Year 5 Study Timeline
Application & Exam Timeline
Year 5 — OctoberGATE applications open online
Year 5 — FebruaryApplication deadline (no late applications)
Year 6 — MarchSit the ASET exam (typically first weekend of March)
Year 6 — June–JulyResults released and offers sent
Year 7 — JanuaryStart at GATE program school
18-Month Preparation Phases
FoundationMonths 1–3
Reading consistency + arithmetic fluency
BuildMonths 4–6
Abstract reasoning + structured writing routine
IntensityMonths 7–12
Timed drills and mixed-section accuracy
Exam PrepMonths 13–15
Full mock pacing + targeted weak-area repair
FinalMonths 16–18
Light revision + exam-day confidence routine