u/Embarrassed_Big_2916

I'm a 2025 graduate from a tier 3 college. I was planning for my masters when my mom got cancer. So I had to take an year gap to look after her. Now I'm attempting entrance exams for Mtech/Me for Vlsi. What are the skills I need to work on, will my gap year be an issue during interviews, and if so what can I do about it?