•                                                     TIPS FOR GATE STUDENT                                                  
•  Concentrate on the following important topics for mechanical engineering: Energy Systems, Aerospace, Thermal Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Design.           

• Students can also refer to the following books for preparation: Fundamentals of Classed Thermodynamics-Van Wylen, Heat and Mass Transfer-R. Yadav and Energy Conversion-Sukhalmoy
• Normally GATE paper consists of that questions that are related to specialisation in M. Tech and M.E.
• When you start your preparation, just concentrate on concept not on theory derivation.
• Try and solve as many past year question papers as you can. It will give you an insight into the kind of questions which are generally asked.
• Solve mock test papers available on IIT-Kharagpur website as it will help you strategies your time management techniques.
• Make short memory cards to help in last-minute revision.
• Devote more time towards revising topics which have more weightage in comparison to others.
• Refer to specific books recommended for GATE instead of trying to read any book that comes your way!
• Avoid studying overnight on the last day before the exam.
• Do not start a new topic at the last minute! Instead revise the topics you have already completed.
• Most importantly keep your calm and don't panic.