hello aspirant,

• Know the Exam Pattern
  GATE has three parts: General Aptitude (15 marks), Engineering Mathematics (10–13 marks), and your Core Subject (70+ marks). Knowing this helps you plan your focus.

• Check the Syllabus
  Download the latest GATE syllabus for your specific branch. Start with high-weightage topics and make sure you cover everything that’s important.

• Make a Study Plan
  Set a simple and realistic daily routine. Try to study 4–6 hours a day and set weekly targets. Always keep time for revision and solving mock tests.

• Use the Right Books
  Stick to standard textbooks and good GATE preparation materials like Made Easy or ACE. Don’t overload yourself with too many books—choose wisely and revise them well.

• Practice a Lot
  Solve previous years’ GATE papers to understand the question pattern. Practice topic-wise problems regularly and focus more on numerical-type questions.

• Take Mock Tests
  Join a test series and give mock exams regularly. After every test, check what went wrong and work on those weak areas. This helps improve speed and accuracy.

• Revise and Stay Calm
  Make a short notebook of formulas and key points. Revise it often. Also, take care of your health, sleep well, and don’t panic. Staying relaxed is just as important as studying.
  
  
  Start where you are, use what you have, and do what you can — every small step counts.
  All the very best for your exam preparation journey.

You have practice and better technical skills due to both your advanced education and your 3 years of work in this field.

To further enhance your career prospects, consider:

[It would also help to] choose advanced topics, like Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Industry 4.0, to learn more.

- Participate in industry occasions to meet other experts and prospective employers.

To enhance your skills and open up management roles, you can go for an MTech or an MBA.

Hello aspirant,

The list of applicants who registered, showed up, and passed the GATE 2025 exam has been made public by IIT Roorkee.  747319 of the 936019 applicants that registered for the exam this year actually took the GATE 2025 exam.

For more information, you can visit our site through following link:

https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/how-many-students-appeared-for-gate-2025-branch-wise

Thank you

Hello,

Yes, it is possible to join an ME without writing GATE. You can consider universities such as VIT, SRM, and Amity which conduct their own entrance test or take admission based on merit. Several states conduct their own entrance exams like TANCET in Tamil Nadu, PGCET in Karnataka, and MAH-CET in Maharashtra.

Hope this helps. All the best!

HEY THERE!!!

• Anna University posts the official CEETA PG 2024 merit list (rank list) online for applicants without GATE. The official Anna University admissions portal has the CEETA PG (non-GATE) rank list in PDF format.
• To obtain:
• For CEETA PG, go to the Anna University admissions page at cfa.annauniv.edu/cfa/merit23.html.
• Locate and download the PDF under the "M.E. / M.TECH. / M.ARCH. / M.PLAN. - CEETA-PG CATEGORY. Rank List" section.
• The names and ranks of applicants who took the CEETA PG exam without a GATE are listed here, and they are qualified for subsequent admissions and counselling rounds.

Hello Ansh,

Whether you can get admission in the Computer Science (CS) or Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) branch depends on several key factors:

• Entrance Exam Rank/Score : Your performance in entrance exams like JEE Mains, JEE Advanced, state-level exams (like KCET, AP EAMCET, TS EAMCET), or university-specific exams plays a major role. A high rank increases your chances for CS or ECE.

• Category and Reservation : SC, ST, OBC, EWS, or other reserved categories may have lower cut-off ranks for CS and ECE branches.

• College Preference : Top colleges like IITs, NITs, IIITs, and top private universities have higher cut-offs for CS and ECE. Mid-tier or private colleges may offer more flexibility with lower ranks.

• State Quota vs. All India Quota : Home state students often have a better chance under the state quota.

• Gender-Based Quotas : Some institutions offer female-only seats or relaxed cut-offs for girls.

If you mention your entrance exam name, rank or percentile, category, and state, I can give a more specific answer.

I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries, feel free to share your questions with us, and we will be happy to assist you.

Thank you, and I wish you all the best in your bright future.