What are the opportunities for a mechanical student after qualifying the gate exam?
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(MTech)ENTRANCE : THE PROCESS OF RECRUITMENT FOR MTECH PROGRAMMES INVOLVES QUALIFYING GATE EXAMINATION AND CLEARING THE CUT-OFF FOR THE RESPECTIVE COLLEGE AND THE UNDERGOING AN INTERVIEW STAGE FOR FINAL ADMISSION.DIFFERENT BENEFITS OF MTech PROGRAMME :->BETTER JOB OPPORTUNITIES:->HIGHER PAY PACKAGES :->SUBJECT SPECIALIZATION :->HANDSOME STIPEND GATE SCORE IS VALID FOR 3 YEARS IN MTech PROGRAMME
Hi Leela , mechanical students can apply for the higher studies after qualifying a Gate exam. Also qualification of GATE will increase the chances of job in good companies. So student can apply for the jobs also in his field. GATE score is considered in some of the countries for the higher education so student can apply in other countries also for higher studies.
I hope it will help.
Thanks.
Hi Leela,
Below I will list some advantages of qualifying gate as a Mechanical Engineering:-
1)Many public sector undertakings such as BHEL, Indian Oil Corporation, NTPC, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (there are PSUs totalling 217 in number) are using the GATE score for selecting candidates for their organisations.
2)Students who qualify in GATE are entitled to a stipend of Rs 12,400 per month during their M.Tech course. Better remuneration is being offered for students of M.Tech/M.E as compared to those pursuing B.Tech /B.E. A good GATE rank assures a good job.
4)Qualifying GATE also means you are eligible for Government jobs. After joining M.Tech. at IITs and IISc, one can look at a salary package ranging from Rs 7 lakh to 30 lakh per annum, depending upon specialisation and performance.
5)Clearing GATE is also an eligibility clause for the award of Junior Research Fellowship in CSIR Laboratories. M.Tech. degree is mandatory for those wishing to apply for research positions in R&D centres. The GATE score is valid for two years and those who qualify this test are eligible for doing Master’s degree at NUS, (National University of Singapore), Singapore. A GATE score definitely gives one an edge when it comes to joining reputed companies as well as off-campus recruitment. For those who couldn’t pursue their BTech in IIT, it provides another opportunity to study in the prestigious IITs.
6)Few foreign universities have also recognised GATE as a criteria for MS and PhD courses. Above all, it certainly gives you a huge technical edge over others in all your interviews and career planning.
Hopefully this answers your query.
Hello Leela
Just qualifying is equivalent to nothing. Consider if you want to just qualify then there is no use with this qualification. Maybe you will get m.tech seat in some NITs or govt colleges if you have reservation otherwise no use.
If you want to get a rank below 300 then so much hard work with smart work is required. If you get a rank below 300 then definitely you will get placed in one of the PSUs or BARC etc…irrespective of your category.
Here so many PSUs are there , they are
NTPC, GAIL, ONGC, HPCL, IOCL, BPCL, OIL, NPCIL, MDL, VIZAG STEEL, SAIL, COAL INDIA, NLL, MDNL, BEML,etc…
Central govt jobs like BARC ( BARC, NFC, AMD, IGCAR).
You may choose jobs in manufacturing firms industries.After completing post graduation degree in Mechanical Engineering field can find excellent jobs.
Mechanical engineer can apply for the position of Assistant Engineers,Assistant executive Engineer,Superintendent Engineer in various fields such as.
1) Heavy Machining industries
2) Automobile industries
3) Electrical firms
4) Oil manufacturing firms
5) Mining
Candidate can also apply in Oil manufacturing firms like IOCL (Indian Oil Corporation Limited) ,NTPC, BHEL ,Space research Organization.Indian government released every years lot of jobs opportunities in Mechanical engineering field.
Benefits :
- Better and more satisfying job profile
- Earn while you learn: financial scholarships (a minimum of 8,000/- INR per month)
- Higher salary offered as compared to BE/B.Tech
- Eligibility criteria to apply for faculty/research positions in educational/R&D centers.
All the best!
Thank you!!!
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