Is doing Higher studies better than Work experience?

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  Kaustubh Katdare

  Welcome to CE 😀
  
  Before we go about comparing the two options, we'll have to set the parameters for comparison right. In my opinion, you will have to first be very clear about your expectations from your career. Why do you think higher studies are important to you? How do you think higher studies will help you in the long run?
  
  Assuming that the Salary is the most important criteria for you, you will have to do a survey. Try getting in touch with people who have graduated from the college you are aspiring to join for M.Tech. How's the college's placement record and what was the average [and also minimum] salary offered to the graduates.
  
  However, if you are unsure and want to plan for the long time; the better option would be to get 2 years of work experience and then go for M.Tech. It will definitely help you get a better salary.
  
  It's still not clear if you've already have a very good GATE score. Find out the validity of GATE score if you already obtained it. You can try for GATE while you're employed for next two years, get a good score and join your dream college for M.Tech.
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  Maiya

  Thank you for your reply!
  
  Yes, For me, the main concern is of Salary. I want to join a company and stay there for a long period. I dont want to jump from a company to different company. So I should get a decent salary with increments as the experience in a company highers. Im not that interested to do the MTech, but I want to do it if it helps me to get better salary and better increments.
  
  Thanks for the information. I'll consider what you've said. 😁
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  Aashish Joshi

  In general, the longer you wait after your Bachelors degree to pursue your Masters the harder you will have to work to get a good score in GATE. Job experience and qualifications both matter but in the end its your personal choice.
  
  One advantage/disadvantage of doing Masters is that it restricts your field of work, so you should be absolutely sure about the subject you wish to pursue your Masters degree in.
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  Maiya

  Thanks mad_scientist for your reply!
  
  There are two comapnies in which I'm interested in one is Mangalore Chemicals and Fertilizers and another one is Nagarjuna Power Plant. Which MTech course do you think would help me to get a job in these companies. And also is there any MTech course that Many companies are interested in. I mean Production is done in almost all companies, so doing MTech in Production will be useful for many comanies. Likewise is there any general branch in MTech that most comanies recruit from. If not, which branch of MTech has high scopes now? Im from India FYI.
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  Aashish Joshi

  Try and look up product design, a course offered my NID..I'm not sure if there is any specific course that companies look for, but since we will continue to have more and more products launched in the market, it is prudent to assume that masters in product design is a safe option!!
  
  I would suggest you identify your core interest areas and then decide which course you wish to pursue, not the other way around!!
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  Maiya

  Vowkay! Thanks a lot for helping me out...!
  Keep Rocking...
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  Kaustubh Katdare

  Maiya

  Vowkay! Thanks a lot for helping me out...!
  Keep Rocking...

  Good to hear that. Keep coming back and help us spread the word among your friends. 😀