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Filter interviews byIndian Institute of Technology (IIT), Chennai Placement Interview Questions
Updated
4 Dec 2024
7 interviews found
I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Dec 2016.
7 Interview Rounds
Interview Preparation Tips
Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: We submitted our resume through online portal. Shortlist criteria is mostly CGPA.
Tips: Keep good CGPA (above 8.5 out of 10).
Round: Test
Experience: 30 technical questions for 30 minutes. All questions are MCQ type. Technical test for thermal and design was common. Both theoretical and numerical questions were asked.
18 data interpretation questions for 20 minutes. 6 charts (graphs, tables, bar charts) were given. 18 statements were given. We have to identify which statement is related to which chart and using that data , identify statement is true or false.
Tips: Technical Test was easy , but remember formulae for numerical. Questions were related to Thermal and Design. No manufacturing questions was asked.
Data interpretation was too easy. No need to prepare.
Duration: 50 minutes
Total Questions: 48
Round: Activity
Experience: Every candidate was given a A2 size sheet and marker. In 20 min, you have to present any technical topic on sheet. You can write or draw.
Tips: Be prepared for one technical topic and what specifics you have to write. Also last year (Batch before me) ,they asked to present yourself as product on sheet. Prepare for that also.
Round: Behavioural Interview
Experience: Two person will test your communication , presentation and behavioral skill in this interview. Presentation skill is checked by how you present the sheet. Also , a lot of company related questions will be asked.
Tips: Present the sheet as your presenting a technical paper in conference. Keep detail information about Rolls-Royce.
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Technical Interview had 5 steps.
Step 1: General Technical questions
Step 2: Discussion about your technical work like projects.
Step 3: Give solution to Practical problem
Step 4: Take any topic from given topics and explain it.
Step 5: Technical discussion about Rolls-Royce engine technology
Tips: Be prepared for tough interview. Study your projects deeply. Listen to practical problem and then answer. Keep updated about Rolls-Royce technology.
Skills: Technical Knowledge(ML, Presentation Skills
College Name: IIT Madras
Experience: We submitted our resume through online portal. Shortlist criteria is mostly CGPA.
Tips: Keep good CGPA (above 8.5 out of 10).
Round: Test
Experience: 30 technical questions for 30 minutes. All questions are MCQ type. Technical test for thermal and design was common. Both theoretical and numerical questions were asked.
18 data interpretation questions for 20 minutes. 6 charts (graphs, tables, bar charts) were given. 18 statements were given. We have to identify which statement is related to which chart and using that data , identify statement is true or false.
Tips: Technical Test was easy , but remember formulae for numerical. Questions were related to Thermal and Design. No manufacturing questions was asked.
Data interpretation was too easy. No need to prepare.
Duration: 50 minutes
Total Questions: 48
Round: Activity
Experience: Every candidate was given a A2 size sheet and marker. In 20 min, you have to present any technical topic on sheet. You can write or draw.
Tips: Be prepared for one technical topic and what specifics you have to write. Also last year (Batch before me) ,they asked to present yourself as product on sheet. Prepare for that also.
Round: Behavioural Interview
Experience: Two person will test your communication , presentation and behavioral skill in this interview. Presentation skill is checked by how you present the sheet. Also , a lot of company related questions will be asked.
Tips: Present the sheet as your presenting a technical paper in conference. Keep detail information about Rolls-Royce.
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Technical Interview had 5 steps.
Step 1: General Technical questions
Step 2: Discussion about your technical work like projects.
Step 3: Give solution to Practical problem
Step 4: Take any topic from given topics and explain it.
Step 5: Technical discussion about Rolls-Royce engine technology
Tips: Be prepared for tough interview. Study your projects deeply. Listen to practical problem and then answer. Keep updated about Rolls-Royce technology.
Skills: Technical Knowledge(ML, Presentation Skills
College Name: IIT Madras
I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Dec 2016.
4 Interview Rounds
Interview Preparation Tips
Round: Test
Experience: Time was more than sufficient. Most of the questions were conceptual and very easy without major calculations.
Tips: Subjects:
Heat and mass transfer, Gas turbine engine, Design of machine elements, strength of material etc.
Duration: 30 minutes
Total Questions: 30
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: The interview was divided into 5 steps.
(i) Introduction considering your resume.(i.e. your projects, achievements, field of interest, motivation etc.)
(ii) Logical understanding: Various statistical graphs (e.g. normal distribution curve) were given. I was given a design failure problem related to it. Using graph I had to show a probable solution region in the graph.
(iii) Picture understanding: I was shown a picture and had to identify the system.(It was a front propeller system of conventional aircraft. It was containing a propeller, gear box, blade angle shifting mechanism, its lubrication system, various valves etc.)
(iv) Few topics (around 10) were written on a paper. I had to choose one topic and had to explain it in detail with examples.(one of the topic: Design optimization)
(v) Chit-chat: They will ask you about their company. You can also ask your doubts.(So be prepared with at least 2-3 questions which you can ask them.)
Tips: Your course projects, BTP & MTP carries a HUUUUUGE weight. Try to attach each project with a motivation behind their execution. They don't consider depth of research but they do like it if you have a proper reason behind selecting it. and most important of all Keep your head cool.
Round: HR Interview
Experience: I introduced myself. Then they asked few common HR questions. One of the guy from interview panel got more excited about one of my project. So he kept asking questions related to it. I answered all of them.
Skills: Finite Element Modeling - FEM, Strength Of Materials, Logical Thinking
College Name: IIT Madras
Experience: Time was more than sufficient. Most of the questions were conceptual and very easy without major calculations.
Tips: Subjects:
Heat and mass transfer, Gas turbine engine, Design of machine elements, strength of material etc.
Duration: 30 minutes
Total Questions: 30
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: The interview was divided into 5 steps.
(i) Introduction considering your resume.(i.e. your projects, achievements, field of interest, motivation etc.)
(ii) Logical understanding: Various statistical graphs (e.g. normal distribution curve) were given. I was given a design failure problem related to it. Using graph I had to show a probable solution region in the graph.
(iii) Picture understanding: I was shown a picture and had to identify the system.(It was a front propeller system of conventional aircraft. It was containing a propeller, gear box, blade angle shifting mechanism, its lubrication system, various valves etc.)
(iv) Few topics (around 10) were written on a paper. I had to choose one topic and had to explain it in detail with examples.(one of the topic: Design optimization)
(v) Chit-chat: They will ask you about their company. You can also ask your doubts.(So be prepared with at least 2-3 questions which you can ask them.)
Tips: Your course projects, BTP & MTP carries a HUUUUUGE weight. Try to attach each project with a motivation behind their execution. They don't consider depth of research but they do like it if you have a proper reason behind selecting it. and most important of all Keep your head cool.
Round: HR Interview
Experience: I introduced myself. Then they asked few common HR questions. One of the guy from interview panel got more excited about one of my project. So he kept asking questions related to it. I answered all of them.
Skills: Finite Element Modeling - FEM, Strength Of Materials, Logical Thinking
College Name: IIT Madras
I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Dec 2016.
7 Interview Rounds
Interview Preparation Tips
Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: shortlisting of resumes
Tips: job experience is an advantage, I hope.
Round: Test
Experience: thermal, design questions...need to know basic knowledge
Duration: 30 minutes
Total Questions: 30
Round: Test
Experience: Quick interpretation of relevant data from a pool of data
Duration: 30 minutes
Total Questions: 30
Round: Problem Statement
Experience: You'll be given a A3 sheet and a marker pen. Then you will be asked to write your qualities to market yourselves. They'll test everything in you. So be careful about choosing your qualities to present.
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: I did pretty well, highlighted my job experience. It all depends on what you present to them and how you impress them with that. Be careful, you should sell them what they want.
Round: HR Interview
Experience: A thorough examination of one's personality. Please disguise your strength as weakness and sell.
Skills: Technical Skill, Data Interpretation, HR Skills, Work Experience, Presence Of Mind, relieving pressure
College Name: iit madras
Experience: shortlisting of resumes
Tips: job experience is an advantage, I hope.
Round: Test
Experience: thermal, design questions...need to know basic knowledge
Duration: 30 minutes
Total Questions: 30
Round: Test
Experience: Quick interpretation of relevant data from a pool of data
Duration: 30 minutes
Total Questions: 30
Round: Problem Statement
Experience: You'll be given a A3 sheet and a marker pen. Then you will be asked to write your qualities to market yourselves. They'll test everything in you. So be careful about choosing your qualities to present.
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: I did pretty well, highlighted my job experience. It all depends on what you present to them and how you impress them with that. Be careful, you should sell them what they want.
Round: HR Interview
Experience: A thorough examination of one's personality. Please disguise your strength as weakness and sell.
Skills: Technical Skill, Data Interpretation, HR Skills, Work Experience, Presence Of Mind, relieving pressure
College Name: iit madras
5 Interview Rounds
Interview Preparation Tips
Round: Problem Statement
Tips: Has to interact with related professors of the topic of interest to work on that subject.start interacting from 8th sem with profs and to start research..
Round: Written communication skills test
Experience: You are a member of the board of directors and have recently launched a new automobile design and it has become very popular. You are sure that if the design reaches the assembly line, you will have demand for the next one year.But today your chief engineer comes to you with a design flaw and says, if the vehicle moves with very high speed and has a head on collision with another vehicle, the fuel tank will disintegrate and come off with fuel leaking.CHOICES GIVEN :a) you can have a small fix, and limit the damage to vehicle moving with a very high velocity, having fuel tank filled more than 3/4th and having only head on collision. This will take a month.b) You can have the complete fix. This will take another 6 months and might change the look of the design
1. what are your first thoughts?2. What choices do you have?3. what are your actions
Skill Tips: Preparation topics 1) Propulsion2) Basic Strength ofMaterials3) Mechanical basic stuff related to bearings and tolerance 4) Product Design5) General knowledge about Jet engines and their industries.
College Name: IIT MADRAS
Tips: Has to interact with related professors of the topic of interest to work on that subject.start interacting from 8th sem with profs and to start research..
Round: Written communication skills test
Experience: You are a member of the board of directors and have recently launched a new automobile design and it has become very popular. You are sure that if the design reaches the assembly line, you will have demand for the next one year.But today your chief engineer comes to you with a design flaw and says, if the vehicle moves with very high speed and has a head on collision with another vehicle, the fuel tank will disintegrate and come off with fuel leaking.CHOICES GIVEN :a) you can have a small fix, and limit the damage to vehicle moving with a very high velocity, having fuel tank filled more than 3/4th and having only head on collision. This will take a month.b) You can have the complete fix. This will take another 6 months and might change the look of the design
1. what are your first thoughts?2. What choices do you have?3. what are your actions
Skill Tips: Preparation topics 1) Propulsion2) Basic Strength ofMaterials3) Mechanical basic stuff related to bearings and tolerance 4) Product Design5) General knowledge about Jet engines and their industries.
College Name: IIT MADRAS
5 Interview Rounds
Interview Preparation Tips
Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: About 40 students are shortlisted from 160 applicants.
Round: Test
Experience: Questions asked for Technical test:1) Finding the thrust of a an engine with given specifications2)Finding the efficiency of a Rankine/ Brayton cycle3) Given a truss structure with loads, and asking to find which elements were under tension which under compression?4) Some question on what kind of bearings to be used5) Some question on how to reduce the stress on a turbine blade- whether to increase the base dimensions or decrease it, something like that
Round: Test
Experience: Questions asked were similar to the example given below-Situation:You are a member of the board of directors and have recently launched a new automobile design and it has become very popular. You are sure that if the design reaches the assembly line, you willhave demand for the next one year.But today your chief engineer comes toyou with a design flaw and says, if the vehicle moves with very high speed and has a head on collision with another vehicle, the fuel tank will dis integrate and come off with fuel leaking.CHOICES GIVEN :a) you can have a small fix, and limit the damage to vehicle moving with a very high velocity, having fuel tank filled more than 3/4th and having only head on collision. This will take a month.b) You can have the complete fix. This will take another 6 months and might change the look of the design
1. what are your first thoughts?2. What choices do you have?3. what are your actions
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Questions will be asked mostly to test your knowledge in topics of propulsion, materials.
Sample questions:1-How do you test the safety of particular product 2-Related to propulsion - shown a diagram engine and required to explain functioning of each part, hints will be abundant(difficult) 3-Stressconcentration and load distribution on a sheet with hole and also over a wing
Round: HR Interview
Experience: Questions related to resume, team work capabilities and also regarding PORs taken.Sample question: Situations like conflict aroused in your team.Brief some situations where you have faced some critical situation and how you dealt with it and questions regarding projects and your internship were asked.
Skill Tips: Preparation topics : Propulsion,Basic,Mechanical basicstuff related to bearings and tolerance,Product Design and General knowledge about Jet engines and their industries.
College Name: IIT MADRAS
Experience: About 40 students are shortlisted from 160 applicants.
Round: Test
Experience: Questions asked for Technical test:1) Finding the thrust of a an engine with given specifications2)Finding the efficiency of a Rankine/ Brayton cycle3) Given a truss structure with loads, and asking to find which elements were under tension which under compression?4) Some question on what kind of bearings to be used5) Some question on how to reduce the stress on a turbine blade- whether to increase the base dimensions or decrease it, something like that
Round: Test
Experience: Questions asked were similar to the example given below-Situation:You are a member of the board of directors and have recently launched a new automobile design and it has become very popular. You are sure that if the design reaches the assembly line, you willhave demand for the next one year.But today your chief engineer comes toyou with a design flaw and says, if the vehicle moves with very high speed and has a head on collision with another vehicle, the fuel tank will dis integrate and come off with fuel leaking.CHOICES GIVEN :a) you can have a small fix, and limit the damage to vehicle moving with a very high velocity, having fuel tank filled more than 3/4th and having only head on collision. This will take a month.b) You can have the complete fix. This will take another 6 months and might change the look of the design
1. what are your first thoughts?2. What choices do you have?3. what are your actions
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Questions will be asked mostly to test your knowledge in topics of propulsion, materials.
Sample questions:1-How do you test the safety of particular product 2-Related to propulsion - shown a diagram engine and required to explain functioning of each part, hints will be abundant(difficult) 3-Stressconcentration and load distribution on a sheet with hole and also over a wing
Round: HR Interview
Experience: Questions related to resume, team work capabilities and also regarding PORs taken.Sample question: Situations like conflict aroused in your team.Brief some situations where you have faced some critical situation and how you dealt with it and questions regarding projects and your internship were asked.
Skill Tips: Preparation topics : Propulsion,Basic,Mechanical basicstuff related to bearings and tolerance,Product Design and General knowledge about Jet engines and their industries.
College Name: IIT MADRAS
5 Interview Rounds
Interview Preparation Tips
Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: About 40 students were shortlisted from 160 applicants and this was based on cutoffs for CGPA(10th & 12th Exam).
Round: Test
Experience: Comprehensive Test was of about 20 minutes questions consisting of a situation to be managed. Technical round had Completely
MCQ’s on topics like propulsion and materials and the final test was on data interpretation with a set of 60 questions.
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Questions
were asked mostly to test your knowledge in topics of propulsion, materials and related
to your projects worked in institute and finally on some data interpretation.
Round: HR Interview
Experience: Questions
related to resume, team work
capabilities and also regarding PORs taken were asked and a situation was given and we had to explain how we deal with it.
Skill Tips: Preparation topics for ROLLSROYCE are-Propulsion,Basic Strength of Materials,Mechanical basic stuff related to bearings and tolerance,Product Design and General knowledge
about Jet engines and their industries. Having extra credentials like being a head of a club or core which shows leadership and team managing skill will help.
College Name: IIT MADRAS
Experience: About 40 students were shortlisted from 160 applicants and this was based on cutoffs for CGPA(10th & 12th Exam).
Round: Test
Experience: Comprehensive Test was of about 20 minutes questions consisting of a situation to be managed. Technical round had Completely
MCQ’s on topics like propulsion and materials and the final test was on data interpretation with a set of 60 questions.
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Questions
were asked mostly to test your knowledge in topics of propulsion, materials and related
to your projects worked in institute and finally on some data interpretation.
Round: HR Interview
Experience: Questions
related to resume, team work
capabilities and also regarding PORs taken were asked and a situation was given and we had to explain how we deal with it.
Skill Tips: Preparation topics for ROLLSROYCE are-Propulsion,Basic Strength of Materials,Mechanical basic stuff related to bearings and tolerance,Product Design and General knowledge
about Jet engines and their industries. Having extra credentials like being a head of a club or core which shows leadership and team managing skill will help.
College Name: IIT MADRAS
5 Interview Rounds
Interview Preparation Tips
Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Initial short-listing was done based on the resume and it was followed by a test.
Round: Test
Experience: The test had questions focusing on Core topics :
Aerodynamics, propulsion, combustion, fluid mechanics, structures, manufacturing etc.
Tips: Focus on core topics like combustion, fluid mechanics and aerodynamics.
Duration: 60 minutes
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: The technical round lasted 55 minutes.It had questions based on resume as well as problem tackling and
design related skills.
Tips: Be thorough about the work you have done as a part of projects or as interns.
Round: HR Interview
Experience: In the HR round the participants were asked to prepare a presentation selling themselves to the company and also an expansion on the resume.It was for a duration of 25 minutes.
Tips: Prepare for the interviews by attending the mock sessions conducted by the institute.
College Name: IIT Madras
Experience: Initial short-listing was done based on the resume and it was followed by a test.
Round: Test
Experience: The test had questions focusing on Core topics :
Aerodynamics, propulsion, combustion, fluid mechanics, structures, manufacturing etc.
Tips: Focus on core topics like combustion, fluid mechanics and aerodynamics.
Duration: 60 minutes
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: The technical round lasted 55 minutes.It had questions based on resume as well as problem tackling and
design related skills.
Tips: Be thorough about the work you have done as a part of projects or as interns.
Round: HR Interview
Experience: In the HR round the participants were asked to prepare a presentation selling themselves to the company and also an expansion on the resume.It was for a duration of 25 minutes.
Tips: Prepare for the interviews by attending the mock sessions conducted by the institute.
College Name: IIT Madras
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