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Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur

Kharagpur, West Bengal

What if you can't knock at your Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur seniors' door for advice? Read their placement interview questions and crack your next interview. 🏆

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Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur Placement Interview Questions

Updated 12 Jan 2025

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Software Engineer-1(A) Interview Questions

user image Anonymous

posted on 3 Dec 2016

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Dec 2016.

5 Interview Rounds

Interview Questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Mostly syntax based questions in C, get prepared for weird functionalities of operators. General quant questions & few questions electronics
Tips: Speed & problem solving ability are being tested in this round
Duration: 1 hour
Total Questions: 50

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: I just answered questions and interviewer was impressed by the way I solved them.
Tips: Just answer the question properly on paper and solve them. Try to be interactive.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: I was asked to solve a case using Data Structures & Algorithms
and was asked about its complexity, functioning etc.,

Tips: Be as cool as possible. Interviewer gives ample amount of time to solve the question. Don't try to solve the problem early try to explore the given case and interviewer will help you to the solution.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Went well and interviewer was impressed when I was answering questions.
Tips: Take a few seconds time and try to answer the questions. Dont hurry up. Try to expressive & speak in your own words rather than some prepared text.

Skills: Algorithmic Approach To Problem Solving, Analyzing And Problem Solving Skills, Inter Person Communication Skills
College Name: IIT Kharagpur
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Associate Interview Questions

user image Aman Choudhary

posted on 27 Sep 2016

I applied via Campus Placement

5 Interview Rounds

Interview Questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Resume Shortlist was strictly done on the basis of CGPA ! All candidates with CGPA 7.0 and above were shortlisted for the test.

Round: Test
Experience: A total of 30 questions were given to completed in a short span of 35 minutes. A set of 5-6 questions were based on a set of three graphs (generally line chart, pie chart, bar graph). Questions were based on simple calculations and test was aimed at keeping a check on accuracy and speed of the candidate
Tips: Practice a few Data Interpretation exercise to understand the graphs easily.
Duration: 35 minutes
Total Questions: 30

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: The case was about Market entry for a Money Lender in a village. The case included identification of potential customer segment, revenue streams. Then there was some data provided regarding the interest and various kind of loan models that would be used by the lender. I was then asked to work on the profitability. This case was more on the qualitative side.
Tips: - Keep communicating with the interviewer. Involve him in the case solving process.
- If at any point of time, you are unsure about the approach you are following, ask the interviewer.

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: The case was about a credit card company who uses various kind of marketing strategies (mail, calls etc) for customer acquisition. The interviewer started with the discussion on the marketing techniques. The data included costs, acquisition rate, and the average profits. I was asked to calculate the break even point.
The case was numerical and easy to crack once the data was provided.


Tips: - Calculate accurately. Never answer wrong because of the speed.

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: The case was about a bank who was observing a higher delinquency rate and fraud. The data provided was about loss per customer, average revenue etc. The case typically numerical after some discussion on strategy about reducing fraud.


Skills: Speed, Accuracy, Ability To Analyse
Duration: 2
College Name: IIT Kharagpur
Motivation: Good Perks, Big Brand.
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Scientist Interview Questions

user image SAI TEJA

posted on 19 Apr 2016

1 Interview Round

Interview Questions

  • Q1. How many laws of thermodynamics? Applications of each of them. What is dB Amp
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  • Q2. IC engines- Spark plug, how combustion takes place, what is dtsi, why is it used, Types of engines- 2 stroke vs 4 stroke
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  • Q3. Humidity ratio- how is it measured? ( Two types) What does 1 ton refrigerator mean? Parts of refrigeration cycle? Which is the smallest component?
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  • Q4. What would you like to do? ( Design of rockets or design of electronic components with heat transfer applications) Then
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  • Q5. What material will you choose Al or Mg for designing and why? What is concurrent engineering?
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  • Q6. What is difference between rocket and missile?
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Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: The interview was very technical and basic.
Tips: Try to smile as interviewers will be serious first to test your stress levels. Prepare subjects related to your project and be thorough in basics of any of three favorite subjects. You can pick maths as well :)

Skills:
College Name: IIT Kharagpur
Motivation: It is THE place for students looking for research in INDIA.
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Software Engineer Interview Questions

user image Surendra Verma

posted on 15 Feb 2016

6 Interview Rounds

Interview Questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Shortlist cut was 0.0 cgpa
Tips: Need to mention Programming skill in any one of three language C , C++ ,Java

Round: Test
Experience: Test was Average, Many question were from INDIABIX.COM , computer network, operating system ,data structure, c , c++ language
Tips: Understand Data Structure and Algorithm deeply, At least read about computer networks, operating system , DBMS 3-4 times for basic good understand, refer various site
Duration: 180 minutes

Round: Test
Experience: Two question were given , we have to write the code on A4 size sheet
Tips: Deep understanding of STACK AND QUEUE
Duration: 60 minutes

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Previous Test (2 Questions on A4 size sheet) were discussed and is there any improvement that can be done, discussed each and every step.
Tips: Comments is important using programming
present with demo example (various cases)

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Be calm and show your interest in the company,
ask question about company, what are activity other than techincal technical stuff
Tips: Smile , if possible talk in Hindi - English,Try to Make the interview in discussion

General Tips: Practice Daily , Understand Each and Every Step in Detail , Try to code in A4 size paper then computer
Skill Tips: Read Good Books , Practice Daily

Skills: Algorithms And Data Structures
College Name: IIT Kharagpur
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Business Analyst Interview Questions

user image G Akhil

posted on 11 Feb 2016

5 Interview Rounds

Interview Questions

  • Q1. You have 10 boxes of balls (each ball weighing exactly10 gm) with one box with defective balls (each one of the defective balls weigh 9 gm). You are given an el...read more
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  • Q2. Guesstimate- 1) Find the number of petrol bunks in India?
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  • Q3. Guesstimate- 2) Find the no of cricket balls sold in a year in India?(I told cricket is my hobby so interviewer asked question related to cricket)
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  • Q4. Basic Finance question: Put option, Call option, payoff diagrams etc.,
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  • Q5. Tell me about yourself?
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  • Q6. Your short term goal and long term goal?
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  • Q7. Any issues working in Gurgaon?
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Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: It was easy and try to practice daily, you can easily crack the test. I guess around 100 people has given the test and 65 got shortlisted for interviews.
Tips: Indiabix is a very good website, it helps in getting better and better by giving mock tests.
TIME materials

Duration: 60 minutes

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Basically i thought of getting into a field of data analytics but they did not come here for data analyst. He asked me questions related to quantitative finance. Since i had financial engineering course in previous semester so it was bit easy and i didn't even prepare particularly for finance. Anyways finance knowledge is not mandatory, if you have it is an added advantage. I answered every question very confidently, so it created some good impression. All that matters is how confidently you are answering the questions (important questions are puzzles and guesstimates) with a smile on your face. The interviewer is so kind and that really boosted me up. Then he asked about coding, i told frankly that i'm not interested in coding but i know analytical languages like SAS, R etc., and in case if you want i can learn coding. Overall it was a great experience.
Tips: Heard on the street book and geeksforgeeks for puzzles
Have some idea on guesstimates(from Quora)
John C Hull book for finance

Round: HR Interview
Experience: It was basic HR questions and i know that i will surely get selected for this company after my technical interview so easily answered them. Finally as i hail from Visakhapatnam(South) so she asked me any issues working in Gurgaon? I told i don't have any problems and i'm pretty fine with that. And most important thing ask some questions after the completion of your interview. Thanks and good luck. Hence i got selected as Business Analyst in financial services. 9 people got offers from those 65 shortlisted people.
Tips: Do not get nervous & Put a smile on your face.
Be confident you will surely get selected.
Thanks
Akhil

General Tips: Stay calm and confident
Skill Tips: Tips are as mentioned above in interviews.
Skills: Logical Puzzles, Guesstimation Cases, Finance Basics, Analytical Skills
College Name: IIT Kharagpur
Motivation: Standard Company and basically profile is very good. Profile- Business Analyst in Financial services.
Funny Moments: I enjoyed each and every moment
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ELect. Design Engineer Interview Questions

user image ankur upadhyay

posted on 1 Feb 2016

4 Interview Rounds

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: CGPS Criteria for cypress was 8.0 , and only MTech and dual degree students of electronics and electrical departments were eligible.
In the written test there were Analog,Digital,Microprocessor and C section. 10 objective questions in analog digial and micprocessor section and 5 questions in C section, analog and digital questions were basic gate level questions , there were some questions related to instructions and dsp questions in microprocessor sections, questions of output or error were asked in C section.
Tips: Practice some previous gate questions that will be sufficient for analog and digital , and revise basic instruction sets for micro section, in C section there were only 5 questions so prepare for other sections prior to C,Basic C will be sufficient.
Duration: 60 minutes
Total Questions: 35

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: There were 3 rounds of technical interview , They asked about project ,set-up and hold time questions ,Inverter VTC related questions, FSM different state coding,basic C programming.
Tips: Try to explain your project in simple and detailed way , prepare Digital Vlsi, LPC and solve previous years written tests and interview questions.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: It was not an elimination round , they ask about family background and hobbies.
and they told about your role profile in company.

Skill Tips: Understand all VLSI subjects , if your fundamentals there will not be any problem neither in tests nor in interviews ,
prepare topics like STA , FSM ,Digital Electronics , LPC. and go through previous years papers.
Skills: Microprocessor Basics, C Programming, Analog And Digital Knowledge, Digital Circuits
College Name: IIT Kharagpur
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Design Engineer Interview Questions

user image Abhinay Iyer

posted on 15 Jan 2016

5 Interview Rounds

Interview Questions

  • Q1. What would be one advice you would provide to improve the company ?
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  • Q2. Why Engineering and Why particularly Mechanical Engineering ?
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  • Q3. Questions regarding my Internship and Projects. Since I had done my B.Tech Project in Volvo India, the interviewer was more interested on that
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  • Q4. Are you result driven ? Justify with the help of your internship
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  • Q5. Do u like to Win ? Give one example of win and lose each that you have encountered
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  • Q6. Are you a team player ? If yes justify
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  • Q7. Some more questions regarding win and lose situations
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  • Q8. Have you encountered any situation where you let others win ?
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  • Q9. Do u like to play fair ? Give an example. [Since I participated in lots of sports this question was asked]
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  • Q10. What kind of a work culture would you like to work in ? And why Dover Corporation ?
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Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Basic English Grammar, basic logical reasoning and analytical reasoning questions. 10 questions from each section and no time limit for separate section. Practice for analytical and verbal is required.
Tips: Practice is a must and have a cool mindset.
Duration: 60 mins minutes
Total Questions: 40 Questions

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: Very versatile topic. Lots of points and examples to be said. Our team consisted of 13 people and the discussion was neat. Provide good examples not personal but general examples. Examples are very important.
Tips: Be up-to-date with recent topics and be clear with points. Don't confuse or don't be aggressive.
Duration: 15 min minutes

Round: HR Interview
Experience: I had an opportunity to impress the HR during the Pre-Placement Talk and I was lucky to be called in first for the interview. The HR remembered my face. There were 2 people (HR Team Head and India Innovation Center Director). HR was more concerned on personal experience and the Director was more focused on what results I had achieved in my projects. The Interview lasted for almost 35-40 mins and they made me so comfortable during the process.
Tips: Be cool and I feel its an advantage if you are the first to give your interview. Be interactive during the PPT because proverbs are written with experience ["First Impression is the Best Impression"]. Try to speak out and if you have to lie at some instance do it if its worth. And if you have low CGPA please don't show it in your resume. Interviewers tend to ask question only from your CV/resume. Don't give them a chance to point out a low point of yours. At the interview CG never matters. Have complete knowledge on your resume. Don't be confused, tensed or frustrated. Have a smile on the face and be humorous. Interviewers like good and interactive people. Try providing personal experience to justify everything you put on your resume.
First and most important do you background study over the company and be clear about the position you are appearing for.

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General Tips: Stay cool and never get frustrated.
Wait for your time
Prepare well for aptitude, puzzles and core basics.
The rest is luck. "Ek din hota hai, Ek company hoti hai aur Ek tum ho" believe this phrase. If its your day, nothing will stop you and everything will fall in its path.
Skills: Leadership Skills, Team Working Ability, Clear Communication, Finite Element Modeling FEM Software, 3D Modeling Software
College Name: IIT Kharagpur
Motivation: Core Job and Campus placement
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Profit Enhancement Resident Interview Questions

user image RAHUL VERMA

posted on 13 Jan 2016

6 Interview Rounds

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Essex Lake had a diverse shortlist unlike other consulting companies which had repetitive names.

Round: Round 1
Experience: The first round was a face to face interview and involved 2 puzzles and 2 short case interviews .
Tips: For the puzzle, try to think out loudly to let the interviewer know what you are thinking and what your approach would be. This would benefit you even if you reached to the wrong answer as the interviewer can still judge you on your thinking process. For the cases, practice as many cases as you can beforehand so that you can be confident and quick at the crucial moment.

Round: Round 2
Experience: The second round was a telephonic interview which started with few HR questions and ended with a puzzle.
Tips: For the HR, try to be as confident as you can as it will sound more convincing and you'll stutter less in your speech, and always be true to yourself. For the puzzle, thinking out loud is very crucial so that the interviewer can follow your approach and assist you wherever needed. Again if you reach to the wrong conclusion, the interviewer can still judge you for your approach.

Round: round 3
Experience: The third round was a telephonic HR round which was mainly focused on my convincing skills, my knowledge about the company and my urge to get the job.
Tips: Prepare your answers well so that you can flawlessly answer the interviewer.

Round: round 4
Experience: The last round was a telephonic HR round. This round was relatively chilled out with a normal friendly conversation with the interviewer.
Tips: Know your resume thoroughly as you can be asked about anything from it.

Skills: Ability To Convince, Confidence, Quick Thinking, Ability To Think Of Creative Solutions, 1)communication
College Name: IIT Kharagpur
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Post Graduate Engineer Trainee [pget] Interview Questions

user image Sandeep Yadav

posted on 13 Jan 2016

6 Interview Rounds

Interview Questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: They put eligibility criteria 6.5 CGPA and also eligible only Mechanical ,Aerospace , Agriculture and Electrical Department only.
Tips: i think they called to all the student who have applied and have CGPA >=7. but its depends on no. of students also.

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: After resume shortlisted there were near about 36 students. so they divided in 4 group with 9 students each. before starting they told that there is no language restriction ,you can use any language Hindi/English/Hinglish.
Tips: Always be confident and starting and conclusion give extra point. never make high volume and point towards any of other students.
also during GD they check the Body language also.
Duration: 12min minutes

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Before started the interview they 1st check whole resume and start to explain BTP and MTP. once both the project finished then they start to ask the ask question which i told you. even these question were not related to my any of project. they just simply asked me if in which part you rich S.I. or C.I ?
and start asking ask question related to this.
Behavior of interviewer was very good. in starting if you feel nervous so they will make you comfort very quickly.
Tips: always brush up all the basis chapter like IC engine with V.Ganeshan and give all the ans with confidently. if you don't know any ans so don't so directly no, at least try. they will check your approach not exact ans.
Also be prepared with FEM and Vibration.

Skills: Basic Concepts, Confidence, 1)communication
College Name: IIT Kharagpur
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Post Graduate Engineer Trainee [pget] Interview Questions

user image Prateek Tyagi

posted on 10 Jan 2016

5 Interview Rounds

Interview Questions

  • Q1. If we a cut a spring of length L and stiffness K into two equal parts and attach those two parts in parallel then what is the resultant stiffness. ANS- 4K
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  • Q2. What is the natural frequency of simple mass system if we consider the mass of the spring? (With derivation)
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  • Q3. What is the first natural frequency of a semi-definite system? ANS- zero(rigid body motion)
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  • Q4. Design a shaft under bending, torsion and axial loads. Which theory you will use if it is to be made with ductile material? ANS- Tresca or Von-Mises Then questi...read more
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  • Q5. What is Hydrostatic state of stress and which theory of failure you will use?
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  • Q6. What are different ways of crossing the natural frequency of a system and operating above this condition?
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  • Q7. Tell me about yourself?
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  • Q8. Why GM?
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  • Q9. Situation- If you have said something wrong to someone and now you realize that you were wrong and you have convinced that person that you were wrong and now I ...read more
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  • Q10. How your learning experience(above question) has helped you in your future life? Again a life experience
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  • Q11. Is it that you have started something and then it turns out to be more challenging then you have thought? Life experience
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Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Everyone was called for the interview except 1 or 2 people in the batch. They have divided students into 2 groups as FEA and system modelling. Division was mainly on the project undertaken however we can switch if we want to give interview in the other field.
Tips: Focus on your project from the very starting and for sure selection you need to have a good command on FEA(if you opt for that).

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: My interview lasts for around 45 min. I have been selected for FEA profile. They have started with the project and some basic questions related to it. My project is deep in FEA and ABAQUS so it added an advantage. Then they moved on to vibration and strength of materials for the next half hr. I was not asked much ques in FEA as I have given decent explanation in my project so mine was completely the other two subjects.
Tips: Most of the interview will be dependent upon your project and your knowledge in FEA. If you are good in FEA then only they will check for the other subjects. Good command in FEA, ABAQUS will be an added advantage. Basics in Vibration and Strength of materials are the other subjects to have good understanding.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: It was a good experience. In FEA profile 3 people got shortlisted for HR round(out of 20 something) out of which 2 got selected.
It was basically a interaction session initally for about 15 min and then they have certain situations and we need to tell how we will react to those situations.It went for another 15 min. No basic HR ques were asked. It was a different but good experience.
Tips: Main thing is the technical interview. In this process they are basically checking if you are willing to shift to Bangalore and do you have any plans for Phd. Just be relaxed and say what actually you do in those situations. No need to learn anything, Just be yourself. Read something about the company like latest news and some new technology.

General Tips: Focus mainly on FEA and try to go for the basic questions. No formulae, no learning required.
Skill Tips: Focus mainly on FEA, ABAQUS will be an added advantage. Basics of Vibration and SOM are must.
Skills: Strength Of Materials, Vibration & Control, Finite Element Modeling FEM Software, Finite Element Modeling - FEM
College Name: IIT Kharagpur
Motivation: Big company. Couldnt ask for a better company to start. Reputation is certainly a Factor.
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