GATE Jobs 2025: How to Build a Strong LinkedIn Profile to Boost Career Options with Samples
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2026 ( GATE )
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Post-GATE Career Tips, How to build a strong LinkedIn Profile for networking and careers: Clearing the GATE exam is itself an achievement, but that's not it. In today's professional world, it's just the beginning of prepping something big. Whether you goal is to secure a MTech in IITs or NITs or land a high-paying PSU job, your LinkedIn profile can be a poweful tool to boost career opportunities. Read below for more.
Post-GATE Career Tips: Cracked or Planning to crack GATE 2026? or looking for MTech admissions or PSU jobs? Confused about how to use GATE scorecard efficiently. Do you know that your LinkedIn profile can open more opportunities after qualifying GATE? Yes, it can enhance and build a strong brand image that you can ever imagine. With a good LinkedIn profile, one can create a strong presence to grab projects. Here, we have discussed tips on how to create a strong LinkedIn profile that not only highlights your GATE score and achievements but also showcases what qualities you bring to the table that is right for the booming market.
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How to create a Strong LinkedIn Profile if you have qualified GATE
The GATE previous years question paper are available on the official website - gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Candidates who are appearing for GATE exam must attempt the question paper to understand what sort of questions are asked in the exam. Candidates can download them for free. However, they must check the paper code carefully before downloading PDF.
So, if you are planning to appear for GATE this year, then it is very important to solve the GATE old question paper, as they come with tons of benefits.
- First and foremost, the GATE old question paper allows students to understand the GATE exam structure and pattern, with which you can tally and filter out the GATE subject-wise weightage, and which questions are asked more frequently.
- Also, solving the GATE previous year's paper gives you an upper hand in improving your time management skills and accuracy.
- Besides that, the GATE old question paper also gives you a clear understanding of the difficulty level.
Therefore, it is advised to keep a habit of solving GATE old question papers. Try to solve atleast one full-length paper per day.
Qualifying GATE exam is first stage, but actual journey begins when you showcase your achievements to the right people. Your linkedIn profile must be well-optimised and have all right pointers to grab attention. From top PSUs to MTech admissions to placements, a LinkedIn account that direct you well in your career.
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How to Build a Strong LinkedIn Profile to boost network opportunities
Here are some tips and hacks for GATE aspirants on how to build a strong LinkedIn profile to boost career opportunities and research projects.
Start with a Professional Headline and Photo
Your headline comes in spotlight first. It is the first thing that a visitor will notice. Hence, it has to be creative and catchy. To make it engaging, add value to it.
Here are some examples -
- GATE Qualified Year | Career Profile | Skills and Interest
- GATE AIR Rank | Goals and Achievements
Tips:
The GATE CS is one of the most demanding paper taken by the aspirants. Here are some of the important high-weightage topics and chapters that are frequently asked in the GATE exam every year.
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Theory of Computation
- Operation Systems
- Databases and Computer Networks.
Every year, more than 8 to 12 marks of questions are extracted from these topics. The questions range from easy to challenging. So, it is advisable to focus on these topics for GATE preparation.
The following are the most registered subjects/papers in the GATE examination -
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
Every year, Lacs of candidates register for the above subjects, making the respective branch competitive.
The IITs and IISc prepare GATE question paper to test candidates skills and knowledge in their relevant discipline. Questions in GATE exam 2026 will be prepared under the following category - recall, comprehension, application, and analysis.
- Use keywords that are relevant to your discipline.
- Include your GATE rank
- A clear professional photograph
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Create a Good "About" Section
The "About section" is your picth spot. Add three to four lines describing your skills, interests and achievements.
- Give a short intri and explain your skillset
- Mention your GATE rank and percentile
- Include skills and goals for future: example - PSU career through GATE
Display your Achievements in Featured Section
LinkedIn’s featured section is important. You can include the following -
- Your GATE scorecard
- Add Certifications and project demos
- Articles or blogs written
Why does it work: Well, it is because recruiters love access your most relevant work without scrolling through your entire profile.
Highlight Education with Relevant Coursework
When adding your B.Tech/B.E/MTech (for research purposes) degree, also list down the following -
- Key subjects (example - Fluid Mechanics, Control Systems, Machine Learning).
- Major or minor projects
- Thesis work (if done)
- Awards or honours
If you’re pursuing M.Tech after GATE, mention your admission offer or ongoing degree in the section.
Build your skill section with right Industry Words
NOTE: LinkedIn allows you to add upto 50 skills, so use it efficiently and wisely.
- Add technical skills, like C++, Python, AutoCAD, etc.
- Include your domain skills
- Add soft skills, such as communication, teamwork, etc.
Add Certifications
Recruiters reach out to students and aspirants who are learning and gaining skills every time. Add certifications of internships or skills that you have learned lately.
Engage with Industry-Relevant Content
LinkedIn’s algorithm helps in engagement building -
- Share posts on your GATE preparation and journey
- Engage with relevant industry mentors, toppers, and professors
- Post about GATE cutoff, interview questions asked in IT firms
Make Network with Purpose and Goals
Avoid sending random requests. Target connections in your domain and expertise. If you want to connect, send a customised message including your GATE rank and skills.
Join LinkedIn Groups to stay updated
Join communities to stay updated about what's trending in the industry, career scope, new technologies, GATE preparation and guidance, and more.
Keep Your Profile Updated and Visible
Your LinkedIn profile is like your resume. Make sure to update it frequently with certifications, internships, and achievements. Include your research work as well to gain more authenticity.
A strong LinkedIn profile is like a bridge between your GATE success and career. Think of it as a networking event, where you might land up with any opportunity with just one click. So, stay updated and start building a strong LinkedIn profile right now.
Upasana Pradhan is an Mtech graduate in Electronics and Communication Engineering from DTU who specialises in curating postgraduate and undergraduate engineering entrance exam content, such as GATE, TS PGECET, KCET,
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GATE admit card release date is January 2, 2026. However, the release time for GATE 2026 admit card has not yet announced by authorities.
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Yes, the TS PGECET and GATE syllabus remains the same for M.Tech admission. However, GATE questions are trickier and conceptual compared to TS PGECET. Students who want to appear both TS PGECET and GATE must prepare accordingly-
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Candidates can check their offer status using their login ID and password obtained during COAP registration. GATE COAP offers will be displayed on given date and time only, where students have to confirm their choices.
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The COAP counselling is done online only. For registrations, students need to keep the following details ready-
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Candidates who have qualified GATE exam will be eligible for GATE COAP counselling. The counselling offer admission to IITs. The admission counselling registration is online and is done in multiple rounds depending on seat availability.
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GATE CCMT counselling is expected to start in June/July. Students who have qualified in GATE exam 2026 and want to take admission in NITs and other engineering colleges must register and participate in CCMT. The dates will be updated here for each round.
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GATE 2026 COAP counselling dates will be released in June/July after the announcement of results. Students who want to take admission in IITs must register through COAP for counselling.
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GATE 2026 Electronics and Communication paper will be conducted on February 15 in the first shift. Students who have regsitered for EC paper must download their admit card on January 2.
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IIT Guwahati will conduct GATE CSE exam on February 8, 2026 in two shifts. The CS1 will be held in first shift and CS2 in second shift. The exam timings can be checked below-
- CS1 paper - 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Attempting two papers in GATE allows students to broaden their skills and career options in different disciplines. Implemented in 2021, the GATE two paper combination can be chosen from the given list of paper combinations (already set by the authorities). With the GATE two paper combination list, also, you have better chances of qualifying the examination.