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As the third-year students are eligible for GATE it will be good if the candidates start their preparation from 2nd year itself. But remember that even if you crack the gate while you are in your third year, it will be of no use. You will have to give GATE in your 4th year as well. Giving GATE in 3rd year will boost your confidence in the final year. So it is advised that the candidate should give GATE in the 3rd year even if the scores are of no use. There can be few PSUs that will accept a year old GATE score for calling students for interviews.