IIM Bangalore PI,

Fresher B.Tech in Naval Architecture and Shipbuilding

3 Panelists
M1 :50+ M2: 40+ M3: 30+

Time: 25 mins

M1: So tell me about your course & why you chose it? How many students in your
batch.

Told them bout the sub, its scope and how my batch has 28 civilians and 15
cadets from Indian Navy.

M1: what're the cadets doing here. Explain the process.

Explained how after NDA and one year of training at INA they can choose Naval
Architecture and chill for a few years in cusat (my uni)

M1: (since I mentioned abt navy)

So what's your take on India's new Agnipath scheme?
Explained the scheme and how it can reduce the portion given to pensions and
income in the defence budget (which is half), so more amount can be alloted to
defence modernisation.

M1: So the scope of agniveers after their tenure?

Added the announcements by corporates like Tata and mahindra to accept

agniveers.

M1: Does your coursemates in the Navy support it?

Told they support it.

M1: what's GDP? (since I wrote Indian economy as one of my interests)

Told but didn't add the term 'geographical boundary' so was more like GNP
definition. ( screwed up)
M1: What's GNP then? Ever heard of 'hindu growth rate'? ( since I added how
india's gdp grew 10 times in the last 30 yrs)

Cudnt answer both lol.

M1: Heard of G20?

Gave few words on it.

M1: Why's India President of G20 this year? What can we gain from the
presidency?

Told its by chance and how we cud use it for friendly ties w non G20
members and showcase newly build infra.

M1(unsatisfied) : only the president has the power to invite other countries to
G20? Are you sure?

Confusedly said yes based on what I've read.

M1: asked me if India's a poor country or not and it's rankings on the hunger
index.

Told its almost at the bottom ( but cudnt substantiate exactly why) and said
better phrase than poor would be lower middle income.

M1: what's ur definition of research? Why do u like it? (since i added passion
for research in SoP)

Told smt random and one journal I read on IIMB website.

M2: Would you be an agniveer if you had the opportunity now?

Politely declined as my passions were diff altogether.

M2: what are your passions?

Told my passion ( they laughed out loud as I named way too many interests
lol)
M3: So you've written about stock market trading in ur SoP what're your trading
strategies?

Cudnt remember much so told a simple moving average strategy.

M2: Give me the technical term on why you can profit in trading faster than
investing.

Got confused so repeated risk reward ratio lol

M2: It's Leverage.

Okay. (Wtf it was too basic)

M3: you've traded options? What are options why not just trade a normal stock
instead of options and futures?

Defined options and talked abt how volatile the premium in options is and high
risk v reward.

Looked at each other and said we are done. Overall very chill and all 3 always
had a devilish smile on their face lmao.

IIMBangalore interview
Location: IIM Bangalore
Duration: 15-20min
Panel 1: P1(M late 50s), P2(M mid 30s), P3(M early 50s)
P1 and P2 were very friendly and chill. P3 was more or less indifferent.

P2: Tell us a bit about yourself

Asked about reading (mentioned in sop)
What’s the last book you read? Give a brief summary
Asked about actual tasks involved in a por mentioned in sop
One issue faced during that role. What did you learn from that role.
Asked how your core value (from sop) can be implemented in a business

P3: Asked about work ex

What do you want to do after mba? Any particular domain?
Do you know any companies that hire for that role?
What projects are you interested in working within that company?
Do you have any business model in mind? (I had mentioned entrepreneurship
in sop)

P1: Who should be held accountable for the mass tech layoffs happening
today?
How would you decide which company within the same sector that you would
join/help somebody else decide to join?
If you got a consulting role (my preferred domain) in present company and an
offer from iimb, which one would you choose?
Any questions for us?

In general 80% questions was around my SOP, the rest were practical questions
based on situations. No grilling on current affairs or undergrad subjects. No
counter arguments to any of the answers.

IIMB interview

P1 - What are SDGs? Can you tell what are India’s Goals?
How HUL is working towards these goals?
What would you do to work on to reduce carbon emission.
Where do I want to be 10 years down the lane

P2 - what was more challenging during COVID( I work in HUL manufacturing

site )
How did I influence my subordinates ( older and experienced than me ) to
work

P3- what is RCA?

He also asked if I know some person ! I didn’t know!

Panelist were very chill and they were listening to the answers! No grilling
IIMB - PGP -
Bms 2020 grad - 96/92/80
4:30 pm slot. Got preponed to 3:40
2 prof, 1 alum
Interview lasted barely 7-8 min - just HR based questions with zero follow ups.
Idk what to make out of that

P1: Tell us about work (no follow ups)

P1: What are your hobbies (no follow up)
P1: Why did you leave architecture after a year?
P2: So, you've worked in an NGO and want to work in FMCG later, why? Isn't
ngo more soul satisfying?
P2: Is all this csr just hogwash or will anything good come out of it?
P3: Why we shouldn't select you?
That's it. You can log out

IIMB Interview,
Started at 11:20 AM, with a short 20 min interview, no acads, and current
affairs.

P1- Asked about work done at my internship, cross-questioned (it was in the
consulting domain, asked if I got to present my recommendations)
P1- If I am a foreign investor with billions of dollars, which two sectors should I
invest in in India?
P1- Since I don't have work experience, did I ever get any chance to present in
front of some panel or any one to many presentations?
P2- Why does the handicraft sector face backlash in India. Why is it not
blooming? (I worked on a project in this sector)
P2- How do the local District authorities react towards promoting local
handicrafts?
P2- The business model of fairs like Dilli Haat and SurajKund Mela. How do
they earn revenue?
P3- Explain further your stint in the internship. How did you go about your
research?
P3- Benefits of concrete pellets over concrete roads? (Based on internship)
P3- what role you would like to join post MBA?
P3- What is consulting? Name some consulting firms.
P3- Do you have a placement? Why MBA over placement?
P3- That's all, do you have any questions for us?

They did not grill at all, was more of a conversation.

IIMB
95/75/91.6, B com (hons)
32 months workex
2 panelists 1M (35-40) F (40-45)

M- show your id.

why did u opt for both pgp n ba?
Why ba?
Answered

M- what did u do in this internship?

What do u do in Usha?
So this water cooler, how does the compressor work?

M- do u plan material for short period or long period also?

Answered all except question on compressor.

F - after mba plans?

F - name a company u want to work with.
M- is Deloitte auditor for Usha?
Answered all.

F - what did u study in graduation?

I mentioned some subjects but M asked about accounting n finance.
M- what is the purpose of double entry bookkeeping?
Answered.

M - if u want to assess performance of a company, which statement would you

analyse.. Balance sheet or p&l?
Answered.

F - did u work from home the entire time?

Answered.
F - do you have any question for us?
I asked a couple of questions. They answered in detail.

Overall, chill interview, very less cross questions, friendly panel, M was smiling
throughout n laughed at one of the ansrs (reduced my nervousness).
Although it lasted only 12-15 min.
IIMB

Maybe around 20mins, 2 panelists - 1M(Maybe Economics), 1F(Finance)

Casual conversation by F, where are you working from, have you come to
Bangalore.

F : Explain _your_ role/contribution

F : why every year companies bring out new variants of phones?
F : upgrades can be provided in older models? Why new?
F : Why MBA? Give specific instance
F : Instance where you felt I could have done this better if I had MBA
knowledge? (Its okay if there isnt)
F : What’s your dream company?
F : You can work there now as well, how will MBA degree help?
M : Problems working women face in the industry (lots of discussion on
this)
M : You mentioned for particular segments, can you tell a more general
problem?
M : do you agree companies play on people’s greed to earn more, in terms
of buying new phones? (Said would have had more questions if I disagreed)
M : Why do you have low grades in undergraduate?
F : Hobbies? Cut answer and asked any other hobby?
F : Books you read recently? (One cross-question)
F : One thing learnt from India Unbound (said non-alignment in answer)
M : Do you think were are non-aligned right now? Isn’t it obvious we are in
support?
F : Any questions for us?
F : Will you be able to study again after working for this long?
F : It was nice talking to you, thank you. You can leave.

IIMB. Started exactly on time. Two panelists P1&P2.

Background: Engg., 2.5 yrs exp(IOCL), 1 yr UPSC prep.

P1: Show ur id
Me: showed PAN Card ( This PAN has become my pain for next 5-10mins)
P1: So everybody who has PAN pays income tax? Everybody who pays
income tax has PAN? What if I dont have PAN and earn income?
Me: Answered.
P1: Why shud I have so many cards...why cant I have a single card
Me: We can. We are getting there by linking everything.
P1: So we shud have a universal Aadhar and there is no need to even have
names for kids. Just give them a number and thats it. The first three numbers
can be the nick name.
Me: Yes Sir, we can bring a law like that but society will not accept it.
P1: Society will eventually accept, just like they did with vaccines. Intially they
were reluctant but once vaccines are available everybody flocked.
Me: There are emotions involved in naming sir. We cant just force people to
accept a number.
P1: There is nothing called emotions. Ppl who talk abt emotions are the ones
who want to benefit out of the emotions of masses.
Me: Yes sir, ppl will protest such over centralisation and they will go to courts
like they did with aadhar privacy issues.
P1: So what did court say there?
Me: it said ppl have right to privacy.
P1: ya thats it. There is nothing wrong with Aadhar, its so perfect and it can be
used widely.
Me: (pretty irritated by now) Sir, but if you do that ppl will throw you out of the
govt. (I literally said that to him)
P1: Then I will become an autocrat. Whats the point of these elections anyway.
They happen all the time. Nonsense...
🤷
Me: (dont know what to say)
P1: Ok lets move on. Then he asked me questions from my non core subjects
from engg. And some math.
Me: couldnt answer his questions. Wasnt prepared.
P1: So this is a serious remark, how do u rate urself in math
Me: I am good at stats, prob, and a bit of calculus..the other things I need to
revise sir...
P1: how do u differentiate inside an integral..
Me: couldnt answer..

Over to P2: She asked me what wud be my plans if not MBA, what role do I see
myself in after MBA, some workex related questions...

Overall..It started badly and I got asked questions in the subjects in which I
was not comfortable. It went badly.. After the P1 debacle, P2 already made her
mind and I wasnt asked many questions. Whatever was asked by P2, I
answered well. But, I didnt lose my composure and maintained my confidence.
Its very important in case you have to face such profs.
Btw, I searched and got to know that P1 was Anshuman Tripathi, PhD from MIT
Sloan and PGP from IIM Cal.
IIM B interview
Two males

P1 you have lived on different states, why, it looks like you don't settle one
Answered... First told them that i lived one more states (WB) and then told
about my journey in all above cities...
In between asked about my graduation degree it is specialization in chemical
sciences, so he asked that why that one at early age, it might affected your job
opportunities, answered

Then asked about chemical industry in india... Why mba..... What will you do
after mba.....

P2 chemical raw materials use in my company, who manufacture them

Chemicals in India earlier time and colors used in India-told ( I have
specialization in pigments and dyes)
Asked about why indian chemical industry is not good but it was in past (told)
Then asked can we become self sufficient in chemical raw materials in 5
years(told)

Do you have any questions for us?

I asked

No acads, no math, nothing it was about indian chemical industry from start to
end... And i was prepared for that.... Very interesting conversation both
professor were eager to know more about this.... And whatever I was saying....
I hope for good

I gave iim indoor just 1 hr before iimb...... But still it went to positive side

IIMB Interview Experience

Profile - 93/91/75 Chemical Engineering
6 months workex in B2B Sales

P1: Female Prof, P2: Male Prof

P1: What does your company do?
P1: What is your role?
P1: Why MBA after Chemical Engg?
P1: Why not do a job in Chemical Engg?
P2: What are the softwares that you use?
P2: What is B2B Sales?
P2: What have you learned in the past 6 months that would help you from a
business perspective?
P2: Which domain would you want to do in MBA?

P1: Any questions for us? (said no)

Duration - 15 minutes

Most of the questions were based on work ex and 2-3 hr questions. No

questions on Chemical Engg or current affairs. Panel was very friendly and
gave time to think about the questions.

IIMB
98.89%ile (95/91.6/93.8)
2 yr workex

Sales job in IOCL

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Divestment of BPCL/IOCL
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Future revenue opportunities for IOCL
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