GATE exam for Electrical and Electronics Engineering:

The GATE is conducted annually, usually in February. For Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EE), the exam covers core subjects like:

Electrical Circuits

Signals & Systems

Power Systems

Electrical Machines

Control Systems

Analog & Digital Electronics

Power Electronics

Electromagnetic Fields

Engineering Mathematics

Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree (final year or completed) in Engineering/Technology.

Admission Process:

Score is used for PG admissions (M.Tech, ME, MS) and PSU recruitment.

Exam Mode: Online (CBT)

Exam Duration: 3 hours

Question Types: MCQs, MSQs, and NATs

Total Marks: 100

Next Steps:

GATE 2026 application is expected to start in September 2025 on the official GATE portal.

Since you've been allotted Electrical Engineering at IGIT Sarang (4th choice) and your top 3 preferences are at VSSUT Burla which is a more reputed institute with better academics and placements it's wise to choose "Float" and try for a higher option in the next 2 OJEE rounds. If your rank is close to the previous cutoffs of your preferred branches at VSSUT, your chances are decent.

Also, if you're eligible for CSAB counselling (through JEE Main) and interested in getting into NITs, IIITs, or GFTIs, you should participate. It provides another good opportunity, especially if your JEE rank is within range of those institutes' cutoffs.

Hi,

Thanks for reaching out!

SRM KTR and Manipal Jaipur both are good choices.Here's how they differ so can you choose what suits you best:

SRM Kattankulathur(KTR)

• strong placement record especially in core electronics and VLSI

•More core companies visit the campus

• located near chennai,offering better industry exposure

•bigger campus with more research and job facilities.

Manipal Jaipur

• good academic quality and faculty support

•Nice campus life and infrastructure

• slightly fewer electronic placements opportunities compared to SRM KTR

In summary:If you prefer better placement and industry links SRM,KTR is a right choice.

visit these websites for better comparison and preferences: https://www.careers360.com/university/srm-institute-of-science-and-technology-chennai

https://www.careers360.com/university/manipal-university-jaipur

Hello Vinod,

Here is your complete time management strategy and roadmap:

Stage 1: Foundation Phase (June 2025 – Dec 2025)

• Target: Comprehensive conceptual clarity of core EEE subjects.
• Study Time: 2 - 3 hours daily (other than college work)
• Subjects: Network Theory, Signals & Systems, Engineering Mathematics, Electrical Machines
• Weekly Plan: 5 days theory + 2 days review / practice
• Solve topic-wise PYQ from GATE after every chapter.

Stage 2: Strengthening Phase (Jan 2026 – Oct 2026)

• Target: Full syllabus + practice + revise
• Study Time: 3 - 4 hours everyday on weekdays, 6 - 8 hours on saturdays/sundays
• Complete remaining subjects: Power Systems, Control Systems, Analog & Digital Electronics, EMT, Measurements
• Join in a test series and make summary notes and error logs

Stage 3: Revision & Test Phase (Nov 2026 – Jan 2027)

• Target: Maximize test performance and accuracy.
• Study Duration: 6-8 hours every day (focus only on GATE)
• Plan: Take full length tests 2-3 times a week.
• Analyze and revise weak areas.
• Practice numerical types & MSQ.

Hello,

Between VIT Chennai and SRM Kattankulathur for Electronics Engineering with VLSI specialisation, VIT Chennai is generally better in terms of:

• Placements: VIT has a slightly better placement record, especially for core electronics and VLSI roles.

• Core companies: More core and semiconductor companies like Intel, NXP, Qualcomm, and Texas Instruments tend to visit VIT (mostly Vellore, but some do come to Chennai as well).

• Reputation: VIT has better industry recognition and alumni network in the core field.

So, if you are focused on VLSI and core job roles, VIT Chennai is a better option than SRM Kattankulathur .

Hope it helps !

hello student,

To be honest, with 66 percentile in JEE and 74.4% in CBSE , you won’t get Electronics (VLSI) at SASTRA. The cutoff is way higher — people who got it last year had 90+ in boards and JEE percentile above 85–90 .

But you might get other branches like Mechanical, Civil, or Biotech , especially in the later rounds. Also try TNEA counselling and other private colleges in Tamil Nadu — you’ll have better chances there.

Keep options open, don’t worry too much.

Diploma in EEE is eligible for lateral entry (direct 2nd year) in some colleges.

• Some colleges accepting lateral entry:

  • Hindustan University, Chennai

  • MIT-WPU, Pune

  • LPU

  • Amrita University

  • Manipal University

• Aerospace Engineering Colleges in India – Careers360

• Apply with Diploma Marks or Entrance Rank.

• Attend Counseling / Admission Rounds.

• Join in 2nd Year of B.Tech Aerospace.

Finishing a diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, you can opt for a course in Aerospace Engineering.

You can consider lateral entry: Many engineering colleges give students who have a diploma the option to enter the 2nd year straight in a similar B.Tech program. Learn whether the college takes in students for Aerospace Engineering using lateral entry.

If you wish to join Aerospace Engineering but it isn’t offered as a lateral entry, try joining either Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and move to Aerospace Engineering later.

You can be required to attend an entrance exam such as the state’s lateral entry test or a counseling session based on the marks you receive in your diploma.

You might look into private universities: They often let diploma holders be more flexible about starting in courses connected to aerospace.

If you cannot start with aerospace engineering lateral entry, you can apply after your bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Hello,

Currently, Jadavpur University is not giving admissions under the OBC category because of a court case. The West Bengal government’s OBC lists after 2010 have been declared invalid by the High Court, and the final decision is still pending in the Supreme Court.

So, for now, OBC-NCL candidates have to compete in the open category for admission. Last year, the closing rank for the Instrumentation and Electronics Engineering branch was around 295 for the open category.

If you want a good chance of admission, aim for a rank close to or better than that. Keep an eye on official updates from the university and exam board for any changes.

Hope it helps !

Dear Candidate,
All three institutes offer robust programs in VLSI Design and Technology . Your choice may depend on specific preferences:
-MIT Manipal - Ideal for those seeking a program closely aligned with national initiatives like semiconductor mission , with strong industry collaborations.
-VIT-AP - Suitable for students aiming for high placement packages and international exposure.
-SRM-AP - Best for those looking for high placement rates and opportunities in both VLSI and Embedded Systems .

DO CONSIDER FACTORS LIKE CURRICULUM,INDUSTRY EXPOSURE PLACEMENT RECORDS AND CAMPUS FACILITIES TO MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION.