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How was the IIM Rohtak interview?
My friend once shared his interview experience at IIM Rohtak. He was a General Engineer Male with Acads:9.8/94.4/8.55 Cat: 94.4/71.55/98.5 Overall:96.8 profile.
It was an online interview and the panel comprised a male and a female who made it a very comfortable experience. Before the interview began, he was asked to display the CAT Score card and graduation certificate.
The strange part of the interview was that they did not ask any typical HR questions like an introduction, questions around why MBA, strengths or weaknesses. I have summarized the rest of the interview in points below
- He was asked to write on "Technologies impact on the job market" for which he was given 30 seconds to prepare.
- Owing to his Electrical Engineering background, he was asked about AC to DC rectifiers and digital devices.
- Keeping his Data Science work experience in mind he was inquired about his job role and questions about Supervised and unsupervised learning. They also asked questions about primary and secondary markets
- He was asked about his hobbies
- He was from Andhra Pradesh and they asked him about its current government scenario.
My friend was able to answer almost all the questions confidently and the interview ended within 10-12 minutes.
How was your XIMB interview experience?
Here's a rundown of an XIMB interview experience of a student. This is how the interview went.
- Program Applied: BM, HR
- XAT score: 96.86
- Academic Scores: X/XII/B.Tech - 88.16/70.83/7.38
- Group Discussion Topic: India should cut diplomatic ties with Pakistan
- GD Duration: 5-6 minutes
- WAT Duration: 5 minutes
The student started the GD second after a girl, and three people (including the student) dominated the conversation. After the GD and WAT, the students were asked to sit outside. Interview Duration: 15 minutes.
There were three-panel members, two old professors, and one middle-aged man. The interview panelists were the same for everyone. The middle-aged panelist asked the student to take a seat and AOP asked about the student's CAT/XAT scores. When the student revealed that he only applied through XGMT and not CAT/XAT, the panelists inquired about the student's preference for the BM and HR programs, to which the student answered that BM was his first choice.
The panel asked about the student's interest in HR. When the panelists asked why the student left his job, he answered, and the discussion shifted to his academic scores.
The panelists commented on the student's low academic scores and asked him about the reason for the decline. The student explained that the conversion factor made it look worse than it was, but the panelists pushed back and commented that everyone faced the same issue. The student countered that his semester marks were actually increasing and he enjoyed learning from real-life experiences.
The panelists then asked the student about his other calls, which he revealed. They also inquired about the student's preference if he were to convert all of them, to which the student responded. They then asked the student about his interest in HR and digital marketing, and he provided a detailed explanation. The middle-aged panelist asked the student if he had ever taken a loan, and the student replied that he had not, as his content writing company was small and unregistered. The panel then inquired about loan rates and why fixed deposit rates were low while loan rates were high, and the student explained the concept of banks using the excess amount to fund new loans.
The conversation then turned to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), and the student could not recall the interest rates it set. The panel asked the student about his thoughts on Nirav Modi and whether his assets should be sold to recover as much as possible. The student replied that his assets should be liquidated to recover as much as possible.
How was your interview at IIM IPM Rohtak?
My friend had an interview at IIM Rohtak. She was a commerce student with 95% in Class 10th and 93.8% in Class 12. It was an online interview conducted by two male panelists.
The interview started with her speaking about herself, her background, school achievements, extracurriculars, and hobbies. She told them her hobby was reading and they asked her about her recent reads. They asked her the following questions
- What is more important to you: Money or Happiness?
- As a student of economics, consider a situation where all the countries have the same currency. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of the situation?
- What if there is a different currency in every state of India. Explain the consequences.
- Name any two women entrepreneurs?
- Who is the governor of MP?
- Who is the Chief Justice of India?
Apart from the last question she was able to answer all and thankfully was able to convert the call.
The truth is IPM interviews are of Class 12 pass outs so are just limited to their knowledge. They mainly test your academic questions and basic knowledge of current issues. All you need to do is be confident and succeed!
How was your IMT Ghaziabad interview experience?
The interview process at IMT Ghaziabad can vary depending on the program you are applying for. However, in general, the interview is an important component of the selection process and is used to evaluate your suitability for the program.
The interview panel usually consists of faculty members and industry experts. The interview can cover a range of topics, including your academic background, work experience, extracurricular activities, and goals. The panel may also ask you situational questions to test your problem-solving and analytical skills.
To prepare for the IMT Ghaziabad interview, it is important to:
- Research the program thoroughly and understand its requirements and objectives.
- Be well-versed in your academic and professional background, and be prepared to answer questions related to it.
- Be aware of current affairs and industry trends related to your program.
- Be confident and articulate in your responses, and demonstrate your passion for the program and your future goals.
Overall, the interview experience at IMT Ghaziabad can be challenging, but it is also an opportunity for you to showcase your skills and suitability for the program. By preparing well and demonstrating your potential, you can increase your chances of being selected for the program.
How was your MICA interview experience?
After taking exams like CAT, GMAT and MICAT, which is MICA's own entrance exam, you are shortlisted for GE/PI based on your combined CAT/GMAT and MICAT score. Every candidate's interview experience is unique and subjective. The panelists try to ask critical questions, eager to test your stand. But you don't need to stress out, just be rational.
Here is a genuine interview experience of a friend of mine:
Venue: Indian Social Institute, New Delhi
Slot: Morning Slot
- First of all your GEPI Registrations happen at the venue which eventually gets over by 9:15 after which you are assigned panel numbers. Candidates are put into several groups of 7-8 members each, and from there they are taken for the GE.
- Thereafter, two-panel members welcome you and provide you with aprons to wear, on which a serial number of candidates is written.
- A group exercise is assigned which has to be executed collectively by the group members at the GE. The exercise that my friend got was "to prepare a skit in which you're playing yourself and Candidate 3 is chosen for admission to MICA from this group, you have to justify his selection."
- Then, you are given 7-8 minutes to think about and plan your group exercise. My friend and her group decided that they will let candidate 3 have a great interview while other group members will be downplaying their strengths and hence justifying the selection of candidate 3 through their group exercise.
- After your group exercise, you are asked to wait for the common waiting area and you will be facing three new panel members for the personal interview round.
- The panel members will greet you and ask you to sit down. They might discuss the group project that you just performed and what was your role in it.
- They might ask you about your academic background and why you chose to appear for MICA over IIMs. Questions about social media marketing, digital marketing can be thrown at you at any time so prepare beforehand.
Lastly, even if the panelists try to grill you, you have to stand your ground and keep your composure. If you have good communication skills and you understand what all marketing is actually about, then your result will be definitely converted.
How do I prepare for an MS interview at IIT Madras?
The first round comprises a written test where you will be evaluated on your second and third-year Subject knowledge. The test has both problem-solving as well as memory-based questions. The competition is tough but the preparation is just like GATE.
The interview is usually conducted by the entire faculty pool of your department. They ask questions related to the topic of your choice. Answer the questions confidently and ask for a pen or paper if required for illustrative purposes. Don’t do guesswork as this irritates most of the faculty.
Being a research-oriented program, an MS interview necessarily evaluated your basic knowledge rather than memory-based knowledge. They might additionally question you about your Bachelor's project or any internship you did in the past. They might demand answers to certain questions like
- Why MS?
- Why a low GATE score?
- Why IITM?
- Why department (whichever department you chose)?
- Why that particular field of research?
- What are your goals?
Don’t panic while answering these and show them your research talent so that any shortcomings can be overlooked.
How was your IIM Bangalore interview experience?
The following experience is that of my sister who has the following profile 95/93.8/8.9 (Bcom H Fresher). It was an online interview the duration of which was 20 minutes. The questions asked to her were as follows:
- What is the difference between bcom and bcom hons?
- Do honours have any significance?
- What is your favourite subject?
- What is the inflation rate?
- What is the growth rate?
- How to calculate inflation rate?
- How will India recover from covid shock? (Lot of cross questioning)
- Asked a lot of questions regarding balance sheet and it’s format
- Difference between current assets and noncurrent assets
- Difference between current liabilities and provisions
- What is returns to a factor?
- What is returns to a scale?
- What are economies of scale?
Luckily my sister answered each and every question confidently.
Next came up the Case Study round wherein the interviewer asked:
On Wednesday, discounts on different items are given, so that sales could be increased. What is the concept involved? To this my sister answered Elasticity of demand and gave many other reasons like consumer behaviour, law of demand. They also asked her why she did not prefer work experience first. To this she told them that she was learning-oriented. Both the interviewers were quite convinced.
She got selected soon after.
Can you share your IIM Indore interview experience?
Below is the profile and experience of one of the students who has done Mechanical Engineering Graduate from NIT Surat and has given an IIM Indore interview.
Profile - X/XII/B Tech: 95/95.6/84.7/CAT- 99.07, currently working in RIL.
There were only two panelists present during his interview, both of whom were in their forties. They started the interview by asking the student for a brief introduction, including his hobbies, interests, strengths, weaknesses, work experience, and so on. They used to frame other questions about him or his subjects based on the student's responses. They also evaluated his general knowledge, current events knowledge, and mental alertness.
You must review your bachelor's course material, remain informed about world events, see a basic understanding of the nation's economy and finances, and be extremely knowledgeable about your professional experience. Make it a habit to read the newspaper on a regular basis.
Can someone share their interview experience of MBA from DMS, IIT Delhi?
My friend was an Economics fresher and appeared for an MBA interview at DMS, IIT Delhi. The answer is courtesy of his experience with the panelists.
The entire procedure comprised of WAT, Documents Verification, ECA document verification, and PI
Everything was done systematically and in an organized manner. The WAT was a 30-minute process and she was made to write on Outsourcing. After the ECA, she was escorted to the interview room where she found 2 female panelists.
They asked for her brief introduction, something that is more than just her name and educational background. On hearing about her passion for writing she asked what kind of writing she was into.
Owing to her interest in hockey, they asked her some related questions like
- what improvements does the Indian Hockey team need
- Who was her role model from the team and why
- Why she did not pursue a hockey career
- Did she choose the game because of it being the national game ( which it is not thus being a trick)
Next she was asked about her School life, age, and past academics. She walked if she had any prior working experience. Being an economics student they asked her
- What is elasticity and asked her to draw a graph
- They asked her what would happen if the demand for a water bottle would be increased
Lastly they asked her about her weakness after which she was asked to leave. The overall interview was a good experience mainly because the panelists, one of which was an alumnus, were friendly and lightened the tension.
How was your KJ Somaiya GD PI experience?
My brother appeared for his interview last year. His GD PI was at the Vidyavihar campus in Mumbai in the first week of March. He was a little nervous when he walked into the auditorium, where so many people were waiting for their turn.
GD Round: There was a group of 10 people for a case-based discussion. He and the other candidates went into a room where they were provided with a case sheet by the faculty. In addition, they had three minutes to read and think about the case. After which each person would be given 1 minute to conclude.
His group got the case where the question was asked whether the funds allocated to ISRO should be used for other more important purposes. There have been some statistics on the current percentage of GDP allocated to ISRO for their projects and other information in paragraph or two. The discussion had a mix of all that.
One person was shouting that ISRO should not be given any money while some other people, including my brother, were saying that it would help to improve the image of India as a developing nation in terms of technology and eventually attract FDI. Another person used the statistics given in the case very wisely. The rest of the people were chipping in their points to stay in the discussion.
There are few things you must keep in mind:
- You don't have to raise your voice to make a powerful point.
- You need to study the case carefully and underscore important information.
- Quality is always better than quantity. You can make 2-3 points that are better than talking constantly about irrelevant things.
- Use statistics if they are provided. It adds a lot of significance and contributes to a strong point.
- It is imperative to be competent in English. It communicates your points very easily to the judge.
- The conclusions are very important, as in one minute, you can make your point without anyone disturbing you. It will also help you to recover if you didn't perform well in the discussion.
PI Round:
After the GD he really wanted to do well in the PI because the discussion had not gone that well for him.
He knew that the first statement in most college interviews was 'Tell us about yourself.' So, he was already prepared to answer that question by including things that would give them clues as to the questions most favorable to him.
According to his expectations, for most of the interview, the 2-member panel asked him questions about the start-up and all. Other questions were based on general knowledge, such as "Who is Nandan Nilekani?" "What is he famous for?" and so on.
As a mechanical engineer, he was also prepared for the question of his choice to opt for the Financial Services program. The interview went exactly as he thought. He was satisfied with it, and he was pleased that he had most likely recovered the points he had lost in the GD.Being honest and smart made him crack his interview.
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