1.Collection of Material
* First and foremost thing is to collect the syllabus and follow the Tips and TRicks of GATE
* Refer all the relevant books based on the subject(Divide the books in two groups - (1) Fundamental and basic concepts (2) Problem oriented
* Some books which are helpful for the pre-requisite knowledge on the subject
* Refer Some of the good guide books for GATE and follow Tips and Tricks of GATE
* Collect the Previous questions papers and practise them
2.Keep contact with some expert and take feedback from GATE experienced persons.
3.Study - Go through the Syllabus and Previous questions papers and solve them.
4.Start from the first chapter and complete it with some time limit.(ensure that you are thourogh in that particular topic)
* Read at least 5 books(of different authors), it will widen your knowledge(if necessary consult with the books for pre-requisite knowledge or with some expert)
* Note down the probable concepts(definitions, unit, dimension etc.)
* Note down all the necessary theories, formulae etc
* Solve the problems as maximum as possible(from text books, Guide books,previous question papers etc)
* Think about a problem in every angle keeping all the concepts and formulae in mind.