BMW Industries Interview Questions and Answers

Round: Test
Experience: Technical questions were based on IC engines, dome, strength of materials and few questions related to turbo-machines. Basically they covered almost every core topic. They are not based on bookish knowledge rather questions were related to practical applications.
Aptitude- this part is very important and is the deciding round. Try to score as high as possible in this section.
Tips: Practice aptitude, pariksha tests will serve the purpose.
Technical- apart from brushing all your core concepts, also go through sample mechanical engineering test questions on internet.
Duration: 45 minutes

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: Interview was completely technical. They asked me what were my projects and internships and which was the favorite one. Make sure u know everything about your project/internship. If it is IC Engines related they will grill u on that. Mine were on heat transfer (jet impingement cooling) and turbomachines. They asked me to explain about them.

They asked me about the ic engines lab experiment which was on emissions and asked me to draw the emission characteristics (co, Hc, NOx).
Other questions were related to porous media (my Btech project), cruising and idling conditions and air/fuel ratios, emission norms in India etc
Tips: Make sure in every explanation u give u should highlight the R&D aspect of it. They were particularly looking for people interested in R&D.
Brush all the core topics, especially IC engines. If you did any work related to ic engines they will ask u on that, else they will test your subject knowledge.
Also learn something about the latest technologies in automobiles and how bajaj contributed to them.

Skills: Technical knowledge, Interest in R&D
College Name: IIT Madras

Round: Test
Experience: The test was conducted via amcats.com. In aptitude section, quantitative, logical reasoning and verbal ability were three subsections and questions were more or less easy.In technical section, standard sets of questions ranging from machine design, thermal engineering to industrial engineering, almost all topics under mechanical engg., were included. Level of difficulty was medium.
Tips: For aptitude, basic +2 knowledge coupled with some practice to increase speed is essential.For technical, a general overview of all the topics studied in earlier semesters under mechanical engineering including mathematics is needed.
Duration: 90 minutes
Total Questions: 90

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: Topic was nice and arguments on both fronts could be presented. An example is that in core engg. sector, although there is a minimal presence of women (which is a reflection of the fact that very few girls opt mech/ee/civil etc streams), the IT or Software sector doesn't face similar problems and upto certain level can boast of being equally harbouring geniuses from both genders alike.
Tips: Be calm and try not to get into a fight with any member of the group. Always remember, this is a discussion and not a debate. Keep your points brief and salient and present them with confidence. Forget about the interviewers and make yourself comfortable. If you are unable to fathom the topic or come up with solid points at the spur of moment, take time and keep notes of others' arguments. Best of luck!
Duration: 20 minutes

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: My first question was "Tell me about yourself", which was the only HR question I was asked. So, I'm mentioning it in the technical portion itself. I calmly gave an answer which was semi-prepared and semi-modified at that moment.
In technical portion, most questions being from automobile engg, it was advantageous for me since its my favourite portion from mech. engg. All the questions were fundamental and doesn't need deeper knowledge of the topics.
Tips: In a technical interview, knowledge and knowledge alone can help you. So, prepare the topics according to the company's job profile. No need to dig deeper into any special topic unless if you have spare time. Present your answers with a confident smile and clearly mention if you don't know answer to any question.

General Tips: As already mentioned, be confident yet humble. Humility gains you respect and respect gains you points in case your interview goes awry. At the end of the day, it finally comes down to the nature of the interviewer and how much you can make him feel your worth in his market. Sale yourself properly and even under utter absence of technical knowledge you can bag a job.
Skill Tips: Speed and accuracy comes from practice and practice alone.Confidence comes from experience and over dominance over the subjects.
Skills: Speed , Confidence, Accuracy
College Name: NIT DURGAPUR
Motivation: I have always wanted to join an automobile company and Tata Motors is one of the forerunner in the automobile sector globally. The association of Tata name is enough to motivate me to join this marvel of a company.
Funny Moments: When I was asked "Tell me about yourself". I cracked a joke in the middle of my answer saying "I am a training and placement representative of my college and I interact with students and company people on a frequent note and try to get my friends as many jobs as possible and right now I am doing the same by mentioning this fact to you ". They smiled heartily and I went on adding "Hopefully this way, I shall help myself bag the job at the end of the day". At the end of the day, I did get the job!!  (*Chuckles")

Round: Test
Experience: There was one online written test divided into 4 sections- English, Aptitude (Quantitative Analysis, Verbal ability) & Technical questions.2 Hour test (15 English, 25 Quantitative Analysis, 35 Verbal ability, 25 Mechanical Engineering Questions). Questions were basic and simple.
Tips: www.Indiabix.com is the best site to prepare for Companies written test.and for aptitude, you can prepare from RS Agrawal Book. Practice & Proper Time management is key to success in Written test.
Duration: 120 minutes
Total Questions: 100

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: I think GD played a crucial role in my selection and gave me the upper hand over other candidates. We were 8 candidates in one group for GD. Before starting the actual group discussion HR asked us that “any one of you can stand up voluntarily and tell us about your college". Here I took the initiative and spoke about the MNIT (bit of history, about departments, about achievements of the college, about various technical and non-technical activities which was going on.) until HR stopped me.After that i started the Group discussion. I spoke 3 times in whole GD and concluded in the end as well.
Tips: 1. Try to take initiative and summarize the GD in the end as well.2. Speak confidently and politely 3. Listen curiously and showcase your leadership quality.4. Your thoughts should be loud and clear.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: As I was the Placement Coordinator also and was hosting their campus visit too, so i got an edge of it. In the interview first they asked me "Tell me about yourself & family background". Then they asked me "have you done any technical Projects?"
I told them about SAE Efficycle. Then they asked me "what do you excite in Automobile industry?" I told them about Latest technology and SUVs. Then they asked about what are the latest technologies in Automobile industries. I told them about CRDI & VVT. Then they asked me if I give 5 lacs rupees and ask you to buy a car which parameters you will look as a mechanical engineers? Then they ask me about Turbocharger? Then they try to puzzle me. They ask me that if we give you the “HR” profile will you accept it? I said no. I told them according to my qualification, I fit to a technical profile and it also excites me. Here they were basically cross-checking me interest.
Tips: 1. Be aware about the latest technologies in Automobile.
2. You should know basics of Automobile Engineering & IC Engine
3. Be confident & genuine in interview , don’t just give abrupt answer, if you don’t know the answer then tell them that I don’t know the answer or I am not recalling it.4.ata Motors they haven't asked about summer training to me. But, most of the companies do strongly focus on summer training. So I would suggest you to do your summer training genuinely and learn as much as you can.

General Tips: Use your third year’s summer break to prepare for the placement processYou should have a strong technical background and must have your basics crystal clear.You should have good aptitude & communication skillsYou should have good enough answers for the universal questions like tell me about yourself, and others. Make sure you know everything you have written in your resume and follow the standard college format while making your resume.Make yourself thorough in at least one of the core subjects.Prepare your internship and projects thoroughly.Always maintain eye to eye contact with the recruiters. Be confident.Have thorough knowledge about respective companies i.e. technologies they are working on, because interview questions are generally asked on this.Dress properly for interview as HR notice etiquette.Try and have mock sessions for group discussions as well as interviews rather than just reading about it .It will definitely help you out.
Skills: Core subjects knowledge,
College Name: Malaviya National Institute of Technology
Motivation: 1. Tata Motors provides an open platform that enables free exchange of ideas, knowledge and aspirations on employees.2. Tata motors is largest indian automobile manufacturer.2.
Funny Moments: In the end, they try to puzzle me. They ask me that if we give you the “HR” profile will you accept it? I said no. I told them according to my qualification, I fit to a technical profile and it also excites me. then they try to confuse me on this point but i was able to justified me. Here they were basically cross-checking me interest.

Round: Test
Experience: The aptitude questions were easy.Technical questions needed some revision of concepts.
Total Questions: 120

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: 1. General answers. Some technical details here and there, like how speedometer works.2. Answering with confidence was the key as they didn't know much about the subject. Luckily, the topic was discussed the previous day only in another class so knew it pretty well.
Tips: Confidence and believing in yourself is the key.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: 1. Mentioned that I wanted to get some practical experience on what happens on the field and wanted to apply my knowledge to real life industrial problems, that's why I was going for a job.2. Just mentioned that near my hometown is a preference but it isn't a constraint.

Skill Tips: Be confident that you'll get the job, and you will.
Skills: Technical, Aptitude, Communication
College Name: IIT GANDHINAGAR