Why should one take GATE exam?

• To pursue M.E./ M.Tech./ M.Sc. Engg. program in one of the leading institutes of the country. • Master"s degree leads to a specialization and cultivates and brings out the best of your interest in a certain area which may lead to research/ Ph.D. • More domain specific companies are coming for on campus recruitment in leading Institutes. • Higher salary is offered to a student holding a Master"s degree as compared to one holding a B.E. • Master"s degree is a must have for those wishing to apply for Faculty/Research positions in educational Institutes and most of the R&D centers. • Scholarship of Rs 8000/- is paid during masters course, allowing one to live an independent life. • GATE qualified candidates are also eligible for the award of Junior Research Fellowship in CSIR Laboratories and CSIR sponsored projects. • Some government organizations (e.g. BARC) prescribe GATE qualification as a requirement. • Based on the GATE score, some of the foreign university (Like NTU, Singapore) offers Ph.D. position without any GRE score. • Most importantly, to be a part of a Premier Institutes and enjoy learning and research in a conducive ambiance. • One gets intellectual satisfaction of working in the area of interest. • Last but not the least, Master course changes the individual"s thought process; teaches them the approach to solve a problem in the totally new & challenging environment.