Gate Inspiration Story
AIR 52, CS, GATE 2009 M.Tech (CSE), IIT-Kanpur
B.Tech CPI : 9.30
B.Tech Placement : Infosys
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Note: The Interviewee has requested the interview to be anonymous.
Q. When and why did you decide to go for M.Tech?
A: In the beginning of 3rd year. I didn't want to go for usual jobs-like programming stuff.
Q. When did you start preparing for GATE in full swing?
A: Umm......3-4 months before Gate, but studied well the courses during 3rd year. Basically concentrated on Discrete Mathematics (including probability), Computer Organization and Algorithms.
Q. How many hours a day on an average did you devote to Gate preparation in this period?
A: 2-3 hours regular + devoted whole day on weekends
Q. What was your mode of preparation?
A: Self-study + set of question papers from Gate Forum for practice.
Q. Did the college curriculum interfere with Gate preparation? If yes, how did you manage it?
A: Yes, it did. In fact my last semester grades were badly affected and I won't say I managed well. It is difficult to manage between the two because usually college curriculum is dumb and does not go hand-in-hand with GATE preparation. So, don't worry.
Q. Did you appear for Gate in your Third year? Do you think it's a good idea to do so?
A: No, I didn't take it but its a good idea to do so. It gives a feel of the examination + 3rd year topics are fresh in mind which are by far the most important ones for Gate. I studied very well in my 3rd year but I didn't take Gate that year, thats a personal decision anyway.
Q. What was your way of studying/ what should be the way of studying?
A: Pehle to apna level pata hona chahiye. Sabka itna level nahi hota aur sabke strong areas bhi alag-alag hote hain. So, better focus on those courses you feel confident with. Please pick up the right books - thats MOST IMPORTANT, don't use local books. Until and unless you lay your hands on the right books, you'll keep beating around the
B.Tech CPI : 9.30
B.Tech Placement : Infosys
________________________________________
Note: The Interviewee has requested the interview to be anonymous.
Q. When and why did you decide to go for M.Tech?
A: In the beginning of 3rd year. I didn't want to go for usual jobs-like programming stuff.
Q. When did you start preparing for GATE in full swing?
A: Umm......3-4 months before Gate, but studied well the courses during 3rd year. Basically concentrated on Discrete Mathematics (including probability), Computer Organization and Algorithms.
Q. How many hours a day on an average did you devote to Gate preparation in this period?
A: 2-3 hours regular + devoted whole day on weekends
Q. What was your mode of preparation?
A: Self-study + set of question papers from Gate Forum for practice.
Q. Did the college curriculum interfere with Gate preparation? If yes, how did you manage it?
A: Yes, it did. In fact my last semester grades were badly affected and I won't say I managed well. It is difficult to manage between the two because usually college curriculum is dumb and does not go hand-in-hand with GATE preparation. So, don't worry.
Q. Did you appear for Gate in your Third year? Do you think it's a good idea to do so?
A: No, I didn't take it but its a good idea to do so. It gives a feel of the examination + 3rd year topics are fresh in mind which are by far the most important ones for Gate. I studied very well in my 3rd year but I didn't take Gate that year, thats a personal decision anyway.
Q. What was your way of studying/ what should be the way of studying?
A: Pehle to apna level pata hona chahiye. Sabka itna level nahi hota aur sabke strong areas bhi alag-alag hote hain. So, better focus on those courses you feel confident with. Please pick up the right books - thats MOST IMPORTANT, don't use local books. Until and unless you lay your hands on the right books, you'll keep beating around the