Coal India General Manager Interview Questions and Answers

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Round: Test
Experience: Test covered up aptitude and DI problem.Only around 70 out of 150 were selected for the next round
Tips: The questions were simple. Try to maintain speed and accuracy. You may practice from R S Agrawal or pariksha.co for improving the speed.
Duration: 1 hour
Total Questions: 45

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: A group of 10 was made from a total of 70 and a total of around 30 were selected for the next round.
Tips: Be confident while illustrating your point. Try to keep yourself updated by reading newspaper or by the internet atleast on the recent topics in the news.
Duration: 10 minutes

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: The main focus of the interviewer was on the project or internship. They also asked about the implementation of the project in real life scenario and its influence on the industry. The interview went on for 20 minutes.
Tips: You should be prepared for the HR question as well as about all the training/internship done. You should have a clear knowledge about the recent and previous projects you have done. Atleast ask a question to the interviewer if given the chance. It really makes an impact and shows your enthusiasm to join the company.

Skills: Project And Training, Core Courses Concepts, Communication And Confidence
College Name: NIT Allahabad

Round: Test
Experience: Aptitude test was not so hard, we just needed to manage our time and shouldn't be stuck at one question. anyone having average aptitude can solve almost 90% of the question.I was able to do all the 50 question with more than 95% accuracy.
Tips: Don't give more than one minute to any question.first, go through all the question and do as many as you can.
Duration: 45 minutes
Total Questions: 50

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: there was a group of 7 students for a GD and there were 2 panelists who were judging us. they told us to give a final opinion of all of us together after the GD. and we all were agreed that China is the threat to Indian industry but rather than banning Chinese product we have to make it easy for foreigner and Indian to open industry in India.
Tips: Don't repeat the same statement again and again
Speak at least two times in a GD to give your opinion
Starting and ending the discussion is good but only if you are confident enough that you are giving quality content.
Duration: 20 minutes

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: 1 - I told vert general answer and at last, I told them about my current project and they asked question about how my project work will me in their company
2 - I was able to answer some of them
3 - Told them and they look satisfied with my answer.
Tips: In introducing yourself tell about your favorite subject and project if you are doing any.
don't tell you don't know for any technical question, always tell you don't remember (this make a huge difference)

College Name: IIT Hyderabad

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: The company had a directive that they will not intake students who have not cleared every subject up untill that day in one attempt.

Tips: Try to not appear for a supplementary exam.

Round: Test
Experience: It was an aptitude round. 96% of questions were your typical cat questions and pretty good standard. 4 general knowledge questions which are very difficult to get right.
Tips: Practice cat questions mainly quantitative.
Duration: 1 hour
Total Questions: 45

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: The panel was very didactic about directionality. They told us that we needed to focus on leadership qualities and clarity of thought.
Tips: Be aware about what is happening around you. The more examples you site, the better. Speak lucidly.
Duration: 30 minutes

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: Mainly electronics with prime focus on instrumentation aspects of industries. Very friendly interview.
Tips: You have to get your concepts right. Basic questions are asked. For example in the boiler system, the basic rankin cycle was asked. Stay calm and composed and think clearly.

Skills: Communication And Confidence, Technical Analysis
College Name: Jadavpur University, Kolkata

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: Manufacturing sector in India is ailing (India needs alignment in Manufacturing Sector). We had a healthy discussion.
Duration: 10 minutes

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Interviewer was much more focused than I was. He asked me, what is your favorite subject? I listed 3-4 subjects but sensing his eagerness to ask questions, I stepped and added on which project I am currently working. He took few seconds to understand my project and then asked all the questions related to my project only. Things went on smooth after that because ball was in my court. With 5-6 questions like scope of project in real situation and where this system is currently being used (answer was - in their own company) and some water flow pressure directions in solids, he left me.



Tips: Key for Technical Interview is at least prepare your one subject so strong that it can give you a chance to survive interviews. Be calm and composed, don't hurry up the things, try to drive the interview in your zone only (play on your strengths).

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Interviewer was more obsessed to his brand new IPhone and implicating agreements in very unusual manner. He asked me to introduce myself, interfered me in between and asked another question regarding my views on India-Pakistan Relationship, I tried to be brief as much as possible, trying to cover every aspect in relationship both positive and negative part. He stopped me in between and said thanks! Of course I was not expecting a very very short HR interview but it happened. And that is what whole process is, a chain of unexpected events.

Tips: Key for HR Interview is try to improve your communication skills, it matters and in the end a lot. Do more activities and make yourself much more than 1 page resume. Make a character for yourself and try to stick to it.


College Name: NIT Raipur