GATE to DRDO: Best Engineering Exams & How to Succeed in Them
The most prestigious engineering career exams in India—including GATE, ESE, ISRO, and DRDO —require strategic preparation, in-depth conceptual clarity, and consistent revision. Below is an exam-by-exam overview with actionable preparation strategies. 1. Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) Purpose: Entry to postgraduate programs ( M.Tech/PhD ) at IITs/NITs, and recruitment into government PSUs. Key Facts: Conducted annually, covers multiple engineering streams. Three-part syllabus: Core Subjects, Engineering Mathematics, General Aptitude. 3-hour online exam, 65 questions, 100 marks; MCQ, MSQ, and NAT question types. Preparation Strategy: Know Syllabus & Pattern: Download your stream’s syllabus and split topics into core, mathematics, and aptitude. Focused Study Plan: Allocate ~60–70% time to core topics, 15% to mathematics, 15% to aptitude. Schedule daily, weekly, and monthly goals. Conceptual Clarity: Use standard textbooks (e.g., B.S. Grewal, ...