IIM Indore Interview Experience: How Arnav Kalra converted IIM Indore

Admission to MBA program at IIM Indore is based on CAT score, followed by WAT & PI. Candidates are first shortlisted using CAT percentile and academic scores, and final selection depends mainly on interview performance, along with past academic performance. Work experience is helpful in PI & WAT shortlisting, but not in the final admission process.

How Arnav Kalra Cracked CAT with 99.81 Percentile and Joined IIM Indore as a Fresher:

Arnav Kalra secured 99.81 percentile in CAT and joined IIM Indore with no work experience. He is a B.Tech graduate in Chemical Engineering from IIT Delhi, achieved a CGPA of 8.88, and scored 97.8% in Class 10 and 97% in Class 12. Arnav Kalra shared his IIM Indore interview experience with Collegedunia.com.

Arnav Kalra’s Profile

Note: Work experience adds value in the IIM admission process, but it is not a barrier for fresh graduates with zero work experience. With a good score in CAT, academic excellence, and interview performance, freshers can secure seats in both old and new IIMs. At IIM Indore, 58% of the total seats were filled by freshers.

IIM Indore PGP Selection Criteria

Note: Work experience has a weightage of 3% in the PI and WAT shortlisting process, but it is not considered in the final admission process at IIM Indore.

Arnav Kalra’s WAT & Interview Experience

WAT (Written Ability Test) for IIM Lucknow was conducted in a small room with 15-16 candidates seated next to each other. We were provided with a sheet of paper and a pen (if not carrying one). The topic was displayed to all candidates, and we were given 15 minutes to write.

Written Ability Test (WAT) Topic

Social cohesiveness and National prosperity go hand in hand

Arnav's points put forward for the WAT

Arnav gave some examples from politics about religious cults being distant, causing national harm-centered discussion on the role of diverse cultures and the need for togetherness in ensuring progress.

Arnav’s interview was conducted offline by two panelists, both faculty members. Below are some of the questions asked by the panelists:

Started the Interview with Greetings

Here are the Few interview questions asked by the panelists

• Question 1: Based on Geopolitics news
• Question 2: Why do you want to pursue an MBA?
• Question 3: Preference among IIMs
• Question 4: Based on Logical riddles and puzzles
• Question 5: Maths questions on integration and differentiation

Why Arnav chose this college over other colleges

Arnav stated that the IIM tag was an important factor in his decision, as it carries strong brand value and credibility. He also highlighted the excellent exposure offered by the institute through its academic environment, peer learning, and industry interactions. Additionally, he mentioned that the placement scenario at the institute is favorable for freshers, which aligned well with his career goals.