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Mu Sigma Trainee Decision Scientist Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 9 Apr 2025

Top Mu Sigma Trainee Decision Scientist Interview Questions and Answers

  • Q1. The sales of apple is going down. What might be the cause?
  • Q2. What are the methods used to store and analyze data before the existence of tools such as Excel
  • Q3. how you would fix the ticket price for a play in an auditorium
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Mu Sigma Trainee Decision Scientist Interview Experiences

57 interviews found

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
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 

MuApt test was conducted where few logical, numerical questions were asked

Round 3 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. This was a HR cum technical round. They asked all tech questions on python, machine learning. In HR round they asked about strengths, weaknesses and family background.
  • Q2. Data structure related questions
  • Q3. Back propagation in neural network
  • Ans. 

    Back propagation is a supervised learning algorithm used to train neural networks.

    • It is used to adjust the weights of the neural network to minimize the error between the predicted output and the actual output.

    • It involves propagating the error backwards from the output layer to the input layer, and adjusting the weights accordingly.

    • It uses the chain rule of calculus to calculate the gradient of the error with respect t...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepared with you basics. Be honest in response.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Dec 2022. There were 3 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 - Aptitude Test 

It was 1 Hour Test, Total of 35 questions were there

30 questions included -- Logical, seating arrangement, profit and loss, sequence, 1 SQL question(distinct fn), the output of array, etc

5 questions named Algorithm concept
a) round table seating arrangement - need to write a program

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. 1. Prepare for programming language questions
  • Q2. 2. Learn Python, sql, ML

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Mu Sigma Trainee Decision Scientist interview:
  • Python
  • Algorithms
  • logical
  • reasoning
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - search mu sigma question asked for trainee decision scientist you will find question on google.

Trainee Decision Scientist Interview Questions Asked at Other Companies

asked in Mu Sigma
Q1. The sales of apple is going down. What might be the cause?
asked in Mu Sigma
Q2. What are the methods used to store and analyze data before the ex ... read more
asked in Mu Sigma
Q3. how you would fix the ticket price for a play in an auditorium
asked in Mu Sigma
Q4. Why is Power BI and Tableau used for?
asked in Mu Sigma
Q5. What is data science, and why are you interested in this company?

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Sep 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

The first round had Aptitude questions from Quants, Logical and Verbal

Round 2 - Group Discussion 

The GD was pretty easy you just have to be confident and talk more. We were divided into batches and my batch had 9 people. You will be given a topic to discuss on and who share the best points will be selected for the next round.

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. This was my final round. The Personal Interview round. I was asked to tell me about myself, My hobbies, and basic technical questions related to DBMS, SQL and Python and then a HR question
  • Q2. Why is Power BI and Tableau used for?
  • Ans. 

    Power BI and Tableau are used for data visualization and business intelligence purposes.

    • They help in creating interactive dashboards and reports.

    • They allow users to analyze and explore data in a visual format.

    • They can connect to various data sources and transform data for analysis.

    • They provide features like data filtering, sorting, and aggregation.

    • They enable users to share insights and collaborate with others.

    • Example:...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What are the methods used to store and analyze data before the existence of tools such as Excel
  • Ans. 

    Before Excel, data was stored and analyzed using manual methods.

    • Data was stored in physical files such as paper documents or index cards.

    • Analysis was done manually using tools such as calculators or statistical tables.

    • Data was often organized using charts or graphs.

    • Data entry was done by hand, which was time-consuming and prone to errors.

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Keep your cool and show confidence even though you are not. You got nothing to loose attitude

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Jul 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

In first round you’ll have a muAPT test by DoSelect. There consists questions from Aptitude, Reasoning, Python, SQL and English.

Round 2 - Group Discussion 

The second round is GD, you’ll get simple topics. The main thing is you need to speak, do not interrupt others while speaking and no offensive language.

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Self Introduction
  • Q2. Final Year project
  • Q3. Logical questions
  • Q4. Your hobbies which you mentioned
  • Ans. 

    My hobbies include reading, hiking, and playing the piano.

    • I enjoy reading a variety of genres, from fiction to non-fiction.

    • Hiking allows me to explore nature and stay active.

    • Playing the piano is a creative outlet for me and helps me relax.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Basic Python and SQL

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident while speaking
Communication Skills should be excellent, not good, it should be excellent.

Mu Sigma interview questions for designations

 Decision Scientist

 (65)

 Decision Scientist Trainee

 (2)

 Data Scientist

 (11)

 Trainee Scientist

 (2)

 Senior Data Scientist

 (1)

 Jr. Data Scientist

 (1)

 Decision Sciences Analyst

 (2)

 Data Scientist Trainee

 (3)

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Feb 2023. There were 3 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.
View all tips
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Mu Apt- There will be a assessment round consist of 35 qns 30 MCQ and 5 pseudo code qns. MCQ includes basic aptitude and logical and also verbal qns

Round 3 - Coding Test 

5 pseudo code qns. They given case studies according to that we have to write steps to solve the problem

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Focus more on basics . All qns are basic to intermediate

Get interview-ready with Top Mu Sigma Interview Questions

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Jul 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Usual aptitude and coding (python) questions also

Round 2 - Group Discussion 

30 mins GD with 4 other candidates

Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Introduce yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a recent graduate with a degree in data science, passionate about using analytics to drive business decisions.

    • Recent graduate with a degree in data science

    • Passionate about using analytics to drive business decisions

    • Strong problem-solving skills

    • Experience with statistical analysis and machine learning algorithms

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Usual hr questions followed by technical questions from sql
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Jul 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Simple non technical topic will be given. Need to Communicate properly in english

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Describe about a problem in your locality
  • Q2. Do you know to write formal emails?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am proficient in writing formal emails.

    • Use a professional tone and language

    • Include a clear subject line

    • Address the recipient respectfully

    • Proofread for grammar and spelling errors

    • Sign off appropriately with your name and contact information

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be strong in english. That's the only skill they check for , if you're a fresher.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Apr 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Contain logical, mathematical, reasoning and psychoanalytic sections

Round 2 - Group Discussion 

Current trend and affairs as topics. Groups of 5 with 10 mins as discussion time

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain regression. What is database. What is machine learning.
  • Ans. 

    Regression is a statistical method to analyze the relationship between variables. A database is a collection of organized data. Machine learning is a field of AI that enables systems to learn from data.

    • Regression is a statistical technique used to understand the relationship between variables.

    • A database is a structured collection of data that is stored and accessed electronically.

    • Machine learning is a subset of artific...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Where do you see yourself 2 years down the line?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Interview is easy, just prepare for earlier rounds instead.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Trainee Decision Scientist Interview Questions & Answers

user image TANNIRU KONDALA RAO

posted on 27 Apr 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Apr 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

30 Question overall test consist and all of them are multiple choice questions.

Round 2 - Group Discussion 

In GD one topic was given we need to be quit confidence to speak about the topic clearly.

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. 1.about the final project in college 2.about the key skills 3.hiw do you see your self in future and more

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident and better to learn data analytics skills before like python,sql,statistics,excel etc

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in May 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

English 10, math 10, reasoning 10..60min

Round 2 - Group Discussion 

Five student can discuss one topic.
1.topic benifit
2.drawback
3.conclusion

Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. 1.tell me about your self 2.tell me about company 3.if I will give you 10 crore then will you do 4.if are team leader, what kind of quality you need team mate

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Mu Sigma Trainee Decision Scientist interview:
  • Data Analysis
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Bee confidence
Listen first and then give your answer
If interview are saying you wrong then you can accept your mistake whether you are wrong or right..

. after complete your interview, don't go outside quickly, before go one question you can ask to the interviewer about your feedback.

Mu Sigma Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Mu Sigma Trainee Decision Scientist interview?
Mu Sigma interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Mu Sigma interview process are Aptitude Test, Group Discussion and One-on-one Round.
How to prepare for Mu Sigma Trainee Decision Scientist 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 Mu Sigma. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Mu Sigma expect are Core Data, Excel, Python, R and SAS.
What are the top questions asked in Mu Sigma Trainee Decision Scientist interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Mu Sigma Trainee Decision Scientist interview -

  1. The sales of apple is going down. What might be the cau...read more
  2. What are the methods used to store and analyze data before the existence of too...read more
  3. how you would fix the ticket price for a play in an auditor...read more
How long is the Mu Sigma Trainee Decision Scientist interview process?

The duration of Mu Sigma Trainee Decision Scientist interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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Mu Sigma Trainee Decision Scientist Interview Process

based on 27 interviews

6 Interview rounds

  • Group Discussion Round - 1
  • Group Discussion Round - 2
  • HR Round
  • Aptitude Test Round - 1
  • Aptitude Test Round - 2
  • Aptitude Test Round - 3
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