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IIT Bombay PHD Research Scholar Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 14 Nov 2022

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PHD Research Scholar Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 14 Nov 2022

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.

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Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. There was a panel of 6-7 faculty members who asked about my educational background, national level examinations qualified and my area of interest for pursuing research. Few basic questions were asked along...
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Two faculty members who found my profile suitable took another one-to-one interview session in another meeting and I was asked to wait for the results.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Owning a Govt fellowship will increase your chance of selection. Also , you need to submit two recommendation letters before interview which is mandatory.
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

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  • Q2. What are techniques you expertise in Your Field?
  • Ans. 

    I have expertise in statistical analysis, data mining, and machine learning techniques.

    • Statistical analysis: I am proficient in conducting various statistical tests and analyzing data to draw meaningful conclusions.

    • Data mining: I have experience in extracting valuable insights from large datasets using techniques like clustering, classification, and association rule mining.

    • Machine learning: I am skilled in developing a...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

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Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed in Jul 2024.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. What are the specifics of the twenty rounds of interviews, and what qualifications or experience are they seeking in candidates who have worked at competing schools?
  • Q2. What are the documents required for cbse affiliation
  • Q3. What are the roles and responsibilities of leader
  • Q4. What is the principals day schedule
  • Q5. Share your past experience

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Have knowledge of cbse, competitive exams and subject knowledge
Be smart and tech savvy
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell us about yourself
  • Q2. Which all grades you are comfortably teaching?
  • Q3. Besides your core subject which other subject can you teach? And till which grade?
  • Q4. Besides academic achievements what have been your co - curricular achievements.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Demo in class.

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Sep 2021. There were 2 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 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Introduce yourself? Your qualifications?
  • Ans. 

    I am a qualified school teacher with a passion for education and a strong background in teaching.

    • Bachelor's degree in Education

    • Certification in teaching

    • Experience teaching various subjects and grade levels

    • Strong communication and organizational skills

    • Passionate about creating a positive learning environment

    • Familiarity with educational technology and resources

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  • Q2. Some day to day like practical questions like,if children will behave like this how will you handle?
  • Q3. Tell me something about your qualifications?
  • Ans. 

    I have a Bachelor's degree in Education and a teaching certification. I also have experience in creating lesson plans and implementing effective teaching strategies.

    • Bachelor's degree in Education

    • Teaching certification

    • Experience in creating lesson plans

    • Implementing effective teaching strategies

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan School Teacher interview:
  • Psychology
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be comfortable and wear sobar dress
Come with all your documents for verification, special qualifications if any
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. There was a panel of 6-7 faculty members who asked about my educational background, national level examinations qualified and my area of interest for pursuing research. Few basic questions were asked along...
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Two faculty members who found my profile suitable took another one-to-one interview session in another meeting and I was asked to wait for the results.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Owning a Govt fellowship will increase your chance of selection. Also , you need to submit two recommendation letters before interview which is mandatory.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Apr 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Questions about M. Tech project.
  • Q2. How relevant is your project?
  • Q3. Real world applications of the project.
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Questions about the research proposal
Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in May 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

MCQ question was taken in test

Round 2 - Demo 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Questions related to topic
  • Q2. Why do you like to teach particular subject

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepared for the rude interviewer. On going for demo they will ask multiple questions. They can even make fun of you in front of students.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Mar 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Open ended test to know psychology of the teacher

Round 3 - Demo 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Too much to speak
  • Q2. Questions asked about family background
  • Q3. Questions asked about previous job roles managed
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. With Principal one to one discussion

IIT Bombay Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in IIT Bombay PHD Research Scholar interview?
IIT Bombay interview process usually has 4 rounds. The most common rounds in the IIT Bombay interview process are Technical, Resume Shortlist and One-on-one Round.
What are the top questions asked in IIT Bombay PHD Research Scholar interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the IIT Bombay PHD Research Scholar interview -

  1. What will happen happen if the coefficient of friction keeps on increasing in r...read more
  2. What is definition of stress in engineeri...read more
  3. Why aluminium less suitable for laser cutti...read more

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