Novartis Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Round: Test
Experience: The first round was an aptitude test consisting of 30 questions that had to be done in 60 mins.There was a negative one-third marking.
Tips: CAT preparation is sufficient to clear the test. I had solved 26 out of 30 questions completely and still had 4 minutes left.
Duration: 1 hour
Total Questions: 30

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: This was like any other standard GD.
Tips: Stay actively engaged in the discussion and make valid points and you should be fine.
Duration: 10 minutes

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: Everyone would be given the same case study to solve in 45 minutes.After that you will be called for the interview wherein you would have to explain your thought process. I was also asked one guesstimate and 2 puzzles
Tips: If you are familiar with Victor Cheng's videos or Case Interviews Cracked you will do just fine.Also, don't panic if you're unable to solve the puzzles, just think out loud(I was unable to solve both the puzzles)

Round: HR Interview
Experience: I was asked questions primarily about my extra-curricular activities apart from the standard "Why Novartis","Why analyst" etc.
Tips: Just know your resume well and prepare standard HR questions.

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: This was basically a mixture of the standard HR questions and a test of my knowledge of the current trends in the industry.I was also given a mini case study where I had to analyze the rise and fall in drug prices
Tips: Keep up with the news coming out of the pharmaceutical industry.As for the mini case study, there is really no way to prepare for it.It can done if you have a good presence of mind

Skills: Communication And Confidence
College Name: BITS Pilani