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posted on 17 Jan 2015

5 Interview Rounds

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: 1.Quant/DI
2.Objective test
Tips: CAT preparation helped me in the test.
Duration: 60 minutes

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: 1. 8 members were part of the GD.
2.After GD I had to make presentation about any project I had done.
Tips: Take care of:1.Talking initiatives
2.Involving others
3.Body language
Duration: 20 minutes

Round: HR Interview
Experience: 1.No stress during interview.
2.It was very interactive.
3.The time duration of interview was 15 minutes.
Tips: 1.Brush up your communication skills.
2.Be comfortable during the interviews.

General Tips: 1.It's better to start early.
2.Start preparing around november.
Skill Tips: 1.I prepared for case studies and puzzles.
2.Take help from materials available on LAN.
Skills: Communication skills
College Name: IIT MADRAS
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2 Interview Rounds

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Interview
Experience: It was a 45-minute session.
Tips: They mentioned very clearly what they were looking for and so, I paid more attention to those parts.

Round: Interview
Experience: This was conducted along with the technical round. There were around five interviewees and all of them asked at least one question.

College Name: IIT MADRAS
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Interview Questions

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posted on 17 Jan 2015

5 Interview Rounds

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: HR Interview
Experience: 1.Just wanted to know if i was fine working abroad.
2.Not much was tested.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: 1.Asked about my internships and projects based on resume.
2.About my beam bending moment.
Tips: 1.Explain your project work in details.
2.Internship and the profile offered by company should match.

General Tips: 1.Starting earlier helps.
2.Give mock interviews.
3.Hydrostatics needs to be prepared well
Skills: Beams, Ship theory portions, Hydrostatics
College Name: IIT MADRAS
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posted on 17 Jan 2015

3 Interview Rounds

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Questions asked were related to Quant, Core and GK.
Tips: Prepare for this by going through Digi IC, basic DSA and Comp Arch.
Duration: 120 minutes

Round: Interview
Experience: It was a 30-minute round and the basic skills tested were related to Digital IC, Comp Arch and Verilog fundaes.
Tips: They were mostly looking for Digital VLSI courses.

Round: Interview
Experience: This was again a 30-minute round.

General Tips: I think I was selected because of my preparation of verilog fundaes.
I mugged a lot for my placement and I think it helped.
Skill Tips: I started my preparations in December, but starting earlier would have helped a lot.
Skills: Digi IC, Comp Arch, Quant
College Name: IIT MADRAS
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5 Interview Rounds

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Resume got selected because I have CGPA > 6.5,which was their criteria for shortlisting the candidates.

Round: Test
Experience: Technical round in which Technical questions were asked.(40-50 min)
HR round in which Non technical questions were asked.(15-20 min)
Duration: 50-60 minutes

Round: Interview
Experience: In this round, they particularly tested communications skills, technical knowledge, our interest.

General Tips: I got selected because of my 3D modelling Software skills, All my intern projects and DDP project were related to product design and involves 3D modelling and prototyping. Experience in designing a new product. Communication skills and finally the interest which I showed when they asked if I have any Questions.
If you want core job, you can sit for mech companies .This time most of the Companies were IT based. So you should atleast know C,C++ compulsory to get shortlist in the tests.As I was interested in Core, I didn't concentrate much on Non-core. But don't neglect any, as we don't know where we get placed. Unless you have a CG>7 or 7.5 atleast it is difficult even to get shortlist for the test of core companies.
Skill Tips: 1. CGPA - Not really imp to get a job but it is imp to get placed soon (of course need not be true every time) and to get shortlisted if the selection procedure is based on resume).
2. Aptitude (It is the most important one, unless you are shortlisted in aptitude test, you will not have chance to go for interview. It is the first challenge you will face in selection procedure for most of the
companies).

3. Resume (you have to be very good at explaining and giving reasons for what ever they ask in
your resume and also about projects. Since we will not have much non core projects, if you are interested
in non core jobs you can write even a simple assignment you did in management or any related non core
courses as projects in a very good manner. Sometimes it will be helpful to get shortlisted even if you don't
have much CGPA)

4. Basic Technical knowledge (need not study in depth each and every subject. Just basics are
enough- try to search on net for objective type or two mark questions for core subjects in Internet. You will
get a good idea about what to study and what you have to concentrate on. Don't waste time on one
subject in a bid to master it. Not required .!!)
Skills: Case Studies, Puzzels, CGPA, Aptitude, Resume, Basic Technical knowledge, 3D Modelling Software Skills, Communication Skills
College Name: IIT MADRAS
Motivation: This company was not open for ED, it was only for Mech and Aero and also it didn't allow us at the time of test.
Funny Moments: They were so strict about CG and the branch. Only two of us from our batch had attempted without telling them. Surprisingly, I was called for the interview the next day :) )
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT Interview Questions

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posted on 17 Jan 2015

5 Interview Rounds

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: 1.Aptitude test
2.Writing skills test
Duration: 60 minutes

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: .
Tips: 1.Ability to communicate and convey the desired messages.
2.Initiative skills.

Round: Interview
Experience: Questions were also asked on previous experience.
Tips: Previous experience in related field helps a lot.

General Tips: 1.Prepare according to the profile of the company.
2.Stay cool and focused during the interview.
3.Prepare relevant subjects.
Skills: Knowledge of softwares
College Name: IIT MADRAS
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user image Anonymous

posted on 17 Jan 2015

5 Interview Rounds

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: The CGPA had to be more than 6.5 to get shortlisted.
Tips: As I was interested in Core, I didn't concentrate much on Non-core. But don't neglect any, as we don't know where we get placed. Unless you have a CG>7 or 7.5 at least it is difficult even to get shortlist for the test of core companies.

Round: Test
Duration: 50 minutes

Round: Test
Duration: 20 minutes

Round: Interview
Experience: In this round, they particularly tested communications skills, technical knowledge and our interest.

Round: Interview
Experience: The questions in this round were very general.

General Tips: Prepare the question “Tell me about yourself” especially as it is the first question every company asks you when you go for interview. They will get their first impression on you here and the interview will move forward based on your answer.

Placement Preparation:
1. CGPA: It's not really important to get a job but it helps in getting placed soon and to get shortlisted if the selection procedure is based on resume.

2. Aptitude: It is the most important one, unless you are shortlisted in aptitude test, you will not have chance to go for interview. It is the first challenge you will face in selection procedure for most of the companies.

3. Your resume: You have to be very good at explaining and giving reasons for what ever they ask in your resume and also about projects. Since we will not have much non core projects, if you are interested in non core jobs you can write even a simple assignment you did in management or any related non core courses as projects in a very good manner. Sometimes it will be helpful to get shortlisted even if you don't have much CGPA.

4. Basic Technical knowledge: You need not study in depth each and every subject. Just basics are enough- try to search on net for objective type or two mark questions for core subjects in Internet. You will get a good idea about what to study and what you have to concentrate on. Don't waste time on one subject in a bid to master it. That is not required.


You will have principle of economics in 9th sem. It is very very important course for non core. Apart from courses prepare puzzles, case studies. Unless you are 8 pointer, you will not have a chance of getting placed in core companies for the first ten days. If you have 7 you can try for non core in the first 10 days. If you want core job, you can sit for mechanical companies too after 15th like that. This time most of the companies were IT based. So you should at least know C, C++ compulsory to get shortlist in the tests.
Skill Tips: All my intern projects and DDP project were related to product design and involved 3D modelling and prototyping. Apart from the skills mentioned, my experience in designing a new product and the interest I showed when they asked if I have any questions were also paramount selection points.
Ideal time to prepare should be 3-4 months before placement.
Skills: 3D modelling Software skills, Communication skills
College Name: IIT MADRAS
Funny Moments: This company was not open for ED, it was only for Mech and Aero and also it didn't allow us at the time of test. They were so strict about CG and the branch. Only two of us from our batch had attempted without telling them. Surprisingly, I was called for the interview the next day :)
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posted on 17 Jan 2015

4 Interview Rounds

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: 1.Mainly an aptitude test.
2.Asked to write an essay at last.
Duration: 90 minutes

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: 1.Current topics were asked

Round: HR Interview
Experience: 1.Only one round of interview.
2.It was purely HR
3.Few technical questions were asked on the field of study and project
Tips: 1.Prepare well on soft spoken skills

General Tips: 1.Pre placement preparation is always helpful.
2.Prepare on the basics of the subjects.
3.Identify your weak areas and work on it.
4.All the best
Skill Tips: Interact well with the interviewers.
Skills: Soft spoken skills
College Name: IIT MADRAS
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posted on 17 Jan 2015

5 Interview Rounds

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: 1.All were selected
Duration: 1 hr minute

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: 1.The topic was decided on the suggestions given by the candidates.
2.The group strength was 6.
Tips: *There is no criteria for getting shortlisted in test and GDas everyone clears them all
Duration: 30 min minutes

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: 1.Only one round of interview.
2.Both HR and technical questions were asked.
3.They see whether you can work anywhere in the country or not.
4.They look for BTCM courses.
Tips: 1.Be thorough with your project.
2.Proper knowledge about project management and materials used.

General Tips: 1.Have a basic overview of all courses.
2.Be Thorough with your project.
3.It won't take much time to prepare if you have basic knowledge about the courses.
Skill Tips: Prepare for the courses regarding planning , management and tendering process.
Skills: Know specific IS codes, Building Technology, Construction Management skills, Planning, Management & Tendering process,
College Name: IIT MADRAS
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3 Interview Rounds

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: There were two parts to the test. They give you the second part once the first one is complete.
Tips: You can prepare by reading up on Quant, Core Mechanical- Manufacture, Turbo, Material Science and little Heat Transfer.
Duration: 90 minutes

Round: Interview
Experience: Only the mechanical core was tested in this round.
Tips: They were looking for electives related to BTP or Department Projects.

Round: Interview
Experience: This was combined with the technical round.
Tips: Enough technical knowledge and CGPA can get you through this.

General Tips: A go at the mechanical placement website will surely help the applicants.
Skills: Mechanical Core
College Name: IIT MADRAS
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