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From PEC to IIT Bombay PhD | Dr. Abhishek Thakur’s Journey & Student Guide

In this episode of Career Talks with Ishika, we bring you the inspiring journey of Abhishek Thakur, who started his BTech at PEC (Punjab Engineering College) and went on to complete his Masters and PhD from IIT Bombay. Dr. Abhishek shares insider tips on GATE prep, IIT life, placements, research, and future career scope. If you’re planning engineering after 12th, Masters, or PhD, this episode is full of clarity. This podcast is a must-listen for every engineering student wondering about: How to crack PEC admissions 1) Choosing the right engineering branch in 2025 and beyond 2) Preparing for placements vs higher studies 3) Life at IIT Bombay (M.Tech & PhD) 4)The PhD qualifier exam explained 5)Career opportunities beyond professorship after PhD 00:00 Welcome to Career Talks with Ishika 00:35 Introducing Dr. Abhishek Thakur (PEC & IIT Journey) 01:02 Dr. Abhishek Joins the Podcast 01:14 Purpose of the Podcast: Guiding Students About Engineering 01:35 Dr. Abhishek’s Hometown & Early Education 03:50 Navodaya Vidyalaya Scholarships 04:38 Cracking the PEC Exam 05:30 PEC Eligibility & Cut-Off 05:38 Alternatives if Not PEC 06:59 Importance of Skills 07:18 Quotas in PEC 07:46 Quotas in NIT 07:56 Choosing the Right Field in Engineering 09:20 Future Scope of Fields & AI Impact 10:28 Booming Sectors in Engineering 10:55 Education System in PEC 12:28 Extracurricular Activities in PEC 13:38 Job Placements in PEC 14:10 Final Year Placement Preparation Tips 15:03 Job vs Master’s: Which Has More Growth? 16:01 Placements or Higher Studies? 16:35 How He Cracked GATE 17:47 Life at IIT 18:32 Drawbacks of IIT 18:40 Projects in M.Tech 19:47 Networking in IIT 20:21 Best IITs If Not Top-Ranked 21:22 IIT Placements Today 23:30 PhD in IIT 24:16 PhD Qualifier Exam 24:44 PhD via GATE Route 25:18 Who Gives Qualifier Exam 25:48 Does UGC NET Count Too? 26:22 How Are the Guides 26:59 Selecting the Right Guide 27:46 Job Opportunities After PhD 28:09 Research-Oriented Fields 29:28 Careers Beyond Professorship 30:46 Session wrap up #CareerTalksWithIshika #CareerGuidance #CareerCounselling #StudentPodcast #PhDJourney #IITBombay #PECChandigarh #HigherEducation #EngineeringCareers #CareerTalks #EducationPodcast #GATEPreparation #StudentLife #CollegeAdmissions #CareerChoices #PodcastLife #PodcastShow #Motivation #Inspiration