IIT professors say high end corporate R&D roles are pulling demand toward IIT PhDs as companies look for advanced expertise. The shift is linked to IITs boosting in house R&D to create innovative, competitive products. Institutes including Kharagpur, Kanpur, Guwahati, Roorkee and BHU are seeing growing interest in specialized research careers.
GATE 2026 begins tomorrow, with IIT Guwahati running the computer-based exam on February 7, 8, 14, and 15. Candidates must report according to their assigned shift and carry their admit card along with an original photo ID for entry. The exam hall enforces strict restrictions, barring electronic devices and study materials.
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IIT Hyderabad student Edward Nathan Varghese has secured a record Rs 2.5 crore package from Optiver to work as a software engineer for the Netherlands-based firm. The deal, announced amid a challenging hiring climate, signals rising placement standards as average offers across the season also climbed, reinforcing the institute’s ability to produce top-tier talent.
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