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Career Counsellor - Answered on Jan 09, 2026

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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Question by Arnab on Jan 09, 2026Hindi

Sir if GATE score is very low and BTech CSE with AI&ML avg CGPA is 7.9 is is preferable to pursue MTech in the same branch in Tier II/III IITs/NITs or go for good Private Institutes like IIIT Hyderabad, IIIT Bangalore for MTech ?

Ans: Arnab Sir, Based on the latest GATE cutoff trends, if your GATE score falls below 500, pursuing MTech in Tier II/III IITs or top NITs offers better admission prospects than aiming for IIIT Hyderabad or IIIT Bangalore. IIIT Bangalore's MTech CSE program admitted students up to GATE scores of 570 in 2024, 480 in 2023, and 583 in 2022, while IIIT Hyderabad demands significantly higher scores typically exceeding 650 for CSE admissions. Tier II IITs like IIT Bhubaneswar, IIT Ropar, and IIT Gandhinagar, along with premier NITs such as NIT Trichy, NIT Surathkal, and NIT Warangal, accept GATE scores in the 400-600 range for MTech CSE and AI/ML specializations, making them more accessible for lower GATE scores. Your 7.9 CGPA meets the minimum eligibility criteria across these institutions, though it may not provide a competitive edge. The CCMT counseling process for NITs and some IITs offers multiple rounds, increasing admission chances even with modest scores. Private institutes like IIIT Bangalore provide excellent industry exposure and placements but maintain strict GATE score cutoffs, whereas Tier II IITs offer stronger research opportunities, government institute benefits, and broader alumni networks. For GATE scores between 400-500, prioritize NITs like NIT Calicut, NIT Kurukshetra, or NIT Silchar, which have closing ranks around 400-500 for CSE/AI/ML branches. If your score exceeds 550, consider IIIT Bangalore as a viable option, but IIIT Hyderabad remains unlikely without scores above 650. The practical choice depends on your career goals: for immediate industry placement, IIIT Bangalore's strong corporate connections are valuable, but for research, PhD prospects, or government jobs, Tier II IITs/NITs provide superior long-term benefits and institutional prestige. Given the "very low" GATE score constraint, focusing on Tier II/III IITs and NITs through CCMT counseling maximizes admission probability while ensuring quality education and placement opportunities. All the BEST for a Prosperous Future!

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