Can I get admission in IIT if I work hard and qualify GATE exam?
I wanted to pursue B.Tech from IIT, but I am going to take admission in LPU now.
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2 Answers
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Himanshu, if you will work hard definitely you will be able to fulfill your dream. One plus point of joining LPU would be you can have GATE coaching within in the campus only.
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Yes, you can can maintain your dream of doing Masters from the IIT.
But, you should be aware of the scenario that not only the GATE exam but you can appear for IIT JAM exam.
As IIT JAM exam is not that tough as GATE exam.
IIT JAM exam is conducted by the joint venture of IITs and IIS to do Masters in science and other integrated post graduate degree courses.
The eligibility for the candidate to give the exam is the Bachelors degree from the reorganize college with the 55% aggregate marks.
No age limits
The candidate from any nationality can give the exam.
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