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What are the things that are to be kept in mind while attending an IIM Rohtak interview?
During an IIM interview, the interviewer will ask you some questions to check whether you are really the right person that you claim to be. Be well prepared for the interview and be confident so that you can answer all the questions and also go through some uncertainties.
- Try to find out some common questions that the interviewers might ask you about yourself before attending the interview. Go through all your answers and try to make them better by improving your fluency and grammar. Do not leave any loose ends and interviewers get impressed with your answers.
- During your interview, there will be two scenarios in front of you. One will be where you will know a proper answer to the question and you will be confident and the second will be where you will don't know an answer. Your goal should be to keep the conversation in your comfort zone but the interviewer should not get annoyed too.
- If you don't know a proper answer to a question then try to say it directly without wasting any time so that they can ask a different question. You should waste time as it is very precious.
- If you're asked a question about yourself that you haven't prepared then take some time to frame the answer. This will be beneficial for you as taking a few seconds will help you to structure your answer properly. The interviewers will also be dining with it if you deliver them a proper and meaningful answer to the question.
These are some of the things which should be kept in mind while attending an IIM interview and if someone follows all these steps while preparing for the interview then there are very good chances of getting selected for admissions to IIM.
Is there anybody who got into IIM Lucknow after a bad interview experience?
My sister had a fairly poor interview experience and yet managed to get into IIM Lucknow. She was asked about the current issue of the world to which she mentioned the Syrian wars. He contradicted her saying it wasn’t a burning issue as it had been happening for more than 2 years. Flustered, she mentioned the US on the government's side. Further, the interviewer inquired her about her own opinion regarding the civil war. She confidently said that she couldn’t support any side due to the extremist quality of either of them. But the interviewer wasn’t satisfied and urged her to take a side and give a rather clear answer.
The discussion continued for a few minutes after which he asked her about the Kashmir issue.
After many diplomatic talks, he finally asked about her current role in the company and asked if she had any experience in E and P.
The interview was rather prolonged with a lot of contradictions and awkward situations. The interviewer kept cutting her off in the middle of answers. Toward the end, she was asked to solve a statistics problem which she managed to solve in 5 seconds. She was then asked to leave. She had little or no hopes of getting a call but as luck would have it she managed to get into IIM Lucknow.
What is the best preparation strategy for the JBIMS MSc finance interview?
If you have a non-finance background, it is recommended that you begin your preparation for the JBIMS MSc finance interview at least 4-5 months prior to your interview for the MSc Finance course. You must be sure about your interest in finance, as M.Sc Finance is a very core course. If you have a finance background, you are expected to have a deeper understanding of the points mentioned below. Along with knowing the "whats", you must also know the "whys". In terms of preparation, it is important for you to:
- Be well-informed about the current market scenario and keep track of SENSEX, NIFTY, gold pricing, INR/USD, and oil pricing.
- Have a good understanding of the current Indian economy, including its GDP, inflation, and the factors that impact it.
- Stay updated with the RBI rates, including Repo, Reverse Repo, CRR, and SLR, and know their meanings.
- Be aware of the current global scenario, such as Demonetisation, BREXIT, and Trump.
- Consider the question "Why MSc Finance?" as the first and foremost point of focus in your preparation, even if you have a good academic background. You may still be asked why you chose MSc in Finance over an MBA or PGDM.
- If you have work experience, you must be familiar with your work and its impact on business.
By being thorough with all of these above-mentioned points, you will be well-prepared for the MSc Finance interview.
How many students are selected for IPM IIM Indore interview?
Almost over 15000 apply for the IPM program at IIM Indore. For each seat, you will be competing with 10 students at least. In 2018, 15901 students had applied and only 886 students were shortlisted for the interview round.
To get selected, you will have to give an aptitude test along with a WAT and then appear for a personal interview round. All these tests will evaluate you as a person and not just your knowledge and skills.
If you are applying for this course, you should have a plan B in case you don't get selected as no other IIMs offer this college. Very few students get selected for the IPM IIM Indore course as the selection criteria for this course is very difficult and you have to be very good at academics to get selected in this course.
How is the interview process at IIM Ranchi?
My friend got a call for an interview from IIM Ranchi. Her CAT score was 97-98 percentile and she had around 4 years of experience. She was called in by 3 male panelists who first asked her to introduce herself and speak about herself. When they felt she was comfortable enough they started asking questions like
- The name of one Power manufacturer in Hyderabad
- How hydroelectric power is generated
- Where is Asia’s first Hydro-electric power situated
- Why she chose to pursue an MBA after working for 4 years
- What would she have done if there were no MBA colleges
- Her long term goal
- Her weaknesses
She was able to answer almost all the questions confidently. Her interview lasted for 30 minutes after which they asked her to leave. Fortunately, she was selected for the final shortlist. Based on her experience, she shared the following tips for anyone who is appearing for an interview
- Prepare your answers related to your current job and role.
- Conduct historical research about the places you have visited or stayed at
- Prepare strong points that will help you turn the table in the worst-case scenarios.
- Read current affairs and news headlines
- Be your genuine self. Trust me this will help you win their favor more than anything else.
So give your level best with utmost confidence and you are good to go.
What should be the approach to crack the IIM Rohtak interview if you have workex?
Well, IIM Rohtak is the newly established institution for pursuing MBA. The college offers MBA in Management Information System, Organizational Behavior, HRM, Marketing & Strategy, Finance & Accounting, Operation and Economics, Public Policy. It is given 21st rank by NIRF in 2020.
Now coming to your question, I would like to share one of my cousins’ experiences about this, who scored 95.92 percentile in CAT 2019.
- He is 24 years old and he is an automobile engineer from Manipal Institute of Technology.
- His grades have been 90+ so far with 92.71, 90, and 9.13 in 10th, 12th and engineering respectively.
- He got a call from IIM Rohtak being his profile was good and also he was a gold medalist in Academics (5th SEM - Engineering).
- Also, he interned in Amazon in Operations and Fulfillment and in Accenture as a mainframe developer.
He shared with me his experience of how the interview went on for 10 minutes and consisted of 2-4 questions on his Curricula, GK and academics.
- The first question was an extempore on the topic “Women make better managers than men” and the time limit was 1 min for thinking and 2 mins for speaking.
- There were more questions on the qualities of a manager, a couple of questions on my academics, and 2 questions on GK.
- There were also questions on his gap year after work and also on his challenges as a manager he faced handling a team of 200-300 in Amazon.
- He mentioned that it is good to assist your answer with brief examples if any and describing a specific situation that you handled clearly.
- The panelists also checked his certificates and posed a few questions on them.
But, I would kindly suggest you keep your calm. Remember that confidence is key and always stay honest and humble. Start with a greeting and be polite. The first few minutes would be when the first impression will be set and you need to put your best foot forward. Good Luck.
Are you in IIM Rohtak? If yes, could you please give me an idea about the kind of interview they take?
Here is the interview experience of one of the students from IIM Rohtak.
The first two minutes of the interview were conducted impromptu. She got the then-trending topic of the Sabarimala temple and women's participation in it. She'd done a lot of research on the subject, so she felt comfortable discussing the specifics. She remained objective and spoke about both opposing viewpoints. This section assisted her in becoming more comfortable with speaking and developing a consistent flow.
The interview portion began immediately after the extempore portion ended. One male and one female panelist were present. They scanned her file and inquired about her certificates for sports and extracurricular activities. The first two questions concerned her undergraduate studies. The following two questions were about the differences between digital and internet marketing.
The following two questions were lighter in nature. She was questioned regarding the state's greeting phrase, Punjab, as well as the number of districts and largest city in the state.
She had just graduated and had no prior work experience, so she brought along a creative or physical specimen to display as her finished product in the brief internships she completed concurrently with her graduation. The final query related to the concept of the inventive tool and its application within the company.
In addition, the interview provided her with the opportunity to tour the IIM Rohtak campus in all of its splendor.
What are the questions asked in an interview for an integrated PhD (maths) at IISc Bangalore?
One of my friends appeared for the integrated Ph.D. Math at IISc Bangalore and shared her experience of the same. A total of 72 students had been shortlisted for the interview and her interview took place on the last day. As she entered the room, they asked for her introduction and her interest to which she told them it was analysis. She was asked the following questions
- Construct a differential function satisfying the following conditions, f(1)=f(-1)=o; f(0)=1, and f(x) is zero everywhere except (-1, 1)
- Group theory question wherein they gave her an order of the group and asked to check the elements of some order
The entire interview was based on the above questions which my friend was not able to answer most of the time and thus did not get selected. However, she learned a lot from that interview and summed the entire experience in these points
- She learned a new problem-solving approach that requires breaking the problem into small cases.
- The panelists here are very friendly and you can even postpone your interview till the last day if you are not comfortable.
- The questions asked to a candidate are never repeated for other candidates.
So, overall the experience was very knowledgeable and I hope it's so for you too.
What questions are asked in a personal interview for admission in Sharda University for a B.Tech in CSE?
Sharda University's interview for a BTech will start with an introduction round. You will be asked to introduce yourself. There may be some basic questions on what you have studied in 10+2. The questions asked aren’t too difficult. They ask questions such as - ‘What is Molality?’ ‘State Gauss Law.’ The interview usually takes around 15-20 mins.
How can I prepare for the design aptitude test (DAT) and personal interview (PI) for admission to CPDM, IISc Bangalore?
DAT or the Design Aptitude Test has 2 parts DAT I and DAT II and the selection of the interview is done on the basis of the first one. DAT I like a CEED examination has no multiple-choice questions while DAT II covers basic electronics, engineering mechanics, and materials science. The mathematical problems will be such that students from any branch are able to solve them.
The final selection is done on the basis of the total score from the DAT and the PI. The acceptance ratio of CPDM is around 10% as about 200+ students sit for DST and only 20-25 students are selected. One of my friends got selected for the PI round and was asked the following questions
- Questions asked were meant to evaluate your approach to designing products or services.
- Design assignments were given that tested your approach to designing
- You will be questioned about your past experiences, academics, and your projects.
The best way to get selected is to present a unique idea while sounding genuine. Dont bluff as they are quick to catch and you will lose your chance.
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