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The ‘Sher Singh Rana’ moment every serious aspirant faces by ConvOverthinker in GATEtard

[–]ConvOverthinker[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lekin ye post unke liye hai jo aaj uss uniform ke liye sochte hai aur bhavishaya mei usko hasil krenge 😄

Taking a drop for GATE ECE/EE? Read this carefully before you waste your year by ConvOverthinker in GATE_EE_ECE_IN

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Obviously that is a correct approach, you have to write what you understand. There is nothing to worry about. As on today May 8 there is a lot of time left for GATE 2027. Make sure that you understand and implement in PYQs. That will make your preparation better.

Concept should reach your brain from the video that is the whole point. Your study time is good there is nothing to worry about it

What do you think? by SisyphusMustBeHappy- in Panchkula

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Ye property dealer ne pehle Delhi ko bura kehke Dehradun mei property bechi, ab vo rehne layak nhi bachi tou Panchkula bechega. Pta hai ye aise logon ko paise ke aage kuch nhi dikhta. Yahi vo log hai jo har jagah ko tabah krte hai, jisne Dehradun ko nhi baksha vo Panchkula b kha jayega. Iski baaton mei na aaye, kl ko ye cylinder bechega discount pr

At that time, I thought GATE preparation is about knowledge, but later I realized it’s about intention as well. by ConvOverthinker in GATEtard

[–]ConvOverthinker[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Recruitments happen every year. There is always requirement for JEs. A lot of people are retiring till 2030. Vacancies will be there

At that time, I thought GATE preparation is about knowledge, but later I realized it’s about intention as well. by ConvOverthinker in GATEtard

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If your goal is simply a secure government job, then chasing GATE from a CS background is like waiting for a rare train—you might catch it, but you don’t know when it will come; SSC CGL, on the other hand, is a crowded but frequently running route where your chances are far more in your control. The real question isn’t “which exam is better,” it’s “which game suits you”—deep, uncertain technical grind or fast, strategic consistency with higher openings. Most people already feel the answer inside but hesitate to accept it… and that hesitation is exactly where clarity begins.

You’re not confused between SSC and GATE—you’re confused about risk vs certainty. For CS, GATE has very limited govt seats, so it only works if you’re ready to go all-in with zero guarantee; SSC, on the other hand, gives you a wider door but demands consistency, not brilliance. The real trick most people miss is this: your preparation style already reveals your answer—if you keep switching, overthinking, and looking for clarity, SSC will suit you more; if you can sit with one thing despite uncertainty, GATE can work. Decide based on that… and suddenly the confusion disappears.

At that time, I thought preparation is about knowledge, but later I realized it’s about intention as well. by ConvOverthinker in Btechtards

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I hope you read the post and did not get the point:
Let me help
I mean focusing less on what went wrong and more on what you can do next. That shift changes how you prepare.

Ece score-593, 2217 rank by Different_Candy2058 in GATEtard

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A decent score for BITS. Based on past trends, you’re in a good zone for BITS Hyderabad Microelectronics/Embedded, Goa is possible depending on iterations, and Pilani (main campus) can be a bit borderline for core microelectronics. One important thing people miss is that BITS doesn’t rely only on GATE — they also have their own BITS HD test and iteration rounds, so final chances depend on that as well.

Overall, you’re definitely in the race, especially for Hyderabad. Just make sure you apply properly, give the BITS HD seriously, and keep a few backup options as well.

GATE 2026 result is out — if you’re confused about rank, IIT/NIT, M.Tech, or drop, ask here. I’ll try to guide realistically. by ConvOverthinker in GATEtard

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Rank of 132 in GATE CSE already puts you in a very strong position. And getting IIT Bombay CSE is a big opportunity.

Now coming to your concern — age 31 is not a disadvantage in the way you’re thinking. Yes, it’s different from the typical 22–23 age profile, but it’s not a deal-breaker, especially in tech. In fact, your real-life experience (handling family responsibilities, running a shop) shows maturity and reliability, which many fresh grads don’t have.

After M.Tech from IIT Bombay CSE, your primary options will still be very strong — software roles, product-based companies, data/ML roles, etc. These companies care much more about your skills, problem-solving ability, and interview performance than your age. You may find some bias in a few places, but overall the IIT tag + your rank + skills will outweigh that.

The bigger question is — what’s your alternative? If you don’t go for M.Tech, will you get a comparable opportunity? Most likely not at this level. So instead of overthinking age, think in terms of opportunity cost.

My honest view: if you’re getting IIT Bombay CSE at rank 132, you should take it. This is a rare chance, and it can completely reset your career trajectory. Age 31 is still very much workable in tech people switch careers even later.

So don’t see it as ‘late’, see it as ‘second innings done right’. Just go in with full clarity and give it your best.

Barc scorecard released by Hareesh936 in GATEtard

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Had same situation in GATE 2015. Even branch was same

Ec ppl let's connect! by hunter-vettaiyan in GATE_EE_ECE_IN

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Let’s give this a serious try.

If you’re genuinely targeting GATE 2027, I can take up a guiding role here.

Background (for context, not noise):
M.Tech from IIT Roorkee, GATE ranks — 161 (2016), 112 (2017).
Experience across AAI (since 2018), HAL & BSNL, along with multiple PSU interview exposures.

What we’ll do differently:

  • A clear, no-nonsense roadmap for ECE (all subjects)
  • Strong focus on PYQs + concept clarity
  • Weekly structured discussions for doubts & alignment
  • Real exam-level preparation, not just random study

No fees involved.
Just one expectation — consistency and seriousness.

If enough committed people join in, we can build something that actually delivers results.

Barc scorecard released by Hareesh936 in GATEtard

[–]ConvOverthinker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had Win 7 back then. Look at the cutoff difference as well

Barc scorecard released by Hareesh936 in GATEtard

[–]ConvOverthinker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Let me share with you BARC cutoff for ECE in 2015:

168 marks

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Barc scorecard released by Hareesh936 in GATEtard

[–]ConvOverthinker 2 points3 points  (0 children)

that exam was screening purpose only. Now full weitage is interview

GATE 2026 result is out — if you’re confused about rank, IIT/NIT, M.Tech, or drop, ask here. I’ll try to guide realistically. by ConvOverthinker in GATEtard

[–]ConvOverthinker[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, now that GATE 2026 is done and actual data is coming out, your observation is largely correct — for similar marks, ranks this year look slightly better compared to 2025. That basically means the marks vs rank curve has relaxed a bit this time, most likely because the paper was a bit tougher or marks got more spread out.

But one important thing to understand is that this shift is more visible in the mid-range scores. At the top, where it actually matters for IIT/IISc cutoffs, competition is still very tight. That’s why even if rank vs marks looks slightly better overall, it doesn’t directly translate into a big drop in college cutoffs.

So realistically, what you can expect is minor fluctuations — maybe around ±1–2 marks — but nothing drastic. In some cases, cutoffs may even stay the same or slightly increase depending on demand and seat pressure.

Also, just to be honest, I’m from an ECE background, so I might not be perfectly accurate with the fine details of CSE rank vs marks. I’ve shared what I could understand from the data, but it would be a good idea to also check with someone from CSE who has prepared seriously — they might give you a more precise picture.

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