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How can I join an M.Tech through the GATE in Andhra University?
Andhra University M.Tech admission is done in two ways, i.e. through GATE and through AP PGECET. To get admission, you need to have a valid GATE score or you need to score a valid rank in AP PGECET. Soon, Andhra University will release the notification for AP PGECET. Here are the tentative dates.
| Event | Tentative dates |
| Notification release date | Second week of July 2022 |
| Application form available | Second week of July 2022 |
| Admit card release date | Second week of September 2022 |
| Exam date | Third week of September 2022 |
| Result | Second week of October 2022 |
Andhra University will release the application form online. Visit the official website of the institute regularly to get the updated information.
Why many GATE toppers leave PSU and join NITIE instead of IITs?
Many GATE toppers leave PSU and join NITIE, instead of IITs, because it offers better placements. Usually, students with good scores join ONGC, NTPC, BHEL, IOCL, and others. Despite the good salary, the PSU jobs can get monotonous after a few years. So, the top rankers start looking for better career options. If they wish to do an MBA, they need to prepare for CAT. Some do prepare for CAT, but many join NITIE as it is an easier option. NITIE takes admission through GATE and the GATE score is valid for 3 years. So, they can easily get admission based on their GATE score.
Also, the institute has a great placement record. During NITIE Mumbai placement 2022, the average CTC offered was INR 25.41 LPA.
What should be the proper strategy to excel in both GATE and ESE simultaneously?
Here are some strategies that can help you prepare for GATE and ESE simultaneously.
- Compare the syllabus of GATE and ESE. Go through the previous years' questions of both. The technical portion of both examinations overlaps a lot. The major difference is question patterns and styles. Different types of questions are asked on the same topics. GATE tests aptitude for solving technical questions. While ESE puts more emphasis on technical details.
- Figure out which subjects contribute more to which examinations.
- If you have less time, start with GATE preparation. The topics can be covered easily and in less time. Once you are through GATE preparation, you can solve ESE questions without much difficulty.
- Focus on GATE and ESE preparations only.
First, go through the syllabus thoroughly. Once you are done with the syllabus, go through your notes and solve previous years' questions. Solve test series, and review hard questions. Analyze the tests you give and work on your mistakes.
What is the difficulty level of the BITS HD exam compared to the GATE?
GATE consists mostly of numerical questions. It tests the aptitude for solving questions in less time. BITS HD papers have 10-15 numerical questions usually. The numerical questions aren’t on the same level as GATE and are just formula-based problems. Usually, around 80-90% of BITS HD questions are theory oriented. You need to have a good grasp of your engineering subjects to score well in BITS HD. The questions can come from anywhere in the syllabus. BITS HD usually consists -
- 15 Mathematics questions (difficulty usually higher than GATE)
- 15 general English questions
- 70 Engineering discipline questions
Also, note that BITS take admission based on GATE scores as well.
What GATE rank is required to get into PSUs like ONGC and IOCL?
The required GATE rank depends upon various parameters like
- The engineering branch
- Company (PSU)
- Number of vacancies for the stream
People who are graduating in 3-4 years are lucky as both IOCL and ONGC are planning to recruit in bulk because of massive retirements in both the companies.
The mechanical and chemical branches are expected to have the most vacancies. Candidates will be called in a 1:5 ratio and thus, interviews will be the major determining factor of your selection. If you are unable to showcase your knowledge and talent during the interview, even a single-digit rank cannot guarantee your admission. A minimum of 40% marks are required to pass the interview.
So if you get a call for the interview, don’t let your rank discourage you or even make you overconfident.
Which is better: the CAT or GATE?
It depends on your career goals. GATE offers more options for engineering students. It is an all-around examination. You can go for MTech, PSUs, MS, and FRM. If you want more options, GATE will be better for you.
If you want to do an MBA, after graduation, CAT will be the better option. Almost all top B-Schools accept CAT scores for MBA.
What is the GATE cutoff of ME for IIT Roorkee?
IIT Roorkee admission 2023 hasn’t been wrapped up yet, hence its GATE cutoff too hasn’t been released as of now. M.Tech admission process of IIT Roorkee is conducted on the basis of the GATE cutoff, and all the candidates applying for admission into the M.Tech course under the non-sponsored category will be required to clear the cutoff for admission.
The cutoff scores for M.Tech admission at IIT Roorkee for 2022 and 2021 have not been disclosed by the admission authority. Let’s consider GATE 2020 cutoff for a slight idea.
|
Category |
GATE 2020 Cutoff |
|
General |
77.1 |
|
EWS |
79.1 |
|
OBC |
72.32 |
|
SC |
58.62 |
|
ST |
61.33 |
What is the GATE cutoff for an MTech at IIT Roorkee?
First of all, admission to the IIT Roorkee MTech program is not given on the basis of GATE rank. The final shortlisting is done on the basis of Normalized GATE marks were used which is calculated by IIT Roorkee as follows:
Normalized GATE marks = Normalized marks out of 100 or Marks*100\Maximum marks awarded in the paper that year
For example if a candidate has scored 64 marks and the maximum marks given that year are 92, the Normalized GATE marks are 64*100/92=69.57.
The table below comprises the expected GATE 2023 cut-off for IIT Roorkee based on the previous year's cut-off trends.
|
MTech Course |
Cutoff |
|
Alternate Hydro Energy Centre |
760-839 |
|
Architecture & Planning |
650-844 |
|
Biotechnology |
570-577 |
|
Civil Engineering |
656-780 |
|
Chemical Engineering |
650-657 |
|
Computer Science & Engineering |
840-844 |
|
Disaster Mitigation & Management |
700-710 |
|
Electronics and Communication Engineering |
736-750 |
|
Electrical Engineering |
760-779 |
|
Mechanical and Industrial Engineering |
748-785 |
Will I get into IIT Delhi for an MTech in mechanical engineering? My AIR GATE rank is 1641.
IIT Delhi has not released its GATE cutoff for 2023. It’s important to note that this cutoff varies.
Usually, no candidate belonging to the General Category above the rank of 1200 gets admission to MTech in Mechanical Engineering at IIT Delhi. However, you can see many reserved category students getting admission with ranks ranging between 1800–2400 rank. For the SC category, a student got admission even with a rank of 8000.
The admission additionally depends on your objective exam score and a higher score increases your chances of selection.
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