Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India Research and Development Interview Questions and Answers

Round: Test
Experience: Online aptitude test - 75 questions in 60 mins (verbal,logical,numerical) the numerical section was very long and some people got stuck here. Do NOT try to attempt all the questions properly, make some educated guess.- No negative marking
Duration: 60 minutes
Total Questions: 75

Round: Test
Experience: Online technical test - separate papers based on the profile chosen, and different questions foreveryone. Medium difficulty (Refer GATE preparation books for study material and stick to basics)

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: The objective was to speak about any person from the group as to why Mahindra should hire him/her. Ask some friend of yours to speak for you and you can in turn speak for them. Speak to the point, listen to what other people are speaking, will help you once everyone is done speaking and GD proceeds further
Tips: Fill the form provided by M&M people properly as it helps during the GD round.

Round: Other Interview
Experience: PI -Different panel for different profile. The interview (R&D) started with a short intro, followed by questions about your projects (read properly the reports of internships or projects that you have done).This was followed by questions based on automobile engg. (petrol/diesel cycles,turbochargers,gearbox,differential,engine components,materials used, suspension system).The duration varied from 30-70 mins

General Tips: Do your research about the company before applying, Keep your answers to the point, Do not be in a hurry to answer questions, think and then only reply and also Try to divert the course of interview in the direction of your interests.
Skill Tips: GATE preparation books for technical topics, watch videos on internet to understand the working principles of various parts, and Get some good book for apti-test preparation and compete with any friend of yours as this will help you with the much-needed speed.
College Name: NIT SURATHKAL

Round: Test
Experience: APTITUDE:They covered almost all important topics in Numerical Ability like Profit&Loss,Simple Interest,Compound Interest,Time&Work,Speed&Distance,Percentages,Progressions,Probability.In Analytical Ability questions are on Sequences,Decoding,Reasoning,Relationship Problems,Data interpretations.In verbal questions are on comprehensions, Correct the sentences,direct & indirect speech.My advice is to answer verbal section from the end.



TECHNICAL: 50 Questions->Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulic Machines: A total of ten questions are asked on this topic.Concentrate mainly on Centrifugal pump(NPSH,Cavitation,Parts),Turbines(types of pumps, where they will used and why).->Strength of Materials:Simple problems on torsion,bending,buckling,impact loading(understand the all formula physically),some questions on I & J calculations. ->Thermodynamics(three Laws) and Heat cycles:You need to know all cycles like Otto,Diesel,Stirling,Carnot,etc.,compare their efficiency).->Design:Problems(Bolts,rivets),Couplings, Bearings.->Production: Materials(% of carbon in various kinds of steel, Alloys),Tool Signature and physical meaning, Thermal aspects of tool design.In all the above topics simple problems(Basic formula based) are asked but time is not sufficient, so good practice is needed.
Tips: All these questions are of moderate level.If you find initial questions are tough then start answering from the end,this will really help.Time management is very important
Duration: 115 minutes
Total Questions: 110

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: Case study topic: A plastic industry is releasing poisonous waste into near by lake. A new technology is introduced into market which will reduce the amount of waste. but this technology is expensive. At present waste released into the lake is as per the norms of government. But if they release waste at the same rate after few years, water in this lake will not be fit for any use. Budget of the environmental section of the industry is running out of funds.We are asked to create a mind map to take decision on buying this new technology considering all the above constraints.I initiated the discussion which helped me a lot. I add points on taking help from Government, NGOs, Collaboration with other companies to get this new technology.
Tips: Following criteria is generally followed by all companies in evaluation:1)Initiation2)Clarity of speech3)Open mindedness4)Value added to the discussion5)Body Language6)Conclusion7)Behavior after group discussion
Duration: 20 minutes

Round: Technical Interview
Experience: My personal interview is mostly technical. Its about 30 Min in duration.You should be strong with fundamental and able to apply them to real life situations.
Tips: Be cool :P

Skill Tips: Be updated with latest technology in the field of automobile and farm sector.
Skills: Good Technical Knowledge, Communication Skills
College Name: NIT WARANGAL

Round: Test
Experience: It was good. But to feel like that you have to have basic knowledge in production, thermal, fluid and mechanics. And, also good in aptitude.
Tips: Not each and every question are meant for a solution.Know basics of core subjects.Practice aptitude if you are weak in that.While attempting psychometric be honest in your answers.
Duration: 80 minutes
Total Questions: 120

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: It was not a part of selection instead there was a presentation round.In which you have to give presentation about (5-10 minutes) on a format given to you describing your choice in maruti, why preferred division and your extra circular activities.
Tips: Don't hesitate.Be confident.And don't tell lies.

College Name: NIT ROURKELA

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare basics of DSA, have knowledge about the databases, some common dml ,ddl statements, programming knowledge of a particular language like C,Java, python,etc...have good command on oops concepts... little bit of frameworks knowledge will also help

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Cover the basic questions regarding the programming language.

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Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Resume skills matters a lot don't fill resume the technologies you don't even aware of