Hi aspirant

If you are preparing for GATE few things you should keep in mind like :

You must have right resource to study i.e study material.

If you are doing coaching ,don't join any random coaching centre .Join some reputed coaching because they have really good faculty.

If you are peparing by yourself then join some online course or take pendrive course.It would be really helpful.

To stay motivate you need no one .You will have to motivate yourself .You can do it by writing how marks you want on a paper and stick it on the wall where your study table lies.

Tell yourself everyday to achieve this target.

till GATE exam don't waste your time on placements and other college activities.Postpone every this that is of no use in your life.

Hope this helps you.