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M.Tech vs Online Courses: A Software Engineer's Dilemma

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Career Counsellor - Answered on Jul 30, 2024

Parthiban TR, a former professor, has been working in the fields of training and learning development for over 17 years.
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Question by Deepak on Jul 10, 2024Hindi

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Hi Sir good morning After graduating in 2021, I didn't see much growth in my software engineering career, so spent last year preparing for the GATE exam. I am considering pursuing an M.Tech, but some seniors have advised me to invest that money in quality online courses and continue working to enhance my career prospects. I have got admission in IIT Hyderabad for Mtech CSE. I am inclined to continue doing job in IT after Mtech and want to experience different domain like Data science ml and ai. What do you think about this advice? Should I continue for mtech or follow doing courses along with job. Kindly share your views on this?

Ans: You have taken admission in one of the best institutes of the country, so why do you worry?

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Question by Deepak - Jul 17, 2024Hindi

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Hi Sir good morning Please answer the below question. After graduating in 2021, I didn't see much growth in my software engineering career, so spent last year preparing for the GATE exam. I am considering pursuing an M.Tech, but some seniors have advised me to invest that money in quality online courses and continue working to enhance my career prospects. I have got admission in IIT Hyderabad for Mtech CSE. I am inclined to continue doing job in IT after Mtech and want to experience different domain like Data science ml and ai. What do you think about this advice? Should I continue for mtech or follow doing courses along with job. Kindly share your views on this?

Ans: Hi Deepak. Suno Duniya ki, Karo Man ki. Go for M.Tech at IIT Hyd. Do some specialization courses in Data Science and AI along with MTech. If you are financially sound, leave the job and focus on M.Tech.

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Sir my CRL rank is 126000 in jeemains and OBC NCL FROM WEST BENGAL IS 42000. IN THIS CASE CAN I GET A SEAT IN JOSSA OR SHOULD I GO FOR AMRITA VISHWA VIDYAPEETHAM BANGALORE FOR BTECH CSE

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