🗓️ GATE 2026: 10-Month Preparation Strategy

Duration: May 2025 – February 2026

Target: Complete syllabus + Strong revision + Mock test practice

📅 Month-by-Month Plan

✅ Month 1-2: Foundation (May - June)

Goal: Build a strong base.

• Analyze the syllabus and previous year question papers.
• Start with Engineering Mathematics & General Aptitude.
• Pick 2–3 core subjects (based on your branch) and begin with GATE coaching content.
• Maintain short notes & formula sheets.

Hours/Day: 3–4 hrs (more if possible during vacation)

✅ Month 3-4: Core Concepts (July - August)

Goal: Master key technical subjects.

• Cover another 3–4 important subjects.
• Continue Engineering Mathematics & General Aptitude.
• Solve topic-wise previous year questions.
• Keep building formula sheets and refining notes.

Hours/Day: 3 hrs on weekdays, 5–6 hrs on weekends

✅ Month 5-6: Full Syllabus Completion (September - October)

Goal: Complete the syllabus.

• Finish remaining subjects.
• Focus on Engineering Mathematics & General Aptitude.
• Start mixed subject quizzes and weekly assessments.

Hours/Day: 4–5 hrs

Pro Tip: Take a full-length mock every 2 weeks.

✅ Month 7: Revision Round 1 (November)

Goal: First complete revision.

• Revisit all notes and formulas.
• Focus on weak subjects.
• Take 1 mock test per week and analyze results.

✅ Month 8: Practice & Strengthening (December)

Goal: Build speed and accuracy.

• Take weekly full-length mock tests.
• Practice time-bound subject-wise tests.
• Revise formulas daily.

Mock Strategy: Simulate real exam time (9 AM – 12 PM or 2 PM – 5 PM)

✅ Month 9: Final Revision (January)

Goal: Second revision + peak performance.

• Focus on previous mistakes in mock tests.
• Go through previous year questions again.
• Revise key formulas, tricks,