Hi Debajyoti!

As you are in engineering stream and continuing studies parallelly, it is expected that you perform well in both in your undergraduate course and GATE exam. The preparation of GATE exam needs to be made thoroughly as there is stiff competition among many candidates in the country. Every candidate is preparing day and night and toiling very hard to clear the exam.

Talking about the mode of learning for GATE exam, it depends on the method you would be convenient enough to grasp the concepts. Whether it is online or offline coaching, you must be benefitted by the same. You must not skip classes in either mode of teaching, as they may cost you a lot as compared to other candidates. There are both advantages and disadvantages of either mode of teaching of GATE exams.

Advantages of online mode of coaching :
-Flexible studying hours
-Online studying resources could be accessed through coaching class website
-Online doubt solving through chatrooms

Disadvantages of online mode of coaching:
-You might skip classes as there is no one to guide you in person
-Doubt solving sessions are not that effective alike offline coaching

If you opt for offline coaching too, you must be working based on a strict timetable that you follow such that you maintain a balance between your regular studies and coaching. You must not feel lethargic towards going to classes as it would hinder you mark-gaining strategy. In offline coaching, you can gain new friends and guidance by teachers could be sought on how to tackle the exam, which is not possible in online coaching. You could find a coaching class near your college/house so as to save some traveling time and cost. After all, time is precious and it might get costly if you are not using it in the right and efficient way.

Gaining good marks in GATE exams may pave the way for plenty of opportunities and gateway to higher studies in elite institutes, but you must parallelly concentrate on your UG/PG studies too.

Wishing you a great future ahead and happy studying!