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GATE CLASSROOM COACHING 2027/28
The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering is a national-level entrance test conducted for aspirants seeking admission to India’s top M.Tech/MS. programs in leading universities. It also serves as a gateway to coveted jobs in PSUs like SAIL, BHEL, ONGC, and NMDC. Candidates who qualify for GATE are also eligible to apply for Junior Research Fellowships in CSIR Laboratories and CSIR-sponsored projects. Moreover, GATE preparation also helps in prestigious recruitment exams for ISRO, DRDO, KPCL, MRPL, AP Transco, and AP Genco.
Top universities in India that consider GATE scores for admissions
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore (IISc Bangalore)
Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT Madras)
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (IIT Delhi)
Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IIT Bombay)
Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (IIT Kanpur)
Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur)
Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee (IIT Roorkee)
Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati (IIT Guwahati)
National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli (NIT Trichy)
Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad)
Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIM Ahmedabad)
Foreign universities abroad that accept GATE score
National University of Singapore (NUS)
Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
Technical University of Germany
Many career opportunities abound for aspirants after doing well in the GATE exam. This includes M.Tech., M.S., Ph.D., fellowship programs, management programs, and better chances of studying abroad. They also stand a chance to land coveted jobs at more than 55 PSUs, such as NTPC, IOCL, BHEL and ONGC, with a good GATE score. Other job opportunities, such as assistant professorship at IITs and NITs, are also available, alongside a PhD. Additionally, the state public service commissions (PSC) recruit Asst. Engineers and Jr. Engineers in various government departments through the GATE exam. Lastly, prestigious recruitment exams like ISRO, DRDO, KPCL, MRPL, AP Transco, and AP Genco also become easier with GATE preparation through GATE coaching.
To prepare for GATE, students need to devote several months to understanding the core concepts of the GATE syllabus. To do that, they first need to prepare a schedule, check the GATE syllabus, and fix a routine that ensures all topics are covered adequately. The next step is to understand the weightage of different topics for GATE 2026. And then, it is time to collate all the study material - textbooks, notes, practice questions, mock tests, videos, and other references. While a lot of material is available online, it is difficult to sift through it all for quality material. That’s where the GATE classes by IMS GATE Academy come in. You don’t only get access to the best material for theory as well as practice but also the most experienced mentors to guide you through the exam.
What makes IMS GATE Academy a leader in the GATE coaching space is its focus on providing students with structured mentorship, updated comprehensive courseware (textbooks, videos, practice questions, practice tests), and proctored mock tests. Combined with these three, the GATE classroom coaching program also fosters a disciplined learning environment with interactive sessions, engaging dialogue, and problem-solving.
- 750+ hours of in-person classes, 350+ hours of recorded lectures, and 40+ hours of live revision, doubt-solving, and score-booster sessions.
- 4000+ practice questions, 30+ previous years’ question papers, and dedicated question banks for Math, GA, and technical subjects with detailed solutions.
- 128+ Chapter wise and subject wise and mock tests, 10-15 Textbooks for Exerses book and printed hardcopy of the question bank
- 12 one-to-one mentoring sessions for personalised study strategies, doubt-solving, and post-GATE guidance.
While students are encouraged to ask questions during the live GATE classes and get their doubts cleared immediately, mentors will also be available on Telegram and WhatsApp groups for doubt-clearing sessions. Additionally, students can also put up questions on peer-focused forums on the mobile app for quick resolution.
With just a few hundred seats in the top Master’s programs and PSUs, the competition is extremely intense. Apart from extensive study material, video lessons, and mock tests, you also require guidance and mentorship from experienced mentors to get that edge over everyone else. The IMS GATE classroom coaching program includes 12 one-to-one mentoring sessions with your assigned mentors. These personalised sessions can be used to discuss specific doubts, formulate exam-day strategies, analyse mocks, and even get answers to college and job-related questions.
Admissions to the best IITs, jobs at the top PSUs, and eligibility for research fellowships include WATs, GDs, and PIs after clearing the GATE cutoffs. At IMS, our GATE classes include extensive post-GATE guidance to help you prepare for the group discussions and crack the interviews. Moreover, our mentors also help students choose the right colleges and jobs based on their requirements, preferences, and goals.
Yes, IMS does offer scholarships for its GATE classroom coaching programs. We provide a 30% waiver for students from elite colleges, a 30% waiver for students who have secured a rank better than 3000 in the GATE exam in the past 3 years, and a 60% waiver for students who have previously studied with IMS Gate Academy.
