There are numerous students who are not evenaware that there are various institutions in our country that areoffering specialized post-graduation programmes in varied disciplines.Student's who qualify GATE get opportunities such as attractivescholarships, assistantship for postgraduate courses in engineering,technology, architecture, pharmacy at some of the best engineeringcolleges, institutes in the country. There are several engineeringcolleges and institutes that specify GATE as an obligatoryqualification even for admission of students into post-graduationprogrammes. After qualifying GATE, candidates get to explorenumber of education avenues for bright future. In addition to optionswaiting such as M.Tech and M.E, GATE qualified candidates also becomeeligible for the award of junior research fellowship in CSIRLaboratories. Consecutively the candidate needs to enquire about thefinal selection and award of scholarship/Assistantship from therespective Institution to which the candidate seeks admission. TheGraduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is an all-Indiaexamination administered and conducted by the GATE committee comprisingfaculty from IIS Bangalore and seven IITs on behalf of NationalCoordinating Board- GATE, Department of Education, Ministry of HumanResources Development (MHRD), and Government of India. With theobjective to identify meritorious candidates for admission to the postgraduation programmes in engineering, technology, architecture andpharmacy at National Level. But the question still arises, asto why one should take up GATE examination? As if now, we are aware ofthe fact that science post graduate and engineering graduates take upGATE to study M.Tech, M.E and M.Sc. M.Tech degree leads a candidate tospecialization and further enhancing their interest in a certain areathat may lead to PhD. Also M.Tech is the best path for those who areaspiring to apply for Faculty or Research position in educationalinstitutes and R&D centers. After appearing and qualifying the GATE examination, there are a few steps the candidates can take: � After the GATE results are out, students must apply to various institutes and get their individual forms filled up. � There are number of institutes and colleges that advertise thenotification in leading daily newspapers from 1st April till end ofJuly. Still there are numerous institutes that do not advertise andtherefore the students need to get the forms themselves. � While filling the application forms, one needs to mention their GATE score along with other details. � The concerned institute may also conduct written test or interview for the purpose of admission.
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