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Career Counsellor - Answered on May 30, 2025

Nayagam is a certified career counsellor and the founder of EduJob360.
He started his career as an HR professional and has over 10 years of experience in tutoring and mentoring students from Classes 8 to 12, helping them choose the right stream, course and college/university.
He also counsels students on how to prepare for entrance exams for getting admission into reputed universities /colleges for their graduate/postgraduate courses.
He has guided both fresh graduates and experienced professionals on how to write a resume, how to prepare for job interviews and how to negotiate their salary when joining a new job.
Nayagam has published an eBook, Professional Resume Writing Without Googling.
He has a postgraduate degree in human resources from Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan, Delhi, a postgraduate diploma in labour law from Madras University, a postgraduate diploma in school counselling from Symbiosis, Pune, and a certification in child psychology from Counsel India.
He has also completed his master’s degree in career counselling from ICCC-Mindler and Counsel, India.
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Asked by Anonymous - May 25, 2025

My brother's son completed BTech ECE from GITAM Hyderabad in 2025. He couldn't get campus placement and his CGPA is near 7.5. He is having the following options 1. Prepare for GATE 2. Enrol for VLSI design course and look for placement through the institute 3. Prepare for competitive recruitment exams conducted by SSC RRB IBPS etc. Kindly guide. I suggested him option 3

Ans: With a 7.5 CGPA in ECE from GITAM Hyderabad, your nephew’s options include GATE preparation, VLSI specialization, or government exams (SSC/RRB/IBPS). GATE offers pathways to PSU jobs (e.g., AAI, ECIL) or MTech programs, though competition is intense, requiring 6–8 months of dedicated preparation. While his CGPA may limit top-tier PSU opportunities, mid-tier PSUs like NLC India or Power Grid could be feasible with a strong GATE score (600+ for ECE). VLSI courses (e.g., Takshila, ChipEdge) provide industry-aligned training in chip design/verification, with placement support (avg. entry salary: ?3–4 LPA, rising to ?7–15 LPA in product firms after 3+ years). This path leverages his ECE background but requires course fees and focused skill-building. Government exams (SSC JE/RRB JE) offer stable roles in railways, PWD, or utilities, though these jobs may prioritize civil/mechanical streams, limiting ECE-specific roles. SSC JE eligibility includes a diploma/degree and age limits (up to 32 years for General), with exams testing general aptitude and technical knowledge. While government jobs ensure security, they may not fully utilize his technical expertise. Recommendation: If he seeks core technical roles, prioritize VLSI courses for immediate industry entry. For research/PSU opportunities, opt for GATE. If job stability is paramount, government exams are viable but may require compromising on specialization. A hybrid approach (e.g., VLSI training + light SSC prep) balances skill development and backup options. All the BEST for your Nephew's Admission & Prosperous Future!

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