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4 Dec 2024
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4 Interview Rounds
Interview Preparation Tips
Round: Group Discussion
Experience: I talked second and took a stance of defence with development. I tried to talk intermittently for a duration of approx 40 sec each time and for a total of 5 times.
Tips: U should be the guy who had talked the most in GD but care should be taken not to dominate it. Try to tell maximum number of points and try to exhaust all the points when you get your first opportunity.
Duration: 8 minutes
Round: Interview
Experience: They were just checking whether you have the necessary communication and managerial skills and how well you handle the stresses of interview.
Tips: Being thorough with the nooks and corner of your resume and keeping your head cool alone will ensure you get shortlisted.
General Tips: Stay coool throughout the process :)
College Name: IIT Madras
Experience: I talked second and took a stance of defence with development. I tried to talk intermittently for a duration of approx 40 sec each time and for a total of 5 times.
Tips: U should be the guy who had talked the most in GD but care should be taken not to dominate it. Try to tell maximum number of points and try to exhaust all the points when you get your first opportunity.
Duration: 8 minutes
Round: Interview
Experience: They were just checking whether you have the necessary communication and managerial skills and how well you handle the stresses of interview.
Tips: Being thorough with the nooks and corner of your resume and keeping your head cool alone will ensure you get shortlisted.
General Tips: Stay coool throughout the process :)
College Name: IIT Madras
Anonymous
posted on 9 Jan 2015
3 Interview Rounds
Interview Preparation Tips
Round: Test
Experience: All the questions were based on simple math calculations.
Duration: 5 minutes
Total Questions: 30
Round: Test
Duration: 30 minutes
Total Questions: 30
Round: Interview
Experience: How the student handles pressure is an important criteria in the selection process. Proofs could be asked for any claims/answers given by the student, so being absolutely sure about one's claims is essential.
General Tips: A good knowledge of the current affairs in the finance sector is important to crack the interviews. NCFM and CFA exams' preparation materials can also be used.
Skill Tips: CAT preparation will be helpful for cracking the written test
Skills: Quantitative Ability, Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Accounting, Fundamentals of Operations Research, Principles of Economics
College Name: IIT-Madras
Experience: All the questions were based on simple math calculations.
Duration: 5 minutes
Total Questions: 30
Round: Test
Duration: 30 minutes
Total Questions: 30
Round: Interview
Experience: How the student handles pressure is an important criteria in the selection process. Proofs could be asked for any claims/answers given by the student, so being absolutely sure about one's claims is essential.
General Tips: A good knowledge of the current affairs in the finance sector is important to crack the interviews. NCFM and CFA exams' preparation materials can also be used.
Skill Tips: CAT preparation will be helpful for cracking the written test
Skills: Quantitative Ability, Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Accounting, Fundamentals of Operations Research, Principles of Economics
College Name: IIT-Madras
3 Interview Rounds
Interview Preparation Tips
Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Initial Short-listing: CGPANo test, no Group Discussion
Round: Interview
Experience: Interview is held in a single Technical RoundMostly consisted of core technical questions
Tips: Understanding of basics of all core courses
College Name: IIT Madras
Experience: Initial Short-listing: CGPANo test, no Group Discussion
Round: Interview
Experience: Interview is held in a single Technical RoundMostly consisted of core technical questions
Tips: Understanding of basics of all core courses
College Name: IIT Madras
4 Interview Rounds
Interview Preparation Tips
Round: Test
Experience: The main topics for the test areDesignManufacturing processesEnginesBasics of fluid mechanics (hydraulics)Aptitude section-general knowledge and English.
Round: Group Discussion
Experience: The topics for group discussions are based on current affairs and general knowledge, like the introduction of FDI markets. You can also be given more general topics like importance of education, success in failure.
Tips: Importance is given to general knowledge.It is a leadership profile, the main focus was on communication skills, ability to work with and lead a team.
Round: Interview
Experience: One or two rounds of interviewTechnical questions based on the projects and internships can be asked. Be prepared for practical applications of the concepts learned in class.
Tips: Prepare well for standard HR questionsLeadership qualities, PoRs , resume are given weightage
College Name: IIT Madras
Experience: The main topics for the test areDesignManufacturing processesEnginesBasics of fluid mechanics (hydraulics)Aptitude section-general knowledge and English.
Round: Group Discussion
Experience: The topics for group discussions are based on current affairs and general knowledge, like the introduction of FDI markets. You can also be given more general topics like importance of education, success in failure.
Tips: Importance is given to general knowledge.It is a leadership profile, the main focus was on communication skills, ability to work with and lead a team.
Round: Interview
Experience: One or two rounds of interviewTechnical questions based on the projects and internships can be asked. Be prepared for practical applications of the concepts learned in class.
Tips: Prepare well for standard HR questionsLeadership qualities, PoRs , resume are given weightage
College Name: IIT Madras
4 Interview Rounds
Interview Preparation Tips
Round: Group Activity
Experience: Shortlisted students were asked to do a presentation in groups on any one of the following topics:Root cause analysisImplementation of a quality assurance programEmployee involvement in quality improvement
Round: Interview
Experience: Interview includes technical questions and HR. Be prepared for a stress interview
Tips: Basic knowledge of minor will helpBe prepared to answer all the technical and Operations management points of your resumeKeep cool and figure out your answers for all the HR questions beforehand
College Name: IIT Madras
Experience: Shortlisted students were asked to do a presentation in groups on any one of the following topics:Root cause analysisImplementation of a quality assurance programEmployee involvement in quality improvement
Round: Interview
Experience: Interview includes technical questions and HR. Be prepared for a stress interview
Tips: Basic knowledge of minor will helpBe prepared to answer all the technical and Operations management points of your resumeKeep cool and figure out your answers for all the HR questions beforehand
College Name: IIT Madras
4 Interview Rounds
Interview Preparation Tips
Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Initial Short-listing : CGPA 8 Cut-Off
Round: Test
Experience: Written Test: The test mostly consisted of both aptitude and tech questionsAptitude - Tough. Most questions puzzles, probabilityTech - Easy. Deciding factor. Includes basic digital circuits
Tips: Concentrate on topics like Digital circuits ,Verilog FAQs, ASIC design flowGate Problems and puzzles
Round: Interview
Experience: Technical round is around 90 minutes.Technical round consisted of questions from topics such as Wireless communication -fading, multipath, OFDMSignal processing – DFT, Detection and Estimation - MMSE, linear MMSE, detection of symbols, Probability - Bertrand's Paradox
Round: Interview
Experience: HR Round is around 30 minutes. Basic HR questions.
College Name: IIT Madras
Experience: Initial Short-listing : CGPA 8 Cut-Off
Round: Test
Experience: Written Test: The test mostly consisted of both aptitude and tech questionsAptitude - Tough. Most questions puzzles, probabilityTech - Easy. Deciding factor. Includes basic digital circuits
Tips: Concentrate on topics like Digital circuits ,Verilog FAQs, ASIC design flowGate Problems and puzzles
Round: Interview
Experience: Technical round is around 90 minutes.Technical round consisted of questions from topics such as Wireless communication -fading, multipath, OFDMSignal processing – DFT, Detection and Estimation - MMSE, linear MMSE, detection of symbols, Probability - Bertrand's Paradox
Round: Interview
Experience: HR Round is around 30 minutes. Basic HR questions.
College Name: IIT Madras
Anonymous
posted on 8 Jan 2015
4 Interview Rounds
Interview Preparation Tips
Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Resume based initial shortlisting
Round: Test
Experience: Test included Quant, technical and logical aptitude sections (Online). Topics included were
Strength of Materials, Fluid Mechanics, and KDOMS
Round: Interview
Experience: Technical lasting around 45-50 min .Technical round will cover up all the profile related questions. Many questions on C and algorithms, microcontrollers and a puzzle.Be ready to be grilled on your internships and projects. Expect basic design concept based questions or core mechanical stuff. (Depends on your Department. So please revise the respective stuff!)
Round: Interview
Experience: HR round had normal stuff like Why Bosch? , Higher studies, achievements, Bosch's current work etc.
Tips: Please go through their website and have some knowledge about their ongoing work.Surf through all the courses and get your concepts right. Have a look at KDOMS.Stress/Strain equations, engineering drawing, IC engines, Thermodynamics, FEM.Knowledge of C helps too.
Prepare for questions on your resume and be honest. Participate in mock GD‟s and Alumni interviews.Go through GATE material while preparing for the technical part. Check the material on ftp servers.
College Name: IIT Madras
Experience: Resume based initial shortlisting
Round: Test
Experience: Test included Quant, technical and logical aptitude sections (Online). Topics included were
Strength of Materials, Fluid Mechanics, and KDOMS
Round: Interview
Experience: Technical lasting around 45-50 min .Technical round will cover up all the profile related questions. Many questions on C and algorithms, microcontrollers and a puzzle.Be ready to be grilled on your internships and projects. Expect basic design concept based questions or core mechanical stuff. (Depends on your Department. So please revise the respective stuff!)
Round: Interview
Experience: HR round had normal stuff like Why Bosch? , Higher studies, achievements, Bosch's current work etc.
Tips: Please go through their website and have some knowledge about their ongoing work.Surf through all the courses and get your concepts right. Have a look at KDOMS.Stress/Strain equations, engineering drawing, IC engines, Thermodynamics, FEM.Knowledge of C helps too.
Prepare for questions on your resume and be honest. Participate in mock GD‟s and Alumni interviews.Go through GATE material while preparing for the technical part. Check the material on ftp servers.
College Name: IIT Madras
Anonymous
posted on 8 Jan 2015
3 Interview Rounds
Interview Preparation Tips
Round: Test
Experience: Two part written test. First part was majorly quant and second was based on ship theory and CASDD. The whole test could be cracked if you know maths and your core courses.
Round: Interview
Experience: A 40 minute interview.They go over various questions asked in the test. Like, last year they asked to draw diagrams of the mid-ship sections and the loading curves in the longitudinal direction (buoyancy, weight, shear stress, bending moment)They also grill you on your BTP/DDP.
Tips: Be thorough with you project work and courses.Your approach to the questions matters a lot. Learn your GZ curves well.
College Name: IIT Madras
Experience: Two part written test. First part was majorly quant and second was based on ship theory and CASDD. The whole test could be cracked if you know maths and your core courses.
Round: Interview
Experience: A 40 minute interview.They go over various questions asked in the test. Like, last year they asked to draw diagrams of the mid-ship sections and the loading curves in the longitudinal direction (buoyancy, weight, shear stress, bending moment)They also grill you on your BTP/DDP.
Tips: Be thorough with you project work and courses.Your approach to the questions matters a lot. Learn your GZ curves well.
College Name: IIT Madras
3 Interview Rounds
Interview Preparation Tips
Round: Test
Experience: Shortlist is done based on the result of the two tests conducted. The duration of the tests is about 2 hours. One of the tests is subjective.
Round: Interview
Experience: Interview was held in two rounds. No technical round is held. There is no technical round and no emphasis on technical background.
Tips: Math and Puzzle solving skills are useful
College Name: IIT Madras
Experience: Shortlist is done based on the result of the two tests conducted. The duration of the tests is about 2 hours. One of the tests is subjective.
Round: Interview
Experience: Interview was held in two rounds. No technical round is held. There is no technical round and no emphasis on technical background.
Tips: Math and Puzzle solving skills are useful
College Name: IIT Madras
3 Interview Rounds
Interview Preparation Tips
Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Shortlist of candidates made on basis of resumeThere was no test or GD
Tips: Concentrate on making a good resume highlighting your interns etc.Highlight your extracurricular activities and interests and also credentials
Round: Interview
Experience: Personal Interview- 4 rounds comprising of case studies and a bit of HR.The discussion on resume and HR questions will take only 5-10 mins. More importance will be given to caseSample cases- insurance companies, cement companies opening a new market in a new country etc.Similar pattern for all 4 rounds
Tips: General awareness about business is a must, since the selection depends solely on how well you perform in the case interviewsThe BCG website helps a lot to get an insight into how the interview works and what the company expects from the applicantsRefer to the “Interview Tips” section in the BCG websiteThe case study materials available on LAN and internet are highly useful preparation materialsDo not ignore the HR aspect of the interview. The interviewer actually uses it to gauge you and tailors the interview according to the way you answer HR questionsThe interviewer expects you to ask questions to them in order to gain more knowledge about the cases they present. They will not put all the data in front of you in black and white initially. The candidate is expected to ask for and get data from the interviewerIn the case interview, always communicate your line of thought. Give reasons for and validate your decisions regarding the case solutionsDraw conclusions from your analysis about the case
College Name: IIT Madras
Experience: Shortlist of candidates made on basis of resumeThere was no test or GD
Tips: Concentrate on making a good resume highlighting your interns etc.Highlight your extracurricular activities and interests and also credentials
Round: Interview
Experience: Personal Interview- 4 rounds comprising of case studies and a bit of HR.The discussion on resume and HR questions will take only 5-10 mins. More importance will be given to caseSample cases- insurance companies, cement companies opening a new market in a new country etc.Similar pattern for all 4 rounds
Tips: General awareness about business is a must, since the selection depends solely on how well you perform in the case interviewsThe BCG website helps a lot to get an insight into how the interview works and what the company expects from the applicantsRefer to the “Interview Tips” section in the BCG websiteThe case study materials available on LAN and internet are highly useful preparation materialsDo not ignore the HR aspect of the interview. The interviewer actually uses it to gauge you and tailors the interview according to the way you answer HR questionsThe interviewer expects you to ask questions to them in order to gain more knowledge about the cases they present. They will not put all the data in front of you in black and white initially. The candidate is expected to ask for and get data from the interviewerIn the case interview, always communicate your line of thought. Give reasons for and validate your decisions regarding the case solutionsDraw conclusions from your analysis about the case
College Name: IIT Madras
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