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Updated 12 Dec 2022

BITS Pilani PHD Research Scholar Interview Experiences

1 interview found

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

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Dec 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

It included general science questions. Included maths, physics, chemistry and biology

Round 3 - Interview 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Basic experiments were asked in interview.
  • Q2. For eg : the principle of flow cytometry

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident and trust yourself.
If you want to be there then you can . Never make excuses.

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I was interviewed in Dec 2020.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. What is your research Interest. IIndirectly they were asking whose lab you wanna join.
  • Q2. What all projects you have done during your masters or after that.
  • Q3. Practical questions from the project

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just be yourself and be thorough with your projects. Just say no if you don't know answer of any question, dont mess.

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Nov 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Please introduce yourself?
  • Ans. Start with your name, residence, educational qualifications, relevant hobby in 2-3 minutes.
  • Answered by Harish Chandra Rajpoot
Round 2 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. What is definition of stress in engineering?
  • Ans. 

    Stress in engineering refers to the internal force experienced by a material or structure due to external loads.

    • Stress is a measure of the intensity of the internal forces within a material or structure.

    • It is caused by external loads or forces acting on the material or structure.

    • Stress can be categorized into different types such as tensile, compressive, shear, and bending stress.

    • Tensile stress occurs when a material i...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is your Master's thesis project?
  • Ans. Tell about the topic of your master's thesis.
  • Answered by Harish Chandra Rajpoot
  • Q3. Why aluminium less suitable for laser cutting?
  • Ans. 

    Aluminium is less suitable for laser cutting due to its high reflectivity and thermal conductivity.

    • Aluminium has a high reflectivity, which means it reflects a significant amount of laser energy instead of absorbing it.

    • Its high thermal conductivity causes the heat generated during laser cutting to quickly dissipate, making it difficult to achieve precise cuts.

    • Aluminium also forms an oxide layer on its surface, which fu...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What will happen happen if the coefficient of friction keeps on increasing in rolling process?
  • Ans. 

    Increasing coefficient of friction in rolling process will result in increased resistance and reduced efficiency.

    • Increased coefficient of friction leads to increased resistance between the rolling object and the surface it is rolling on.

    • This increased resistance results in more energy being lost as heat and less energy being transferred to useful work.

    • The rolling process becomes less efficient as more force is required...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What do you want join IIT Bombay for PhD?
  • Ans. I am interested in pursuing my career in research in the field of my interest. I found some faculty/faculties at IITB who is/are working in the relevant field where I can do better under his/their guidance.
  • Answered by Harish Chandra Rajpoot

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for IIT Bombay PHD Research Scholar interview:
  • Core subjects
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - This is not a job interview. This is a technical interview for pursuing highest education (PhD). Those who are really interested in making career in research in science and technology.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Feb 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Questions on mathematics and fluid mechanics, solid mechanics
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basics of fluid mechanics

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Strong basic concepts is all needed for IIT. Interviews will be on basics of relevant fields.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
More than 8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via website and was interviewed before Sep 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.
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Lot of highly specifc questions about the basics in research domains

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Questions related to final year project

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Mar 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why did I leave my previous job?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be honest and hardworking
Provide examples of stated interview answers

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Jul 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Group Discussion 

IIMB Project And Field Work Gruop Discussion

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Research Assistant I am working Experience 6Years completed

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. What is linear modeling
  • Ans. 

    Linear modeling is a statistical method used to establish a relationship between two variables.

    • Linear modeling involves fitting a straight line to a set of data points.

    • It is commonly used in regression analysis to predict the value of one variable based on the value of another variable.

    • Linear modeling assumes a linear relationship between the variables being studied.

    • It can be used to analyze data in various fields such...

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  • Q2. What is mode
  • Ans. 

    Mode is the value that appears most frequently in a dataset.

    • Mode is a measure of central tendency.

    • It is useful for finding the most common value in a dataset.

    • In a unimodal dataset, there is only one mode. In a bimodal dataset, there are two modes.

    • For example, in a dataset of test scores, the mode would be the score that appears most frequently.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepared in your domain knowledge but do not hesitate to say you do not know an answer ( if that is the case).

I applied via Company Website

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 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Domain and profile related questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just be confident and give robust answers

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Jan 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Aerodynamics related, aircraft design related
  • Q2. What are you good at?
  • Ans. 

    I am good at conducting research, analyzing data, and problem-solving.

    • Conducting research in various subjects

    • Analyzing data and drawing meaningful conclusions

    • Problem-solving and finding innovative solutions

    • Strong attention to detail and organization

    • Excellent communication and presentation skills

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Do i have any backlogs

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - You must be quiet sure at least you haven't any backlogs before you applied internship + do not demand any position in starting

BITS Pilani Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in BITS Pilani PHD Research Scholar interview?
BITS Pilani interview process usually has 3 rounds. The most common rounds in the BITS Pilani interview process are Resume Shortlist and Aptitude Test.
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