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Toppers Speak

Interview with SOUMYAJIT MITRA [ AIR-5, GATE 2015]

1. How was the GATE Paper this year? Give us some insight into the GATE 2015 Question Paper.

SOUMYAJIT MITRA: The GATE Paper for 2015 was fairly standard and well-rounded one. Basic depth and

theoretical knowledge of the subjects might have been sufficient to solve the questions, which were mostly

conceptual and from a broad yet not obscure range of topics. There were two divisions-General Aptitude and

Electrical engineering. The aptitude comprised of 10 questions and the other part comprised of both one mark and

two marks questions. The two marks questions were mostly numerical type.

The winners of theSeptember Question Time - Ashish Kumar Jarwal, Abhi Garg, Javed, Suyash, Hetal Verma

For this month's Question Time, see page 2

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GATE Helpdesk

How to Crack GATE 2016

At this juncture GATE aspirants are busy preparing for the exam and making handy capsule notes which can be referred to a daybefore the exam. To minimize the exam pressure, here are some preparation strategies which will surely help candidates to sailthrough the exam.

Set your goals Different goals have differentstrategies and hence it is important to define yourgoals in terms of the rank you want to achieve. If youare aspiring for the top IITs or PSUs, you will need arank of less than 1000 and hence you will have toprepare thoroughly on all topics. On the other hand, ifyour goal is to just qualify, then you can afford toleave out 2-3 topics from your preparation.

Take a diagnostic test Before starting yourpreparation it is important to know your initial level ofcompetence. An analysis of your performance inthis test will tell you your strengths and areas whereimprovement is required. Based on this, you candevice your preparation strategy.

Build your concepts GATE is an exam whichtests concepts as well as their applicationthoroughly. Join a good classroom program or aonline tutoring program which will help strengthenyour concepts.

Practice, Practice, Practice Solve all types ofquestions you come across in various books and beprepared on all question patterns

Familiarize with formula Engineering subjectshave a lot of formulae, which more often than nothave to be memorized. Noting down all formulae asand when you finish each topic or referring to acollection of formulae will help you get familiar.

Focus on high-return topics Engineering

Mathematics and General Ability constitute 30% ofthe total marks and are relatively easier to score in.You could look at some online lectures to prepare inthese topics.

Appear in a Mock Test Series Take up a mock testseries as it will help you adapt to the online pattern. Itwill also help you assess your preparation and basedon the test analyze you can focus on areas that youare weak in and can prepare those areas. It will alsogive you exhaustive practice on different types ofquestions

Make your own exam strategy Based on yourexperiments in the mock test series, you can finetune your own exam strategy. Some people like tostart solving a paper from the first question, while

some people like to glance through the entire paperand start answering questions from their areas ofstrength.

Relax before the exam One day before GATE,stop thinking about it. Watch a movie or anything thatrelaxes you. Appear for the exam with a fresh mind.

Remember that GATE is not the end of the world Put your best foot forward and do not worryexcessively about the results.

PSUs Recruiting through GATE 2016PSU Applicaon Dates Number of vacancies Streams Eligible

MDL 35 ME, EE

GAILStart Date: 22.12.2015

Last Date: 29.01.201667 CH, ME , EE, IN, CS, EC

BHEL NA

NA

200 ME, EE, EC, MT

IOCL

BPCL

NA

NA

CH, CE, CS, EE, EC, IN, ME

MT, PE, XE

ME, IN, CH

Aer January 2016

(Tentavely)

Start Date: 19.12.2015

Last Date: 02.02.2016


Last Date: 29.01.2016NTPC

NA

NA

ME,EE,EC,CE,IN,CS,MNNeyveliLignite

Corporaon. ltd

NAME, PE, CE, EE, EC

PH, IN, CH, GG, C Y, MA

NA ME,CE,EE,EC,IN,CH

NA EE,ME,EC,CE,CS,IT

ONGC

NA EE

HPCL

PSPCL

EE,EC,CE,CS

Start Date: last week ofDecember

Aer March 19, 2016Cabinet SecretariatGovt of India

99

EE,CE,ME,GG

NHPC

NBCC

PowerGrid

NA

NANA

EC, ME, EE

PSTCL EE,ME, EC, IN, CE, CS

NFL

NA ME, GGOIL

20CS,EC, PH, CY

NA CE

Start Date: 17.12.2015 50 EE

NA NA CH,ME,EE,IN

WBSEDCL

NANA NA

CEL

IPR


Last Date: 01.02.2016

Start Date:17.12.2015

Last Date: 30.01.2016Start Date: 17.12.2015

Last Date: 07.02.2016

Start Date: 23.12.2015Last Date: 22.01.2016


Last Date: 29.02.2016


Last Date: 14.02.2016


Last Date: 01.02.2016


Last Date: 15.01.2016

GATE/PSU/Mtech Admission Updates

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Recruitment for the Post of Asst. Engineer GENCO

Applicaon Start DateApplicaon End Date

Examinaon Date

08.10.201528.10.201514.11.2015

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GATEFORUM Updates

New Batch Announcement for ICP GATE 2017th

Weekend Batch @ Hyderabad starting on 28 Nov15th

Weekend Batch @ V V Nagar started on 11 Oct'15th

Weekend Batch @ Vadodara started on 11 Oct'15th

Weekday Batch @ Rajkot started on 9 Oct'15

GENCO / TRANSCOTest Series Schedule Updated

GATEFORUM In Mediath

How to Crack GATE 2016 @ The Tribuneon 28 Sep'15

Make in India is an ocean of opportunities for engineers @th

Education Insideron 15 Sep'15th

Tips to crack gate exam @ The Statesman16 Sep'15

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The IIT Bombay Racing team unveiled a new Formula Student electric racing carthat can accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph in just 3.5 seconds, and touch a top speedof 111 kmph. A 37-member IIT team of engineering students designed and created

the car from scratch, with the vision of revolutionizing electric mobility in India, andfocusing on sustainable technologies and innovations.

IIT Bombay Racing is an independent student organization in IIT Bombay,comprising of 75 students spread across various engineering disciplines andunited by a common passion to design, fabricate and race electric cars, andparticipate in the Formula Student competition organized by London-basedInstitution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).

IIT Bombay racing team won the Formula Student UK Award 2015

Engineering Watch

2. What do you think is the reason of your success in GATE Exam?

SOUMYAJIT MITRA: It is hard to quantify the reasons for such an unprecedented AIR and GATE score, even with the extensive

preparation and training I had undergone. However, one thing shines out amidst the other factors, keeping a cool head on you. There

is absolutely no reason one should not be able to translate all their hard work into success if they can avoid silly mistakes which are

usually borne of a restless mind.

3. What was your strategy in preparing for the GATE Exam? Which month did you start preparation and how did you go about

preparing for GATE Exam?

SOUMYAJIT MITRA : For achieving a good GATE score, you need to have your basics clear .I had planned to go through all the theory

taught to us in the intermittent vacations since the third year and had allotted the last few months to rigorous practice sessions

referencing past question papers and taking as many mock tests as possible. Since the start of the fourth year, I started redoing the

portions I was unsure about and concentrated purely on problem-oriented studying. I kept on constantly evaluating myself and

focusing on my weak zone and trying to convert it into my strong one. I also kept on revising the topics so that I could remember all the

formulas.

This section will have questions from General Ability and Mathematics (together these sections contribute 30 percent marks in GATE).Send in your answers with explanation to [email protected] the first 5 correct entries will win a free e-shopping voucher.

1)The proportion of boys and the proportion of vegetarians in a hostel are given below. The hostel has a total of 1200 students, 60%of whom are in the Block C and rest equally divided between Block B and Block A.

What is the percentage of vegetarian students in Block A?(A) 42.5% (B) 45% (C) 47.5% (D) 52.5%

B) The value of AB if A+B = and A-B = is

(A) (B)

Answers for September Newsletter:

1)C) 0.2857 2)D) Sums up the entire meaning of the passage

September Contest Winners :We are pleased to announce the winners of September contestAshish Kumar Jarwal, Abhi Garg, Javed, Suyash,Hetal Verma

Congratulations to all Winners

Block Boys (M) Vegetarian (V)

A

B

CTotal

0.60

0.55 0.55

0.550.475 0.535

24

-10

42

36

-20

-9-16

-20

-9-15

-20

-9-14

-20

-9-13

(C) (D)
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