Hi. With a GATE XL score of 251, and rank 12030 (gen category), what can i pursue? Can i get a decent college/university for PhD?
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With an XL score of 251 and a general category rank of 12,030, your options for PhD admissions depend on the specific IIT/IIM cutoffs and the department you're targeting.
1. IIMs & Top IITs: Admission to the top IIMs (like IIM Ahmedabad, Bangalore, or Calcutta) for PhD/FPM programs is difficult with this rank, but some newer IIMs or IITs may consider your application based on research interests and profile.
2. Mid-Tier IITs & IIITs: IITs like IIT Hyderabad, IIT Roorkee, or IIT Guwahati, and some IIITs may offer PhD opportunities, especially if you have a strong research background.
3. Private & Central Universities: Institutes like Ashoka University, Shiv Nadar University, and JNU offer research-focused PhD programs where XL score matters less compared to research potential.
4. Foreign Universities: If your goal is research, you can also consider international PhD programs where XL scores are not mandatory but publications and research proposals are key.
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