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Updated 19 Dec 2019

Coal India Management Trainee Mining Interview Experiences

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I applied via Employment News and was interviewed before Dec 2018. There were 8 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. How was your interview?
  • Q2. How many members were there during the Interview?
  • Q3. Five Members, chaired by one.
  • Q4. How was your personal experience apart from regular Engineering related queries?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Always be positive like you are already selected and is discussing issues related to your day to day activities with your colleagues and Seniors. Be well dressed not overdressed.

I was interviewed in Dec 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a mining enthusiast with a degree in Mining Engineering and experience in various mining projects.

    • Graduated with a degree in Mining Engineering

    • Completed internships in mining companies

    • Worked on various mining projects

    • Passionate about the mining industry

    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

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  • Q2. You havr a nice gpa, why don't you go for higher studies?
  • Ans. 

    Higher studies are not the only way to succeed in a career. I believe in gaining practical experience and learning on the job.

    • I value hands-on experience over theoretical knowledge

    • I believe in continuous learning and development through on-the-job training and workshops

    • I am excited about the opportunity to work in the mining industry and gain practical experience

    • I am open to pursuing higher studies in the future, but f...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: 5 questions were asked and you were suppose to answer them
Tips: Answer in a way to make them believe that u r going to stay in the company
Duration: 1 hour
Total Questions: 5

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: Everyone was provided with a number and were called by their nos. To present their views and last 10 minutes were for countering the points said by the fellow members.
Tips: Make a note of the points.
Be precise and to the point and try to be diplomatic in your approach.
Duration: 30 minutes

Round: HR Interview
Experience: I tried to convince them that CIL is my dream company and had studied mining to remain in this field only.

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I was interviewed in Apr 2017.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Introduce myself
  • Ans. 

    I am a recent graduate with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, passionate about problem-solving and eager to learn and grow in the field.

    • Recent graduate with a degree in Mechanical Engineering

    • Passionate about problem-solving

    • Eager to learn and grow in the field

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: General Aptitude Test, Technical Aptitude Test . 30 questions in each section. there was section wise cut off.
Tips: complete in time
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Questions: 90

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: Around 10 of us selected in the first round were asked to sit in a group and discuss about the given topic. There were two people marking our score based on the way of communicating and the points we were making.
Tips: try to conclude or initiate the discussion
Duration: 15 minutes

Round: HR Interview
Experience: The first question was to introduce myself in such a way that they can know all important things about me in 2 mins. After general introduction, I included my software skills and trips to other colleges. Then they started asking about Surpac and my project. Some were related to Shovel capacity. Lastly, I was asked whether I could live in remote rural areas.
My teacher once said "Keep the handle of your interview is in your hand. Once the interviewer starts driving, it is destined to crash." Take the interview in the direction where you are confident, be it your project or training report. Do not bluff there as it may backfire. It is okay if you say "I DON'T KNOW" to few questions rather than bluffing.

Tips: Be prepared for the normal questions and keep calm in the interview. Many interviewers want their candidate to be confident.

College Name: NIT Raipur

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Tips: Make a good Core Resume if you are targetting this company

Round: Test
Experience: The paper was same for Mechanical and Metallurgy students.
Tips: A basic understanding of the mechanics and the various material properties like elasticity, stress-strain curve etc. will help you a lot in clearing the test.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: It was good. Basic HR questions were asked and a few questions relating to the current affairs as well were asked.
Tips: Decent HR prep required.

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Reasonably well.
Tips: In depth knowledge of the projects and technical work(s) mentioned in the resume/spoken of in the interview is necessary.

General Tips: Be Yourself, Have confidence, Have a thorough understanding of your field (as a lot is asked of it in the interview) with a decent HR preparation and Crack the Job.
Skills: Articulation skills, Technical Background, Understanding Ability, Confidence
College Name: IIT Bombay

Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a motivated and hardworking individual with a passion for learning and growth.

    • I have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

    • I have completed internships in marketing and finance

    • I am proficient in Microsoft Office and have experience with project management software

    • I am a team player and enjoy collaborating with others to achieve common goals

    • I am always looking for opportunities to develop new skills and tak

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  • Q2. Tell me about the work which you have done at NCL
  • Ans. 

    I worked as a research assistant at NCL, where I conducted experiments and analyzed data.

    • Conducted experiments in the lab

    • Analyzed data using statistical software

    • Assisted in writing research papers

    • Presented research findings at conferences

    • Collaborated with other researchers on projects

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  • Q3. Tell me your favorite subject
  • Ans. 

    My favorite subject is Mathematics.

    • I enjoy solving complex problems and equations.

    • I find satisfaction in finding the correct answer.

    • Mathematics is a universal language that can be applied in various fields such as science, engineering, and finance.

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  • Q4. What is Bernoulli Equation?
  • Ans. 

    Bernoulli Equation is a fundamental principle in fluid dynamics that relates the pressure, velocity, and height of a fluid.

    • It describes the conservation of energy in a fluid system.

    • It is used to calculate the flow rate of fluids through pipes and channels.

    • It is applicable to both incompressible and compressible fluids.

    • It is commonly used in aviation to explain the lift force on an airplane wing.

    • The equation is P + 1/2p...

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  • Q5. One problem on Bernoulli application

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: I basically am in core therefore my main focus was towards core projects and core internship.
Tips: Prepare very well each and every point which is there in your resume. Make short and informative resume.

Round: Test
Experience: Aptitude section contains 30 questions for 30 minutes and remaining are from core part. Aptitude questions were from simple mathematics which we were used to do in our schools. Some of them were from English vocabulary.In core part the questions were basically from distillation column, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and Heat and mass transfer.
Tips: Try to solve online aptitude paper keeping time limit in mind. For core part revise portion of Heat and mass transfer, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics very carefully. (Mostly use of Bernoulli Equation, Mccabe thiele design of DC, First and second law of thermodynamics.)
Duration: 60 minutes
Total Questions: 80

Round: Other Interview
Experience: It was good. Initially I was nervous but later it was fine. Questions were asked from HR, resume as well as from core section.
Tips: 1) Prepare your resume very well and justify your each point in your resume.2) Prepare some HR questions like tell me about yourself, short terms and long terms goal etc.3) Have a smile on your face4) Listen the questions carefully, think for sometime and then answer.

General Tips: 1) Be responsible towards your studies and do not fool yourself2) Attend all classes3) Maintain good communication skills
Skill Tips: 1) Maintain good CPI ( above 8)2) You should be able to justify your work which you have written in your resume.
Skills: Knowledge of your field, Sincerity
College Name: IIT BOMBAY
Motivation: The main motivation for the company is my interest in core field and this company will give me a huge platform to work with my skills and knowledge.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me about ur project
  • Q2. Asked ques from training(go through training properly)
  • Q3. Ques from transformer , induction machine and its protection

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: It was fine...
Tips: Be fast and accurate...practice ques from R S Agarwal,for technical just take easy u have not mug up the things ques is quite easy.
Total Questions: 60

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: It was an half hour interview...I explained all the things in a proper manner.
Tips: Be calm and comfortable,go through ur resume in a proper manner.

General Tips: Believe in urself....cpi should be greater than 7
College Name: NIT ALLAHABAD
Motivation: It is an oil industry so it has a vast scope in future.
Funny Moments: Have a little discussion about Lalu prasad yadav

Interview Questionnaire 

12 Questions

  • Q1. 1. Some basic Qs on Fluid like: which pump would you use for high head? On what parameters efficiency of pump depend?
  • Q2. 2. What were the unit operations used in the plant I did my summer training?
  • Ans. 

    The unit operations used in the plant during summer training.

    • Distillation

    • Filtration

    • Crystallization

    • Extraction

    • Drying

    • Mixing

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. 3. A numerical on Black body radiation. There are 2 bodies one absorbing 0.4 of others’ energy and the other absorbing .6 by another. (I had solved the Q by view factor method)
  • Q4. 4. Some Qs on design of heat exchanger. How would the heat transfer coefficient change when baffle spacing is changed? What are other such important factors?
  • Ans. 

    Heat transfer coefficient changes with baffle spacing in heat exchangers. Other important factors include fluid properties, flow rate, and surface roughness.

    • Heat transfer coefficient increases with decreasing baffle spacing

    • Fluid properties such as viscosity and thermal conductivity affect heat transfer

    • Higher flow rates can increase heat transfer coefficient

    • Surface roughness can affect heat transfer by creating turbulen

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. 5. What is catalytic hydrocracking? And related Qs. Whether it is endothermic or exo?
  • Q6. 6. What is the significance of Viscosity Index of lube?
  • Ans. 

    Viscosity Index of lube measures its resistance to change in viscosity with temperature.

    • Viscosity Index (VI) is an important property of lubricating oils.

    • It measures the oil's ability to maintain its viscosity under different temperature conditions.

    • Higher VI means the oil's viscosity changes less with temperature, indicating better performance.

    • VI is calculated using kinematic viscosity measurements at two different tem...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. What are the different kinds of distillation you know?
  • Ans. 

    Different kinds of distillation include simple distillation, fractional distillation, steam distillation, and vacuum distillation.

    • Simple distillation is used to separate liquids with different boiling points.

    • Fractional distillation is used to separate liquids with similar boiling points.

    • Steam distillation is used to extract essential oils from plants.

    • Vacuum distillation is used to separate liquids with high boiling poi...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. What factors will you take in consideration to check evaporator efficiency?
  • Ans. 

    Factors to consider for checking evaporator efficiency

    • Temperature difference between inlet and outlet air

    • Airflow rate

    • Refrigerant flow rate

    • Frost buildup on evaporator coils

    • Cleanliness of evaporator coils

    • Type of refrigerant used

  • Answered by AI
  • Q9. Tell us about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a highly motivated individual with a passion for learning and a strong work ethic.

    • I have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

    • I have completed several internships in software development

    • I am proficient in multiple programming languages including Java and Python

    • I enjoy working in a team environment and collaborating on projects

    • I am always looking for new challenges and opportunities to grow

  • Answered by AI
  • Q10. 2. Why would I like to move to Gujarat?
  • Ans. 

    Gujarat offers a rich cultural heritage, diverse cuisine, and a thriving business environment.

    • Gujarat is home to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as the Rani ki Vav stepwell and the Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park.

    • The state is known for its delicious cuisine, including dishes like dhokla, thepla, and fafda.

    • Gujarat has a strong economy, with a focus on industries such as textiles, chemicals, and pharmaceu...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q11. 3. Do you think you can inspire?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I believe I can inspire others through my actions and words.

    • I have a positive attitude and outlook on life

    • I am passionate about my work and hobbies

    • I enjoy helping others and sharing my knowledge and experiences

    • I have received positive feedback and recognition for my leadership and motivational skills

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  • Q12. 4. Convince me under 3 minutes why we should take you.
  • Ans. 

    I have the skills, experience, and passion to excel in this role.

    • I have a proven track record of success in similar roles.

    • I am highly motivated and dedicated to achieving results.

    • I have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

    • I am a quick learner and adaptable to new situations.

    • I am passionate about this industry and eager to contribute my expertise.

    • I am confident that I can make a valuable contribution to you

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Aptitude:
Time was short. 3O Qs in 30 minutes was a time-crunch.  As my aptitude is weak, I had put in prior efforts to put up a decent performance. I could solve around 14-15 Qs in that time. 

Technical:
50 Qs in 30 minutes. The Qs were fairly on easier side. Just that, Qs spanned all across chemical engineering, with almost equal weightage on all topics. Most Qs were from past years' GATE papers. I attempted around 40 Qs.
Tips: 1. For aptitude, prepare well in advance if you are weak.
2. Strengthen technical by solving MCQs from Indiabix.com 
3. Since there are no negatives, go for most Qs.
Duration: 60 minutes
Total Questions: 80

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: I had a good technical interview. Most of the Qs were logical. The interviewer made sure I was comfortable through out the interview, each Qs was followed by a light Q.
Tips: 1. Be cool as a cucumber. 2. Be thorough with all subjects.3.  If you think you don't know answer, think logically.4. Try to deviate the Qs to your strengths.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: It was the most relieving interview ever! It was very jovial and open-hearted interview.
Tips: 1. Again, be cool
2. Work on your speaking skills.
3. Know yourself well.

General Tips: Prepare for each, well in advance.
Skills: Technical skills., Speaking skills
College Name: NIT DURGAPUR
Motivation: It was one of the finest to be recruiting from Chemical.
Funny Moments: The HR interviewer asked me why does each member of my family have a different surname.
And he got very emotional when I told him I am from Odisha, because that reminded him of how his old Odia friend used to feed him Odia dishes.

Interview Questionnaire 

6 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself?
  • Q2. Why do u want to join RIL?
  • Q3. Why the gibbs free energy is called free energy?
  • Ans. 

    Gibbs free energy is called free energy because it is the energy available to do work at constant temperature and pressure.

    • Gibbs free energy is the maximum amount of work that can be obtained from a system at constant temperature and pressure.

    • It takes into account both the enthalpy and entropy of a system.

    • If the Gibbs free energy is negative, the reaction is spontaneous and can do work.

    • Examples include the combustion o...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What are the maxwell's equations?
  • Ans. 

    Maxwell's equations describe the behavior of electromagnetic fields.

    • There are four equations: Gauss's law, Gauss's law for magnetism, Faraday's law, and Ampere's law with Maxwell's addition.

    • Together, these equations explain how electric and magnetic fields interact and propagate through space.

    • Maxwell's equations are fundamental to the study of electromagnetism and have many practical applications, such as in the design...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Some questions from conduction
  • Q6. Designing of Distillation Column?
  • Ans. 

    Designing of Distillation Column

    • Determine the desired separation

    • Select the appropriate column type

    • Calculate the number of theoretical plates

    • Determine the feed location and reflux ratio

    • Design the reboiler and condenser

    • Select appropriate materials of construction

    • Consider safety and environmental factors

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Overall it is a balanced paperIn aptitude, No of questions is 30 in 30 min. most of the question were easy and mostly they are from topics like work, speed, time, distance, series. Some questions are from English like word meaning, antonym, synonym etc.In technical, no. of questions is 50 in 30 min. The questions were from whole of the chemical engg like from thermo, mass, heat, cre but not from process control or instrumentation or from chemical technology. Most of the questions were conceptual and are just theoretical.
Tips: For apti, try to solve questions from www.indiabix.comFor technical, brush up ur conceptual knowledge and try to learn more and more of mass, heat, themo and cre.
Duration: 60 minutes
Total Questions: 80

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: Overall my interview experience is good. I gave around 70 percent of the answers. My interview is purely technical but it was not so with my friend. His interview is 90% HR.So u never know what type of interview u r going to face when u walk in there.In my interview the questions were mostly asked from thermodynamics and its applications.
Tips: Be calm and confident.Try not to get nervous.Never try to attempt the questions of which u don't know the answers. Attempting those questions and thereafter not giving answers properly gives a bad impression.

General Tips: As I previously told try to remain calm and not get nervous.If u do so no one can take that job from u.And by chance u don't get selected, then do not get disheartened and just think about ur mistakes and try to improve them as U are the best judge of yourself.
Skill Tips: Do not get nervous in the interview.Do not try to solve the whole technical paper rather go through it and attempt the questions u think u can do.For improving communication skill, try to communicate with ur friends in English. Read newspaper and communicate with urself in mirror ( this method will particularly help u a lot in improving ur communication skills and will also free u from any kind of presentation fears).
Skills: Confidence, Time Management, Communication
College Name: MNIT
Motivation: yeah RIL is a very good company, very large and with a lot of scope.So just go for it as if u want to build ur repo then it is one of the best platform to do so.
Funny Moments: one of my friend got injured before the interview. So when he entered for the interview,HR saw his hand and asked what happened. So he hold HR that he got slipped on stairs. After that HR said to him "khudko ko sambhal nhi pa rhe company ko kya sambhaloge".. So try not to lose ur senses if u face such kind of things .They just purposely do that to check how u can perform under pressure.And that friend of mine was also selected for the job.

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Dec 2016. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: The test consists of two sections. First section is Aptitude and it has 30 questions (30 minutes). This section has questions on numerical ability, logical reasoning and verbal ability. Each question carries 2 marks and no negative marks. Second section is technical section and this section has 50 questions and each one carries 1 mark (30 minutes). For mechanical engineering stream, the questions were asked mainly from materials science, strength of materials. Remaining questions were asked from other core subjects. All the technical questions were theoretical questions and no problem solving.
Tips: Briefly touch up all the core mechanical subjects and you will be through the test.
Duration: 1 hour

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: Firstly, a form was given before the interview. In the form, they asked us to fill all our bio data, projects we have done and some basic HR questions. There's only one interviewer. The first question was "Tell me about yourself". He asked based on what we have written in the form. He asked about my goals, role model and also about the company. He mostly checked whether I am interested in the company or not.
Feedback from others - Projects, Interns and technical questions on material science.

Skills: Managerial, Communication
College Name: IIT Madras

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Dec 2016. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: The test was for 1 hour . It consisted of aptitude and technical sections each for 30 mins. Technical was of gate level questions and aptitude was a basic math test with some verbal ability questions.
Duration: 1 hour

Round: HR Interview
Experience: It was a basic HR interview for about 30 minutes. And mostly the selection was based on the test scores so if you have done well in the test you are almost selected for the job

College Name: IIT Madras
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