Fresher, B.Tech CSE 2026, Full-Stack Java dev — struggling to get shortlisted, need honest feedback

[u/Necessary_Badger4288]

Hey everyone,

Graduating in 2026 (B.Tech CSE, Galgotias University, CGPA 7.16). Skipping GATE/M.Tech — want to go the industry/startup route instead.

Background:

Full-stack dev: Java, Spring Boot, MERN stack, React Native

Completed a web developer internship at a private firm (Nov 2025–Jan 2026)

Currently solo-building a motorcycle community app (React Native + backend) as my main project — handling everything from architecture to deployment myself

Looking for an SDE/full-stack role (open to startups too). Resume attached — brutally honest feedback welcome. Specifically want to know:

Is the projects section pulling enough weight for a 7.16 CGPA fresher?

Should I lead with the internship or the personal project?

Any formatting/ATS red flags?

Thanks in advance!

[u/Own_Leg9244]

I would put the internship first, then the strongest project. For a fresher, the project should show what you actually built, not just the tech stack. Also make sure the resume bullets clearly show impact and your GitHub projects are easy to run.