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IIM Interview Experiences

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents 1
Introduction 2
Testimonials 3
Preparation Tips 4
Interview Debriefs 7
IIM Statement of Purpose 16
IIM Interview Question Collection 21
IIM GD Topics 24

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Introduction
The Bootcamp is an initiative by 15 ISB admits to help aspirants prepare for GMAT, B-school
applications and interviews. Specifically for ISB, we have got a 100% record for the YLP interviews
and 83% for R1 interviews, totalling to over 30+ admits so far in the first cycle(October-December
2017). Last year, we had a 92.03% success rate for IIM interviews, and the result includes people
getting into an IIM of their choice. We strongly believe with the current students and fresh alums out
of the batch in The Bootcamp team, we ask the right set of questions and prepare you with the right
equipments to cross the hurdle and land you the coveted IIM admit. Today, our team comprises of
people from all the top B-Schools in India and abroad.
We have also got numerous admits to IIMs ABC (PGP + PGPX programs). On the Global B-schools
admission front, we have admits to Ivy league universities such as Columbia Business School,
INSEAD among others and also a number of prestigious b-schools such as Carnegie Mellon and
Kelley School of Business. We have not only secured admits for our clients but also helped many of
them bag 100% scholarship.
Our mentees bear the testimony of our extremely customised preparation services. We not only
provide mentors matching your educational background, be it engineering, medical, psychology,
economics etc, but also provide weekly study schedules matching your preparation approach and
easy flowing communication over emails, phone calls as well as over Whatsapp any time you are
stuck in your preparation. Our connections wired over multiple alums and current class admits
enable us to help you with the latest updates on admissions and applications.
So, let us help you prepare for the final home stretch and get you through to your dream B-school.
Check our available services on http://thebootcamp.biz/iim-interviews/
Best wishes for your preparation!

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Testimonials
Some of our success stories…
“....In preparation for these interviews I also had a few mock interviews with Dhiraj and he really
helped me get comfortable with interview situations and helped me figure out which things to
emphasize during each interview with the different schools.”
Monika Pratiwi, Imperial College of London.
“The feedback after the mock interviews was so detailed that the feedback session took more time
than the interview. To be honest I was more nervous in front of Dhiraj, than in my real interviews.”
Nishant Thakkar, ISB, IIM A, IIM B.
“Initially, my mentor Abhirup asked me to introspect and come out with a clear idea of my future
goals and how an MBA would help me to achieve them. With this draft at hand, it was not very
difficult to frame the essays. Abhirup would constantly urge me to rethink on the content and would
be satisfied only after the best had been brought out which often took multiple iterations. I must say,
at times, his dedication was more than mine! It was only because of his constant guidance and
persuasion, that I could submit a good application.”
Deeksha Das, ISB, IIM A, IIM B
“Other than help with essays and mock interviews, The Bootcamp had been very instrumental in
keeping my stress levels in control. They helped me stay calm throughout, they even helped me a lot
for my GMAT preparations, gave me the right guidance to get a good score in the limited time that I
had.”
Srishti Jain, ISB
“The guidance I got from The Bootcamp was really helpful in my interview preparation. The detailed
feedback I got from my mentors made a huge difference in the final interview.”
Siddharth Jain, ISB
"The best part is that Bootcamp prepares you not just for the clichéd questions that are expected, but
also helps you prepare on the follow up questions that could be asked after you give an answer. This
approach really helped in the real interview as I was ready to tackle any kind of question put forth by
the interviewers. Also the feedback sessions after every mock interview are very fruitful as you get to
see the viewpoint of people from varied backgrounds towards the answers that you give. I am really
grateful to Bootcamp for helping me secure admission."
Rajat Bhatnagar, ISB

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Preparation Tips
A lot of people stress on doing an in-depth study from various sources to identify what is asked in an
IIM interview. Interviews at IIMs and other premier B-schools are much more complex and
structured than what they are perceived and a lot of background work is required to ace them. The
questions are designed to test your ability to think on your feet and no amount of prep work can
help you in that. What you can prepare for is as follows:
Download the following apps on your phone
Inshorts
Qrius
Google Newsstand
Economic Times App
Harvard Business Review
WSJ
The Hindu
Flipboard -- Hobbies
General Knowledge and Current affairs
What to do: Read newspapers, blogs, editorials, forums (Preferably in the English language)
Why: While you are not expected to know everything, interviewers want to get an idea on how
updated you are in current affairs. If they realise that you are faltering in even basic level questions,
that’s an automatic rejection. It is never bad to have more knowledge than required. Your ability to
answer any question asked, after giving a real-life example, will almost always gain you bonus points.
Common questions
a) What is Czech Republic now known as?
b) What is the difference between blockchain and bitcoin and bitcoin cash?
c) What is the current repo rate?
d) What do you mean by inflation
(more at the end of this book)
Mathematics & Puzzles

What to do: Solve puzzles. Brush up your school mathematics skills.
Why: The interviewers would want to see more about your analytical skill set and whether you
remember what you did back in your school days. For puzzles, it will be interesting to know about
the approach you take; it is important to make them walk through your thought process. For maths,
you will either know it or you won’t. Either way, try to brush up the skills. Read about matrices,
determinants, geometry, and basic calculus.
Profile yourself
What to do: Identify your short term goals, long term goals, hobbies, extracurricular activities,
strengths, weaknesses
Why
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a) Long term and short term goals are very basic questions asked in every MBA interview.
The interviewer judges you on the basis of the clarity in your answers and so it is very
important to identify these first and see whether they are in line with each other.
b) One must answer the “what are your hobbies?” question very carefully. There will
always be a follow-up question to this and so it is of utmost importance to know
everything related to that particular hobby. Select a few hobbies and do concrete
research about each.
c) Extracurriculars: Similar to hobbies, one must do a concrete research in all
extracurricular activities which one wishes to mention in the interview. The interviewers
may ask you an in-depth narrative of any activity you have taken part in and you must
have ready answers for this.
d) Strengths and weaknesses: Strengths are easy to talk about. Concentrate on the ones
applicable in leadership and management roles. Try to identify situations where you
have showcased these strengths. Weaknesses are slightly more difficult. Refrain from
using generic ones like – “I work too hard”. Try to identify a weakness which goes hand
in hand with your strengths and abilities.
Mock Interviews
What to do: Try to give as many mock interviews as you can. Try to cover the usual types –
Structured, unstructured, stress, etc
Why: A mock interview will give you the confidence to tackle an actual interview. You can sit with
your mock interviewer and try to identify strengths and areas of improvement. Covering all types of
interviews will also build your confidence on day and help you tackle all types of questions being
thrown at you.
Mock GDs
What to do: Try to take part in mock GDs and cover different topics – Political, Abstract, Case-based.
Why: This will help you decently prepare for the actual GD. The gist of these topics along with the
flow of arguments is important to understand and analyze. While actual topics may differ, if one
understands and can tackle the flow of the discussion, it is easy to capitalize on errors and points
made by other candidates.
Key Notes:
a. Give relevant points during the session. Don’t speak for the sake of it.
b. Do not eat up someone else’s time. Will go against you.
c. Do not hesitate to agree with the previous speaker. But, again, if you speak of something,
make sure that adds value in the session.
d. Try to initiate the discussion or conclude it by summing up the major points which have been
covered
e. Practise.
Brush up communication skills
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What to do: Try to listen to recordings of people talking to perfect pronunciation. Learn to structure
thoughts in a short amount of time and present it accordingly. Practice speaking in front of a mirror
to make you aware of the error in speech or tone.
Why: At an IIM interview stage, most of the candidates have similar backgrounds and scores.
Communication skills are where you have to stand out from the rest of the pack. This will help you
get more points in GDs and debates.
Timeline
Step 1: Brush up on current affairs and general knowledge
Step 2: Prepare a profile (on paper) about yourself – strengths, hobbies, etc
Step 3: Identify common points across your profile – relevant job experience, extracurricular
activities, etc. which you could potentially use in an interview
Step 4: Attempt at least 7 mock interviews and 4 GD’s. Try to cover maximum possible scenarios.
Step 5: Study and practice topics in your field of study and interest. Technical questions are almost
always asked in IIM interviews
Step 6: Practice aptitude test questions – General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Math, English. You
have to perform decently well in the aptitude test. This could be a differentiating factor between
you and another candidate if it comes to that.
Step 7: Practice till you’re perfect!

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Interview Debriefs
In the following pages, we have listed interview experiences from IIMs and other premier B-schools
in India to help you get insights that will help with your interview preparation.
INTERVIEW 1
Institute name: FMS
CAT percentile: 99.86
Duration: 15 min
The first part of the FMS process is the 1 min extempore that starts the interview. The topic that I
was allocated was the word ‘Red’. Instead of going for a standard answer, I decided to create a story
revolving around the word ‘Red’. The one minute story was depicted from the viewpoint of a little
girl who’s lost her farmer father to suicide and is talking to the ‘laal maati’ (red soil), blaming it for
taking away her father. One of the panelists, who was a strategy teacher, asked me to continue the
story but now by personifying the Red Soil and taking its perspective as it replies to the little girl. And
so my extempore was a good 4-5 min affair.
The actual interview lasted only 5 minutes wherein I was asked three brief questions – the first of
which was the standard “Tell me something about you.” My answer had a bit about coming from
Aurangabad, which led to the next bit. The second question was about the industries in my
hometown (Aurangabad is basically a hub for Pharma and Automobile industry). The last question to
me was related to Pharma industry and the factors that influenced that sector.
Result: Converted
INTERVIEW 2
Institute: IIM Lucknow
Duration: 30 min
The interview broadly revolved around evaluating me as a person since it began as a stress
interview. As soon as I entered the room, both panellists simply stared at me for a complete minute
without uttering a single word (not even a response to my polite greeting). One of the panelists even
got up and started pacing the room as I sat motionless with a smile pasted on my face. Finally, the
first question that they threw at me was a simple “Just tell us one thing – Why should we take you in
– and then you can leave.”
However, as I progressed with my answer, they started interrupting me, trying to throw me off by
pushing follow up questions that sent me in different directions. This whole exercise lasted for
almost 10-12 minutes. Post this, I was given a set of behavioural questions on ethics and dubious
company practices. By now, the stress strategy was dropped and it became a friendly two-way
discussion. The last 10 minutes was a discussion about Ambani (I have no clue why) and PPP projects
and where they were suited the most.
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As I was closing the door, I distinctly heard one of the panelists saying to the other – “Ye acha tha!” ☺
Result: Converted
INTERVIEW 3
Institute: FMS
Duration: 10 min
My FMS interview began with an extempore. The topic for my extempore was: my favourite teacher.
Later, I was asked questions about my work experience (fairly basic), and on my favourite subject,
which I said Finance and then I was grilled on what in finance. Questions about - what are
derivatives? Which derivatives, American or European, are more prevalent in India? Books that I had
read on finance etc. Lastly, I was also asked about other calls/converts I had and what was my
priority order. I told them the relevant calls: IIMC, IIML, XLRI and had an XL convert by then. But I
preferred FMS over XL and L and told them so.
Result: Converted
INTERVIEW 4
Institute: IIM Calcutta
Duration: 30 min
I was the last person to be interviewed on my panel. And my panelists were 2 Profs and one alum: all
very nice people. They asked me if I knew all the questions since I was the last in my panel and I said
I knew most. They laughed and asked me to ask the first question to myself. I said I would ask to
introduce myself. They laughed, but let me go on. I introduced myself in brief. After which they
asked me to tell them one important thing about me. I told them I loved reading and believe most of
the world’s problems could be solved if reading was encouraged and books made accessible at an
early age. They asked me if I had read this book by an acclaimed author who had just passed away.
Which was hard to guess but then they said this author only wrote two books in his/her lifetime.
Harper Lee had passed away recently and then we had a conversation on “To Kill a Mockingbird”.
They then asked me about my work experience, my undergrad, why I wanted to an MBA etc. I was
quizzed on my low mathematics score in class 12th as they had my mark-sheet copy. I told them I
should have worked harder and that there is no excuse for not doing well and emphasised that I had
been studying calculus because I had read that calculus is an integral part of the course at Joka. They
seemed happy and asked me 3 basic calculus questions, 2 of which I answered.
After this, I was asked the ethical implications of producing movies on disasters/ unfortunate events
of the past like Neerja and Titanic. I think such content is ethical and in fact should be encouraged if
not for the value of art/free speech then simply for the fact that heroes like Neerja should be
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recognised and their memories honoured. I did however also emphasise the importance of ensuring
that stories weren’t sensationalised and that family of the people affected should be consulted.
The last question I was asked was about mathematics again. They said that IIM-C curriculum was
strongly based in mathematics and they were concerned I wouldn’t be able to handle it. I said while I
couldn’t say that won’t be the case, I could say that it wouldn’t be due to lack of effort.
Result: Converted
INTERVIEW 5
Institute: IIM Lucknow
Duration: 20 min
My interviewers were 2 male Professors. My interview was an attempt at a stress interview, filled
with random questions. Only the interviewers made it so apparent that they were trying to stress me
that it was funnier than anything else. I was grilled a lot on why I was leaving my job, what my job
was and whether my career options were better at my present job. I was quizzed on Finance which I
told them was my preferred career choice broadly: very basic questions on derivatives and the like.
Later, they asked random GK questions like capitals of 3-4 north eastern states and Gujarat. They
seemed genuinely surprised when I answered Gandhinagar. I was quizzed on basics of economics
and accountancy because I am a commerce grad.
Result: Converted
INTERVIEW 6:
Institute: FMS
Duration: 15 min
My panel consisted of four interviewers. All of them had a pleasant smile on their faces and they
welcomed me with equal warmth.
They asked me to start off by introducing myself. I started off by talking about my organisation, my
undergrad and the place where I come from. They asked me to name my hobby and I named a few.
Out of this discussion the topic mounted to Elon Musk and Tesla. They started questioning the
feasibility of implementing electric cars on scale. They debated a few points and seemed satisfied
with the end result.
The topic then moved to the extempore and I was asked to speak on the topic "hope". A 30 second
interval was provided to develop my thoughts and structure them. I tried relating hope to all the
things they came to my mind, entrepreneurship, the country elections. They told me what I was
saying was more hard work than hope to which I replied that hope was the emotional equivalent of
fuel required for the hard work. They seemed pleased with it and allowed me to go. The experience
was pleasant and fast. The panel I got, luckily, was warm and welcoming.
Result: Converted
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INTERVIEW 7:
Institute: IIM Ahmedabad
Duration: 25 min
This was my first interview, and the one that I was looking forward to the most.
I discovered during the AWT (a written test which is held before your interview) that both of the
panelists in my panel were bengali, because they spoke to each other in that language. This made
me a little anxious about the PI as I had lived in West Bengal my whole life till graduation and they
could ask me anything about the matters of the state. So, I started reading up on news on West
Bengal as soon as I was done with the AWT. I was nervous since the candidate who was interviewed
before me came out sweating and told me how he had a really bad interview.
My interview panel consisted of one alum (P1) in his early thirties and one prof (P2).
P1 - So, Ankit, you are a Computer Science graduate.

Me - yes sir. ( I don’t know why I had started smiling, just to fake some confidence I guess)
P1 - Tell us a little about yourself Ankit.

Me - Told about my projects at workplace and other stuff about my life.
P1 - Okay ankit, tell me what is turing problem - I misheard it as “storing problem” (probably because
of the bengali-ish accent), had no idea what it was, so asked him to pardon me and repeat the
question.
Me - Oh, ah, Turing problem! followed by whatever I knew about the topic
P1 - Hmm, What is a neural network?

Me - whatever I knew about the topic
P1 - Can you write the equation for the activation function? Do you know about xyz (some statistical
terms I had never heard in my life)
Me - (Confidently smiling like an idiot) No sir I have no idea what that is.
P1 - It’s ok. So Ankit, tell us about what other states have you been to other than West Bengal.
I started counting, I think I had named around 5–6 and was going for more when P1 interrupted me
and asked a few questions about the states here and there. And fortunately, I was able to answer
them convincingly.
The later part of the interview just went with the flow in the following order - Jadavpur University -
Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee - CPI (M) - Marx - Communism - Capitalism - Donald Trump’s policies (this
was a hot topic then) - Types of governments in the world - Naxalism etc etc.
Finally P1 asked me what was the last movie I had watched.

Me - Jolly LLB 2
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P1 - Who was in Jolly LLB 1?
Me - Arshad Warsi
‘Boy, this was a sitter’, I thought to myself.
P1 - What is the full form of LLB?

Me - stumped .. umm.. bachelor .. of… Law ?
P1 (laughing) - it’s ok, leave it.
P1 - Okay, so there was a very serious issue in the judicial system which was in the news recently. Do
you know what it was? Tell me in just one line.
Me - yes sir, too many cases and too few judges. (luckily I had remembered the exact numbers as
well which were mentioned in the trailor of the movie Jolly LLB2)
P1 ( to P2, in bengali) - Sir , do you want to ask anything?

P2 shook his head, smiling. I was a little surprised as P2 was silent throughout the whole interview,
just sort of enjoying the conversation I was having with P1.
P1 - Okay, Ankit we are done with the interview. Take a toffee.
Suddenly, I remembered that I hadn’t shaken hands with the panelists while entering the room. So, I
reached out and shook their hands, telling them how nice it was to meet them and all, happily took
the toffee and left with the idiotic smile still on my face.
After an anxious wait of more than a month, and going through several interviews in the meantime,
finally the anxiousness vanished when the verdict was out.
Result: Converted
INTERVIEW 8:
Institute: IIM L
Duration: 15 min
It was a pretty straightforward interview. They first asked me questions from my school/college
curriculum - Nilpotent matrix, idempotent matrix, derivatives, etc. Next, they moved to my
Computer Science and asked me questions on Product Lifecycle management and asked me to
explain waterfall model. Then, they asked me code something. They asked me about my hobbies -
travelling is a part of that. I had visited Japan which I mentioned during the interview. So, they asked
me what are the countries that you will cross while travelling from Calcutta to Tokyo (this is the only
question where I fumbled). They asked me to draw the map of India. Took the chocolate left.
Result: Converted
INTERVIEW 9:
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Institute: IIM L
Duration: 20 min
Interview Pre Prep: Wanted to avoid two questions. 1) About switch from engineering to finance
role. 2) About Engineering subject based questions. The trick was to try and take the interview
towards my "work ex and hobby" direction.
Interview started with typical tell me more about yourself question.Spoke about my work-ex and
hobbies only. They wanted to understand more about what I traded and where. Told them (Pretty
Impressed Right now).
[Now the stress interview starts]
Why MBA Question. Told them I wanted to startup and explained what are my plans. They started
pointing out loopholes in my business plans. I defended as best as I could. Grilled me more on
startups and the current startup scenario in India.
Next, we started talking about sports and football. Grilled me a little about FC Barcelona (my
favourite club, I bet one of them was a FC Barcelona/Real Madrid fan)
They asked me what other shortlists I have. I said IIMC, ISB and IIML are my only three options. Next
question was which ones will I choose if I get all three. Honestly told them ISB>IIMC>IIML
Result: Converted
INTERVIEW 10:
Institute: IIM B
Duration: 30 min
3 interviewers. All males aged 35-40yrs.
Q: Introduce yourself.
A: Sir, I was born and brought up in Indore. For my graduation I went to IIT-BHU, Varanasi and
graduated as an IIT Gold medalist. I was the 1st ranker of the department for all 4 years which has
earned me many accolades. For instance, I am a recipient of the prestigious O. P. Jindal scholarship
OPJEMS. I was very active in organizing and hosting events in my college. Post my graduation, I
worked with Vodafone as a technology+management trainee, where I performed stints in various
verticals, each of about 3 months duration each, in sales, retail, IT, networks and operations. It
helped me understand each vertical in brief. Post my experience with Vodafone, I moved to Jabong
as a Manager. I am heading the return risk team here with 3 people reporting to me. I spend my free
time making canvas paintings a lot. And I am big foodie too. I have a newly found love for adventure
sports too.
Q: Post MBA career goal?
A: Aim to get a holistic perspective of all the verticals and be able to make a calculated decision for
an organization. Widen my vistas of knowledge by working in strategies of established as well as
startup companies. This may mean to work as an external consultant or working with the internal
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central planning teams of corporations. Move to corporate strategy with in depth knowledge that I
gain from my PGDM
Q: Why IIM Bangalore over IIM Calcutta if you had to choose?
A: When it comes to exchange program, IIMB clearly steals the show from IIMA and IIMC. IIMB has
partnership with around 100 reputed global universities, which is roughly equal to the sum of the
number of universities at IIMA and IIMC put together. Also, convenient location and industry
exposure marginally better faculty. Pedagogy at IIMB is a mixture of lecture, case studies and
seminars. Faculty have full freedom to design their own pedagogy to ensure max learning. IIMC too
has all these but follows a more conventional approach.
Q: What newspapers do you read? Tell me about a recent news you have seen.
A: TOI and Indian Express mostly that too online. (Talked about some political issue of that time)
Q: Let us talk about Jabong now. Tell us more what you do there.
A: My main objective here is to minimize the losses that occur because of frauds. The changes that I
have made in last 6 months have helped Jabong save almost 4-5 crores.
Q: What do you do to save this money?
A: There are multiple strategic decisions that I take on a daily basis. Primarily, it is about making the
Quality Check inspection process extremely efficient so that fraudulent clients can be caught better. I
took a PAN India training all by myself of about 100-120 employees of Jabong to train them on a how
a good quality check inspection is done. I also strategised when and for whom the refund has to be
processed. Moreover, I designed a fraud panel to identify such repeat cases and ensure an efficient
process for future.
Q: What if the complaints increase though?
A: Yes, they always did. But then the losses were so huge, this step was very critical. Besides, we
never stopped somebody’s refund without reasons and without valid proofs so everything was
finally resolved.
Q: Do you have any question for us?
A: Asked about the student exchange opportunities at B.
Result: Converted
INTERVIEW 11:
Institute: IIM A
Duration: 40 min
Considering there was the ‘Delhi Marathon’ taking place that day, all roads around the place of
interview were blocked for vehicles - leaving really really early for the interview paid off for me.
Many people missed their AWT due to this and, of course, were panic stricken; not a good state of
mind to give the interview in. In such an environment, nervousness quotient had increased for most
people there.
Since I was amongst those who could appear for the AWT on time, I can give my two cents on that. It
was a case-let that demanded thorough analysis of an argument and had to chose and advocate for
the argument that was more logically coherent. Making sense on this sheet of paper is very critical,
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especially for me, since, in the middle of the interview, the interviewer popped a couple of questions
regarding what I had written - they wanted me to defend my advocacy.
My panel had two people, both looked like professors. One of them, let’s say P1 did not smile a zilch,
while the other, P2, was beaming from across the room. I do not have to mention how tensed I was,
but a huge smile while setting down went a long way.
P1 quickly jumped on to asking about myself, I answered about my current project at work (it was
indeed very interesting, involving recruitment of 1000 teachers); post that I mentioned my
undergrad related things. Then, he asked to elaborate more on my work and major projects. After
this, P1 asked a question from the form that we had filled & submitted before the interview on what
would you change about how you have done any particular thing at your workplace. This went on for
some time; P2 asked cross-questions on the same. For around 12-14 minutes we discussed various
aspects on my work and P1 was entirely silent all throughout.
Suddenly P1 jumped in, and diverted the discussion to my undergraduate major.
P2: So, Philosophy, eh?
I had no idea what this question meant, but my pride in what I had pursued reflected strongly in my
smile and demeanor; for some reason that sat well with P2 and he started further questioning in the
same direction.
P2: So what is your favorite school of Philosophy?
Buddhism
(By this time, considering it was my last interview, I very well knew the pattern; they will ask me the
same above question, and then which kind of questions will follow, mostly because the interviewers
knowledge on the topic is fairly limited. Though what happened next threw me off-guard and
suddenly I had so much respect for P2 XD)
P2: So, you are a Jaina, and your favorite philosophy is Buddhism; aren’t they very similar? Why do
you prefer one over the other. (After this I knew well enough that P2 knew his Philosophy ;) )
On a serious note, I responded what deemed fit.
P2: Since you say they are all that different, give me 10 points of differences between the two. (This
was yet another Yorker)
But thankfully, I could answer up to 8-9 points of difference (at this point I could see that P2 was
fairly happy since he was not actually expecting so many pointers)
After another 10-12 minutes of discussion on my major, we shifted gears and P1 made me defend
my stand on AWT; I became a little nervous at this point for I felt I had not done a good job in
explaining my position. Though quickly the discussion moved to-
P1: So apart from all this, what do you do in your free time?
Being in an anxious state after the previous answer, I ended up missing out on some things that I
wanted to talk about. But I mentioned reading, traveling nonetheless.
(Beware if you plan to mention these, they attract the most follow up discussions)
P2: What is your favorite read?
We discussed Ayn Rand and George Orwell for a good 7 minutes; they grilled me on character sketch
of the protagonists & authors’ ideologies.
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P1: So where did you travel last?
Mentioned Thailand
P1: What is the type of government there?
Thankfully I knew (They asked more questions about the socio, cultural and economic situation of the
country after that; it was a good thing that I was well versed with most of this)
As far as I remember, there were some random questions regarding my profile and they asked if I had
any questions, but all of this passed away quickly and I was rushed out of the room. The interview ran
for a good 40 minutes) P2 was the then director of IIMA, also a distinguished alum & Harvard faculty.
Thank God I did not recognize him in there; my nervousness level would have shot through the roof.
Result: Converted
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IIM Statement of Purpose
Sample 1:
Everything is created twice in this world. First time in our mind and
then second time in reality. It is the second time that all our best of
capabilities and inner strengths are tested and brought to light. It is
always easy to travel with direction of current but those who dare
to travel in opposite direction are the ones who change dynamics
of world and I have always tried to become later.
From early days of my Life I have been above average student in

academics and extra-curricular activities. In 9th I secured 1st rank
in Mumbai in Sanskrit exam conducted by Navhind Vidyapith. Also I
have received awards for good performance in Dr. Homi Bhabha
Science competition and Maharashtra Talent Search Examination.
In 10th I excelled and stood 2nd in my batch and this gave me a
plethora of options for my under graduation. Post completion of
my under graduation, I joined VJTI, one of the reputed and top
college for engineering in Mumbai for achieving my dream of
becoming Computer Engineer. During 4 years in VJTI, I found better
of myself as a manager rather an engineer. I worked for a various
committees, handled various responsibilities successfully and it
brought out leadership qualities in me. Due to this I was given
responsibility of General Manager of Marketing for Technovanza
2012, a techno-management event. Highlight of event this was
footfall of 12,000 people during 3 days of this event and visit of Mr.
Ratan Tata for inauguration.
Currently I am working as a Senior Manager at Kotak Life Insurance

Ltd, and experience has been truly enriching and enlightening. It
has exposed me to insurance sector in big way. My interest and
curiosity to learn new things, my ability to grasp things quickly and
my problem solving skills lead to me being assigned as a manager
for core applications like Life Asia and Group Asia. My ability of
accepting new challenges, delivering better than expectation and
coming up with innovative and out of box solution lead me to being
named for Project Manager for Project Purchase Tracker, first in
house application developed in Kotak Life Insurance. Along with
successful implementation of Purchase tracker, flawless Year End
closing resulted in me getting award for BEST DEBUTANT OF THE
YEAR for year 2014-15.
A goal without a plan is a wish and so I look at being in a position in

an organization where I can drive in a change by bringing in
concepts and ideas which will make the organization escape the
gravity and orbit in outer space. At the same time, I want to impact
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lives of my family and people, in general for the larger good so that
this world is a better place to live in. Attaining a quality education
from a renowned college tends to be everyone’s desire. Only a few
persons get the opportunity to pursue it.
A PGP in Management from IIM-B, one of the premier institutes in

management equipped with proficient faculty with managerial
prowess and experience and prime infrastructure will give me the
right exposure to fulfill my dreams and ambitions. IIMB, being a top
institute in research and education in the field of management
coupled with the collaborative work with top international
B-schools like Harvard Business School, London Business School
through its Student Exchange Programs and overseas faculty
guidance, will provide me with a cross cultural exposure and a
global perspective facilitating fruitful exchange of ideas and
cognitively diverse environment necessary for being a successful
professional.
Sample 2:
My accolades till now have instilled extraordinary confidence in me,
reinforcing my belief that I have the potential to deliver strong
value. Two years back, I graduated from IIT (BHU), Varanasi as a
Gold Medalist. With undeterred commitment, I gave my best in my
academics and stood rank 1st in all 4 years of B.Tech. I won the
prestigious O.P. Jindal Engineering and Management Scholarship
(OPJEMS) and stood amongst top 100 students from all IITs and
IIMs. I was awarded the “Best all round performer in B.Tech for 4
years”. At the convocation, I became entitled to 3 gold medals, one
of them being the IIT Gold Medal. My experiences during my
graduation and in my workplace (Vodafone and Jabong) made me
realize that I am interested in developing myself to be a better
leader in a business environment.
Post my graduation, I worked with Vodafone in Mumbai for 14

months. During my tenure with Vodafone, I performed stints in all
verticals viz. Sales, Retail, Operations, IT and Networks. This helped
me form a strong foundation and becoming familiar with all
verticals helped me comprehend the functioning of large MNCs.
The stints were rigorous; particularly the sales stint, which helped
understand the sales of Vodafone at the ground level by visiting all
the retailers of West Mumbai. I resolved the issues of the retailers
and customers in collaboration with the higher management.
Another remarkable stint was the operations stint where I was

associated with the M-pesa team (m-commerce). I worked on the
daily operations of m-pesa and market competition scenario. This
was when I realized my inclination towards budding m-commerce
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and e-commerce industries. To further my knowledge in this sector,
I joined a Rocket Internet owned e-commerce venture Jabong.com
as a Manager in the Finance Operations department. I head the
Returns Risk Team here with 3 people reporting to me. My primary
objective was to change the returns process in and out and ensure
that losses were minimized without affecting customer acquisition.
The big challenge was to convince the CEO and senior management
that it required major changes in 50% of the company rules on
which it had been functioning for the last 4 years. On
understanding the previous loopholes, I designed the new
strategies on which the returns process of the company should
function. I also did major technical changes in the systems by
automating almost all processes. Also, I collaborated with all our
logistics partners to make some major changes in the quality check
process which were significantly contributing to losses. I conducted
5 quality check trainings (each attended by 120-150 members) PAN
India to bring sanity in the quality check part of the returns. I also
designed a Fraud Panel to keep track of all the fraudulent
transactions. Such major operational and technical changes have
brought down the return risks to a bare minimum in such a short
time. I take pride in saving more than INR 5 Crore in the last 3
months. This initiative at Jabong also offered me good practice in
leading teams professionally.
While achievements like these have boosted my confidence, I

remain confident that the esteemed peer-group at IIM Bangalore
will further bring out the best in me. I now find it important to gain
exposure to formal training in management in order to gain higher
cross-functional perspectives. Core courses in strategy, marketing
and finance along with case studies and simulations will help
develop a holistic understanding and will expose me to greater
possibilities. Through this, I aspire to position myself in the internal
strategy team of a company. A range of opportunities for
professional and personal development at IIMB will enable me to
not just upgrade my academic and business perspective, but also
transform me into an individual capable of impactful and calculated
decision-making.
I look forward to an education in this great Institute.
Sample 3:
Three years of rich work experience in the field of Project
Management has broaden my perspective towards the extent of
management skills required for successful execution of any
job/project in business environment. After joining M/s AXXX
(AXXX), I was selected for working in Projects Department, known
to take employees with higher work experience only. My job profile
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as a Project Engineer, which involves dealing with licensors,
consultants, vendors, contractors and other AXXX Departments for
setting up a new unit in AXXX’s Mumbai Refinery, has not only
nourished my management and social skills but also groomed
them. Successful installation and commissioning of Howden
Reciprocating Compressor, largest in AXXX, in Continuous Catalytic
Reformer Unit has earned me good credits in Performance
Management System. Construction and Commissioning of two
units in the refinery, PPP and YYY4, considered as a highly
significant achievement, has sparked a deep interest in me for the
overall project management, which is much more than lining up
contracts and executing job at site.
I have successfully completed a certification course in Project

Management (CIPM) conducted by Project Management Institute
which has improved my skills for project management. AXXX
conducts various such programs on visionary leadership and
management skills catering to suit AXXX’s work environment.
However, such programs have fixed curriculum and have
limitations in developing conceptual and analytical reasoning in an
individual. So, an internationally recognized formal and application
oriented management program focusing on current and emerging
management skills, entrepreneurship and leadership will help me
to be at-par with global leaders. After going through your website I
found that the Post Graduate Program in Management at Indian
Institute of Management Bangalore with curriculum modified to
suit current business environment will help take a leadership role in
an increasingly dynamic global environment. Further, given an
opportunity, I shall strive to channel my unbridled efforts in the
field of consultancy and into more productive avenues.
Many events and programs have moulded me and have helped me
learn and grow as an individual. Owing to Safety Talks at Project
site and AXXX’s “Communication Skills” Program, I improved upon
my oratory skills and public speaking. I co-hosted a superannuation
program of Mr. C. Ravindran (Deputy General Manager, Projects)
and was appreciated by Executive Director and General Manager
(Projects) for the same. My event management skills were
nourished when AXXX’s YYY4 Unit was dedicated to the nation by
Shri. Devendra Fadnavis, Chief Minister of Maharashtra and Shri.
Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister of State [I/C] for Petroleum and
Natural Gas at the Mumbai Refinery.
During my under-graduation, I won the O. P. Jindal Engineering and

management Scholarship in 2010. I was designing head for
“Autumn Fest”, annual event of the college in 2011 as well as
“Kashish”, a cultural event for First Year students in 2011.
On the personal front, my family consists of my father, mother and

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an older sister. My father teaches Class XI & XII Physics. My mother
is a homemaker and my sister is married and settled in Canada. I
maintain my health and fitness by playing sports regularly. While in
school, I trained in Martial Arts and have a 1st Dan Black Belt. I
regularly play Badminton and participate in athletics and sports
events organized by AXXX. I find pleasure in reading books on
Mystery and Fiction.

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IIM Interview Question Collection
● Which events have you organized?

● How does an LCD work?
● How does an LED work?
● Draw a Graph of x3. Find the percent change in volume of a sphere if the radius is increased
by 20%. What are your hobbies and their practical application?
● Give us examples of technologies in fiction that came true. What are 3 major dates in Indian
history that shaped its current status?
● What are the various types of censors?
● What is Newton's law?
● What is friction and where is it applied?
● How many countries touch India's border?
● What is the climate of India favorable for growing?
● What's the geographical location of Mauritius, Fiji and Maldives?
● What is Sistine Chapel?
● What makes a good teacher?
● What should a teacher focus on?
● How did you work on the weak students?
● Write a program for implementing touch screen feature.
● Difference between android, apple i-OS and windows mobile OS.
● What are major distinguishing features of Windows 8?
● What is your job profile, role and responsibilities?
● If you were to recommend changes to your current company, what would they be and what
benefit would they provide?
● What was your last project about? How do you think it would benefit the customers? Why
the customers would choose your company for doing business?
● Who are the competitors of your company and in what ways your company is different from
others?
● What is your current salary? You are getting good salary, still want to do MBA as there will
be no increment in salary factor after MBA. Then why MBA?
● What is your short term & long term career goal ?
● How an MBA would help in your career growth ?
● Can you justify your opinions on religion that you expressed in the essay?
● What is common in different religions?
● Rotate this line on certain angle, what will be the new co-ordinates?
● What is a novel?
● Which novels have you read?
● What is the capital of Italy?
● Where is it in the map?
● What is the newest country formed in the world?
● It lies in which continent?
● Why don't you take acting as a career option?
● Why MBA-ABM?
● Tell us about your family?
● Where do you see yourself 5 years down the line?
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● How will you solve the problem of shortage of seeds to farmers?
● Do you have your own fields?
● What practices are you adopting in your own field?
● What is the square of 154?
● Do you read newspapers?
● What is the current news item you have been following?
● Who is the agricultural minister of India?
● What is the contribution of agriculture to the Indian economy?
● How is milk processed?
● How India lags in dairy field compared to other developed nations?
● What do you think about food security bill?
● What are current schemes to promote food processing?
● What is the yield per hectare in India?
● What are your plans after doing this course?
● What are the major problems afflicting the Indian agriculture?
● What is the last book you read?
● What did you like about this book?
● What do your friends think about you?
● Why did you choose MBA?
● One weakness of yours which you converted into a strength. Who is your role model and
why?
● Any event in your life that has impacted you?
● What are your achievements?
● What do you want to become - a businessman or an entrepreneur?
● What will you choose to work for, -a big brand with lower salary or a small brand with higher
package?
● What brands are you wearing right now?
● Which newspaper do you read?
● What kind of News do you like to read?
● Tell us about FDI and NCTC?
● What would you like to be for a day? Why Ratan Tata?
● Tell us about the JLR deal?
● Why did Nano fail?
● Do you know GDP, Inflation, Repo rate? Explain.
● Have you read the latest budget? What are key highlights of the budget? Are there any
benefits for common man in this new budget?
● Why there is a slump in international oil market? If you were the Finance minister of India,
how would you respond to the latest slump in oil prices?
● Do you know about the Intolerance? Do you agree with it being a media hype?
● How “Make in India” scheme can impact Indian economy? What do you understand by Skill
India and Digital India mission?
● What is BREXIT?
● What do you think about Demonetization ? Is Cashless India a dream in real life?
● Have you heard about UBER? Who is UBER CEO?
● What is your opinion about future of startups in India
● Which is your favorite book and Why? What have you learnt from the book? Which was you
last book you have read?
● If sports are your hobby, what is the condition of the sport (e.g hockey) in India, which are
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the top clubs. How do you think Indian hockey can improve / why is it in a bad state?
● If you say you like to travel, which is your favorite location? What do you know about the
history of that location? How many cities/countries have you visited?
Sources: Quora, HitBullsEye, Pinterview
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IIM GD Topics
● Door – Abstract GD Topic

● Allowing Ayurveda, Homeopathy doctors to practice Modern medicine – Pros & Cons
● 7th pay commission – Pros & Cons
● Compulsory Yoga in schools – Pros and Cons
● Is ‘NITI Ayog’ a success?
● Will artificial intelligence take away jobs?
● Should the rich and wealthy in India be taxed more?
● Triple Talaq Bill
● Impact of Brexit on Indian Economy
● Is there a need to curb the mushrooming of private coaching institutes?
● Should India sign CTBT & NPT ?
● Light pollution – A new threat
● Zero – Abstract GD Topic
● Are we forgetting our seven Sisters?
● Despite a large population, India lacks knowledge power
● Dot – Abstract GD Topic
● Do Indian workplaces treat sexual harassment cases seriously?
● Is Indian culture decaying?
● Son of the Soil approach in recruitment – Good or Bad?
● Are CCTV cameras in public places effective or just an invasion of privacy?
● Should both developed and underdeveloped countries have equal binding in combating
climate change?
● Does Nepotism exist in Bollywood?
● Do small companies have more harmony?
● Job vs Entrepreneurship
● Rise of Patanjali – Marketing lessons to learn
● Indiscriminate Tourism will lead to environmental damage
● Should Uniform Civil Code be implemented?
● Red – Abstract GD Topic
● How successful is Modi’s Mann Ki Baat campaign?
● Rising stalking cases – Where is the problem?
● Why is India one of the biggest defence equipment importer?
● Involving Army in civil tasks – Right or Wrong?
● Has Reliance jio changed the telecom sector of India?
● Cauvery River Dispute
● One Rank One Pension – Advantages and Disadvantages
● Should Politics and Business be mixed?
● Does corporate world promote entrepreneurship?
● FDI in retail – Boon or Bane?
● Money spent on space exploration can be better used on reducing poverty on earth
● Trial by Media – Pros and Cons
● City vs Village
● Should mobile phones be allowed in schools & colleges?
● How can tourism be improved?
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● Can the world economy bank upon India for growth?
● Should ‘Right to Privacy’ have limits?
● Should ‘Freedom of expression’ have limits?
● Startup India Standup India : Success or Failure?
● Is ‘Jan Dhan Yojana’ a success?
● Are women better managers than men?
● Judiciary Reforms in India
● Significance of BRICS in world economy
● Is Technology creating income inequalities?
● India-China relations post Doklam issue
● Status of sports in India
● Should Beauty pageants be banned?
● Right to Education: Success or Failure?
● Impact of ‘Internet of Things (IoT)’ on our lives
● Is India ready for Electric cars?
● Should Driverless cars be allowed in India?
● Achievements and Failures of Modi Government
● Impact of GST on Banking sector
● Is Globalization a threat to Indian Culture?
● Aadhaar-Mobile linking – Good or Bad?
● Beti Bachao Beti Padhao – a success?
● Is India safe for women?
● Should ‘Group Discussion’ be compulsory in Hiring process?
● Ethics in Politics – Myth or Reality?
● Fake News – How can the world deal with it?
● E-Commerce – Sustainable business model?
● Delhi’s Odd-Even Rule : a success?
● Should India adopt two time zones?
● Impact of Technology on Banking sector
● 4 Best sources that will help you in Group Discussions
● Common syllabus throughout Indian schools – Pros & Cons
● Unemployment in India
● Corruption in India
● How can Indo-Pak relations be improved?
● Impact of Video games on youth
● Digital payments in India
● Role of engineers in disaster management
● Is MBA a rat race?
● US-Mexico border wall – Good or Bad?
● Challenges to Indian Banking sector
● Donald Trump’s Presidency – Pros & Cons
● ‘One Nation One Election’ – Feasible?
● Child labour in India
● Climate Change – What can we do about it?
● Artificial intelligence – Pros and Cons
● Human Gene editing – Good or Bad?
● Brexit – Pros and Cons
● Ban on Firecrackers during Diwali – Good step?
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● Big Data – Pros & Cons
● Bullet trains in india – Is it a right step?
● Should India accept Rohingya refugees?
● Crimes against women in India
● Is Demonetization a failure?
● Will ‘New India’ be a reality?
● Should Marital Rape be criminalized in India?
● Is ‘Make in India’ a success?
● Smart work vs Hard work
● Impact of movies on youth
● How to eliminate the threat of Nuclear war?
● Green Card reforms – Beneficial for Indians?
● Should Marijuana be legalized in India?
● Jio’s business model – Sustainable or Not?
● Drug menace – How to fight with it?
● Will India emerge as a superpower in the near future?
● Can we rely on Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin?
● How to tackle Naxalism?
● Impact of GST on Indian Economy
● Cattle Slaughter Ban – Right or wrong?
● Is censorship of movies an outdated concept?
● India’s growing population – How can it be controlled?
● ‘Most spoken language’ as the National language – Acceptable?
● Should kids’ reality shows be banned?
● Should Gorkhaland be given separate state status?
● How to reduce NPA?
● Merger of PSU banks – Is it really necessary?
● ‘Digital India’ – How far was it a success?
● Is India becoming intolerant?
● Is GST beneficial for the common man?
● Should Triple Talaq be abolished?
● Privatization of ‘Air India’ – Good or Bad?
● One Belt One Road – Impact on India
● Can ‘One Belt One Road’ improve developing world?
● Loan waiver for farmers – Good or Bad?
● Should Paper ballot system be restored?
● Why is Norway the world’s happiest country?
● Why are many startups failing in India?
● Should the Internet be censored?
● Why is India unhappy?
● Banks levying charges on cash transactions – Is it a good move?
● SBI merger with associate banks – Good or Bad?
● Cap on wedding expenditure – Is it fair?
● Impact of Demonetization on Indian Economy
● Ever growing air pollution levels – Where does the problem lie?
● Donald Trump’s presidency – Impact on India
● Farmer Suicides in India – What needs to be done?
● Tightening H-1B visa rules – Is it Fair?
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● Has democracy hampered India’s progress?
● Can World Peace be achieved?
● Union Budget 2017-18 – Is it beneficial for the common man?
● Experimenting on Animals – Is it fair?
● Are Men silent sufferers in this modern world?
● Is Nationalism taking over Globalism?
● Can Temples have Gender-Specific rules?
● How can we deal with increasing Cyber Crimes?
● Should stray animals be killed?
● Will GST be a success?
● Why is molestation prevalent in India?
● Is it time to replace Mahatma Gandhi’s picture on Indian currency notes?
● Can India turn ‘Brain Drain’ into ‘Brain Gain’?
● Is China a threat to India?
● Indian Business Schools – Are they really effective?
● Union Budget just before Assembly Elections – Is it a Fair Move?
● Technology changing the face of education
● Unique identification number for every Indian
● Is it really worth to become a cashless economy?
● Should women be encouraged to work in night shifts?
● Should Homeschooling be encouraged in India?
● Should Uniforms be mandatory in schools?
● Social networking in our lives
● Role of digitization in banking
● Is India ready to be a Cashless Economy?
● National Anthem in Theatres – Is it a good move?
● Donald Trump Presidency – Impact on the world
● India’s fight against ‘Black Money’
● Is India prepared enough to handle cyber attacks?
● Demonetization of old 500 & 1000 rupees notes – Is it a good move?
● Should Chinese products be banned in India?
● Impact of Social Media on youth
● Is Section 498A of IPC a Gender biased law?
● Should Environment polluters be severely punished?
● Should there be a retirement age for politicians in India?
● Free WiFi Spots – Beneficial or not?
● Student Suicides – What are the deep rooted problems?
● Is online piracy inevitable?
● How can we stop ‘Honor Killings’?
● Will E-commerce dominate physical stores?
● How can river Ganga be cleaned?
● Parliamentary System vs Presidential System
● Can India get into NSG?
● Should India be given a permanent seat in UNSC ?
● Population explosion – boon or bane?
● Should mother tongue be the medium of instruction in schools?
● Does UNSC need to be reformed?
● Should Fathers be given Paternity Leave?
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● Is Technology rising Unemployment rates?
● Should AFSPA be repealed?
● Mobile towers in residential areas – harmful or not?
● Is hosting Olympics good for the host country?
● How can slums be improved?
● Future of Sports in India
● India’s obsession with Gold – How it affects Indian Economy?
● Love Marriage vs Arranged Marriage
● Is Reservation for women justified?
● Does Censor Board need to be reformed?
● Is IPL a boon or bane for Indian cricket?
● Swachh Bharat Abhiyan – How far was it successful?
● Is Educational qualification necessary for Politicians?
● Do business and ethics go hand in hand?
● Alcohol Ban in India – Pros and Cons
● Paperless office – could it be a reality?
● Eastern vs Western- which parenting style is better?
● Should attendance be made compulsory for students?
● Should betting and gambling be legalized in India?
● Aadhaar Bill
● Is a relook needed in the caste reservation system?
● Specialization vs Generalization
● Youth in Politics
● Smart cities in India – Is it a smart move?
● Should Jallikattu remain banned?
● Net neutrality
● Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) Scheme – Pros and Cons
● Should attempt to suicide be decriminalized?
● Does India need smaller states?
● Women’s Reservation Bill
● Lokpal Bill
● Should Homosexuality be legalized?
● NOTA – Is it a good step?
● National Food Security Bill – Pros and Cons
● Demographic Dividend in India
● Depreciation of Indian Rupee
● Women Empowerment in India
● Present Education System in India
● Role of NGOs in India
● Is FDI good for India?
● Generation Gap
● E-waste management
● Relevance of Gandhi in modern world.
● Social networking sites – Boon or Bane?
● Genetically modified products – Boon or bane?
● How to deal with international terrorism?
● Are Big Dams Necessary?
● Is China a threat to Indian software industry?
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● Is the Patents Bill Good for India?
● Are we serious about saving Wildlife and Environment?
● Is dependence on computers a good thing?
● Internet – boon or bane?
● Voting rights to illiterates – illogical?
● Should agricultural subsidies be stopped?
● Brain-Drain has to be stopped
● Role of UN in Peace keeping.
● What can we do to eradicate poverty?
● Can Trade help the poor?
● Age and Youth: Experience And Young Talent
● Should Water Resources Be Nationalized?
● Indian villages – Our Strength or Weakness?
● Private Educational Institutions – Good or Bad?
● Is WikiLeaks a bane or a boon?
● Multinational Companies: Are they devils in disguise?
● Nuclear Energy in India – Boon or Bane?
● Do we need a fresh Reorganization of states?
● Should euthanasia / mercy killing be legalized?
● E-Learning: A substitute for classroom learning?
● Is Globalization Really Necessary?
● Bullet for Bullet: Is it a Right policy?
● Commercialization of health care : Good or Bad ?
● Media is a mixed blessing
● Balance between Profession and Family
● Examination – Has it killed Education?
● Privatization will lead to less corruption.
● Are Foreign television channels destroying our culture?
● Are Advertisements Beneficial or not?
● Merging the General and Railway Budget will save exchequer from unnecessary spending.
● Will Indian economy grow faster with reduced Goods & Services Tax (GST)?
● High interest rates and deficit financing cannot go together
● Is FDI in retail good or bad for India?
● Social security in India
● GST - Pros and Cons
● Are MNCs colonizing the Indian MARKET?
● Ease of doing business in India - Does it really exist?
● Should business lobbying be made legal in India?
● Corruption is the root cause for Indian Economy slowdown
● "Make in India" - will the idea make India a manufacturing hub?
● Steve Jobs: The biggest icon of the 20th century?
● Should there be Reservation in private sector jobs?
● Demonetization 2016 in India adversely impacted Indian Economy.
● No subsidy regime would propel the wheel of growth
● Man on Moon or Food for Man?
● E-commerce discounts are harmful in long run
● Should Pakistani artists be banned from working in India?
● Global Warming
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● Intellectual Property Rights Issues in India
● War, not dialogue, will end Kashmir crisis
● Making Aadhar mandatory is not a good idea
● Law should be an instrument of Social Change
● Social activism is necessary for survival of democratic society
● India needs a uniform civil code
● "Facebook": Socialization to degradation of society.
● Naxalism: The biggest internal security problem.
● The Growing Menace of Casteism And Regionalism.
● Difficulties in implementation of Climate Change Summit Resolutions
● Net Neutrality is essential to Digital India
● Cricket: Overpowering other sports in India.
● News channels - breaking rules to give breaking news.
● Smart City Project will give wings to growth
● Gender bias in portraying women in advertisements
● Shahrukh Khan: Brilliant Actor or MARKETING Guru?
● Brevity is the soul of wit.
● A common currency for Asia. Is it possible?
● Red is red, blue is blue and never the two shall meet.
● It was a bright, cold day in April and the clocks were striking thirteen.
Sources: Group Discussion Ideas, Career Launcher
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IIM Interview Experiences

IIM Statement of Purpose 16

IIM Interview Question Collection 21

Best wishes for your preparation!

Mathematics & Puzzles

P1 - So, Ankit, you are a Computer Science graduate.

P1 - Tell us a little about yourself Ankit.

P1 - Hmm, What is a neural network?

Finally P1 asked me what was the last movie I had watched.

P1 - What is the full form of LLB?

P1 (laughing) - it’s ok, leave it.

P1 ( to P2, in bengali) - Sir , do you want to ask anything?

P1 - Okay, Ankit we are done with the interview. Take a toffee.

IIM Statement of Purpose

From early days of my Life I have been above average student in

Currently I am working as a Senior Manager at Kotak Life Insurance

A goal without a plan is a wish and so I look at being in a position in

A PGP in Management from IIM-B, one of the premier institutes in

Post my graduation, I worked with Vodafone in Mumbai for 14

Another remarkable stint was the operations stint where I was

While achievements like these have boosted my confidence, I

I look forward to an education in this great Institute.

I have successfully completed a certification course in Project

During my under-graduation, I won the O. P. Jindal Engineering and

On the personal front, my family consists of my father, mother and

IIM Interview Question Collection

● Which events have you organized?

Sources: Quora, HitBullsEye, Pinterview

● Door – Abstract GD Topic

Sources: Group Discussion Ideas, Career Launcher

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