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IKGPTU Amritsar Campus Mechanical Engineering Student Shines in GATE Examination

Jalandhar/Kapurthala A remarkable achievement has been recorded by Taanish Rawat, a student pursuing Mechanical Engineering at I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University (IKGPTU), Amritsar Campus by securing 513 All India Rank in the prestigious Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2025. The student’s outstanding performance is a testament to the rigorous academic environment fostered at the University Campus Amritsar campus and his individual hard work and dedication. Vice-Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) Susheel Mittal & Registrar Dr S K Misra congratulated the student on this remarkable achievement and wished him best for future endeavours.

The GATE exam, one of India’s most prominent competitive examinations for post-graduate admissions in engineering and science, assesses a candidate’s understanding of their discipline and the ability to solve complex problems. Scoring high in GATE is a notable achievement and opens doors to top-tier institutions and career opportunities in both the academic and industry sectors. The score in the exam is considered for the purpose of recruitment by many public sector undertakings.

The Mechanical Engineering student from IKGPTU has outperformed thousands of candidates across the nation, securing a position that will enable him to pursue further education in Tier-I engineering institutes in India or build a promising career in Central Government Public Sector Undertakings.

Dr. Prabhkiran Kaur, Head of Mechanical Engineering Department at Campus, expressed pride in the student’s success, stating, “This achievement is a proud moment for both the student and the entire university. It showcases the determination of our students to excel in challenging environments as well as unmatching academic standards upheld by our faculty. We are confident that this success will inspire many more students to pursue their dreams and achieve excellence.”

The achievement has opened a plethora of opportunities for the student as many PSUs nowadays recruit on the basis of GATE Score, said Prof.Ashish Arora, Campus Director.

IKGPTU, with its strong focus on quality education, research, and practical learning, continues to empower students to reach their full potential and make valuable contributions to the engineering sector.