Preparing for the GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) in Mechanical Engineering requires a well-structured approach and the right resources.
How to crack GATE 2025?
Aspirants who try to crack GATE 2025 follow these steps.
- Make a timetable(Daily study plan).
- Follow it regularly.
- Dont procrastinate the process(not even a single day).
- Repeat those 3 steps.
Important tip?
Definitely at some point of time you will struck at certain difficult topics. You should never give up at this point which is very important. If you got struck at difficult topics,do more research about that particular topic in the internet.Watch more videos about that topic on YouTube and other platforms. Don’t panic about the amount of time spend at that particular topic. The more time you spend at a topic you have better and clear understanding.
solve more model question papers and practice problems.
take a glance at previous year GATE question papers.
also remember success doesn’t come at first step. Learn from your mistakes and move on from failures.
My tips are over,now it’s your time to take action. Good luck.
Ok let’s go to the topic.Here are some highly recommended books for various subjects within the Mechanical Engineering syllabus:
General Aptitude
- “A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning” by R.S. Aggarwal
- “Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations” by R.S. Aggarwal
Engineering Mathematics
- “Higher Engineering Mathematics” by B.S. Grewal
- “Advanced Engineering Mathematics” by Erwin Kreyszig
Mechanical Engineering Core Subjects
1. Engineering Mechanics
- “Engineering Mechanics” by S.S. Bhavikatti
- “Engineering Mechanics” by Irving H. Shames
2. Strength of Materials
- “Strength of Materials” by R.K. Bansal
- “Mechanics of Materials” by James M. Gere and Barry J. Goodno
3. Theory of Machines
- “Theory of Machines” by S.S. Rattan
- “Theory of Machines and Mechanisms” by John J. Uicker Jr., Gordon R. Pennock, Joseph E. Shigley
4. Thermodynamics
- “Engineering Thermodynamics” by P.K. Nag
- “Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach” by Yunus A. Çengel and Michael A. Boles
5. Fluid Mechanics
- “Fluid Mechanics” by R.K. Bansal
- “Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines” by Modi and Seth
6. Heat and Mass Transfer
- “Heat and Mass Transfer” by R.K. Rajput
- “Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer” by Frank P. Incropera and David P. DeWitt
7. Manufacturing Engineering
- “Manufacturing Science” by Amitabha Ghosh and Ashok Kumar Mallik
- “Manufacturing Processes for Engineering Materials” by Serope Kalpakjian and Steven R. Schmid
8. Industrial Engineering
- “Industrial Engineering and Management” by O.P. Khanna
- “Production and Operations Analysis” by Steven Nahmias
9. Machine Design
- “Design of Machine Elements” by V.B. Bhandari
- “Mechanical Engineering Design” by J.E. Shigley
Previous Year Papers and Practice Books
- “GATE 2024: Mechanical Engineering Previous Solved Papers” by Made Easy Editorial Board
- “GATE Mechanical Engineering (Solved Papers 2000-2023 + 20 Full Length Mock Tests)” by Nodia & Company.
These books, when combined with a disciplined study routine and thorough understanding of the GATE syllabus, will be very helpful in preparing for the exam.