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IIT Hyderabad Without GATE đŸ˜± Real Admission Process Explained | IITian Reveals All đŸ”„

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1) A student’s path to IIT Hyderabad without clearing GATE

The speakers explain how they pursued admission to IIT Hyderabad even when the usual route (GATE) didn’t fully work out. The video highlights that GATE is not the only route, especially through self-sponsored seats, which involve their own shortlisting and test process.

2) Mental pressure and self-doubt can derail “ideal preparation”

A recurring contrast is drawn between:

  • Ideal/consistent preparation (finishing the syllabus, multiple PYQ rounds, extensive test practice)

  • Performance anxiety and small marking mistakes especially in MCQs/MSQs, where an extra tick or missing an option can cost marks.

A key takeaway: self-doubt affects both decision-making during the exam and confidence to execute questions accurately under time pressure.

3) Revision frequency and exam-day mindset matter

Even with strong practice, one speaker notes that:

  • Revision frequency may have been insufficient (returning to older topics too late)

  • Confidence can be shaken by earlier struggles (e.g., math performance or low marks in tests)

  • Exam-day mindset directly impacts final scoring.

4) Parent support and “listening to your heart”

The speakers stress the importance of:

  • Making a firm decision to pursue Masters/IIT goals, even when placements tempt you
  • Family encouragement, especially support from the mother
  • Not switching direction out of fear when results don’t go as hoped

5) Redirection after setbacks can lead to better outcomes

Both stories include disappointment in one channel (such as GATE / PGD-related outcomes), followed by admission through another pathway. This is framed as:

  • Destiny/redirection
  • Evidence that hard work can still pay off elsewhere if the first plan fails

6) Strategy for mocks/tests: variety + real ranking awareness

The speakers recommend:

  • Taking multiple mock tests
  • Analyzing performance after each test
  • Choosing mocks that help you understand your position among a larger pool, not only small classroom-style batches

One person specifically mentions using tests on a platform (e.g., GFG/related) because it provides a more realistic sense of where you stand.

Methodology / instructions explicitly presented

A) How to prepare for GATE (as described by the guests)

  • Complete the full syllabus first, then move into iterative practice

  • Revision is critical and should be frequent Not just a one-time revision after finishing a topic. One guest suggests the revision cycle wasn’t frequent enough—earlier subjects needed revisiting sooner.

  • Practice PYQs multiple times Example: attempting PYQs about 5 times (including both attempts).

  • Use topic-wise then subject-wise testing

    • Begin topic-wise tests around June/July (e.g., July 1 for Maths in one story)
    • Later shift from topic-wise to subject-wise tests

  • Start with harder areas first (for confidence building) One guest couldn’t do Maths in the first attempt, so they:

    • completed the Maths course first
    • practiced Maths PYQs and extra questions
    • built confidence before moving to technical subjects

    • Manage General Aptitude consistently Example approach:

    • solve 5–6 General Aptitude questions daily for 15–20 minutes

    • solve PYQs across branches of General Aptitude

    • Maintain an analysis notebook for tests After each test:

    • note what thinking approach led to correct/incorrect answers

    • track mistakes such as extra ticks / missed options and where marks were lost
    • Attempt a large number of full/major tests One guest mentions completing about 30–31 tests total

B) What to do during preparation to avoid losing marks

  • Don’t doubt yourself Confidence matters because small errors happen more easily when you second-guess.

  • Be extremely careful in MCQ/MSQ answering “Ticking one extra option” or “missing one option” can repeatedly cost marks.

  • Use mocks from multiple coaching institutes/sources This reduces bias and builds adaptability.

  • Focus on karma (effort), not obsessing over results Emphasis is on doing what you can through consistent actions.

C) Self-sponsored IIT Hyderabad admission process (as described)

  • Check IIT Hyderabad website repeatedly for application opening/closing dates
  • Fill the form for that specific IIT (IIT-wise forms)
  • After the application window (example timeline mentioned):
    • around 17th April: form filled (per guest story)
    • around 26th April: shortlisting PDF arrives

  • Shortlisting criteria (self-sponsored IIT Hyderabad described):

    • With GATE: GATE score ≄ 500

    • Without GATE: graduation CGPA/percentage criteria around CGPA ≄ 8.8+ (or graduation 90%+)

    • Some mention additional conditions: for “without GATE,” graduation score likely needs to be ~90%+

    • Test after shortlisting
    • Offline/on-campus written test at IIT Hyderabad (as described)
    • Example paper format given:
      • 90 minutes
      • 30 questions
      • 1 mark each
      • -0.33 negative marking
    • Question difficulty: medium level, GATE-like, covering all subjects
    • Sometimes includes “out of syllabus”-style questions, still presented as GATE-like difficulty
    • Variants may differ by person, but the structure remains similar
    • Interview availability
    • Depends on IIT/branch and may vary by year
    • Example mentioned: this year no interview for CSC in the guest’s case
    • CGPA requirement emphasis
    • Strong warning: don’t take CGPA lightly—eligibility depends on it.
    • GATE preparation helps but isn’t the only requirement
    • The written test is described as GATE-like, so GATE-style practice still helps.

D) Mindset during exams (explicit advice)

  • Don’t focus on results while preparing
  • Keep practicing and revision ongoing
  • Maintain confidence into the exam

  • Keep your “circle small” More peer pressure increases expectations and doubt.

  • If one exam goes badly:

    • keep moving forward
    • don’t let it break your entire preparation pipeline

Speakers / sources featured

People (speakers)

  • Manasvi Gupta / Manasvi (main guest; referenced as “Manasvi” and “Manashree” in places)
  • Manish (host/questioner; referred to multiple times as “Manish” and “sir”)
  • Anusree Gupta (another guest/profile; subtitles mix sources; story overlaps with the “Manasvi”/admission narrative)
  • Vanshree (appears as an interviewer/host near the end)
  • Abdul Bari Sir (mentioned as an instructor/teacher for algorithms; also referenced regarding classes)
  • Vijay Agarwal Sir (mentioned regarding teaching energy and important terms)
  • Khalil sir (mentioned regarding OS concepts)
  • Ardeep Bhaiya (mentioned as someone who formed a doubt/discussion group)
  • Chirag Agarwal (mentioned as AIR 19 and used in discussions)

Organizations / platform sources mentioned

  • GATE
  • IIT Hyderabad
  • GFG (platform/portal)
  • GATE coaching/test series (general references)
  • Code / “LeetCode” (practice references)
  • PG Double E / PGEEW (PG-related exam mentioned; subtitles are inconsistent)
  • Bhagavad Gita (Krishna quote referenced for the “karma focus” mindset)
  • IIT websites/application portals (general reference for updates)

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