SOS
I have completed my third year electronics engg (mumbai univ).
My profile: 10th: 92, 12th:86, engg: 75 aggr.
I am one of those who are bugged with this cliche question: GATE or CAT (because i want to pursue PG..that much i am sure about myself)? On asking people i hav been getting the same trite response: "Simple.Determine your interests; love for tech -> gate, love for administrative role -> cat"
But "determination of interest" is exactly where the problem lies in my case. I feel equal affinity towards both and feel both skills(tech and mgmt) are equally necessary.
I am presenting my point of view for opting for either of the exams.
I would be really obliged if sm1 evaluates my arguments and guides me in making the right decision:
GATE: becz
1) My IIT dream had to be abandoned as i dint get good enuf score at jee, so its my chance to redeem that dream in a way
2) I do actually like "some" of my technical subjects esp digital electronics part and i enjoy learning them. I dont hate/loathe anything.
3) mumbai univ + private colg= crush the joy of learning and master rote work
At IITs its sure going to be different and i believe that if i manage to get there, i will get the feeling of accomplishment..of being an "engineer" in true sense and atleast then i would b academically somewhat on the same pedestal as the btechs from other premier instis
4) good gate score will give me a chance to apply for PSUs
5) i feel that engineers are people driving innovation everywhere...i would really love to contribute to that field (R n D)....(ev1 if i go for mba..i am not going into finance / hr for sure)
6) gate prep will help me in technical interviews
7) i can always go for an mba later but mtech later is gona b tough
CAT: becz
1) I have been a person who has participated in loads of extracurriculars since school, also i am good at communication and presentation and analysis...I enjoy interacting with poeple
So i feel that despite of all my aspirations to be "engineer"
maybe my personality is more suited for mgmt
+I am afraid that though i am good at my studies i am not good enuf to make a mark in tech field
+ i hav read lots abt the activity filled life at b schools..and i find it alluring
2) the exam doesnt require me to revise the subjs that i have long forgotten and am done with
3) the prep will help me sail thru aptis
4) i wish to get opportunities to travel places all over the world...managers get an early opportunity/ higher pay for that as compared to engineers..dont they?
I know some of my reasons may be weird or insubstantial..but thats what i am seeking help for..
*for knowing where i am thinking wrong
*what are the traits that i must have to succeed in either of the fields
*what are the factors i should really consider while making the decision & which is the right path to take
ps: 1) till now i hav been trying to juggle preparation for both..but its not working..and time is running out..so i am scared
2) i hav this gut feeling that i will end up as a professor/ mentor at some point in my life becz i like teaching field....but again i can teach mgmt as well as tech..so the dilema remains 😁
3) or should i just opt for a job and leave the decision for later?
4) For all those who have patiently read til here
A BIG THANKS 😃