What Top GATE Architecture Rankers Do Differently

Each year, there are thousands of GATE Architecture aspirants graduating from architecture programs looking for the same outcomes - good rank, accepted into a top program at a respected institution, and to improve their career prospects. Most architecture graduates study long hours, focus on multiple subjects, and answer hundreds of questions multiple times. However, few achieve any of the above-mentioned outcomes.

Intelligence and luck are not the major contributing factors for success. The key difference is in the methodology used to prepare. The top GATE Architecture rankers may not study as long or as hard as some of the more average test takers, but they approach their preparation from an entirely different perspective. Over the years, KUBO Architecture's mentors have been able to identify trends that have repeatedly occurred with GATE Architecture top performers and those who prepared for the competition.

Definitive Plan From The First Day

The biggest error of the typical student preparing for the GATE examination is not starting their preparation with a definitive plan. These students will obtain their respective syllabi and all of their study notes, these students will then begin to study. Often these students burn-out, become confused, and expend considerable effort with little or no benefit. 

The top students preparing for the GATE examination have clarity. The students can: 

1. Accurately determine what is being tested on the GATE examination

2. Understand the significance of each subject area

3. Determine how the distribution of marks within each subject

4. Determine the degree of mastery required to be successful and where

Students at KUBO Architecture do not study everything from the GATE syllabus. The GATE Preparation Program will begin with students decoding the GATE syllabus and the GATE examination format. Based on the information provided during the GATE Preparation Program students will focus on areas that require the most effort while ignoring other areas that do not require as much effort. This clarity in GATE preparation will save students months of unnecessary confusion.

Learning to Understand Instead of Memorising

GATE Architecture is not about memorising information; It is about understanding the reason behind why things are done or why they function as they do. The top rank holders concentrate on developing strong knowledge foundations of Structures, Building Materials, Planning, Building Histories, Services and Construction Technologies. These top rank holders do not look for short cuts, but rather take the time to fully understand concepts, so they are able to solve and/or respond to twisted questions or application-based questions just like any other question they see in the exam.

This is what makes KUBO Architecture's teaching methodology unique. All classes are led by professional architects who have trained and worked at the top schools in India, like SPA's, IIT's, and NIT's as well as other leading global institutions. They utilise visuals, real life examples in Architecture and Exam Oriented discussions. Students learn to be able to think as an Architect and not just as a candidate for exams.

Studying the Right Amount, Not too Much

In the belief that the longer one studies, the more likely one is to be successful, the average student believes that studying more hours each day will help them become successful. However, the top rank holder students know that the amount of study time is greatly surpassed by the quality of their study material. The top rank holder students follow a systematic, structured study method, and use revising frequently; as well as avoiding overload.

Instead of hoarding vast amounts of PDF files, the top rank holders only use a limited number of curated materials (study material), and repeatedly revise the limited but comprehensive study material.

At KUBO Architecture, students receive a full range of comprehensive yet well-structured study material that has been designed for GATE Architecture. This enables the students to be free of confusion and re-iterate back to their study materials in an effective manner without feeling burdened.

Purposeful Practice and Mock Tests At Top Rankers

The highest-ranked students practice strategically. They analyze the mistakes made in each practice session and track their progress as they improve their level of accuracy.

High-scoring students view their practice exams as learning opportunities, not just a method for assessing their performance.

At KUBO Architecture, students participate in all-India mock tests that are very similar to the actual GATE exam. After taking the mock exam, KUBO provides feedback on several important aspects, including: why they lost marks; how to improve accuracy; how to manage their time; and how to avoid common pitfalls. This constant feedback is one of the most critical elements of improving students' ranks.

Mentorship Instead of Solo Preparation

One of the main differences between average and top-ranked students is that average students typically prepare for the GATE exam without a mentor, relying on their own judgment. Top-ranked students, however, have a mentor at all times, who provides them with information about their progress, corrects any wrong strategies, pushes them to continue when they have been inconsistent, and helps them maintain their composure in high-pressure situations.

At KUBO Architecture, mentorship is not an ancillary service; it is the foundation of their program. The students receive individual guidance from architects who are familiar with both the GATE exam and the architectural profession. This system of support keeps students on course during their preparation process.

Mental Toughness and Accuracy

GATE is a mental game as well as an academic game; therefore, top GATE rankers know how to focus on accuracy and avoid negative marking by working on mental development. Top GATE rankers focus on not answering every question but instead on answering only what they know to be correct.

Top GATE rankers develop the mental toughness needed to perform under stress through continuous practice with mock exams and exam-type tests at KUBO Architecture.

Looking Past GATE

Top GATE rankers do not view GATE solely as a process of passing but more as an opportunity to build an architectural journey that extends beyond GATE. Many top GATE rankers plan to study at IITs, hold research positions, attend world-class universities and build an academic foundation.

At KUBO Architecture, our vision expands beyond preparing students for GATE to providing guidance on:

• SOP Preparation

• Portfolio Development

• Planning for Higher Studies

• Creating Career Directions After GATE

KUBO Architecture provides this comprehensive support so that students are able to achieve their potential as confident architects, not just as rankers.

Conclusions

The premier GATE Architecture rankers do not differ from other people through birth or genetics but rather through the way they are guided through their study processes. They are very clear in their approach to their studies, and develop their concepts strongly, utilise smart practice techniques to achieve results and incorporate mentorship into their learning instead of basing it solely on guesswork.  Kubo Architecture has developed a model, or ecosystem, over the years, that allows serious candidates to become high performing candidates and with confidence.

If your objective is not only to pass GATE Architecture but also to achieve a respectable rank and have access to greater opportunities, taking guidance from people who have consistently achieved the best possible rankings will make all the difference.

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