OPPORTUNITIES AFTER GATE For a Computer Science Students CSE

If you are a Computer Science student & GATE aspirant but not are in dilemma regarding various options after GATE, here in this article we will try to solve this Million Dollar Question for you.

Career options post qualifying GATE for a Computer Science student.

Pursuing M.E./M.Tech from top institutes of the country

Using your GATE score, you can apply for M.E. or M.Tech in IITs in CS Branch providing the same, having a valid GATE score makes you eligible for monthly stipend during your two years of M.Tech program. Once completing your master’s program, ocean of opportunities awaits you in terms of opportunity in your dream company. Various product & service based MNCs keep visiting IITs for on campus placements.

List of institutes where GATE scores are valid: IIT Bombay, IIT Roorkee, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Delhi, IIT Madras, IIT Kanpur, IIT Guwahati, IIT BHU, IISc Bangalore, NIT Suratkhal, NIT Warangal, NIT Trichy and more.

Going into Public Sector Units (PSUs)

Another lucrative option after clearing GATE for a CSE student is going into PSUs. Now days, PSUs salaries are at par with private sector & have various perks along with the same.

Selection process for different PSUs for CSE applicants through GATE

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)

The Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) will be recruiting the CSE candidates for the Officers post through GATE.

Selection Process: The selection will be done on the basis of the GATE score followed by a group discussion and further, the personal interview round.

National Fertilizers Limited (NFL)

The Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) will be recruiting the CSE candidates for the Officers post through GATE.

Selection Process: The selection will be done on the basis of the GATE score followed by a group discussion and further, the personal interview round.

NLC India Limited (NLC)

The INLC India Limited (NLC) will be recruiting the CSE candidates for the Officers post through GATE.

Selection Process: The selection will be done on the basis of the GATE score followed by a group discussion and further, the personal interview round.

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC)

The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) will be recruiting the CSE candidates for the Officers post through GATE.

Selection Process: The selection will be done on the basis of the GATE score followed by a group discussion and further, the personal interview round.

Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL)

The Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL) will be recruiting the CSE candidates for the Officers post through GATE.

Selection Process: The selection will be done on the basis of the GATE score followed by a group discussion and further, the personal interview round. 

Research opportunities

Research is field which has gained lot of traction in recent past & research is said to be the first step for innovation. After completing your two years master’s program in CS you can look for research field. This is one of the areas explored very little by students. Hence this offers not just good financial viability but also lot of inner peace of achieving something great in unexplored fields.

GATE qualified candidates in the Engineering CS discipline are also eligible for the award of Junior Research Fellowship(JRF) & Senior Research Fellowship(SRF) in CSIR Laboratories. JRF & SRF are stipend bases fellowships. The stipend amount generally lies between Rs 15000/- to Rs 20000/- for CSIR laboratories.

Studying in top universities in abroad

You can get admission in few of top universities (CS Stream) of the world where GATE scores are valid. For instance National University of Singapore gives admission to candidates having GATE percentile more than 90.

Moreover, you can pursue MS in US after graduation, though you have to appear and qualify for Graduate Records Examination (GRE) in CS Stream.

Post-Graduation from abroad Quite a few foreign universities in Singapore and Germany consider the GATE score for their entrance process. This could open up international opportunities for you – both academically as well as professionally.

Lucrative Job Placements Scenario

IT Companies are more inclined towards recruiting M.Tech (ME) students during placements. More jobs in R&D departments generally are offered to GATE qualified candidates as compared to BE/B.Tech students. It is an opportunity for a student to get technical profile jobs in their dream companies. The top rated universities offer highly packages to the GATE qualified students too.

Stipend and scholarship

Reputed Institutes like BARC also consider or specify GATE SCORE CARD mandatory for their various courses offered by institute in CS stream. It is also stipend based course with an average stipend of Rs 15000/- to Rs 20000/- for GATE qualified students. Some courses named as self-supporting courses also asked for valid GATE Score Card in BARC.

Teaching Jobs M.Tech (M.E) Degree

If teaching is your passion & you feel that you can impart knowledge to coming generations, GATE provides the opportunity for those who wish to apply for faculty in top IT educational universities. These top educational universities offer Asst. Professor designation in CS branch to their candidates with highly paid packages of 5-7 laces per annum.

What are the government jobs related to CSE ?

  1. (AAI) Airports Authority of India
  2. (BARC) Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
  3. (BEL) Bharat Electronics Limited
  4. (BHEL) Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
  5. (BSNL) Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited
  6. (CDAC) Centre for Development for Advanced Computing
  7. (CDOT) Centre for Development of Telematics
  8. (CGPDTM) Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks
  9. (CPCL) Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited
  10. (CPRI) Central Power Research Institute
  11. (CRIS) Centre for Railway Information Systems
  12. (DRDO) Defence Research and Development Organisation
  13. (ECIL) Electronics Corporation of India Limited
  14. (EIL) Engineers India Limited
  15. (GAIL) Gas Authority of India Limited
  16. (HPCL) Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited
  17. (IOCL) Indian Oil Corporation Limited.
  18. (ISRO) Indian Space Research Organization
  19. (KRIBHCO) Krishak Bharati Cooperative Limited
  20. (NALCO) National Aluminium Company Limited
  21. (NFL) National Fertilizers Limited
  22. (NLC) Neyveli Lignite Corporation
  23. (NPCIL) Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited
  24. (NSIC) National Small Industries Corporation Limited
  25. (NTPC) National Thermal Power Corporation Limited
  26. (ONGC) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited
  27. (PGCIL) Power Grid Corporation of India Limited
  28. (POSOCO) Power System Operation Corporation
  29. (RINL) Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited
  30. (SEBI) Securities and Exchange Board of India
  31. (NIELIT) National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology

 

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