TIPS & GATE EXAM PATTERN 2013

GATE 2013 is an All India entrance exam that is conducted for those seeking admission to IITs & IIScs for the post graduation. It is the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering. GATE 2013 entrance exam is the selection procedure for admission into the country's most reputed colleges for engineering and other technical sciences. Selection of the IIT & IISc's 2013 batch is based on the GATE 2013 admission test. Both these institutes are the best names not just in the country but also in the world. Students getting into post graduates after clearing the GATE 2013 entrance exam are considered to be among the most intelligent and meritorious students from the country. The exam was conducted in the month of February. Learn all about GATE 2013 entrance exam - GATE application form,online GATE application, GATE syllabus & test pattern, GATE important dates, tips to improve GATE 2012 scores, strategies and more.

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GATE 2012 - 2013 Paper Pattern

GATE 2013 paper pattern is a little different from all the other years. Usually GATE exam contained a set of 65 questions out of which 55 were technical questions and 10 were general aptitude questions, with a total of 100 marks. But GATE 2013 would be different in terms of the paper pattern. Here is the new paper pattern for GATE 2012 - 2013.

Questions	Type of question	Total score	Scoring	Negative marks
1 to 25	-	25	1 mark each	1/3 for every wrong answer.
26 to 55	-	60	2 marks each	2/3 for every wrong answer.
- 48 to 51	Common data questions	-	2 marks each	2/3 for every wrong answer.
- 52, 53 & 54, 55	Linked answer questions	-	2 marks each	2/3 for every wrong answer No negative marking for Qsn 53 & 55
56 to 60	General Aptitude	5	1 mark each	1/3 for every wrong answer.
61 to 65	-	10	2 marks each	2/3 for every wrong answer.

All the GATE 2013 question papers bearing the codes AE, AG, BT, CE, CH, CS, EC, EE, IN, ME, MN, MT, PI and TF will contain few questions on Engineering Mathematics carrying 15 marks.

GATE Eligibility Criteria

GATE 2012 - 2013 eligibility criteria is well laid out and specified.

• GATE 2013 applicants should hold a bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology/Architecture/Pharmacy.
• Those in the final year of their courses can also full up the GATE 2012 - 2013 application form.
• Master's degree holders are also eligible for applying for GATE 2013. For those with a Master's degree in Computer Applications, should have had a course in Mathematics at the Bachelor's or Master's level.
• Any other degree that is equivalent to the B.E/B.Tech and is recognized by UPSC/AICTE.

GATE Application Form

GATE application form for GATE 2013 will be available starting from the September 12, 2011. Candidates who are eligible to apply as per the above described GATE 2013 eligibility criteria. GATE application forms are broadly of two types. One is the online GATE application and other if the offline GATE application. The procurement procedure and important dates for both these types are shared below:

Offline GATE Application Form 2012 - 2013

For an offline GATE application form, the first step is to procure the form from the various sources where it is available. GATE application 2013 forms and bulletin can be bought from the selected bank branches, GATE zonal offices or by requesting the GATE zonal offices to post the GATE application form at your postal address. While submitting the GATE application forms, a demand draft of an amount specified on the form should be enclosed. Those who are sending a request letter should send the demand draft with the letter along with two self addressed slips with your postal address.

Online GATE Application Form 2012 -2013

Online GATE application form submission requires the candidates to make an online payment. Other important things required for an online GATE application 2013 are a digital photo and your scanned signature. For those belonging to any of the special categories, they should carry their scanned certificates before starting with the online GATE application 2013 submission. Just follow the instructions given at the GATE 2013 website.

GATE 2012 - 2013 Tips & Strategies

For GATE 2013 aspirants it is important to have some tips and strategy in mind while preparing for GATE 2013. After the GATE application form is filled up and submitted, it is important to have some strategy ready to go ahead with GATE syllabus revision. Here are some of the tips from GATE experts for how to improve your GATE scores and GATE results.

• Stick to recommended and standard books for covering the GATE 2012 - 2013 syllabus.
• While you prepare, make notes that will be helpful in quick revision in future.
• Practicing GATE sample papers is a great idea to get hands on feel of the GATE 2013 exam.
• Analyze your scores while practicing the GATE sample papers.
• Do refer to experts for confusions and doubts.
• Get coaching for GATE 2013, if you it can be helpful.
• Be updated about information/ announcement/ notification about the GATE 2012 - 2013 entrance exam.

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