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Updated 6 Mar 2025

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Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical questions regarding the profile
Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Technical questions regarding the profile
  • Q2. Interpersonal skills
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Skills, attitude, interpersonal

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be very professional, calm , confident , composed

Associate Technical Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. What do you think is the most impactful technology today?
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Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 16 Mar 2023

I applied via Campus Placement

Round 1 - Other 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. The company gave a presentation followed by an informal interaction where students could ask about the company. Later there was a formal dinner with senior partners.
Round 2 - Case Study 

Tell me something about yourself.

Case- I am a steel rod manufacturer and my costs are higher than industrial standards.

Round 3 - Case Study 

Tell me something about yourself.

Case-I am an electric cable manufacturer and my cost are higher than industry standards.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - 1.Interactions with seniors.

Consultant Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. How would you pass an entry for travel expenses incurred and paid by employee and was reimbursed? How would the end to end flow happens
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Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 20 Nov 2024

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Nov 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Group Discussion 

20 min discussion on crypto

Round 2 - Case Study 

Asked guestimmates and case questions

Top Bain & Company Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. How many advertisements are running on the yellow line of Delhi metro right now?
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Analyst Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. N-th Fibonacci Number Problem Statement Given an integer ‘N’, your task is to find and return the N’th Fibonacci number using matrix exponentiation. Since the answer can be very large, return the answer modulo 10^9 + 7. Formula: F(n) = F(n-... read more
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Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 16 Mar 2023

I applied via Campus Placement

Round 1 - Case Study 

This round was a case interview

Round 2 - Case Study 

This round was a case interview.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - 1.Interactions with seniors.

2. Internet.

3. Do not get bogged down by the number of cases done. Also, catching the drift of the interviewers is important.

Consultant Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. How would you pass an entry for travel expenses incurred and paid by employee and was reimbursed? How would the end to end flow happens
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 (2)

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in May 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Walk us through your resume
  • Q2. Where do you see yourself in 5 years

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Appear confident and be precise, research well about the company.

Research Associate Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Tell any name reactions to form new c-c bond without metal catalyst?
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Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 13 Jul 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Jul 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Guesstimate on how to calculate no of iPhone sold in a year

Round 2 - Case Study 

Profitability, Pricing, Market entry case study

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Bain & Company Analyst interview:
  • Guesstimates
  • Case study
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Stay calm, ask for help when needed from interviewer

Top Bain & Company Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. How many advertisements are running on the yellow line of Delhi metro right now?
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Analyst Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. N-th Fibonacci Number Problem Statement Given an integer ‘N’, your task is to find and return the N’th Fibonacci number using matrix exponentiation. Since the answer can be very large, return the answer modulo 10^9 + 7. Formula: F(n) = F(n-... read more
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Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 5 Aug 2022

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Jul 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
View all tips
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Particularly focussed on data interpretation and how do you derive insights from paragraphsa and charts

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Find 2^1/8 . Estimate the number of arsenal fans in india
  • Ans. 

    The question is irrelevant and unanswerable.

    • The first part is a mathematical calculation while the second part is a completely unrelated question.

    • There is no way to estimate the number of Arsenal fans in India based on the given information.

    • The question may have been asked to test the candidate's ability to handle unexpected or irrelevant questions.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare for the case interview well and don't leave anything to luck

Top Bain & Company Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. How many advertisements are running on the yellow line of Delhi metro right now?
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Analyst Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. N-th Fibonacci Number Problem Statement Given an integer ‘N’, your task is to find and return the N’th Fibonacci number using matrix exponentiation. Since the answer can be very large, return the answer modulo 10^9 + 7. Formula: F(n) = F(n-... read more
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Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 4 May 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before May 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Case Study 

Ways to increase in shop shirt sales

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Revenue levers for a retailer
  • Ans. 

    Revenue levers for a retailer include increasing sales volume, optimizing pricing strategies, expanding product offerings, and improving customer retention.

    • Increase sales volume through marketing campaigns and promotions

    • Optimize pricing strategies to maximize profit margins

    • Expand product offerings to attract new customers and increase average transaction value

    • Improve customer retention through loyalty programs and exce

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Case study practice is must

Consultant Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. How would you pass an entry for travel expenses incurred and paid by employee and was reimbursed? How would the end to end flow happens
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Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 16 Jun 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Jun 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Good level of logical and quant reasoning

Round 2 - Case Study 

Guess estimate questions and CV related

Round 3 - Case Study 

Descriptive case study regarding a business

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - prepare your cv properly and more emphasis on vocabulary

Top Bain & Company Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. How many advertisements are running on the yellow line of Delhi metro right now?
View answer (1)

Analyst Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. N-th Fibonacci Number Problem Statement Given an integer ‘N’, your task is to find and return the N’th Fibonacci number using matrix exponentiation. Since the answer can be very large, return the answer modulo 10^9 + 7. Formula: F(n) = F(n-... read more
View answer (1)

Consultant Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 26 Aug 2022

I applied via Campus Placement

Round 1 - Case Study 

Can you Guesstimate the size of the poker industry in India? Also, Analyze a strategy on how to increase the demand side and Go to market if a foreign player plans to enter India?

Round 2 - Case Study 

Enlist factors to take care of while opening a high-end grocery store in Delhi. From determining the exact place to marketing strategies and acquisition.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Always remember Interactions with seniors are very important, try to make the interview a conversation, not a problem-solving exercise. All the Best!

Consultant Interview Questions asked at other Companies

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Bain & Company Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Bain & Company interview?
Bain & Company interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Bain & Company interview process are Case Study, One-on-one Round and HR.
How to prepare for Bain & Company interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Bain & Company. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Bain & Company expect are Consulting, Private Equity, Analytical, Management Consulting and Intellectual Property.
What are the top questions asked in Bain & Company interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Bain & Company interview -

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  3. How do you like to spend your weekends prior to II...read more
How long is the Bain & Company interview process?

The duration of Bain & Company interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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