Why is GATE important?

If you’re planning to pursue your M.Tech in premier institutes and engineering colleges such as IITs, NITs, etc., or if you wish to work in one of the Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) in the country, then GATE, or Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering, is the pathway to do so. The GATE score is valid at 30+ PSUs all over the country. They offer job opportunities after gate exam to students based on their performance in GATE. The GATE score is accepted by over 100 engineering colleges in India as well as colleges abroad, thus making a good score in GATE a necessity to pursue your M.Tech in one of the best colleges in the world.

3 doors GATE will open for you

There are many benefits of writing the GATE examination. The fundamental ones are:

• Research Institutes

CSIR Labs (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research) offers JRF (Junior Research Fellowships) and SRF (Senior Research Fellowship) to students based on their GATE scores. These are stipend-based fellowships and the stipend ranges between Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 20,000.

• Recruitment in PSUs

Public Sector Undertakings such as BPCL, Power Grid, TCIL, MECL, MECON, GAIL, DDA, BEL, BHEL, NALCO, NHPC, NTPC, HPCL, IOCL, CONCOR offer engineering jobs to students through gate. This is because GATE tests your analytical and logical reasoning skills along with your technical skills. The roles offered by these companies are Management Trainee and Executive Trainee. The basic package offered is Rs. 7-8 lakhs.

• Pursuing M.Tech

If you have a valid GATE score, you can immediately apply for M.Tech programs at IITs after completing your B.E/B.Tech. You will be given a stipend and a host of other benefits depending on your GATE score. Needless to say, the facilities offered by the IITs and NITs are the best in the country. Once you complete your M.Tech in an IIT, you will get a plethora of job opportunities from companies with packages ranging from 7 lakhs to 30 lakhs. The GATE score is valid for 2 years, and Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, and Computer Science Engineering departments are the preferred choices for students pursuing their M.Tech using the GATE score.

Top 5 PSU jobs through GATE

• GAIL

It is the largest natural gas processing and distribution company in India controlled by the government.

Departments: Chemical/ Instrumentation/ Mechanical/ Electrical/ Business Information System/ Telecom/ Telemetry.

Number of Vacancies: 67

Package: Rs. 3 lakhs – Rs. 6 lakhs per annum

• MDL

MDL is a manufacturer of compression springs, die sets, and guiding components.

Departments: Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering

Number of Vacancies: 35

Package: Rs. 6 lakhs to Rs. 15 lakhs per annum

• BPCL Limited

BPCL is a government-controlled oil and gas company headquartered in Mumbai.

Departments: Mechanical/ Chemical/ Instrumentation Engineering

Number of Vacancies: To be notified

Package: Rs. 11 lakhs per annum

• Indian Oil

Indian Oil is the country’s largest commercial enterprise. They are involved in pipeline transportation, marketing of petroleum products, and production of crude oil, petroleum products and natural gas.

Departments: Mechanical/ Chemical/ Instrumentation/ Electronics and Communication/ Computer Science/ Civil/ Metallurgy/ Petroleum/ Polymer Engineering

Number of Vacancies: To be notified

Package: Rs. 11 lakhs per annum

• Power Grid

Power Grid is an electrical utilities company. It is owned by the state and has its headquarters in Gurgaon.

Departments: Electrical/ Electronics and Communication/ Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Civil Engineering

Number of Vacancies: To be notified

Package: Rs. 11 lakhs per annum