GATE Civil Engineering Preparation Strategy - Study Plan, Timetable, Important Topics, Best Books

GATE Civil Engineering Preparation: Civil Engineering is one of the most opted choices courses after Computer Science Engineering and Mechanical Engineering that candidates appear for in the GATE examination. Candidates must follow a well thought of preparation strategy from the very beginning instead of studying without a plan as the competition surrounding GATE increases every year. With each passing year, civil engineering has become one of the GATE subjects bringing in the highest number of applications.  As a result, the competition for GATE Civil Engineering is also very high. However, candidates need not worry as adopting the proper preparation strategy can enable them to score well in the exam and qualify GATE with flying colours. 

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In this article, we have discussed the GATE Civil Engineering preparation strategy for the GATE exam, which comprises of a 4-month and a 2-month study schedule.

GATE Civil Engineering Syllabus

The candidates must have familiarity with the GATE Civil Engineering syllabus planning out a preparation strategy. Having complete knowledge of the GATE Civil Engineering syllabus will help candidates in figuring out the crucial topics.

The PDF for the GATE Civil Engineering syllabus has been provided in the table below. Candidates can download the same by clicking on the link below.

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GATE Civil Engineering: Division of Syllabus for four Months Preparation

In order to prepare for GATE Civil Engineering, it is advisable for the candidates to divide the whole syllabus into smaller parts which will help them organize the syllabus easily. Also, the candidates are advised to allot more time to the  GATE Civil Engineering syllabus topics as it will have the highest weightage in the exam. The GATE Civil Engineering division of syllabus for 4 months of preparation is given in the below table:

GATE Civil Engineering Four Months Timetable/ Study Plan

Now that we know about the complete GATE Civil Engineering syllabus and sub-topics, let us overview the study plan through which you can prepare for GATE Civil Engineering in four months. 

It is to be noted that the below timetable/ study plan has been included just for reference and the students can modify the timetable as per their preference.

Once you have been thorough with the syllabus, you should start solving the GATE Civil Engineering Question Paper as it will help you understand the exam pattern, analyze your exam preparation, and work on your shortcomings. 

GATE Civil Engineering: Division of Syllabus for Two Months Preparation

The GATE Civil Engineering division of syllabus for two months will remain similar as per the four months syllabus division:

GATE Civil Engineering: Two Months Timetable/ Study Plan

The following section will overview the timetable/ study plan through which the students can prepare for the GATE exam in two months.

It is to be noted that the below timetable/ study plan has been included just for reference and the students can modify the timetable as per their preference.

GATE Civil Engineering One Months Revision Plan

If there is only a month remaining for the GATE exam, it is advisable for the applicants to revise the already learned concepts and avoid studying new concepts. The last month preparation for the GATE exam must be focused on solving sample papers, GATE previous year question papers and revising the syllabus. The one-month revision plan for GATE Civil Engineering is mentioned in the below table:

GATE Civil Engineering: Subject Wise Sub-Topics

There are various sub-topics in each chapter of subjects in the GATE Syllabus. Therefore, to make the preparation strategy more effective, it is advisable to divide the complete syllabus into sub-topic and allot time for each topic preparation. 

The GATE Civil Engineering subject-wise sub-topics are listed in the below table:

*Note: The following subtopics mentioned here are as per the latest GATE syllabus. In case of any changes in the syllabus, the page will be updated as per the new changes.

Best Books for GATE Civil Engineering

Candidates appearing for GATE Civil Engineering must study from the best books available in the market in accordance with the latest GATE syllabus. Some of the best books to study from for GATE Civil Engineering have been mentioned below:

List of Popular Colleges for GATE Civil Engineering

Some of the popular colleges participating in GATE for Civil Engineering are listed in the table below:

We hope this article on the GATE Civil Engineering preparation strategy will help you prepare well for the exam and score good marks.

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