Hero MotoCorp Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Round: Test
Experience: Everyone above the CGPA of 6.0 was asked to appear for the written test. The written test had question from quantitative analysis and verbal reasoning. We also had some questions from the core mechanical engineering subjects. These questions weren't very tough and could be answered if someone had an overall knowledge of the basics.

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: After the written test students were shortlisted for the group discussion. Our group consisted of 7 candidates and we were given the flexibility to choose a topic of our own choice. Out of our group, 4 students were shortlisted for interviews. Overall, around 11 students were shortlisted for interviews.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: In my interview round, all the technical questions were related to my intern and project. Other than that there were HR Questions. They asked me other HR related questions like Tell me about yourself, your strengths and weakness. Also they asked me to describe why I was suitable for a company. Further they wanted to describe myself as a non-living being and then also explain what are the qualities required to be a leader.

Overall it was a good experience but a person should have in depth knowledge of his interns and projects to go past the interview.

College Name: IIT ROORKEE

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: Topics were based on current affairs. No specific preparation required. We were given a sheet of paper on which adjectives were written on both sides. On one side, we were asked to tick the adjectives which described us according to our friends. On the other side we had to tick the adjectives which we thought best described us. I have appeared in about 10 GDs so far (during UG and PG placements), and I was not rejected in any one of them. The thing which was common in all the GDs was that I initiated in most of them and during the GD, I wrote down the points spoken by each member on paper and during the conclusion I spoke about each and everyone’s point. This gave me an edge over all others.
Tips: Try to initiate the GD if possible. But if you are not able to do so, try to atleast conclude it. Based on my GD experience, the points you make are not very important. The only important thing is that you must “SPEAK”. These HR guys from core companies don’t know exactly how to conduct a GD. I have seen people clearing GD round only by shouting and making irrelevant points. A GD for an IIM is totally a different game but for core companies only speaking in a GD is enough.

Round: Psychometric Test
Experience: This was not an elimination round.
Tips: Mark as many adjectives as possible but be honest at the same time. Based on the adjectives I marked. I was asked to give some specific real life examples for proving the same in the interview. As I had been honest in marking the adjectives, this was a piece of cake for me.

Round: Interview
Experience: The R&D head, HR head and a representative of Law department took my interview. The Law Representative did not ask any questions. About half of the total questions were asked by the R&D head. He stressed only on the MTech project. The HR head asked questions based on the psychometric test. She asked to give me real life examples and explanations for the adjectives that I had marked. Based on my CV, questions were asked by both R&D and HR head. As I already knew about the requirements through my seniors in the company, I was able to shape my project according to their needs.
Tips: It is advisable to talk to any of the seniors in the firm beforehand to get an idea of the type of requirements in the company and prepare for the interview accordingly. You must be very well prepared with your MTech. project and you must know exactly what you are going to do. Speak about your project according to the requirement of the company even if it is very remotely related to the work of the company.

Skill Tips: Just 60% in class 10th, 12th and graduation is enough for getting shortlisted for the company. There is no requirement of any extraordinary profile. Based on my profile and interview experience, I believe at least one CAD software and knowledge of Finite Element Method is required for R&D job in Design Engineering in any automobile sector company. For aptitude test of any company, only basic R S Aggarwal book is enough. For technical test by core companies, a sound knowledge is required which cannot be achieved by overnight preparation. The technical questions are quite easy but the number of questions is very large compared to time given.
College Name: IIT KHARAGPUR

Round: Test
Experience: A written test with common paper for ME and IM students and a separate paper for EC students. The test for ME and IM students comprised of 2 sections - mechanical and logical reasoning. The paper was very lengthy and the trick was to judge and attempt those questions which required less time.
Tips: Don’t spend too much time on any question.

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: An unmoderated GD with 10 people in a group. The topic was based on situations very close to reality . This round requires critical thinking and the usual rules in a group discussion are applicable.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: A personal interview where the interviewer tries to find out more about you as a person.
Tips: Just be straightforward and don’t lie to save your face.

General Tips: CGPA between 8-8.5 necessary.
Good math, logic, and quantitative abilities as well as some programming skills.
College Name: IIT KHARAGPUR

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: The selection process for post graduate students started with group discussion. The eligible students were divide into groups of 10 or 12. A general topic was given to be discussed (E.g. Role of women in society, computers kill creativity etc). At the end of the discussion, the representative of the company might ask some queries to a few of the students (two or three), based on their statements in the GD.
Tips: Do’s: Write down your points in a piece of paper. Speak them clearly when you get your chance. Try to make your points brief, clear and relevant. 
Don’ts: Do not try to overdo things. Please keep in mind that you ought to give opportunities to other group members.

Round: Test
Experience: You will be given a form and will be asked to tick your qualities. Please do it honestly. This was not an elimination round. In fact this was not found relevant in the whole process of recruitment.

Round: Interview
Experience: There were two representatives of the company in the interview panel-one from technical section and the other from HR. The technical part of the interview was mostly based on the topic (There could be extra questions if your CGPA is low). A relevant topic could help (If the topic is relevant, mention it in your CV as well). The HR questions were very straightforward. They might ask certain things from your CV as well. The location preference was one prime concern for them. HERO MOTOCORP is setting up a new R&D division in Jaipur and so wanted people to be willing to go to Jaipur. So they were very keen to know if we had any problem in working at Jaipur.

General Tips: Though CGPA is not the prime criteria of HERO MOTOCORP, we were told that they were looking for an optimum combination of different parameters (they didn’t reveal the parameters). Project topic can help a lot, especially if it is of interest to the company. Being a good team man and good communicator would help as group discussion would be the first step in the recruitment process.
Skill Tips: Proficiency in CFD softwares could help
College Name: IIT KHARAGPUR

Round: Test
Experience: 30-40 questions in 30 minutes. The paper consisted of technical questions from one’s department and some quantitative questions as well. Do the quantitative questions first to maximise your score. Technical Questions are tough in general.
Duration: 30 minutes

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: The discussion was carried out for about 20 minutes.
Tips: Speak fluently and add points of value to the discussion rather than repeating same arguments.
Duration: 20 minutes

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: The interview went on for 15-20 minutes and consisted of Technical as well as HR questions.
Technical Questions (Industrial Engineering):-
1) What is OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)? (from my internship)
2) What is Queuing Theory?
3) What is Kaizen?
4) What is pnp/npn transistor? (Surprise Question)
5) Elements of an Assembly Line.
HR questions
1) Family Details
2) Hobbies
3) Your best friend and what do you like about him
In general HR questions were easy.
Tips: Do read about your Internship in detail. Prepare technical and expect surprise
questions. Be cool throughout the process.

College Name: IIT KHARAGPUR

Round: Test
Experience: Quant , Verbal and Core
Some basic concepts from class notes. But most part of the test had things that were not taught. Being fast at quant will help
Duration: 60 minutes

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: You need not speak throughout the GD you should make certain good points and complement others points. Giving examples to substantiate your point helps.
Duration: 20 minutes

Round: Interview
Experience: Some questions on IC engines and also operation management ( since my minor was IE) . Mostly the questions were on the projects and internships.
Being from the south whether i will be able to manage in the north. As I am a girl will I be able to handle the situations etc.I think because of my CGPA and also my internships which were automobile related helped.
My preparation was not good I just revised my class notes and prepared on my internships and projects.
Tips: Revised my core fundaes. Prepared about my internships and projects. For HR i think you just have to be spontaneous and convince them that you are the one for the job.

General Tips: For core companies revise basic topics like IC engines and design of machine elements and also my favorite topics like heat transfer. I think having practical rather than bookish knowledge helps. Mostly
I used my class notes.
Be thorough with your resume and also the important core courses. Having mock GDs and interviews will help a lot.
College Name: IIT Madras

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: They clearly specified that they were looking for analytical ability to asses the situation and the way one leads/mingles with the group. They gave clear cut instructions viz; not to make it a fish market, try and analyze the topic well. Once the GD got concluded they said that they expected the discussion to touch the technical aspects more(the discussion revolved more around the political aspects)
Tips: For Duals & M.Techs (PGET profile) Everybody could sit for the GD directly
Duration: 20 minutes

Round: personality assessment
Experience: After the GD for the people who cleared it there was a Personality assessment test but it was not an elimination round. They gave a set of 50 words and asked to select the most appropriate words(qualities) that you want to see in others. And the same set of words were given again and asked to tick the qualities I possessed.

Round: Interview
Experience: Technical and HR interview.

20 min

For GET (b.tech) profile they were asking questions from SOM, IC engines etc; especially number (say the Ultimate tensile strength of mild steel) for PGET it was more about the Project, I have my DDP in IC engines so it was more about my project. I haven't done much work for DDp but i had to sell myself, so the night before interview i read a few research papers and got more clear about my project (I got feedback from Mtechs that the interview is gonna be about project). I explained the Tech guy about my DDP he asked a few questions about it. Again numbers are important, he asked what is the typical value of ignition delay, Define ignition delay for CI/SI engine. etc.
Tips: The interview was a mix of HR + tech which let you enough time to get comfortable, if you were fumbling in Tech, HT would step in with a question and vice-verse. For PGET they were looking for relevant projects or internship experience. I made sure that i mastered turbo machines and IC engines, the most asked thermal courses. Mantech and design courses i read initial few days of placements. But if you have proper material you can finish 2-3 courses per day.

General Tips: I failed in 3 interviews before Hero, so a deep introspection into the mistakes made helped a lot and for every interview I saw the previous years feedback I had no feedback for Hero so I searched for PGET hero Motocorp on a few social network sites and got help from seniors. Glassdoor feedback also helped. A start at an interview was really important, so i worked a lot on my HT answers as well as TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF. I framed my answers in a way the interviewer expects them to be.

DDp in relevant ffield, presence of mind, sense of humor, keeping things relevant even in GD. I just did the same that might have worked, and gen pseud I put like i have enthu in Automobiles and a bit of honesty helped, but it is important that you strike the right balance.

Initial shortlisting was completely based on GD and in interview if your project/intern is relevant the chances are more likely that you can get through.

I didn't throw away the hand written notes/xerox copies of core courses. Reading through them saves a lot of effort and time. I finished a major chunk of the thermal courses in the last week before placements and the first few days of the placements and gone through Mantech and Dom dome kdon etc. But you have to master a few courses and I Mastered Turbomachines, Man-tech and IC engines( these 3 were important for most of the companies ; dont neglect turbo)
College Name: IIT Madras

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Mostly on CGPA.

Round: Test
Experience: Duals & M.Techs (PGET profile) could sit for the GD directly.
Written test based on Core and Quant.
Duration: 60 minutes

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: They clearly specified that they were looking for analytical ability to assess the situation and the way one leads/mingles with the group
They select people who made some sensible arguments. Also, for managerial profiles, one should be able to direct the discussion without actually commanding it
Logical points, teamwork, quality, and fluency of speaking are qualities looked for
After the GD (for people who clear it), there might be a personality assessment test, but it was not an elimination round. They give a set of 50 words and ask to select the most appropriate words that you want to see in others. And the same set of words are given again and you have to select which of them are relevant to you
Tips: You need not speak throughout the GD. You should make certain good points and complement others points. Giving examples to substantiate your point helps.

Round: Interview
Experience: Be ready for questions from Strength of Materials, IC engines, etc. ; especially numbers( say the Ultimate tensile strength of mild steel); for PGET it's more about the project.
Projects, future aspirations in the company, basic questions on automobiles are common topics discussed in interviews.
Again numbers are important, questions like, what the typical value of ignition delay is, defining ignition delay for CI/SI engine are common.
Some questions on IC Engines. Mostly the questions are on the projects and internships.
Tips: Try and drive the interview if you can, based on your prior experience in the industry or projects, and don't lose your cool if the interviewers retaliate. Stay confident with your knowledge throughout.

Round: Interview
Experience: Be ready with answers to standard HR questions.The interview is a mix of HR + Tech which gives you enough time to get comfortable, If you were fumbling in tech, HR would step in with a question and vice versa.

General Tips: The start of an interview is really important, so work on your HR answers as well as the 'tell me about yourself'. Frame your answers in a way the interviewer expects them to be.
Revise my core fundaes. Prepared about my internships and projects.
DDP in relevant field helps, presence of mind, sense of humor, keeping things relevant even in GD, are important aspects.
Reading through handwritten notes of core courses saves a lot of effort and time. You have to master a few courses like Turbo machines, Mfg. Tech and IC Engines(these 3 are important for most of the companies; don't neglect turbo).
DOME; SOM; KDOMS; Heat transfer are important topics.
Be thorough with your resume and also the important core courses. Having mock GDs and interviews will help a lot.
The most important thing is the resume. So please get your resume checked multiple times by multiple people; even the best people can‟t find faults at times, then check it yourself and know your resume inside out.
Skills:
College Name: IIT-Madras