GATE 2027 Preparation Strategy | How to Score 80+ Marks in 150 Days

Main Ideas and Preparation Strategy

Aditya Jain presents a focused plan for using roughly 150 days of preparation to aim for a high GATE score. His central message is to study strategically without skipping the syllabus: prioritize subjects that can build momentum, but ultimately cover every subject and topic.

1. Prioritize, but Do Not Abandon Topics

• Start with high-weightage subjects and subjects you already feel comfortable with. Early progress can build confidence and momentum.
• Treat this as a sequence for covering the syllabus—not permission to study only a few subjects. The speaker argues that full coverage is important for a top rank.
• Aim to secure roughly 40–45 marks early through high-priority preparation.
• For topics that remain difficult, learn enough to handle direct or easier questions rather than leaving them entirely untouched.

2. Give Mathematics and Aptitude Consistent Attention

• The speaker estimates that aptitude contributes about 15 marks and mathematics about 10–12 marks in GATE, describing both as high-return areas.
• Mathematical and aptitude skills can also help with questions across other subjects, so their usefulness extends beyond their direct marks.
• His suggested routine is about one hour of mathematics and one hour of aptitude each day, building skill gradually through regular practice.

3. Combine New Learning, PYQs, and Revision

Include the following in each study day:

• New subject or topic study
• Previous-year questions (PYQs)
• Revision of material already covered

Do not postpone PYQs until the end. Attempt them alongside learning so that gaps become visible while there is still time to address them.

The speaker says he solved a PYQ book at least three times and recommends solving questions from at least the last 15 years. Work backward from the most recent papers so that recent years are covered even if time runs short.

Use PYQs to recognize recurring question styles and decide which topics to prioritize first. Examples include:

• Algorithms: time complexity, recurrence relations, loops, recursive algorithms, spanning trees, Dijkstra’s algorithm, graph traversal, and sorting
• Computer architecture: cache memory
• Computer networks: subnet masking, IP addressing, application-layer protocols, and packet switching
• Digital logic: K-maps, sequential and combinational circuits, adders, and flip-flops
• DBMS: SQL questions

4. Make Concise, Useful Revision Notes

Prepare short notes and formula sheets throughout the study period so that final-month revision is manageable. Focus on:

• Concepts you repeatedly forget
• Patterns that cause repeated mistakes
• Formulas or details you personally struggle to recall

Avoid copying obvious or familiar material into your notes. The goal is to reduce the amount of content to revise, not create another large set of study material.

5. Start Mock Tests from the Third Month

The speaker recommends beginning mock tests from month three. Treat mocks as practice for the real exam: they help identify knowledge gaps, improve accuracy, and develop time management.

Review each mock and PYQ session to identify:

• Topics where errors recur
• Questions that cause panic or consume too much time
• Areas that need further study

Decide on an exam approach in advance, such as whether to attempt one-mark or two-mark questions first and how much time to spend per question.

6. Revise Repeatedly and Target Weak Areas

Revision is essential, not optional. The speaker recommends revising subjects multiple times before the exam. He says he revised his subjects three times, and some weaker subjects more than five times.

Spend more effort on weak areas rather than repeatedly reviewing only familiar material. The speaker’s reasoning is that improving a weak topic can add marks, while rehearsing something already mastered may not. Use mistakes from practice to guide what to revise and relearn.

7. Use a Deliberate Exam-Day Strategy

The speaker’s personal approach was to attempt easy questions first, then medium, then difficult. Students may use a different order, but should have a tested plan rather than improvising on exam day.

Build confidence and manage time by practicing that plan in mocks. Avoid leaving an entire topic untouched; even limited preparation may help secure a straightforward question.

8. Stay Consistent

The speaker recommends six to eight hours of serious study daily as a general target, while noting that his own preparation involved longer study days and that individual routines differ.

His broader lesson is to create a realistic plan, follow it consistently, and act on what practice reveals rather than treating preparation advice as tips alone.

Speaker and Sources Featured

• Aditya Jain — the sole speaker and presenter. He refers to his own GATE Computer Science 2019 result and preparation experience as the basis for his advice.
• Sources and resources mentioned: GATE previous-year question papers, mock tests, and the Gate Wala/GATE Wallah Telegram communities and branch-specific channels.