Karimnagar, Sept.26 : Delivering the presidential address at an awareness programme on GATE and JAM 2027 held at Government Degree and PG College, Jammikunta, college principal Prof. B. Ramesh encouraged students not to let a rural background or perceived limitations hold them back from accessing world-class research facilities and academic environments offered by central institutes like IITs and NITs.
Inspiring undergraduate students to aim for postgraduate and Ph.D. admissions at premier national institutions like IISc, IITs, and NITs, Prof. Ramesh highlighted that pursuing higher education at top-tier institutes was a transformative pathway toward socio-economic upliftment for families. He also expressed gratitude to chief resource person Prof. Ravishankar Kottada from IIT Madras, who travelled from Chennai to mentor the students.
Delivering the keynote address, Prof. Ravishankar provided a comprehensive roadmap for cracking GATE and JAM exams. He detailed syllabus trends, exam patterns, negative marking strategies, and scoring techniques, while offering actionable advice on long-term planning, conceptual clarity, and standard reference materials. He further explained the generous fellowships, international exposure, and state-of-the-art facilities available at premier central institutes.
The event concluded with an interactive session where students clarified doubts regarding career prospects and preparation strategies. Vice Principal Dr. S. O. Kumar, Academic Coordinator Dr. K. Rajendram, along with faculty members Dr. K. Ganesh, Dr. Shamaka, Dr. Madhavi, Umakiran, Dr. Rajakumar, and Dr. Ravi, attended the programme.
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