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What are the chances of getting an interview call from IIM Bangalore with 95 in 10th, 96 in 12th, and 7.79 in UG with 10-months experience?
Admission to IIM Bangalore highly depends on several factors. Which are as follows.
- CAT percentile: It is the most important factor of getting admission anywhere.
- Gender: It indirectly plays an important role in getting a call from any IIMs.
- Category (General/ OBC/ SC/ ST/ PD):The offer of admission to the candidate depends on availability of seats in each category.
- Academic background: The final selection list also considers the academic background.
- WAT and PI: If you are shortlisted, you will have to go through the Written Ability Test and Personal Interview sessions.
- Work experience: It also plays a major role in selection.
Weightage:
| Factor | Weightage |
| CAT score | 25% |
| WAT | 10% |
| PI | 30% |
| Academic background | 25% |
| Work experience | 10% |
After WAT and PI, a category-wise merit list is made, and admission offers are sent to the shortlisted students.
How was your NMIMS interview experience?
A few years back, one of my friends appeared in the NMIMS interview. His overall experience was good. Here is his experience in brief.
After document verification, the first round was the case study. But my friend was given a topic about Net neutrality and Fair pricing. But there was no case written on the sheet of paper. Except for only one of the students from their group, no one had much information about the topic. In the interview, he was asked about his SOP, his family business, etc.
What was your IIM Amritsar interview experience like?
Profile:
10th-95
12th-93
Graduate-82
CAT-98
Work Experience- 18 MONTHS in PCBL-RPSG Groups
GEM (Chemical Engineering)
There were 2 panelists a male and a female. They asked him to talk about himself and he gave a general introduction. They also asked him why he resigned from his job and what he did in the meantime. Once they were aware of his personal situation, they asked the following questions
- Difference between traditional and Digital Marketing
- Difference between sales and marketing
- Drawbacks of Digital Marketing
- India’s Data Protection Bill
- What are SEO and SEM and the Difference and similarities between the two
- Where do you see yourself in 10 years
- Why Kanpur was once known as the Manchester of East and reason for its downfall
- What is Carbon Black and it’s 4 major customers
- Your responsibilities and leadership skills
- What news do you read the most
- Why did the UK CM resign
- One weakness you want to work upon
They ended the interview by asking if he had any questions from them after which they asked him to leave.
How is the test and interview in Symbiosis School of Economics? How can I crack it?
The test and interview process for Symbiosis School of Economics varies depending on the specific program you are applying for. However, to ace the test and interview you should research the school and program beforehand, practice your interview skills, and stay up to date on current events and economics news. It's important to sound as genuine as possible for maximum impact.
Entrance Test: The entrance test required to be taken is the same for all symbiosis programs except law. It tests your basic knowledge of English, Math, and General knowledge in addition to a separate section on logical reasoning. The difficulty level is average and you don have to prepare for this exam rigorously. The knowledge you gained till class 12h will be sufficient.
Group Discussion: Before the interview, you have to appear for a GD round. In the group discussion, you have to speak on a given topic, generally related to ongoing events in politics, sports, and education for a fixed duration after which discussion with the other applicants is done on the same. The GD round evaluates your knowledge and confidence level.
Personal Interview: The personal interview is not very challenging and you are probed with general questions about yourself, your interests, reasons for choosing the course, extracurricular activities, etc. Sometimes, a few Math or Stats related questions are asked. All you need to do is answer the questions with confidence and involve in an easy conversation to clear the interview.
In conclusion, the majority of the questions will be related to your basic knowledge of economics and maths. So be prepared for current affairs in India and the world and study 12th std. CBSE economics to prepare well for the Entrance Exam.
What are the questions asked in an interview for the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) if applying for direction (films)?
One of my friends studied in FTII Pune. Let me share the information I got to know from him.
After clearing the entrance exam, you should have a basic idea of what could be asked. They usually look for your observation skills.
- The first thing you should know is how Cinema is treated as a representation of actuality.
- You will have to be aware of the History of Cinema. Starting from the Lumiere Brothers to Edison’s films.
- Try and be your honest self.
- Your observation on simple things like a scenic view or a day to day activity would be asked to explain in your own words.
- Do not try to exaggerate. Listen to what they are asking and answer accordingly. Avoid using any technical terminology.
- Share your experiences with cinema.
It is suggested to keep a positive mind and attitude. Approach it more like a conversation than an interview.
What was your profile for the IIM Udaipur interview?
My sister recently graduated from IIM Udaipur. Her interview at IIM Udaipur was one to remember. Her profile looked like this
Class 10th marks: 93%
Class 12th marks: 82%
Graduation: BSc Agriculture 81%
CAT: 95 percentile
Internships: 20 weeks of Rural Agricultural Work experience, 2 modules of Experiential Learning Programme-Food processing & Mushroom Cultivation
Hobbies: Reading and Painting
Shortcomings: One major shortcoming in her profile was the one year gap she took post 12th to prepare for her Medical Entrance Exam.
Some points of inference from her profile are
- Your past academics matter but not more than your CAT percentile
- You can get admission despite being a fresher
- You need to be confident while delivering your answers
- In case of a gap, you should have a convincing answer to it
- Gain maximum exposure through internships
So even someone with an average profile can get a converted call!
How do I prepare for an MS interview at IISc Bangalore?
My brother attended two interviews for the MS program at IISc Bangalore. The two departments in which he got interviewed were Aerospace Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. He cleared both interviews.
Here are a few tips to remember during your interview for MS at IISc Bangalore-
- Be clear with the basics.
- Be genuine and firm in your answers. Give the impression that you know what you are talking about.
- Be well-dressed and look confident.
- Use illustrations and examples for your answers where needed, and make use of the blackboard.
For his Mechanical Engineering Interview at IISc Bangalore, my brother was interviewed by a panel of 7-8 professors in a conference room. After the introductions were done, he was asked to explain some basic concepts on the blackboard. One such basic question was to plot the stress-strain curve for aluminum and rubber and to explain the difference. He was asked about his strengths among the topics covered in Mechanical Engineering. He was also asked about his final-year project.
For his Aerospace Engineering Interview at IISc Bangalore, he was first asked to fill out a form in which he assigned preferences to the four specializations offered by the department. He was also asked to choose between an M.S. and a direct Ph.D. The interview went on in a classroom, in a similar manner as the previous one. He was asked to solve a Heat Transfer Problem. After a few questions, he was asked why he chose to go for an M.S. instead of a direct Ph.D.
Both interviews lasted for 40 minutes. The interviewers at IISc Bangalore test your curiosity for learning new things and your aptitude for applying them. Remember never to sell yourself during such interviews, always seem eager to learn more. Prepare well and you will ace your interview.
What kind of questions are asked in the Integrated PhD interview for Physics at IISc, TIFR, and HRI?
IISc Bangalore, TIFR, and HRI conduct interviews for the integrated Ph.D in Physics. My brother appeared for the TIFR NCBS Bangalore interview for iPh.D. in Physics.
People from different backgrounds appear for the NCBS interviews in various disciplines.
NCBS has Rounds 1 and 2 for the interviews. Round 1 lasts for 30-40 minutes. Here a candidate’s basics are tested. Round 2 lasts for 75 minutes. It involves more detailed questions which are usually based on the projects or write-ups done by a candidate.
For my brother, however, the interview went the other way around. During the first round, he was asked questions about his projects. During Round 2, he was asked detailed questions in the broad areas of Physics and Maths.
The interview experience for each candidate will be unique, whether in IISc Bangalore, TIFR, or HRI. This is especially true for NCBS as their research is not just limited to Physics, it is interdisciplinary. The interviews will help you learn something new. Prepare well for them and enjoy the process.
What was someone's experience with the IIT Madras TI sponsored analog electronics MS program exam and interview?
Each year Texas Instruments (TI) India sponsors some students for the analog electronics MS program at IIT Madras. One of my friends went through the whole process and here are some of the useful snippets of her experience.
- Written Test - There will be a written test first. It is a two-hour test covering many interesting topics from analog electronics such as OPAMPS, BJTS, MOSFET, RLC circuits. But instead of straightforward questions, they will have questions with various combinations of the topics. In total there were 20 questions in this test.
- Presentation - Then an HR from Texas Instruments (TI) India will present you a PPT. There will also be some seniors who were selected the previous year. They will share their experiences.
- Technical Interview - After that from the 40 odd students who took the written test around 10 will be called for the technical interview. The interview will most probably start after lunch. The panel of three asked my friend to solve the questions which they had given in the written test, but she answered incorrectly. They will also ask some other additional questions as well.
- HR Interview - Finally there will be an HR round of interviews, where you would be asked about yourself, your strengths, weaknesses, past experiences, and many other things. After about 1 hour of the interview, you would get your provisional admission letters along with a TI scientific calculator.
In the interview, they are looking for your thought process and your approach to the problem rather than the exact correct answer as my friend did give a wrong answer but still got selected.
Also, the professors and the interviewers were very helpful and will guide you. The questions in the tests and the interviews will test you very thoroughly so you should have a stronghold over the subject. You can go through the preparatory materials posted on the website and the electronics book by Sedra and Smith.
What's your experience of attending M.Tech (nanoscience and engineering) interviews at IISc Bangalore?
My friend has the opportunity to attend MTech inter rhe at IISc Bangalore. She was called on the first day itself where she sat waiting and was eventually summoned.
As she entered the room, the panelists asked for her introduction. They bombarded her with both technical as well as non-technical questions. The non-technical ones looked like
- What made you choose nano-technology?
- What do you know about nanotechnology?
They kept counter-questioning her based on her answers. Following this was a round of technical questions. I have only mentioned the most important ones
- In the current times our electronic devices are becoming smaller, so what do you think?
- Draw the MOSFET structure on the board. The problems and the solution pertaining to it.
- What is the fastest bus?
The interview lasted for 40 minutes. What she learned from her experience was that you need to focus on your basics while preparing. Also, try to answer them honestly because they will counter-question you. She was also surprised that they did not even care to ask a single question about Math and the whole interview was a new experience.
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