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Adil (CS, AIR5, GATE 2008) answers some Questions on his preparations in GATE 2008 which led to his excellent results.
Adil Anis Sandalwala
Stream CS
AIR 5
Roll No: [534445]
1. From which college did you complete your engineering?
I have completed engineering from IET-DAVV Indore
2. Have you taken GATE earlier and how was your performance in it?
In GATE 2003, Rank - 289
3. Can you recollect when you started preparation for GATE 2008? (Which year of engineering / job)
Around November 2007
4. When you started your preparation, what was your aim in GATE?
Just to crack a great rank and get into IIT
5. When you were preparing for GATE, were you expecting this rank?
Not exactly.. but I've always studied with this in mind that I have to get such rank in GATE
6. What were the subjects you felt were tough?
Computer Architecture and Organization, Computer Networks
7. What were the subjects you felt were easy?
Analysis of Algorithms, Database, TOC, Discrete Structures
8. Which books and material did you refer to in your preparation?
Just the suggested books for each subject. but the main preparation were in maintaining regularity in studying them.
9. How did OneStopGate's coaching / correspondence course / test series help in your preparation?
It helped me to maintain my regularity and assessing my performance at all India level. It also helped me to correct and identify my mistakes.
10. In your opinion what are the major reasons for your success in GATE?
Regularity, self-confidence but above all HARD WORK..
11. What was your methodology while preparing for GATE?
I always tried to cover each subject to its complete depth before switching to another subject.. I preferred starting with the subjects in which I was weak so that I would have time to re-study it in the end. then to the subjects in which I felt confident.. But I always made sure that I time to REVISE the complete syllabus before each test/exam to have a complete cover and feel for the exam.
12. When did you complete the syllabus? And were you able to revise? (how many times)
I completed the syllabus at around mid-January 2008, and was able to revise the subjects once.. And when I had time took on selected and important topics for a further revision.
13. How did you prepare in the last 2 months before GATE?
Study, Study and Revision..
14. What suggestion and preparation tips would you like to give to GATE aspirants?
Have your goal clear in your mind and put in your whole hearted effort for the preparation for the exam.. It is not that tough but just have confidence in yourself and you can have good rank in the exam.
15. Which institute and specialization are you planning to take up?
IIT Bombay or IISc Bangalore
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