‘GATE’way to the Engineering jackpot
The Hindu
Multiple factors make the GATE an excellent option for those who aspire to make it big as Engineers
Every year, around 15 lakh students in India get their degree in Engineering, but only a little over half plan to pursue their post-graduation and attempt the Graduate Aptitude Test For Engineers (GATE). The rest either prepare for MBA entrance exams, the UPSC or continue to pursue their core subject abroad. Interestingly, many who want to work with companies like Facebook, Amazon, Netflix or Google or the government or study abroad, have no idea that their dream can also be achieved through their GATE scores. Why is the GATE Exam so underrated and ignored? Here are a few reasons: Endless pop-culture references, movies like 3 Idiots, and popular beliefs within the engineering community hold societal pressure responsible. Apparently, one needs to have the proverbial “traditional degree” before pursuing one’s true passion, leading to a reduction in the number of students who are actually interested in attempting the exam and going in for further studies. The exam tests the student’s core knowledge in the area of interest. Since, many engineering colleges in India fail to provide knowledge in this regard, many students get intimidated and give up on higher education altogether.More Related News