What is new in GATE 2021?

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Let's discuss what is new about GATE 2021? In the previous, we have already discussed: what is GATE, how to prepare and how to revise effectively.

Yesterday, IIT Bombay announced the exam date, new rules for the exam, eligibility criteria and including two new subjects. As per the meeting reports, the exam 2021 is to be conducted between February 5-7 and February 12-13. The eligibility rules proclaim the third-year student of Bachelors in Engineering can also apply for the exam 2021 owing to the pandemic situation (Which was not the case before). In addition, the committee also decided to ease the process of exam considering the condition of students who will pass in the upcoming year (Still in the process). In my perspective, this decision will help a lot of aspirants those who are willing to join IIT's and NITs for the Masters or PhD scholar.

Next, the IIT Bombay committee announced two new subjects for the GATE 2021, which are Environmental Science, and Humanities & Social science and/or General Studies. I would say it is an excellent decision to add these subjects in the exam as per the requirement in industrial/professional field. Because every one of us feels the industries still use traditional methods which is a myth. Nowadays, companies are looking for a candidate who is flexible with any course, knows current trending topics and the one who can leverage the company demand. These topics were already in the syllabus of Engineering Services Exam (ESE), and it is virtuous to study the trending topics in the present scenario because you will get to learn the fundamentals and future research topics. Based on the research, the syllabus for both these topics would be similar to the ESE exam with less content than the ESE exam.

From personal my experience, an Engineer is good at Maths, Engineering subjects, Aptitude, Science subjects, but they are undoubtedly weak or not interested in studying General Studies, Environmental aspects, Ethics and other related subjects. However, those who want to prepare for either ESE and/or IAS these subjects have most weightage in the exam, which also helps an Engineering student to get aware of these topics. That is what I feel makes you a complete 3-dimensional person with unique capabilities. These exams (ESE or IAS) provide you with the first-class govt. Jobs; thus, they require a unique candidate. Hence, that could be one of the reasons the GATE committee indulged those two subjects in GATE 2021. This move/step will help the new generation/students to find new career opportunities in various depts related to Engineering research,science, forestry, social science areas.

 

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