Max Attempts and Success in GATE: Personal Experiences and Insights

The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is a pivotal exam for engineering aspirants in India. Many students take the GATE exam multiple times in order to improve their scores or to qualify for diverse programs and institutions. This article shares insights and personal experiences from individuals who have taken the GATE exam multiple times, highlighting the challenges and success stories.

Personal Experiences

I, [Author Name], took the GATE exam twice with varying results. I first attempted the exam during my third year of engineering and scored reasonably well. However, I decided to give it another shot in my final year. In GATE 2019, I achieved AIR 417 with 83.6 marks. For GATE 2020, I scored significantly higher, getting AIR 84 with 73 marks. Both exams were part of the EE discipline, but the difficulty and type of questions varied greatly between them.

This led me to reflect on the personal journeys of other GATE aspirants who might have encountered similar struggles. Many [GATE aspirants] may find themselves in a state of anxiety and frustration after failing the exam for various reasons. These feelings can be overwhelming, but they should be viewed as part of the learning process. As someone who also faced a series of failed attempts, I will share my experiences and advice to help others.

Multiple Attempts and Lessons Learned

After four attempts, I successfully cracked the GATE exam. Here are the details of my attempts:

GATE 2017 - AIR 21136 GATE 2018 - AIR 11474 GATE 2019 - AIR 7550 GATE 2020 - AIR 7

One key lesson I learned was the importance of accepting failure and letting go of high expectations. In the first three attempts, I allowed my aspirations to cloud my judgment and performance. However, in my final attempt, the mindset changed. I no longer had anything to lose, having already been accepted into my program. This absence of pressure helped me perform better.

Embracing Failure and Moving Forward

The journey to success is rarely straightforward. With each failed attempt, I faced various adversities:

GATE 2017: Hospitalization of my father two days before counseling. GATE 2018: My computer system crashed after 2 hours during the exam. GATE 2019: After 2 hours, I made silly mistakes in the last 45 minutes. GATE 2020: Cyclone trap leading to cancelled flights during interview calls.

Despite these challenges, I managed to secure a seat in NIT Hamirpur with AIR 7 in GATE 2020. This experience taught me that embracing failure and learning from it leads to personal growth.

Advice for GATE Aspirants

To aspiring GATE candidates, here is my advice:

Embrace Failure: Accept your failures with grace and use them as opportunities to learn and improve. Work Hard: Dedicate yourself to rigorous preparation and continuous improvement. Stay Positive: Maintain a positive attitude regardless of the setbacks you face. Surround Yourself with Positivity: Limit exposure to negative influences and focus on your goals.

Remember, the key to success is not just the number of attempts but the quality of preparation and the mindset. Success in GATE is not just about high ranks but also about personal growth and resilience.

[Author Name] Sincerely,

Note: This article is based on personal experiences and does not represent the views of any organization. Readers are encouraged to tailor this advice to their individual circumstances.