GATE 2015: My GATE score is 611 and my rank is 5900. Is there any chance that I can study design/thermal/applied mechanics in NITK Suratkal or MNNIT Allahabad?

For a candidate with a GATE score of 611 and a rank of 5900, admission in design or thermal mechanics at NIT Surathkal is not possible in general. But, there are chances of admission of such a candidate in the present years as most candidates with similar ranks are either from IITs or NITs. 

The points below give some insights regarding the scenario of admission.

• A candidate with a rank of 5900 has some chances of admission in design or thermal mechanics but in the spot counseling rounds.
• There are usually zero to very few placements in such departments at all institutes in India, whether it is an IIT, NIT, or any private college. The GATE coaching centers mislead students by telling them about fake placement records and so, students jump into its preparation. There are very few jobs in PSUs for such subjects, which is an added disadvantage.
• For students interested in applied mechanics or design mechanics, BARC is a better option than M.Tech. But, there are instances of injustice in interviews and very little selection of candidates, which leads to excessive competition.

These are some key highlights regarding the admission in design/thermal/applied mechanics at institutes like NIT Surathkal and MNNIT Allahabad and the outcome of such courses.