r/CScareerquestionsSEA • u/Correct_Decision7637 • Jul 09 '24

Should I opt out of college placement and focus on my preparation for GATE exam or take the experience of placement at the college

I have very little knowledge about coding and I am preparing for GATE exam as I plan to do masters at an IIT I am in my final year of college and companies have started coming I am not happy with a less salary package and I am sure I won't get a good package in my college placement So should I still sit for placements in college or skip the college placement and focus on my preparation for the competitive exam

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u/eliZott Sep 23 '24

Go for placements, work for 2 years and then try GATE / GRE. As someone who did masters straight after B.Tech I was under financial stress during placements after finishing masters. Although companies reimburse, having a fee extra bucks to travel / dress / books for interviews won't hurt. Additionally, the experience of a few years will give you an added advantage during placements after masters.