GATE 2020 Result has been declared by IIT Delhi on March 13, 2020. There are a total 25 subjects offered and the list of Toppers for each subject has been released. Out of 685088 candidates who attempted GATE 2020, only 18.8% could qualify the exam. Post declaration of result, state and private universities will conduct their own GATE 2020 counselling process.

GATE 2020 Topper, Hitesh Poply has bagged AIR-1 in Computer Science. Out of 100 marks, he scored 91. His outstanding journey of self preparation for GATE sets out an example for all those who are wondering how and when to appear for GATE? Keep reading this article to know how he climbed the ladder on his own to be on the top.Check GATE Cutoff

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When did he start his preparation?

Hitesh started his preparation when he was in 5th semester of B.Tech. From 5th to 8th semester he prepared for GATE 2020 along with his college. 

What is his Educational background?

Hitesh is a B.Tech graduate and pursued it from University School of Information and Communication Technology (USICT), an institute of IP University based in Dwarka.

What are the marks secured by Hitesh, the GATE Topper?

He secured 91 out of 100 in GATE 2020. This is a remarkable score especially for a candidate who prepared on his own. Know more about GATE Score Calculation

Did he join any coaching institute to prepare for GATE 2020?

No, Hitesh had not taken any coaching. He managed to prepare on his own for GATE, along with his college. 

How many hours he used to study in a day?

Besides his colleges, he took out 6-8 hours daily for GATE 2020 preparation.

Was GATE 2020 his first attempt or he has appeared in the GATE earlier as well?

GATE 2020 was Hitesh’s first attempt and this a remarkable result. His determination and focus is an example for all. There are very rare candidates like him who go for self study and top the exam first attempt.

How did he prepare for GATE 2020? What was his Preparation Strategy?

As Hitesh had not taken any coaching, he started his preparation from textbooks and also used to practice from online portals. He purchased some test series. After covering all the syllabus by the month of October, he solved as many test papers as possible.

What are the books he would recommend to others?

From his own experience, Hitesh has listed some of the best books for GATE preparation

Algorithm by CLRS

Operating Systems by Galvin

Computer Networks by  Behrouz A. Forouzan

Probability by B.S. Aggarwal

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What are the main areas to focus on while preparing for GATE?

Hitesh finds Computer Organisation a bit tricky and lengthy subject. He himself studied it multiple times. Thus one should focus on subjects like this and give special attention to them.

Is it important to solve Test series?

According to GATE Topper, Hitesh Poply test series are a must to learn time management and also to evaluate one’s weaker sections and accordingly improvise. Download GATE 2020 Practice Papers

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