GATE 2023 Mechanical Engineering (ME) Preparation

GATE Mechanical Engineering (ME) paper receives the most applications as compared to other GATE papers. The preparation strategy differs for each candidate depending on their learning and retaining capabilities. However, candidates with the best preparation resources can prepare better for the exam. The section below covers a few tips for GATE 2023 Mechanical Engineering (ME) Preparation-

• Start Early
  • While creating a study plan, analyze the time and number of days required to complete each topic;
  • Create a list of all the important topics in order to the levels of difficulty and number of sub-topics to ensure allocation of the right preparation time to all the topics.
• Know your GATE 2023 Mechanical Engineering (ME) Exam Pattern and Syllabus well-
  • ​You must be aware of all the important topics and the marking scheme of the exam before you start preparing.
  • Divide your syllabus in increasing order of difficulty level and weightage so that you can spend more time on topics with much higher weightage and difficulty.
• Gather the Best Study Resources for ME
  • Select proper material to study such as books, modules, online references, articles, videos, etc.
  • You can also refer to online videos through NPTEL which have access to video lectures by IIT professors. The portal also has previous year GATE ME Question Paper video solutions for students.
• Revision and Solve Mock Tests/Sample Papers/Previous Years’ Question Paper
  • Dedicate at least an hour for revision every day.
  • Appear for various mock tests right from the start of your GATE 2023 ME preparation.
  • Apart from mock tests also solve previous years’ GATE ME Question papers and various sample questions.

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GATE 2023 Mechanical Engineering (ME)- Nature of Questions

Questions in GATE 2023 ME paper are formed to test a candidate’s recall, comprehension, application, analysis & synthesis abilities. Candidates can check the nature of questions asked in the exam based on the previous year analysis-

• Application & Formula Based Questions
  • To solve application-based questions you must have good knowledge of basic principles, facts, laws, or formulae.
  • However, in formula-based questions, you can answer the questions from your memory or a one-line computation.
  • You will have to apply learned knowledge by computing or logical reasoning.
• Figures Based Questions
  • Most of the questions in GATE mechanical engineering (ME) are figure-based. 
  • These questions look tricky but they are usually easy to solve.
  • Based on the figures and some data given, you have to answer the questions.
• Questions Based on Core Topics
  • These questions test your understanding of the discipline of mechanical engineering. 
  • You will be required to bring out simple conclusions from fundamental ideas.
  • Questions from the core subject will be direct in nature.
• Questions based on Analysis or Common Data Questions
  • In these types of questions, you will find questions in a linked format where an answer must be given to the first pair of questions in order to be able to answer the question that succeeds it. 
  • Sometimes common data will also be provided that means the same data would be shared by 2 questions that are or might be independent of each other.
• Linked Questions
  • You will find a problem statement after which you will have to answer questions. 
  • These questions will be connected to each other, which means that the second question will rely on the first question’s solution.
  • The chances of such questions to be asked in the paper are very less.

GATE 2023 Mechanical Engineering (ME)- Best Books

• Although there are a number of preparation books for GATE 2023 ME, candidates are advised to refer to the latest editions to ensure adherence to the syllabus.
• Some of the best books for GATE 2023 Mechanical Engineering (ME) as suggested by previous year toppers are-