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Why Write GATE DA? Scope & Career Benefits
Scope, opportunities & career benefits of GATE DA exam
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GATE DA/CS 2027 Course Launch
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Everything in Core + premium mentorship & exclusive resources.
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GATE DA Toppers & Success Stories
20+ toppers in GATE DA 2026 — hear from our students

Harsh Raja
AIR 16
GATE DA 2026
AIR 80, GATE DA 2025
AI, IISc Bangalore

Rohan Khamitkar
AIR 44
GATE DA 2025

Anshuman Dangwal
AIR 49
GATE DA 2025
CMinds, IIT Bombay

Pavan Kumar Addepalli
AIR 59
GATE DA 2026
CDS, IISc Bangalore

Mrinal Patra
AIR 72
GATE DA 2026

Navneet Singh
AIR 90
GATE DA 2025

Chirag Bansal
AIR 97
GATE DA 2026

Nilakantha Panda
AIR 117
GATE DA 2026
Ravi Siva Ram
AIR 118
GATE DA 2026

Soumyadeep Ghosh
AIR 125
GATE DA 2026

Rakshitha Sheshagiri
AIR 129
GATE DA 2025

Ekansh Aggarwal
AIR 137
GATE DA 2026

Ganesh Mula
AIR 138
GATE DA 2025
DS & AI, IIT Madras

Pratik Aman
AIR 178
GATE DA 2026

Devmurari Maulik Vijaybhai
AIR 190
GATE DA 2025
SP, IISc Bangalore

Dhruv Tibarewal
AIR 221
GATE DA 2026
Gandharv Rudra
AIR 281
GATE DA 2026

Omkar Punjaji
AIR 296
GATE DA 2026

Akhilesh Senapati
AIR 296
GATE DA 2026

Akshay Goel
AIR 311
GATE DA 2026

Swapnil Chaturvedi
AIR 398
GATE DA 2026

Rishita Parashar
AIR 430
GATE DA 2026

Chandan Kumar
AIR 430
GATE DA 2026
Meet Your GATE DA Mentors
IIT Bombay alumni & GATE toppers who built India's best GATE DA course

Jay Bansal
Jay Bansal is a passionate educator and an accomplished machine learning expert with an exceptional track record in competitive exams. He secured AIR 6 in GATE DA 2025, AIR 9 in GATE DA 2026, and AIR 2 in GATE CS 2019, demonstrating his deep expertise in Data Science and Computer Science. A B.Tech Gold Medalist and M.Tech graduate from IIT Bombay, he currently works as a Machine Learning Engineer at Google, applying cutting-edge AI techniques to solve real-world problems. With 3+ years of experience mentoring GATE CS and DA aspirants, he has helped countless students achieve top ranks through his structured, application-driven teaching approach. At The ML Hub, he combines his academic excellence and industry experience to create a high-impact learning platform tailored for GATE DA success.

Sriniwas Paliwal
Sriniwas Paliwal is a dedicated educator and software engineer with a strong background in Computer Science and Data Science. He secured AIR 90 in GATE CS 2019 and completed his M.Tech from IIT Bombay, specializing in advanced Neural Networks. Currently, he works as a Senior Software Engineer at Enphase Energy, leveraging his expertise in scalable systems and software development. A B.Tech graduate from MBM Jodhpur, Sriniwas has a deep passion for teaching and has been mentoring GATE CS and DA aspirants for over 1.5 years. At The ML Hub, he brings a practical, problem-solving approach, helping students bridge the gap between theoretical concepts and real-world applications.
Free GATE DA Resources
Everything you need to understand the GATE Data Science & AI exam — the syllabus, exam pattern, fees and in-depth preparation guides.
GATE DA Exam Overview
What GATE DA is, who it's for, exam pattern and a topper-built preparation roadmap.
GATE DA Syllabus 2027
Subject-wise topics, weightage chart and priority ratings — downloadable as a PDF.
Online Course & Coaching
How to choose a GATE DA online course, and why ML Hub is built only for the DA pattern.
Course Fees
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GATE DA Test Series
61 tests and 1,685 problems built to match the actual GATE DA exam pattern.
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In-depth guides on the syllabus, books, subject strategy and eligibility.
Frequently Asked Questions about GATE DA
Everything you need to know about GATE DA preparation and The ML Hub courses
GATE DA is a paper under the GATE exam conducted by IITs, focusing on Data Science & Artificial Intelligence. It covers topics like Probability & Statistics, Linear Algebra, Machine Learning, AI, Programming, Databases, and DSA. It is the gateway to M.Tech admissions at IITs, IIITs, NITs and PSU recruitment in data science roles.
The ML Hub is founded by Jay Bansal (AIR 9 GATE DA 2026, AIR 6 GATE DA 2025, AIR 2 GATE CS 2019, M.Tech IIT Bombay, ML Engineer at Google) and Sriniwas Paliwal (AIR 90 GATE CS 2019, M.Tech IIT Bombay, Sr. Software Engineer at Enphase Energy). Both are IIT Bombay alumni with 3+ years of GATE mentoring experience.
The ML Hub is India's top-rated GATE DA coaching platform with 20+ toppers in GATE DA 2026 alone, including AIR 16, AIR 44, AIR 49, AIR 59, and many more. Our course is taught by GATE toppers and IIT Bombay alumni who bring both academic and industry experience from Google and Enphase Energy.
The GATE DA 2027 syllabus includes: Probability & Statistics, Linear Algebra, Calculus & Optimization, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Programming (Python/C), Data Structures & Algorithms, and Database Management Systems. The ML Hub course covers all these topics comprehensively with lectures, practice problems, and mock tests.
The ML Hub offers multiple plans: a Free Demo course, GATE DA 2027 Core at ₹8,260, GATE DA 2027 Elite at ₹41,300 (includes 1:1 mentorship), and a standalone Test Series at ₹4,130. All prices are final and inclusive of GST. All paid courses include recorded lectures, weekly tests, DPPs, and test series access.
Yes, absolutely! Many of our toppers including AIR 44 Rohan Khamitkar and AIR 49 Anshuman Dangwal prepared in about 6 months. The ML Hub provides a structured timetable, weekly live sessions, and a focused course that covers the entire GATE DA syllabus efficiently. With dedicated effort and our guided preparation, 6 months is sufficient to score well.
Yes! The ML Hub GATE DA Test Series includes full-length Grand Mock Tests (GDMTs), subject-wise topic tests, detailed solutions & analysis, All India ranking, and performance tracking. Our test series difficulty matches or exceeds the actual GATE exam — many students have reported that the actual GATE paper felt easier after practicing with our tests.
In GATE DA 2026, The ML Hub produced 20+ toppers including AIR 16 (Harsh Raja), AIR 59 (Pavan Kumar), AIR 72 (Mrinal Patra), AIR 97 (Chirag Bansal), AIR 117 (Nilakantha Panda), and many more. In GATE DA 2025, our students secured AIR 44, AIR 49, AIR 90, AIR 129, AIR 138, and AIR 190 among others.
GATE DA and GATE CS are different papers. GATE DA is relatively newer (introduced in 2024) and has a focused syllabus on Data Science & AI. Many students find GATE DA approachable if they have a strong foundation in mathematics and basic programming. However, competition is increasing every year. The ML Hub helps you prepare strategically regardless of your background.
Any graduate in Engineering/Technology, Science, or Mathematics from a recognized university can appear for GATE DA. There is no age limit. Students in their final year of graduation are also eligible to apply. GATE DA is open to all branches — not just CS/IT students.
The ML Hub provides a hybrid learning experience. All core lectures are pre-recorded for self-paced learning, available 24/7. Additionally, weekly live doubt-clearing sessions, live problem-solving classes, and interactive Q&A sessions are conducted. Elite plan students also get 1:1 live mentorship sessions with GATE toppers.
The Core plan includes all recorded lectures, DPPs (Daily Practice Problems), weekly tests, the complete test series, and access to our community. The Elite plan includes everything in Core plus 1:1 personalized mentorship from GATE rankers, monthly sessions with the founders, an exclusive WhatsApp group, hands-on ML projects, programming courses, a customized GATE timetable, and career counselling.
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