7/19/2017 Best Strategy to Prepare for GATE Mechanical Engineering (M.E.

What is the best strategy to prepare for the GATE

Mechanical Engineering(ME) Paper?
 June 9, 2017  Urvashi Verma  GATE Strategies and planning, Guidance  1 comment

“Strategy without a process is a little more than a wish list” – Robert Filek.

Hence following the above statement, we will come up with a process.

Keep in mind that GATE is a competitive exam, hence apart from good knowledge of the subject a good
strategy will be required to ace the exam. Assuming that you have the right resources in terms of books
and materials, let us dive into the “study smart aspect”.

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We would rst like you to take a look at the topic wise weightage analysis
that we have done for GATE Mechanical Engineering (M.E.)
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Subject Ü Average Weightage Ü

Engineering Mathematics 13.33

Theory of Machines and Vibrations 11.50

Manufacturing Engineering 11.17

Analytical Skills 11.17

Industrial Engineering 8.67

Fluid Mechanics 8.50

Strength of Materials 8.17

Thermodynamics 7.50

Heat Transfer 5.67

Machine Design 4.33

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These values have been obtained by taking the average of the marks allotment per topic over the last
three years. From these values we can see the most to the least important topics that come in the
GATE Mechanical Engineering Paper.

Now will go a little more in depth to see the important and frequently asked parts in the rst few
important topics.

Engineering Mathematics

Problems on nding rank of matrix, type of solution (unique and in nitely many), integration using
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Trapezoidal or/and Simpson’s 1/3rd rule, formula based Laplace Transforms, probability
distributions (normal, poisons, binomial distribution , uniform distribution ), directional derivatives,
divergence, curl, simple dice problems, limits, simple PDE are the common concepts that are
tested in the questions.

Theory of Machines and Vibrations

Single Degree of Freedom and Finding natural frequencies (underdamped, critically damped,
overdamped) comprise of the frequently asked topics.

Manufacturing Engineering

Machining (milling, drilling, EDM, ECM), Machining time, current, tool geometry, punching, blanking,
force; conceptual & theoretical questions; orthogonal machining,  heat & power required in welding,
transformations (rotations, scaling etc.), solidi cation time, CNC machine G codes and M Codes , 
sheet metal, various types of ts, clearance calculation, arc welding, cutting time are the topics
from which formula based questions are asked.

Industrial Engineering 

Forecasting model, CPM, PERT, Depreciation, Cost (labour, tool grinding cost, waiting cost etc.), P-
chart, C-chart, R-chart, X-chart, Time study, EOQ, standard time, demand, Poisson’s arrivals &
departures, LPP problems (graphical), simplex method, GO, NO-GO gauges, Machine allocation
problems, Sequencing problems , EDD, SPT rule (scheduling) are the most frequently covered
concepts from this topic.

Fluid Mechanics

Simple & Differential Piezometer, Pressure Column Height Calculation, Reynold’s number
calculation, Hydraulic power, nozzle velocity of turbines, continuity equation, Bernoulli’s law, tapered
sections, Pump Parameters (speed, power, discharge), Gates(of dams) Force Calculation,
Venturimeter, Laminar Flow are the frequently asked topics.

Strength of Materials

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One can nd problems on FBD for nding force, Conservation of Momentum, Block and Slope Type
(average stress and maximum stress for different sections like rectangle, triangle etc.), Macaulay’s
Theorem (slope & de ection), a question on thin pressure vessels, problems on theories of failure,
torques, bending moment calculation, truss.

And now, after collating all this information, prepare a study plan accordingly and follow it with
complete discipline. You can see this article to help yourself prepare a study plan for yourself: Study
planning and Schedule for GATE Exam Preparation 

Let us know your views in the comments section below. You can connect with us on our Facebook
Page too.

Have a good time studying, best of luck!

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Urvashi Verma

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Nijeesh June 29, 2017 12:03 pm

I am going to write 2018 GATE exam. This article has given me nice details about writing the

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