How must I prepare for the GD-PI rounds at XLRI Jamshedpur for the BM course?
The interview process at XLRI covers a wide range of topics and is designed to give the interviewers a comprehensive understanding of the candidate. During the interview, you may be asked questions about yourself, your past education, any work experience you may have, your family, hobbies, current affairs, and your views on various global issues.
It is important to prepare for the classic interview questions, but it is equally important not to memorize them verbatim. Instead, be prepared for any variations of the questions that may be asked. Some commonly asked questions include:
- Can you tell me something about yourself?
- Why do you want to pursue an MBA, and why have you chosen XLRI? Why have you chosen a particular stream such as marketing or finance?
- Can you tell me about a specific incident in your past and what you learned from it?
It is essential to be familiar with every point on your CV. It is perfectly acceptable to say "I don't know" to a technical question during an interview, but it is not ideal to not be able to answer a question about yourself or your CV.
During the interview, the panelists may ask you to speak about yourself and provide arguments for and against any current government scheme. They may also ask you to design an E-R diagram for an IT system for managing the admissions process of XLRI, and can also inquire about your hobbies and passion. It is crucial to be prepared for a wide range of questions and be able to express oneself effectively.
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Being one of the most sought after universities for its management courses across the country, the GD and PI rounds at XLRI require determination and proper preparation. NIRF ranked it at #9 for its management course and The Week at #4 for its MBA Course.
Below mentioned are some of the important details of the GD and PI rounds:
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Particulars |
XLRI |
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Number of Candidates in GD Round |
8/9 |
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Time Given After Announcing the Topic in the GD Round |
2 Minutes to think |
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Duration of Rounds |
GD- 15 Minutes, PI- may vary |
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Student Intake |
360 – BM/HRM, 120 - GMP |
Eligibility and Admission Criteria for PGDM Programs:
- The students seeking admission in the PGDM programs must have a UG Degree and a full-time job experience of 3 Years (for BM/HRM) and 5 years (GMP).
- Further, the admissions are granted based on XAT or GMAT exam scores followed by GD and PI rounds.
Tips/Suggestions to Prepare:
For GD –
- While preparing for the GD round of XLRI candidates should focus on current affairs and certain conventional topics. Catching up on the domestic and international news does help in being prepared to speak on many topics during the GD.
- It is good to be the first one to start in a GD round, however, do not rush in making introductory statements that are vague. Similarly, while giving your closing statements, try to keep them to the point.
- Avoid shouting out to make your point while the GD is going on, it is better to interject with a reasonable point to be noticed.
For PI-
- Maintaining positive body language and good eye contact with the panelists in a PI is essential. One should avoid fidgeting with your sleeves, or a pen as it hints towards signs of nervousness.
- Keep in mind some good and catchy answers for questions such as – “Tell us something about yourself”, “Why do you want to join XLRI”, or “Why do you want to pursue the PGDM program".
- Do revise your undergraduate specialization topics and a few random topics, including current affairs.
- Also, prepare a proper answer for your work-ex related aspects and everything listed out on your CV.
It is essential to remain calm at the time of these interview rounds, so try to focus and do not panic if faced with a question that you do not know the answer to. You need to be confident and believe in what you speak. Finally, for GD & PI round, hone your communication skills and surf the web for previously asked topics to prepare accordingly.
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