Admission Story: Hitasha Girotra, NMIMS Indore, 185 Score, NMAT

Hitasha Girotra is pursuing PGDM from NMIMS, Indore. She completed her graduation from Jesus and Mary College, University of Delhi with a score of 77.34%. She got admission in PGDM after scoring 185 marks in NMAT examination. She had 1-year work experience of Process Associate at Accenture.

Hitasha Girotra Profile

Current institute: NMIMS Indore
Graduation College: Jesus and Mary College, University of Delhi
NMAT Score: 185
10th Percentage: 8.2
12th Percentage: 80.6
Graduation percentage/GPA: 77.34
Work Experience: 1-year at Accenture- Process Associate

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Hitasha Girotra Admission Experience

Describe the general setting of WAT / GD (if any)?

Hitasha Girotra: As a part of the NMIMS selection process, students have to go through a case discussion process wherein they are divided into groups of at least 6 students. As I walked into the college observing the infrastructure and navigating my way, I saw my name shining on the board on the list appearing 1st in the order of Case discussion. I couldn't be more elated and confident. As I went into the college to a designated room waiting for my turn to be called , I observed 2 panelists who gave us instructions on the case study , how we all would be given 5 minutes to read through the caselet and may make points on the designated sheet.

The panelists gave a clear instruction on not to make a mess and put our points across patiently. We all followed suit and allowed everyone to speak up and indulge in a conversion rather than a debate. All things said and done after a duration of 15 minutes we were done with the overall CD process smoothly and had to leave the room greeting the panelists and wait for instructions on PI.

What was the WAT / GD Topic?

Hitasha Girotra: My case discussion was a 5-6 line case study on a Airline and problems related to its management. Majorly the case was focused on how delay in flight booking and cancellation messages to the passengers was denting its brand image and faith of its customers. The company was also experiencing low performance in relation to its competitors and also receiving complaints on bad food quality on flight.

We had to identify the issues and highlight them. We also had to make some recommendations to improve the situation going forward.

Describe the general setting of your personal Interview.

Hitasha Girotra: As I entered the classroom knocking on the door to seek permission. I observed 3 male panelists sitting as interviewers. I greeted the panelists as they asked me to introduce myself and where I am from. During the interview I was asked questions on General awareness and business acumen.

Upon completion of my interview , I thanked each of the panelists as I stood to enter out of the room. My overall experience was satisfactory , however just like any other student I too was anxious whether or not I will convert it.

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Always enter the room by knocking on the door to seek permission (if it's offline) , online just greet the panelists and wait for their question.
Be well prepared on questions about you and your background.
Read through all the review portals about students' experience in such interviews of a particular college.
Answer the questions confidently .Take 4-5 seconds before you actually speak the answer.
If you are not sure of any particular question , frankly tell the panelists instead of not replying.
Enter out of the room by thanking the panelists .

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Mention at least 5 interview questions that were asked to you and your responses to each of them.

Hitasha Girotra: My interview started with testing me on Current affairs, General Knowledge to Business awareness. The questions asked to me were as follows:-

Panelist 1: What is your name and where are you from ?

Hitasha Girotra: My name is Hitasha Girotra and I am from Delhi .

Panelist 2: How are you finding Mumbai? Have you visited any place in Mumbai?

Hitasha Girotra: I am finding it pleasant and yes, I visited Juhu beach and Siddhivinayak temple

Panelist 2: Usually students are busy preparing for interviews and don't get a chance to explore the city . Were you not preparing?

Hitasha Girotra: Yes sir, I have come very much prepared. I am keeping up with all the current affairs and business news.

Panelist 1: Are you following the budget? tell us 5 key highlights of the budget

Hitasha Girotra:

NPAs of commercial banks reduced by over 1 lakh crores over last year
10 public sector banks to be merged into four
GST council to lower the GST rate on electric vehicles(EV)
Companies having annual turnover of 400 crores, will now be under 25% of corporate tax.
Railways to be encouraged to invest more in suburban railway through Special purpose vehicles (SPV) structure.

Panelist 3: Do you know Ms. Manisha Girotra ? Are you related to her?

Hitasha Girotra: I am aware that she is the CEO of an Investment Bank - Moelis & Company.

No, I am not related to her.

Panelist 2: Why should we select you?

Hitasha Girotra: Sir you should select me because I have a keen sense of business and would like to learn the managerial aspect of Business at your prestigious university. I would like to contribute towards its growth and develop personally while learning at the college.

Mention 3 reasons why you chose this college over other colleges which you converted.

Hitasha Girotra: While being in the waiting list for SIDTM (Symbiosis Institute of Digital and Technology Management) , I took admission in NMIMS, Indore .After 2 years of my MBA ,I can say that this was the best decision of my life for following reasons-

Faculty: NMIMS Indore has the most supportive and intellectual teachers I have come across in my life. The teachers not only teach the curriculum but also leave the room for self learning by providing projects that are contemporary and prevalent. Before the Pandemic, classroom sessions were filled with active discussions on contemporary business topics as well as theories. The same was continued even when the mode of study shifted to online with a pandemic making all the students feel as connected as offline mode.

Brand Reputation: NMIMS being one of the top most prestigious B-school , has a brand reputation that stands out from the crowd. NMIMS ,Indore which was at the time of my admission just 2 years old had achieved tremendous success in terms of activities and placements which made me choose this college over any other. Within 2 years of my MBA , I have observed it developing into one of the successful colleges of NMIMS and with time it will only grow multi fold.

Infrastructure: NMIMS, Indore has every facility a B-school student could ask for. From a massive library to Air conditioned classroom. Students have all the comfort to study and prepare for placements while being in college. Its cafeteria has a space large enough to fit students from all the streams at college and allows them to interact while eating freshly prepared food from the canteen.

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What was the reason for you not converting to other colleges?

Hitasha Girotra: While getting admission in NMIMS, Indore I was in the waiting list for SIBF and SITM .

I had given GD and PI for both these colleges and was awaiting my result for the same as my awaiting number was in the 100's. I couldn't convert these colleges.

I believe the reason for me not getting converted was the lack of confidence and preparation in the first stage. Being one of the first interviews of B-school admissions , I was naive in terms of handling questions regarding why this college or particular course. However, I tried to learn from my experience and gain confidence to convert NMIMS, Indore.