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Updated 21 Jan 2025

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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Mar 2022. 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 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. 1) Give a brief introduction about yourself and your relevant background. 2) Do you know about the Project explained in the advertisement. 3) Then 15-30 minutes discussion would be held regarding the techn...

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be sure to read a few papers regarding the project advertised.

Junior Research Fellow Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. If you are given a small dataset of 300 samples, what would you choose over a neural network with more number of hidden layers or a neural network with one hidden layer. Justify your explanation in terms of accuracy.
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PHD Scholar Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 18 Jul 2023

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Difficulty level
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Process Duration
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I applied via Newspaper Ad and was interviewed before Jul 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

UG core subjects along with UG level maths. Some dept. has -ve marking.

Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Rapid fire like questions on a perticular topic. For me it was heat transfer.
  • Q2. They gave me a situation and asked to draw the thermal resistance circuit
  • Q3. Asked about the laws

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Persue PhD from a core department. Helps in future. My PhD is from an interdisciplinary dept. and facing some problem getting shortlisted.
Also, core dept are old and has better alumi. Easier to get reffered, unlike my case.

PHD Scholar Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. What will be the voltage across the capacitor? Why it is so? You are drawing based on memory tell me some logic behind this. What will be the ripple in this and the amplitude of this curve?
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Counsellor Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 20 Jul 2022

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jun 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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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 - Assignment 

Computer software related

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for IIT Bombay Counsellor interview:
  • Self introduction
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Resume
Self introduction
Study related
And suggest any questions answered

Counsellor Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Can you re-locate? If No then suppose Google give you package of 50 lakhs per annum, then will you be re- locate?
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I applied via Internshala and was interviewed in Sep 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Properly align and format text in your resume. A recruiter will have to spend more time reading poorly aligned text, leading to high chances of rejection.
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Round 2 - Assignment 

Create a triad for the pipelines included in the project.

Round 3 - HR 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Why are you looking for a change?
  • Q2. Why should we hire you?
  • Q3. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
  • Q4. Tell me about yourself.
Round 4 - Group Discussion 

I was asked logical questions related to project management.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Keep it simple and don't prepare for a scripted interview. Train yourself to strengthen your thought structure and fluency. It shows confidence.

IIT Bombay interview questions for popular designations

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 Account Assistant

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PHD Research Scholar Interview Questions & Answers

user image Harish Chandra Rajpoot

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.

PHD Research Scholar Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. What will happen happen if the coefficient of friction keeps on increasing in rolling process?
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SRF Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 9 Dec 2022

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Dec 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Double-check your resume for any spelling mistakes. The recruiter may consider spelling mistakes as careless behavior or poor communication skills.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. When you get the best way of doing?
  • Q2. Super. Thanks. God bless you.
  • Q3. I am Master. Thanks. God bless you.

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for IIT Bombay SRF Engineer interview:
  • Project Management
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I am Prithiviraj, Chemical Engineering, IIT BOMBAY.

SRF Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. How to increase growth for company share
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I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Dec 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. What is one TR
  • Ans. 

    TR stands for Technical Report, a document that describes the process, progress, or results of a research project.

    • TRs are often used in academic and scientific research to communicate findings and share knowledge.

    • They can include detailed descriptions of research methods, data analysis, and conclusions.

    • TRs may also be used in industry to document product development or engineering projects.

    • Examples of TRs include white

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  • Q2. Do you have any experience in process industry
  • Q3. Can you explain your MTech project
  • Ans. 

    Developed a machine learning model for predicting stock prices using technical indicators

    • Used Python and various libraries like Pandas, NumPy, and Scikit-learn

    • Preprocessed the data by removing missing values and outliers

    • Extracted technical indicators like Moving Average, Relative Strength Index, and Bollinger Bands

    • Trained and tested the model using various algorithms like Linear Regression, Random Forest, and Support V...

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  • Q4. Questions related to thermodynamics (availability)
  • Q5. Questions related to emissions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Questions are basically all technical related to the job and field you are working in and you education background

Project Research Associate Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Dry swab method details and how feluda test work?
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I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Mar 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Expalin your PhD research and future work plan at IIT bombay
  • Ans. 

    My PhD research focused on developing novel algorithms for image processing and computer vision. At IIT Bombay, I plan to continue this work and apply it to real-world problems.

    • Developed a deep learning-based algorithm for object detection in satellite images

    • Published 3 papers in top-tier computer vision conferences

    • Future work includes applying these algorithms to medical imaging for disease diagnosis

    • Collaborating with...

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  • Q2. First I presented my PhD research work and future work plan with powerpoint presentation.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - First understand questions properly and then give the answer based on your research experience don't give un wanted answers.

Post Doctoral Research Fellow Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Expalin your PhD research and future work plan at IIT bombay
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I applied via Referral and was interviewed before May 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Can not disclose the questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good hold on basics is very important

Research Engineer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Why did you use such a high degree polynomial fit?
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Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. BASIC DETAILS AND TEST RELATED TO ACCOUNTING KNOWLEDGE

Account Assistant Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. How many types of invoices to process
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IIT Bombay Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in IIT Bombay interview?
IIT Bombay interview process usually has 1-2 rounds. The most common rounds in the IIT Bombay interview process are Technical, Resume Shortlist and One-on-one Round.
How to prepare for IIT Bombay interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at IIT Bombay. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at IIT Bombay expect are Fund Raising, Project Management, Mechanical Engineering, Research and Maintenance.
What are the top questions asked in IIT Bombay interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the IIT Bombay interview -

  1. What will happen happen if the coefficient of friction keeps on increasing in r...read more
  2. What is the strain in x direction (after drawing a 3D stress block...read more
  3. What is the throat thickness of steel members as per IS Cod...read more
How long is the IIT Bombay interview process?

The duration of IIT Bombay interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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