Introduction
GATE
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is an all
India examination
It primarily tests the comprehensive understanding of
various undergraduate subjects in Engineering and
Technology
GATE is conducted jointly by the Indian Institute of Science
and seven IITs
"The world is full of obvious things which nobody by any chance will ever see." Sherlock
Holmes, The Hound of the Baskervilles

4. Introduction ...
Leads ..
The GATE score of a candidate reflects the relative
performance level of a candidate
The score is used for admissions to various post-graduate
programmes (eg. M.E., M.Tech, direct Ph.D.) in Indian
higher education institutes with scholarships
And More ...
The GATE score is also be used for employment screening
purposes
Emerging as a Benchmark for Engineering/Science
discipline
A valid GATE score is essential for obtaining financial
assistance

5. Prospects
Higher Education Institutes
Tier 1: IISc, 16 IITs, 13 IIMs
Tier 2: 30 NITs
Tier 3: Central universities: Guru Ghasidas
University, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU)
Varanasi, ...
Tier 4: Top Govt Engineering Colleges
Tier 4-1: Deemed Universities (Private), Govt Engg
Colleges
Tier 5: Private/Self Financing Colleges ..
Various Programs
M.Tech, MS, MSc (Tech)
MS integrated, Ph.D (direct)

6. The Examination
Structure
22 different papers:- Civil Engg, Computer Science &
Information Technology, Life Sciences ....
A single paper of 3 hours duration which contains 65
questions carrying a maximum of 100 marks
Mix of multiple choice and no-choice questions
some questions for which numerical answers must be
keyed in by the candidate using the virtual keypad
GATE 2014 onwards papers are on line Computer Based
Test (CBT)
“To let the brain work without sufficient material is like racing an engine. It
racks itself to pieces.” Sherlock Holmes, The Adventures of Devil’s Foot

7. The Syllabus of CS
General Aptitude
Common to all
Verbal Ability
Numerical Ability
ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS
Mathematical Logic
Probability
Set Theory & Algebra
Combinatorics
Graph Theory
Linear Algebra
Numerical Methods
Calculus
CS & IT
Digital Logic
Computer Organization and
Architecture
Programming and Data Structures
Algorithms
Theory of Computation
Compiler Design
Operating System
Databases
Information Systems
Computer Networks
Web technologies

8. The Syllabus of EC
Engineering Mathematics
Linear Algebra
Calculus
Differential Equations
Complex Variables
Probability & Statistics
Numerical Methods
Transform Theory
Electronics&Communication
Engg
Network
Electronic Devices
Analog Circuits
Digital Circuits
Signals & Systems
Control Systems
Communications
Electromagnetic

9. Question Pattern
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65 multiple choice/numerical answer type questions
General Aptitude:- 15 marks
Engineering Maths:- 15 marks
Core Subjects:- 70 marks
+
questions carrying 1 or 2 marks each
common data questions
linked answer questions: 2 questions are clubbed
Marking Scheme
1
3 marks for wrong answers

10. Resources
Standard text books
On line Resources
http://www.gateforum.com/
http://www.aceenggacademy.com/
Course ware
Printed: Postal coaching
Class Room Coaching
Guides, previous years question papers

11. Preparation
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Along with curriculum:-
systematic study from standard text books
group study
rigorous preparation for at least 6 months
Extra coaching classes
Are tutorials and coaching enough ?
“Education never ends, Watson. It is a series of lessons, with the greatest for the last.”
Sherlock Holmes, His Last Bow

12. A Closure view of exam pattern
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Novel questions every time
Question levels
Easy
Medium
Hard
Very Hard (difficuilt to answer even after referring)
Watch how questions become easy or hard
A common misconception:- Objective Type Questions are (only) multiple
choice/one word answer questions
Question-> Analysis+ Calculation -> Answer
Easy Question:- 5% + 95% or (answer is known to candidate)
Hard Question:- 75% + 25% (it is actually hard to understand the question itself)
"I never guess. It is a shocking habit, destructive to the logical faculty" Sherlock Holmes
The Sign of Four

13. Question Paper
Easy Question
Medium Question

14. Question Paper
Hard Question

15. GATE Question Paper Analysis
Subject 1 Mark Qtns 2 Mark Qtns Total Qtns
Digital logic design 2 1 3
Computer organization 2 2 4
programming and Data
structure
10 1 11
Algorithms 8 3 11
Theory of computation 7 3 10
Compiler design 12 3 15
Operating systems 2 5 7
Databases 1 3 4
Software engineering 0 3 3
Computer networks 3 2 5
Web technologies 1 0 1
Engineering Maths
Linear Algebra 1 1
Calculus 1 1
Graph theory 2 2 4
Sets 2 2
Probability and Statistics 1 1
Numerical Methods 1 1
Mathematical logic 2 2
General Aptitude
Verbal Ability 4 1 5
Numerical Ability 1 4 5

16. GATE Question Paper Analysis..
Marks Based on Difficulty Level
Subject Easy Medium Difficult
Digital logic design 2 0 2
Computer organization 0 3 2
programming and Data structure 0 2 0
Algorithms 0 3 7
Theory of computation 0 6 2
Compiler design 0 3 4
Operating systems 0 1 11
Databases 1 2 4
Software engineering 0 0 6
Computer networks 0 4 3
Web technologies 1 0 0
Total 4 24 41

17. GATE Question Paper Analysis..
S. No. Topic Number Of Questions
Total Marks
1 Mark 2 Marks
1 Mathematical Logic - 2 4
2 Probability & Statistics 2 - 2
3 Set Theory & Algebra 2 - 2
4 Combinatorics - - 0
5 Graph Theory 1 2 5
6 Linear Algebra 1 - 1
7 Numerical Methods 1 - 1
8 Calculus 1 - 1
Total = 16 Marks

18. GATE Score
Calculation
S = Sq + (St − Sq)
M − Mq
Mt − Mq
S is the GATE Score of the candidate,
M is the marks obtained by a candidate in
the paper,
Mq is the qualifying mark for general cate-
gory candidates in the paper,
Mt is the average Marks of top 0.1% or
top 10 of the candidates (whichever is
higher) who appeared in the paper,
St is the Score assigned to Mt ,
Sq is the Score assigned to Mq
Mq is usually 25 marks (out of 100) or µ+σ
whichever is larger
µ is the mean and σ is the standard
deviation of marks of all the candidates who
appeared in that paper
Example
M = 60, Mq = 25,
Mt = 72, St = 890,
Sq = 350
S = 350 + (890 − 350)
60 − 25
72 − 25
Your Score, S=752.12
“Everything in this world is rela-
tive, my dear Watson. ” Sherlock
Holmes, The Dying Detective

19. Result Analysis
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Mark -> Rank relation

20. Result Analysis
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Mark -> Score relation

21. References
1 http://www.gate.iitb.ac.in/gate2013/
2 http://www.gate.iitkgp.ac.in/gate2014/
3 http://www.aceenggacademy.com/main/
4 http://www.gateforum.com/FAQGATE.php
THANKS
“I am somewhat exhausted; I wonder how a battery feels when it pours electricity into a
non-conductor?” Sherlock Holmes, The Dying Detective