Every year thousands of students appear for GATE and ESE with an aim to get in to a reputed institution to pursue their post-graduation through GATE or to secure their job as a designated official under Government of India through ESE. Both the exams are very crucial for engineering graduates and it is not only studies that are required but a strategic approach towards studies is required that will help you sail through. A lot of students either take coaching or they plan for self-study. In both the cases I have seen students succeed.

Preparing/studying from home is a little bit tricky as in case of any doubts you will have to look for a person who can help you clear that. However, that is a secondary thing. There are a couple of things that you can follow that will help you succeed.

http://1.Be well aware about the syllabus, so that you can prepare a proper schedule for your preparation.

2.Start the preparation with the subjects of your interest and then move towards advanced topics.

3.You need to make sure that you make your basics strong, because that is the ultimate key to crack any examination. If your basics are clear be it any form the question is tricked in to, you will be able to answer the same.

4.make sure you choose the best books instead of too many books, if you have any doubts regarding the books, I can recommend you to go for Made Easy postal study package as it will provide you all the study material like books, workbooks, Previous year questions. All this study material can help you start your preparation from scratch and help you at each level.

5.Create short notes while you study so that it can help you in quick revision.

6.Understand the importance of solving previous year questions as it will help you in understanding the style of the examination along with revision.

http://7.Do not leave a topic or subject in between and jump to another. Finish it first and then move to the other one.

8.Highlight concepts and theorems that you feel are important or that you feel are difficult so that you can revise them regularly.

http://9.Do not ignore any topic as during exam the topic that you may have left can prove to be an area of challenge and loosing even a single mark can push your rank very badly.

10.Enroll yourself in test series like Made Easy as it will help you in understanding the exam pattern and nature. Also make sure that you take these test series in an exam based environment as it will help you realize the maximum potential of your brain.

11.Work on your doubts as soon as possible because accumulating your doubts or just leaving it for another day will just not work.

12.Give importance to both technical and nontechnical aspect.

13.Make sure that you are aware about the current affairs, you can use the daily newspaper or the monthly current affair magazine by Made Easy.

14.Keep your vision clear and never let it blur as the more you are focused on your aim, it will prove to be a push factor in building your confidence.

15.Never think of giving up at any stage.

Understand that nothing is impossible, it your thinking and the inclination of your brain towards the thought that whether it is difficult or easy. So just stay focused and let your hard work speak on your behalf.

All the best for your preparation and Hope this helps.