If the students wish to prepare themselves for GATE exam without going for any coaching classes they can use the following tips:
* Practice with the help of previous year question papers.
* Solve more and more problems.
* Refer at least five books for each subject; this will be helpful for widening your knowledge in the subject.
* Note down necessary formulae and theory and refer it every now and then.
* Attend self-assessment tests being conducted free of cost by different websites.
* Get the help of some experts in the subjects in case of any doubts.