[bavithra]

i have cleared gate BT with AIR 521, gate score 459. is there good chance of getting seat in anna university, chennai or IIT madras? 
I have been placed in a job titled Clinical Data Analyst trainee. is it an emerging career with good pay scale?
is it advisable to gain some experience in the job and then continue studies.. since i planned to do mtech only to get a better job (i am not planning to try other IITs or NITs)

Hi Bavithra,

Two points need to be considered here:
a. Is your company of good repute? Career growth greatly depends upon the kind of company you are in. Small companies don't have employee friendly appraisal cycles. In the long run, you might end up with a smaller package if the company you are working for is not of good repute.

b. If your pay scale is below 2.4 lpa, it is advisable to go for studies. You can easily get IIT Madras (goes without saying that written and interview will have to be cracked). But getting a job after Masters from IIT Madras requires a good academic performance in most cases. The package won't be less than 5 lpa. If you think that your current job/field of work will land you above or near 5lpa two years from now, then donot go for Masters. 

Another viable option is that you can continue with your job for 1 year (get to know the industry) and if you feel comfortable then you may continue. After 1 year of experience, you will easily get Masters in any IIT (your GATE score is valid for 3 years). And even NUS prefers experienced candidates for PhD (wherein the monthly stipend is over S$2000 pm; equivalent to near INR 1,00,000 per month). It will address your academic as well as financial needs

 Hope it helps

Best wishes

Sunil

thanks a lot sir! CTC would be 2.7 lpa initially and will go till 3.2 after a year, and there is 2 year bond. its even low for other companies. Since it is a core job, i don't want to miss the chance. I will write gate again for a better score.

after 2 years, will this job experience add value to mtech admission? IIT Madras offers only clinical biotech. what is the scope in terms of job opportunities?

is it good to do mtech in any other Regional college as well? is Teaching the only choice after that? 
what scholarship/fees can I expect for PG in NUS or germany?
i am left with so many choices and not able to decide.. Please help me out