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Ram Murthy
posted on 7 Dec 2016
I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Dec 2016.
6 Interview Rounds
Interview Questions
- Q1. Tell us a bit about yourself
- Q2. What is your current project?
- Q3. Deep technical questions on project
- Q4. The domain we're hiring for is not exactly what you're mastering in. Would you be able to adapt and be willing to do work that you aren't much familiar with?
Interview Preparation Tips
Round: Test
Experience: The test was a very lengthy test with 5 sections for 2 hours. The amount of content that had to be read in the question paper is exceptionally high. There were huge paragraphs to be read and answered. There was an intriguing section, in which a set of tasks mentioned, each of them of unique nature and taking different time for completion and we had to number the tasks in our order of priority, which would ensure the tasks being completed as per time. That particular section was tedious and time taking as we had to read the tasks again and again to fully understand and compare them with each other. Overall, the exam, I'd describe it as more tedious and tiresome than analytically difficult.
Tips: One has to maintain the same high level of analytical ability throught the test despite mental fatigue to complete the test in stipulated time. Practicing in that direction would certainly help.
Duration: 2 hours
Total Questions: 120
Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: I answered most of questions asked on my project and other technical questions as well. For the question on non familiarity of work, I answered that I would consider it as a challenge and I'd be excited about such inter domain work as it would be a great opportunity to learn and expand my knowledge.
Tips: A good opening statement makes most difference in interview. Being prepared for most of standard questions will prevent anxeity during the first few minutes of interview. When asked about yourself, starting by thanking them for the opportunity will certainly help. Whatever you're saying about yourself in the interview, keep an example demonstrating that quality in hand. And don't lie in the interview, we may think that we can manage by lying, but HR can easily see through it. Confidence and believing in yourself is key to crack any interview. Wear a smile in all appropriate moments during interview.
Skills: Technical Analysis, Communication, Analytical Skills
College Name: IIT Madras
Experience: The test was a very lengthy test with 5 sections for 2 hours. The amount of content that had to be read in the question paper is exceptionally high. There were huge paragraphs to be read and answered. There was an intriguing section, in which a set of tasks mentioned, each of them of unique nature and taking different time for completion and we had to number the tasks in our order of priority, which would ensure the tasks being completed as per time. That particular section was tedious and time taking as we had to read the tasks again and again to fully understand and compare them with each other. Overall, the exam, I'd describe it as more tedious and tiresome than analytically difficult.
Tips: One has to maintain the same high level of analytical ability throught the test despite mental fatigue to complete the test in stipulated time. Practicing in that direction would certainly help.
Duration: 2 hours
Total Questions: 120
Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: I answered most of questions asked on my project and other technical questions as well. For the question on non familiarity of work, I answered that I would consider it as a challenge and I'd be excited about such inter domain work as it would be a great opportunity to learn and expand my knowledge.
Tips: A good opening statement makes most difference in interview. Being prepared for most of standard questions will prevent anxeity during the first few minutes of interview. When asked about yourself, starting by thanking them for the opportunity will certainly help. Whatever you're saying about yourself in the interview, keep an example demonstrating that quality in hand. And don't lie in the interview, we may think that we can manage by lying, but HR can easily see through it. Confidence and believing in yourself is key to crack any interview. Wear a smile in all appropriate moments during interview.
Skills: Technical Analysis, Communication, Analytical Skills
College Name: IIT Madras
Aravindhan Selvam
posted on 7 Dec 2016
I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Dec 2016.
5 Interview Rounds
Interview Questions
- Q1. 1. Introduce yourself 2. Why did you choose mech 3. Questions based on your Projects 4. How do you add value to TATA 5. What if TATA decides not make any automo...read more
Interview Preparation Tips
Round: Test
Tips: For Tech- Be strong in one liners (Study Hand book by Made Easy)
Aptitude- See the questions of Ambition Box
psychometry- Be in a stable mind set while answering question
Duration: 2 hours
Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: After you explain about project, they design questions based on your project.
Tips: - Update yourself abt TATA
- Update yourself abt Automobile industry in India
- Be confident and clear while answering
- Connect yourself with TATA for what ever question HR asks
- Last but not least "In interview, Its ok to do mistakes but don't do blunders"
Skills: Management Of People And Situations, Your Depth In Automobile Sector, Emotional Quotient, Clear Communication
College Name: IIT Madras
Tips: For Tech- Be strong in one liners (Study Hand book by Made Easy)
Aptitude- See the questions of Ambition Box
psychometry- Be in a stable mind set while answering question
Duration: 2 hours
Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: After you explain about project, they design questions based on your project.
Tips: - Update yourself abt TATA
- Update yourself abt Automobile industry in India
- Be confident and clear while answering
- Connect yourself with TATA for what ever question HR asks
- Last but not least "In interview, Its ok to do mistakes but don't do blunders"
Skills: Management Of People And Situations, Your Depth In Automobile Sector, Emotional Quotient, Clear Communication
College Name: IIT Madras
swathi p g
posted on 7 Dec 2016
I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Dec 2016.
6 Interview Rounds
Interview Questions
- Q1. Introduce yourself
- Q2. Explain Your Mtech project
- Q3. My project was in the field of superplasticity. Hence he asked its applications in automotive industry
- Q4. What is your favorite subject
- Q5. My favorite subject was Metal Forming. Hence he asked which manufacturing process is used in chassis manufacturing?
- Q6. What are the different types of joining methods ?
- Q7. In my resume I have listed my subjects including FEA. He asked me various applications of FEA in automotive sector
- Q8. You will be placed in various manufacturing plants. Are you willing to relocate?
Interview Preparation Tips
Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: We, the students of IIT Madras are supposed to upload resumes in the placement portal corresponding to whichever companies we want. The eligibility criteria was CGPA above 6.0 in 10th,12th and graduation and PG min 60 % in post graduation
Round: Test
Experience: They were asking a mixture of verbal, quantitative analyses, and technical questions. The technical questions were of GATE level from various topics of mechanical engineering ranging from thermal, strength of materials, manufacturing etc. 28 people were shortlisted after this round
Duration: 2 hours
Total Questions: 60
Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: In the panel there was only one person. He asked me both HR and Technical questions. Before this round they had given a form to each and everyone of us which includes details about our profile. in short, it was another resume.
Tips: Go through the company website and learn about the company history, its various flagship products and other technical facilities. In my interview I had said FEA can be applied in crash test facilities in the company.
College Name: IIT Madras
Experience: We, the students of IIT Madras are supposed to upload resumes in the placement portal corresponding to whichever companies we want. The eligibility criteria was CGPA above 6.0 in 10th,12th and graduation and PG min 60 % in post graduation
Round: Test
Experience: They were asking a mixture of verbal, quantitative analyses, and technical questions. The technical questions were of GATE level from various topics of mechanical engineering ranging from thermal, strength of materials, manufacturing etc. 28 people were shortlisted after this round
Duration: 2 hours
Total Questions: 60
Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: In the panel there was only one person. He asked me both HR and Technical questions. Before this round they had given a form to each and everyone of us which includes details about our profile. in short, it was another resume.
Tips: Go through the company website and learn about the company history, its various flagship products and other technical facilities. In my interview I had said FEA can be applied in crash test facilities in the company.
College Name: IIT Madras
6 Interview Rounds
Interview Preparation Tips
Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: CGPA cut-off: 7.5
Round: Test
Experience: Questions were based on vibrations, structures and some other topics.
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Core questions were asked, eg: working components of vehicle, deficiency of their products.
Round: HR Interview
Experience: Questions put up were resume based.
Skill Tips: Good knowledge in Vibrations,Propulsion,Structures,ED is required and aptitude questions should be practiced a lot before giving this.
College Name: IIT MADRAS
Experience: CGPA cut-off: 7.5
Round: Test
Experience: Questions were based on vibrations, structures and some other topics.
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Core questions were asked, eg: working components of vehicle, deficiency of their products.
Round: HR Interview
Experience: Questions put up were resume based.
Skill Tips: Good knowledge in Vibrations,Propulsion,Structures,ED is required and aptitude questions should be practiced a lot before giving this.
College Name: IIT MADRAS
5 Interview Rounds
Interview Preparation Tips
Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: You will be asked to submit your profiles in a very short notice. Last time they asked just 15 days before the start of placement season It is a Day 3 company.
Tips: Put co curricular achievements that showcase leadership.Attach well verified proofs for all the PORs.
Round: Test
Experience: The questions in the test will be very basic.
Round: Group Discussion
Experience: There is a good chance of clearing GD.
Round: HR Interview
Tips: Be thorough with your core courses. Try to be rational and stay cool.
Skill Tips: Do not panic. Good companies come after day 5 also. Keep your calm and focus your efforts and thoughts.Prepare for a focussed set of companies. Aiming efforts at multiple companies willprove hazardous. Have a clear priority sorted out.
College Name: IIT MADRAS
Experience: You will be asked to submit your profiles in a very short notice. Last time they asked just 15 days before the start of placement season It is a Day 3 company.
Tips: Put co curricular achievements that showcase leadership.Attach well verified proofs for all the PORs.
Round: Test
Experience: The questions in the test will be very basic.
Round: Group Discussion
Experience: There is a good chance of clearing GD.
Round: HR Interview
Tips: Be thorough with your core courses. Try to be rational and stay cool.
Skill Tips: Do not panic. Good companies come after day 5 also. Keep your calm and focus your efforts and thoughts.Prepare for a focussed set of companies. Aiming efforts at multiple companies willprove hazardous. Have a clear priority sorted out.
College Name: IIT MADRAS
5 Interview Rounds
Interview Questions
- Q1. Questions about Intern projects, manufacturing science
Interview Preparation Tips
Round: Test
Experience: It was a "Quant DI Core"test.Medium of test was online.
Duration: 180 minutes
Round: Group Discussion
Experience: Panelists looking for validity of spoken points, and how convincing one could be.
Duration: 15 minutes
Round: Technical Interview
Tips: Just being confident about my projects and interns.And my intern project helped a lot.For core companies, manufacturing technology will be helpful.
General Tips: Be confident about the points your resume. Add just the points you feel you can explain with confidence, and don’t add points just for the sake of filling space in the resume.
College Name: IIT MADRAS
Experience: It was a "Quant DI Core"test.Medium of test was online.
Duration: 180 minutes
Round: Group Discussion
Experience: Panelists looking for validity of spoken points, and how convincing one could be.
Duration: 15 minutes
Round: Technical Interview
Tips: Just being confident about my projects and interns.And my intern project helped a lot.For core companies, manufacturing technology will be helpful.
General Tips: Be confident about the points your resume. Add just the points you feel you can explain with confidence, and don’t add points just for the sake of filling space in the resume.
College Name: IIT MADRAS
5 Interview Rounds
Interview Questions
- Q1. How would you specify a pneumatic cylinder to manufacturer ?
- Q2. How would you specify spring to manufacturer ?
Interview Preparation Tips
Round: Test
Experience: There were four Sections :
1) Verbal
2) DI
3) Mental Ability Test (NTSE level format)
4) Core
Tips: Go through all the core related books and summary. Basic CAT preparation.
Duration: 120 minutes
Round: Group Discussion
Experience: There were 8 people in the GD.
The panelists were looking for new ideas and valid points, steering discussion, letting everyone speak, if someone didn't talk at all then encouraging him/her to speak, starting and concluding topic will be added advantage. Basically, all common GD things.
Tips: But they were mainly looking for people who put forth their ideas and at the same time manage everyone and listen to everyone's point of view.
Duration: 20 minutes
Round: Interview
Experience: It was a 55-minute round with three panels, each having 2 interviewees (HR and Tech).
The questions were all rapid fire type until I stopped answering.
e.g
Panelist: How would you design a knife ?
Me: Safety, ease of use, good grip, ergonomics, less effort.
P: What material ?
Me: alloy steel (i was being careful!)
P: What alloy steel
Me: The one which has more wear resistance.
P: What property gives material more wear resistance ?
Me: Hardness
P: How will you increase material's hardness ?
Me: Annealing
P: Wrong, quenching.
Tips: Prepare by going through all mechanical engineering stuff and go through all the projects thoroughly. Also, prepare everything in your resume.
I think I got in because of my automobile related projects and internships, especially, Mahindra and Mahindra R & D. I guess the interviewee had made his mind to take me in just by looking at my resume, but still during the interview he was testing my knowledge other than design.
General Tips: Some things that an aspiring candidate should concentrate on:
1) In depth knowledge and be through with your projects.
2) Resume is one of the key things. If not in shortlisting, then at least in final interview it will matter a lot. Take help from everyone while writing your resume, take feedback from maximum people all around you.
3) Practice GD/ Interview a lot, it will boost your confidence. Finally all comes down to your confidence and how you perform in interview. Don’t be stressed, chill out. Before interview have proper food/water and most importantly stay in a chilled out group of people.
4) Know about the company you are sitting for. Get to know beforehand what they are looking for and then sell yourself in that way. It’s all about marketing yourself by projecting your good points with respect to their requirements.
Skill Tips: I started my preparations in October but I think starting earlier would have helped. My preparation pattern for the placements was:
Core: Going through all the books again. Reading summery of topics, going through GATE/IES materials in Lan.
Projects: All reports, ppt’s.
Interview: Mock interviews with friends / IITMAA
GD: Practice with wing-mates, some online sites like www.indiabix.com.
College Name: IIT MADRAS
Experience: There were four Sections :
1) Verbal
2) DI
3) Mental Ability Test (NTSE level format)
4) Core
Tips: Go through all the core related books and summary. Basic CAT preparation.
Duration: 120 minutes
Round: Group Discussion
Experience: There were 8 people in the GD.
The panelists were looking for new ideas and valid points, steering discussion, letting everyone speak, if someone didn't talk at all then encouraging him/her to speak, starting and concluding topic will be added advantage. Basically, all common GD things.
Tips: But they were mainly looking for people who put forth their ideas and at the same time manage everyone and listen to everyone's point of view.
Duration: 20 minutes
Round: Interview
Experience: It was a 55-minute round with three panels, each having 2 interviewees (HR and Tech).
The questions were all rapid fire type until I stopped answering.
e.g
Panelist: How would you design a knife ?
Me: Safety, ease of use, good grip, ergonomics, less effort.
P: What material ?
Me: alloy steel (i was being careful!)
P: What alloy steel
Me: The one which has more wear resistance.
P: What property gives material more wear resistance ?
Me: Hardness
P: How will you increase material's hardness ?
Me: Annealing
P: Wrong, quenching.
Tips: Prepare by going through all mechanical engineering stuff and go through all the projects thoroughly. Also, prepare everything in your resume.
I think I got in because of my automobile related projects and internships, especially, Mahindra and Mahindra R & D. I guess the interviewee had made his mind to take me in just by looking at my resume, but still during the interview he was testing my knowledge other than design.
General Tips: Some things that an aspiring candidate should concentrate on:
1) In depth knowledge and be through with your projects.
2) Resume is one of the key things. If not in shortlisting, then at least in final interview it will matter a lot. Take help from everyone while writing your resume, take feedback from maximum people all around you.
3) Practice GD/ Interview a lot, it will boost your confidence. Finally all comes down to your confidence and how you perform in interview. Don’t be stressed, chill out. Before interview have proper food/water and most importantly stay in a chilled out group of people.
4) Know about the company you are sitting for. Get to know beforehand what they are looking for and then sell yourself in that way. It’s all about marketing yourself by projecting your good points with respect to their requirements.
Skill Tips: I started my preparations in October but I think starting earlier would have helped. My preparation pattern for the placements was:
Core: Going through all the books again. Reading summery of topics, going through GATE/IES materials in Lan.
Projects: All reports, ppt’s.
Interview: Mock interviews with friends / IITMAA
GD: Practice with wing-mates, some online sites like www.indiabix.com.
College Name: IIT MADRAS
4 Interview Rounds
Interview Preparation Tips
Round: Test
Experience: One online test with four sub-sections lasting for 2 hours.
Tips: Go through GATE/IES material.
Duration: 120 minutes
Round: Group Discussion
Experience: Evaluated on new ideas, facts, listening ability along with starting and concluding topic. Basically all GD stuff!
Duration: 20 minutes
Round: Interview
Experience: Basic mechanical engineering stuff and practical knowledge oriented questions. E.g., specifying pneumatic cylinder or spring to the manufacturer.
Backup your design ideas with manufacturing processes
Most of the questions were rapid fire type. The process will continue until you stop answering or he gets tired
Last year a lot of questions were asked on manufacturing science
Tips: Be prepared to get a torrent of questions on your resume.
Brush up your projects. Automobile related internships and projects will surely help. Be specific and detailed about these things though.
General Tips: Give a lot of mock interviews and GDs.
College Name: IIT Madras
Experience: One online test with four sub-sections lasting for 2 hours.
Tips: Go through GATE/IES material.
Duration: 120 minutes
Round: Group Discussion
Experience: Evaluated on new ideas, facts, listening ability along with starting and concluding topic. Basically all GD stuff!
Duration: 20 minutes
Round: Interview
Experience: Basic mechanical engineering stuff and practical knowledge oriented questions. E.g., specifying pneumatic cylinder or spring to the manufacturer.
Backup your design ideas with manufacturing processes
Most of the questions were rapid fire type. The process will continue until you stop answering or he gets tired
Last year a lot of questions were asked on manufacturing science
Tips: Be prepared to get a torrent of questions on your resume.
Brush up your projects. Automobile related internships and projects will surely help. Be specific and detailed about these things though.
General Tips: Give a lot of mock interviews and GDs.
College Name: IIT Madras
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