How to Prepare for GATE 2020 Chemical Engineering

After completing B.Tech in chemical engineering, the next target for many candidates is to get a good rank in GATE. High performers in GATE chemical engineering (CH) paper are frequently absorbed by top PSUs and MNCs. Many also go for higher studies in top institutes like IITs and NITs. But chemical engineering being a popular discipline, the number of test takers is high and so also the competition. There are many other ways that can send a well-meaning preparation cartwheeling towards failure. It is the reason why we have come up with this article on How to Prepare for GATE 2020 Chemical Engineering (CH). Get hold of the GATE syllabus. Check out the topics included in it. Please note that questions will invariably be asked from the official GATE syllabus only, so there is no point wasting time and effort elsewhere. 

Make a study schedule: Having a schedule will make it easier to keep tab of things like the candidate can check how much progress has been made. It is generally a good idea to be flexible with the schedule, as this way the candidate will be able to make the necessary changes.

Check out the exam pattern:Many students don’t give much thought to the exam pattern of GATE 2020. But it shouldn’t be the case as a proper understanding of the exam pattern can help the candidate prepare better. For example, the exam pattern tells that some questions carry negative marks, while question type may be multiple choice or NAT type. Such details would help the candidate plan a strategy – like focus on speed and accuracy.

Key points of GATE 2020 exam pattern

• The test will be of 3 hours
• Questions will be asked from – General Aptitude, Engineering Mathematics, and Subject-specific part
• A total of 65 questions, carrying total 100 marks, will be asked
• Question type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Numerical Answer Type (NAT) Questions.
• Marking scheme: MCQs carry negative marks, while NAT questions don’t

Prepare from good books:
Unless the books the candidate is relying on are not of the desired standard, a good outcome can’t be expected. When selecting books for GATE, some of the points that must be considered are:

• Do the books meet prescribed GATE standards?
• Are they properly edited for factual and other errors?
• Is the language simple enough for the candidate to follow
• Is the books the latest edition with all the latest GATE guidelines incorporated.

Best Chemical Engineering Books for Gate:
GATE Tutor 2020 - Chemical Engineering Book
Objective Type Questions and Answers in Chemical Engineering Gate Paper Chemical Engineering 2020: Solved Papers 

GATE 2020 - Guide - Chemical Engineering

Solve sample papers:

Simple reading and trying a few problems here and there is not going to be enough. Instead, the candidate must solve as many sample papers and previous years’ GATE question papers he/ she can. Also, it is not necessary that sample and questions papers be solved only in the last few months of the exam. Instead, the candidate must make it a part of the preparation strategy early on. After completing a chapter, the candidate may start solving problems related to it. This exercise will help build problem-solving ability and also instill confidence.

Take mock tests:
The GATE exam will be conducted online and mock tests are designed to help the candidate get familiar with the functionalities of the test. The GATE mock test is just like the actual test, so candidates can find out how questions are distributed across sections, the segregation of questions as per their status, and much more. In addition to official mock tests, the candidates may also attempt mock tests at school or even online.

Stay positive:

The trials and tribulations of preparation often take a toll on the student. To withstand it, the candidate needs to ensure that there are gaps during preparation that give enough breathing space. Also, to distract from the pressure, physical activities are recommended. Another thing is the candidate shouldn’t stay completely isolated, as it will make it difficult for others to help the candidate if help is required.

BEST REFERENCE BOOKS:
Thermodynamics:
Book Name: A Textbook of Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics, Author's Name: K V Narayanan
Introduction to Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics: Special Indian Edition

Fluid Mechanics:
Book Name: Fluid Mechanics in SI Units, by Yunus Cengel and John Cimbala 

Introduction to Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Machines

by McGraw Hill Education
Heat and Mass Transfer:
Book Name:
Heat and Mass Transfer, Author's Name: P K Nag
Principles of Mass Transfer and Separation Process- Binay Kumar Dutta 

Heat Transfer - SIE (Si Units)by McGraw Hill Education

Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering (Int'l Ed)by McGraw Hill Education
Chemical Reaction Engineering:
Book Name:
Chemical Reaction Engineering, (WSE), Author's Name: Octave Levenspiel
Elements of Chemical reaction engineering- H. Scott fogler pdf
Plant Design & Economics:
Book Name: Plant Design and Economics for Chemical Engineers, Author's Name: Max Peters, Ronald West, Timmerhaus
Instrumentation and Process Control:
Book Name: Process Systems Analysis and Control, Author's Name: LeBlanc Coughanowr
Chemical Process Control-George Stephanopoulos 

Other Books:
Chemical Engineering for GATE  by Ram Prasad
Arihant's Chapter-wise Previous Solved Paper: Chemical Engg
AN INSIGHT INTO CHEMICAL ENGINEERINGby RISHAL PUBLICATIONS- CHENNAI by M Subbu