As a final-year CS student, should I focus on GATE 2026 or Data Structures & Algorithms (DSA) for placements?

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8 months ago

Being a final year student in CS, you should decide whether to concentrate on GATE 2026 or Data Structures & Algorithms (DSA) to land in a placement based on your short-term should:

1. In case you have Campus Placements or Software Developer Rides as your Priority:
The primary concern should be to mem

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Sumridhi Sinha | Contributor-Level 7

8 months ago

If you are focusing on the core tech jobs at MNCs or product based companies, then it is better to priortise DSA and competitive programming. But, if you want to pursue M.Tech in IITs, or go for PSUs or research-based programmes, then it is better to pay TO focus in GATE preparation.

If you are will

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