GATE DA Elite Course — 1:1 Mentorship & ML Projects
Complete GATE DA preparation, course, test series, plus 1:1 mentorship, hands-on ML projects and IIT/IISc guidance.
Taught by Jay Bansal (AIR 9 GATE DA 2026) and Sriniwas Paliwal (AIR 90 GATE CS 2019) — IIT Bombay alumni and GATE toppers.
See What Makes Elite Different
Meet our Elite mentors and explore the hands-on ML projects that set this program apart.
Our Elite Mentors
Meet the GATE toppers who mentor you 1:1 every week.
Machine Learning Projects by The ML Hub
10 hands-on ML projects across 6 domains — an Elite exclusive.
GATE DA Elite Course Fees & Plans
Choose 1-year or 2-year validity. All prices final and inclusive of GST.
GATE DA Course Syllabus & Coverage
Full GATE DA coverage · who teaches what
10 Hands-on ML Projects
Industry-grade projects across 6 domains · Elite only
GATE DA Elite Program
Complete Core course + premium mentorship for GATE DA 2027
Everything in Core
- Recorded lectures
- Weekly live classes
- DPPs and assignments
- 61 tests and 1,685 problems with detailed solutions
- Doubt support
- Members-only Discord
Elite Extras
- 1:1 mentorship from GATE rankers
- Monthly call with a faculty member
- Elite WhatsApp group
- Customised timetable
- Hands-on ML projects
- Python, C & C++ add-on modules
- IIT / IISc guidance
What Makes the Elite Plan Different
Everything in the Core program, plus the mentorship and projects that prepare you for GATE and beyond.
1:1 Mentorship from GATE Rankers
Personal one-on-one sessions every week with a GATE ranker mentor who reviews progress, clears doubts and keeps you accountable.
Monthly Faculty Call
A monthly group call with a faculty member for strategy, progress review and to resolve any preparation roadblocks.
Elite WhatsApp Group
Private WhatsApp group with peer aspirants and your mentor for quick doubts, motivation and peer discussions.
Customised GATE Timetable
A personal study plan built around your strengths, weaknesses, background and available hours, revised as you progress.
Hands-on ML Projects
10 industry-grade projects across Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Generative AI, NLP, Transformers & LLMs and Reinforcement Learning.
Programming Add-on Modules
Separate modules for Python, C and C++ to sharpen your coding alongside the GATE DA syllabus.
IIT / IISc Guidance
Advice on college and specialization choices and M.Tech admissions after GATE.
Everything in Core is included
Want the full Core curriculum? See the GATE DA Core course page or the detailed schedule.
Mentorship Built Around You
Accountability, clarity and direction at every stage of your preparation.
1:1 Session with GATE Ranker
Meet your mentor every week to review the past week, plan the next and clear doubts before they become blockers.
Monthly Faculty Call
Group call with a faculty member to discuss strategy, progress, issues and next milestones.
Elite WhatsApp Group
Stay connected with peers and your mentor for quick doubts, resources and motivation throughout the week.
Jay Bansal
Co-Founder & Instructor
Sriniwas Paliwal
Co-Founder & Instructor
Hands-on ML Projects — A Program Highlight
Build 10 industry-grade projects across 6 domains. These projects deepen your understanding and strengthen your preparation.
Deep Learning
1 projectNeural networks from scratch and in PyTorch.
Computer Vision
2 projectsCNN image classification + real-time YOLO object detection.
Generative AI
1 projectVAEs and GANs for image generation.
NLP
1 projectSentiment analysis with RNNs and LSTMs.
Transformers & LLMs
2 projectsSelf-attention, Vision Transformers and a GPT-style model.
Reinforcement Learning
3 projectsGrid world, DQN and policy-gradient game-playing agents.
Programming Add-ons
Separate modules for Python, C and C++ to sharpen coding skills used in the GATE DA paper and beyond.
IIT / IISc Guidance
Advice on M.Tech specializations, college choices and admissions from people who have studied at IIT Bombay.
Who Should Join Elite?
Elite is designed for students who want mentorship, not just content.
Aspirants targeting top IITs/IISc
You want hands-on projects and mentorship that strengthens your GATE preparation and M.Tech profile.
Students who need accountability
Weekly 1:1 check-ins and a personalised timetable keep you on track throughout the 10-month journey.
Repeaters
You need a tailored plan, focused doubt support and a mentor to identify and fix weak areas quickly.
Working professionals
A customised schedule and direct mentor access help you prepare efficiently with limited time.
Core vs Elite
A side-by-side look at what each plan includes.
| Feature | Core ₹8,260 | Elite ₹41,300 |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded lectures (all subjects) | ||
| Weekly live classes | ||
| DPPs & assignments | ||
| 61 tests + 1,685 problems | ||
| Members-only Discord | ||
| 1:1 mentorship from GATE rankers | ||
| Monthly faculty call | ||
| Elite WhatsApp group | ||
| Customised timetable | ||
| Hands-on ML projects | ||
| Programming add-ons (Python, C, C++) | ||
| IIT / IISc guidance |
Not sure which plan fits? Compare all plans and fees or message us on WhatsApp.
Proven Track Record
Results from The ML Hub GATE DA students in 2025 and 2026.
“Enrolling in this course has been one of the best decisions of my life. From the very first lecture, I experienced what it truly means to intuitively understand math from scratch.”
Harsh Raja
AIR 16, GATE DA 2026
“Both Jay and Sriniwas sir made an amazing course for GATE DA. The lectures covered all the concepts and problem solving techniques required to do well.”
Rohan Khamitkar
AIR 44, GATE DA 2025
“Learning from Jay sir and Srinivas sir was very amazing — their teaching is exhaustive, straightforward and well structured. Highly recommend to all GATE DA aspirants.”
Anshuman Dangwal
AIR 49, GATE DA 2025
GATE DA Elite FAQs
What is the GATE DA Elite course?+
The ML Hub GATE DA Elite course is the complete Core program plus 1:1 mentorship from GATE rankers, monthly group calls with a faculty member, an Elite WhatsApp group, a customized GATE study timetable, hands-on ML projects, add-on programming modules (Python, C, C++) and IIT/IISc guidance. It is built for students who want personal mentorship beyond self-paced lectures.
How is the 1:1 mentorship structured?+
You are assigned a personal mentor who is a GATE ranker. You meet your mentor one-on-one every week to review progress, clear doubts and stay accountable. A faculty member also hosts a monthly group call to discuss strategy, address issues and review overall progress.
Can I upgrade from Core to Elite?+
Yes, upgrading from Core to Elite is possible. Message us on WhatsApp and our team will guide you through the upgrade process.
Is no-cost EMI available for the Elite course?+
Yes, no-cost EMI is available. For example, the 1-year Elite plan can be split into ₹21,300 + ₹20,000, and the 2-year Elite plan can be split into ₹21,950 + ₹20,000 + ₹20,000. For other EMI options or questions, contact us on WhatsApp.
Who should join the Elite plan?+
Elite is best for anyone targeting ML beyond GATE, students who need mentorship and accountability, repeaters who want a tailored plan, working professionals managing limited time, and aspirants aiming for a top IIT/IISc seat.
What is included from the Core course?+
The Elite plan includes everything in the Core course: recorded lectures for all GATE DA subjects, weekly live classes, daily practice problems, the full test series (61 tests with 1,685 problems), doubt support and the members-only Discord community.
Are the ML projects exclusive to Elite?+
Yes, the 10 hands-on ML projects across Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Generative AI, NLP, Transformers & LLMs and Reinforcement Learning are included only in the Elite plan.
Do I get the programming courses in Elite?+
Yes, Elite includes separate add-on programming modules for Python, C and C++ so you can strengthen your coding skills alongside the GATE DA syllabus.
What is the validity of the Elite course?+
You can choose the 1-year validity plan targeting GATE DA 2027 (₹41,300) or the 2-year validity plan targeting GATE DA 2028 (₹61,950). Both are final prices inclusive of GST.
How do I contact support or mentors?+
Elite students stay connected through the Elite WhatsApp group with peer aspirants and the mentor. You can also reach the team directly on WhatsApp: https://wa.me/917893756364.
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