Q. What are the best books to read for GATE? One of the most challenging engineering exams, GATE is around the corner and many aspirants are trying to dig their head in the pile of books and still searching for the one book, that will help them to go through this examination. We understand that it is a difficult task to choose the right set of books before starting the preparation because the books will help to lead the strong foundation of the concepts that will sail your boats through storms.
Here is the list of books which are recommended by our experts at SPLessons. Let’s have a look at them:
1) Best books for preparation of GATE for Mechanical Engineering

A Textbook of Fluid Mechanics by R.K. Bansal

Heat and Mass Transfer by PK Nag

Internal Combustion Engine by V Ganesan

A Handbook for Mechanical Engineering by Arihant Publication

2) Best books for preparation of GATE for Computer Science Engineering

Operating System Concepts by Galvin

TOC- Theory of Computation by Ullman

Database System Concepts by Henry K. Forth

GATE 2019: Computer Science and IT Engineering - Previous Solved Papers

3) Best books for preparation of GATE for Electrical Engineering

Fundamentals of Electric Circuits by Alexander Sadiku

Power Electronics by BS Bimbra

Solutions of Network Analysis by GK Publications

A Handbook for Electrical Engineering by Made Easy

4) Best books for preparation of GATE for Civil Engineering

Highway Engineering by Khanna and Justo

Open Channel Flow and Engineering Hydrology by K Subramanya

Civil Engineering Solved Papers by Made Easy

5) Best books for preparation of GATE for Electronics and Communication Engineering

Network Analysis and Synthesis by Soni and Gupta

Graph Theory with Applications to Engineering and Computer Science by Narsingh Deo

Electric Circuits by Schaum Series

We hope this will help you out. You can also check out SPLessons for more information on entrance examinations and job-related notifications.

Q. What is the best way to crack the GATE exam? Do you know over 9 lakh students appear in the GATE examination? Yeah, you have read it right. But don’t scream or fret about it. Apart from taking admission in the most prestigious college of the nation, i.e., IITs or NITs, there are candidates who are trying their luck to make a way to PSU like NTPC, BHEL, etc. It is obvious the battle will never be easy for the aspirants but following a proper method will help you go through the phase.
Here are some of the tips which might not be the best way to crack the exam but surely be the correct way to score good marks in the exam. Because let’s be real, the best way might work for someone but not for everyone.
a) Know about the GATE and its syllabus Before starting your preparation, it is always important to sit down and know everything about the exam. Ask yourself, are you ready to give your whole time and efforts to it? If yes, then go for it. we know that sounds dramatic but it surely works. Then check out the latest updates or information on the official website (http://gate.iitm.ac.in/)
b) Plan a proper time table Planning a time table will be an old school thing for you, but it helps to stay sane and organized when it comes to exams. You should set some realistic goals according to weekly or may be monthly basis and try to achieve them.
c) Follow up with the quality books and websites We understand that it is a herculean task to find good books for GATE examination as the market is flooded with books on each subject. We have mentioned a list of good books in this answer. Do check out this link. (Splessons's answer to What are the best books to read for GATE?)
d) Solve Sample Papers and Mock Test It is always better to prepare yourself with the previous year’s exam papers, sample papers, and mock test. As it will not only help you to give a rough idea about the exam but also assist you to depict the level of preparation and areas of improvement.
Always put up your best efforts in the examination but never think that not getting through GATE is the end of the world. You will do wonders in your life. All the best.

Q. Do we need coaching for GATE?
After completing the graduation, a lot of aspirants are filling their forms for the GATE exam. Well, believe it or not, before or during the preparation of the GATE, you might have thought for opting coaching in order to clear the exam. There are innumerous coaching centers but no one can guarantee you for the clearance in the exam. So, it solely depends upon the individual.
In the era of the 21st century, you can find a tremendous number of online website which is offering to coach on GATE for FREE. You might be living under a rock if you aren’t unaware about it.
Here is the straight forward answer for the question:
Can I clear GATE without coaching? Of course, why not.
Is it possible to score great marks in GATE without coaching? Definitely
Should I join GATE coaching? Well, that’s subjective
So, to join coaching or not, that’s ultimately your decision. But you can always opt to check out SPLessons as we have everything you need to clear for GATE examination. All the best.