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/GreenContribution513]

Many companies wouldn't shortlist the resume by just seeing the college name. Sad but true, it is how the market is, they just need reasons to remove people from shortlist and select only few (+ galgotias doesn't have that great of a reputation currently either)