Preparing for GATE alongside a job, but now scared about what comes after it
Started preparing for GATE EE in March through ACE Academy alongside my job. So far, I’ve completed Power Electronics, Signals, Network Analysis, DC Machines and Transformers, along with short notes and PYQs. I know I’m still behind on the syllabus, but I’m now seriously considering resigning and preparing full-time.
I’m confident that with dedicated preparation, I can get a good GATE rank. But what scares me is what comes after that.
I keep hearing that M.Tech at top IITs is extremely hectic. Will I actually be able to handle it? Is it really that difficult if you’re willing to put in the work?
At the same time, I sometimes wonder if I should prepare for CAT instead. It seems comparatively easier to me, and the packages after a good MBA are also much better.
For those who have gone through GATE → M.Tech, how did you deal with these doubts? Did you ever feel that maybe you should have chosen CAT/MBA instead?