GATE 2026 Preparation Guide – Syllabus, Books & 6-Month Study Plan Complete GATE 2026 preparation guide for all branches. Syllabus, best books, 6-month study plan, previous year papers, and strategy to crack GATE with high rank.
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Er. Vikash Singh
GATE Expert & IIT Kanpur Alumnus
| What is a good GATE score for PSU jobs?
For top PSUs like ONGC, BHEL, IOCL, a GATE score of 700+ (approximately) is considered good. Many PSUs set cutoff between 600-750 out of 1000.
How many months is enough for GATE preparation?
6 months of dedicated preparation with 6-8 hours daily is sufficient to crack GATE in top 1000 rank. Final year students can start from 3rd year for better preparation.
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GATE 2026 preparation needs 6 months with focus on core technical subjects. PSUs offer ₹8-14 LPA via GATE score. Top 1% rank needed for IIT MTech admission.
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