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GATE Computer Science
Complete GATE CS preparation roadmap for PSU jobs & M.Tech
Conducted By
IITs/IISc
Eligibility
BE/BTech/MCA
Questions
65 (MCQ + NAT)
Duration
3 Hours, 100 Marks
Preparation Roadmap
Follow these steps to prepare systematically
1
Month 1-5
Core Subjects (High Weightage)
Data Structures, Algorithms, DBMS, Operating Systems, Computer Networks, TOC. These cover 60%+ of GATE CS.
2
Month 3-6
Mathematics & Aptitude
Discrete Maths, Linear Algebra, Probability, Calculus. Engineering Maths carries 13-15 marks. Don't skip it.
3
Month 5-7
Digital Logic & Architecture
Boolean algebra, K-maps, combinational/sequential circuits, pipelining, cache memory, instruction formats.
4
Month 6-9
Previous Year Questions (2000-2025)
Solve ALL GATE CS PYQs on gate-overflow.in. This is the single most important resource for GATE prep.
5
Month 9-11
Mock Tests & Revision
Take 20+ full-length mocks. Analyze every test. Revise standard questions and formulas. Target 60+ marks.
Recommended Resources
- GATE Overflow (gate-overflow.in) — PYQs
- Cormen (CLRS) for Algorithms
- Galvin for OS
- Navathe for DBMS
- NPTEL Video Lectures
- Made Easy / ACE Test Series
Pro Tips
- GATE Overflow PYQs are more important than any book
- NAT questions have no negative marking — always attempt
- Algorithms + DS + TOC = 30+ marks
- NPTEL lectures by IIT professors are free and excellent
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