Ask These 10 Questions Before Choosing a GATE Online Institute for EE Exam Prep

1. What are the class timings? Are the timings flexible?

As there are multiple batches, faculties will be able to cover the syllabus for GATE Electrical Engineering. If you are a college student or a working professional, he/she can choose the timings according to their convenience as the institute's timing are flexible.

Every GATE institute must have separate time slots for different batches. Ensure to check the following topics are covered in their delivery methods:

• Engineering Mathematics
• Electromagnetic Fields
• Signals and Systems
• Electrical Machines
• Power Systems
• Control Systems
• Electrical and Electronic Measurements
• Analog and Digital Electronics
• Power Electronics
• General Aptitude and Reasoning

2. What if i miss some classes due to unavoidable reasons? Do you offer recorded lectures?

If students miss the classes, say they missed the morning batch, he/she can go for the repeat classes conducted at evening batch or attend recorded lecture videos. This is where on-demand course formats are a boon. These are totally flexible; you can ask the institute if they offer any on-demand classes and study at your convenience.

3. What is the fee structure?

Fee structure differs from one coaching institute to another. So, it is crucial to get information from other institutes too. If the coaching fee is extravagant but they provide beneficiary coaching with experienced faculties, then you can give them a try.

But the best option would be to choose a course that's affordable. In the end, GATE online institutes must be for the welfare of students and not just a costly experience. You can also look for various offers provided by the institute and make use of them.

4. What is the course duration?

Usually, the GATE exam begins in the 1st or 2nd week of February. So, make sure to check with the coaching institute to know about their duration. If they were able to complete the whole portion of GATE Electrical Engineering by November, you will have 2 months to do all your revisions.

Some institutes can't accomplish the target of completing the syllabus on time. The reason might differ from institute to institute like lack of faculties and more. Hence, it is wise to get suggestions from seniors or students who've already taken courses from the institute.

5. How many batches do you have?

Based on the class strength, the institute prepares a list of students and allots them separate batches according to every student's schedule. Many GATE institutes provide 4 batches, i.e., morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend batches.

Some institutes provide early morning batch as well. So, students can fix their convenient time to a course schedule.

6. What is the qualification background of the faculty members who will take the class?

It is essential to know the qualification background of the faculties. This gives students the confidence in how they teach and coaching they offer. Also, the faculties who have cleared Engineering Service Examination (ESE) have good subject knowledge and in-depth teaching techniques.

7. What if i need training from precise faculty? Is there any way to do so?

Every coaching institute allots multiple faculties for all subjects. But if you need a training from the precise staff who coach well, some institutes will take measures to meet your demand. When the staff coaches exceptionally well, students participate better in the class.

8. How i will be able to manage time for everything?

The GATE Electrical Engineering subject has vast portions to cover. Managing time might be difficult, but you can schedule appropriate time, take necessary breaks, and avoid distraction with the guidance of the coaching experts to help you manage time effectively.

Online institutes must be thorough with the topics and their nature. They should avoid scheduling too many difficult topics in a day.

9. How better the coaching institute would be when compared to self-preparation?

The top PSU companies for Electrical Engineering would be Power Grid Corporation, NTPC, BHEL, and more. You can also go to research organization if you wish. M.Tech is a good choice if you desire to pursue higher education.

10. What kind of companies and jobs awaits me once i complete this course?

The studying method varies from person to person. One may opt for self-study while some students prefer a coaching institute. The difference between these two is that self-study requires a lot of planning and discipline. On the other side, coaching institutes provide a decent study material for all these topics, a list of previous year's questions, mock tests, and more.