u/Sam-The_Great

I am about to start my 2nd year in a month and had some questions regarding GATE preparation (Basically I'm targeting PSU's as I'll be eligible for ESE 1 year after graduation so as to have a backup) :-

1. How did you manage your GATE preparation alongside college academics? Did you have to compromise on activities such as sports, clubs or other extracurriculars etc.?

2. How many hours did you study each day during your prep?

3. Is it necessary to buy a course, or is the college coursework sufficient if followed sincerely? If I do purchase a course, will I realistically have enough time to cover the additional material alongside college?

4. Any recommendations on which course to buy (GATE+ESE for CE).

5. How did you balance internships, placements, and GATE preparation?

6. Anything which you wished you knew at the starting of your prep.

Any other tips, mistakes to avoid, or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

So finally, compre is over. I have around 2-3 days before I go home, and I want to explore as much as possible. Suggest some places to explore, both inside and outside the campus

(For Context : I have seen Shiv Ganga, Mess Tops, Aditya Birla Memorial, horse stable etc.)