TVS Motor Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Round: Test
Experience: It was a general aptitude test consisting of quants, verbal ability and logical reasoning. It was moderately difficult.
Tips: I didn't prepare anything. It was a general aptitude test in which I was quite comfortable. But, it is always good to have some practice.
Duration: 60 minutes

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: 8 members were part of the GD. As in any other GD, the main thing that the panelists were looking for was confidence. If you
are able to put forth your views in a confident manner, you are through. Just make sure not to be overly aggressive and not to make any personal remarks. Stay calm and composed.
Duration: 15 minutes

Round: Interview
Experience: It was a 20-30 minute round. Questions were mainly regarding project and the courses. A lot of questions on strength of materials, vibrations, and engineering mechanics. Although I was not able to answer a few questions, still I was selected. They were mainly looking at your approach, confidence and interest in their company. Finally, the interviewer asked some HR questions as well.
Tips: Revise some basic strength of materials and vibrations. Also take your friends' help to conduct mock interviews. That really helps. You would know where exactly are you going wrong and the means to improve yourself.

General Tips: I think they were looking for someone who could work in fatigue damage analysis. Since my project was related to it, I think I had an advantage. Moreover, I feel my performance in GD impressed them. Being confident throughout the process helped.
They were mainly looking for knowledge in strength of materials, design, vibrations and finite element analysis.
Skill Tips: I started my preparations in November. For me, one or two weeks was enough. But, it is always good to start earlier.
College Name: IIT MADRAS

Round: Test
Experience: Questions related to simple math.
Duration: 5 minutes
Total Questions: 30

Round: Test
Experience: It was a CAT type written test.
Duration: 15 minutes

Round: Interview
Experience: There were two rounds of interview. Here, they asked resume based and simple math questions.

General Tips: In ascending order of importance, for getting shortlisted:

1) PoRs
2) Extra, co-curricular activities
3) Projects
4) Technical Skills example coding etc.
5) Academic Achievements
6) Internships
7) CGPA
College Name: IIT MADRAS

Round: Test
Experience: It was a quantitative tests.
Tips: You can prepare by going through CAT material.
Duration: 60 minutes

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: There were 10 members in the GD. the panelists were looking for self-confidence, politeness and ability to make others agree with you.
Duration: 15 minutes

Round: Interview
Experience: It was a 15-minute round and my project and motor fundae were tested. Apart from that, questions related to my resume were asked.
Tips: They were looking for areas related to BTP while shortlisting. Preparing power and VLSI would help. Also, project knowledge would be beneficial.

College Name: IIT MADRAS

Round: Test
Experience: Topics: Logical reasoning, General Awareness, Paragraph based Questions, Aptitude
Duration: 30 minutes

Round: Group Discussion
Duration: 45 minutes

General Tips: 1. Basic engineering knowledge
2. Strong preparation of Thermodynamic and Machine design
3. Optimization 
4. Mechanics & Dynamics and IC engine
5. Heat transfer 
6. Solid mechanics
College Name: IIT KANPUR

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Resume + test based shortlisting

Round: Test
Experience: Written Test: Its a general aptitude test consisting of quants, verbal ability and logical reasoning. Its moderately difficult.
Tips: Test Preparation: Math puzzles - books: "2000 puzzles"(available on LAN) and "word on the street", CAT aptitude materia

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: Active participation, clarity of thought, and good communication skills are all they require.As in any other GD, the main thing that the panelists look for is confidence. If you are able to put forth your views in a confident manner, you are through. Just make sure not to be overly aggressive and not to make any personal remarks. Stay calm and composed.
Tips: Self-confidence, politeness, ability to make others agree with you, are traits looked for
Duration: 15 minutes

Round: Interview
Experience: Interview: (25-30 minutes)Technical:Questions are mainly regarding project and the courses. A lot of questions on strength of materials, vibrations, and engineering mechanics. They mainly look at your approach, confidence and interest in their company.Project and Motor fundaes.
Tips: Be thorough with your course projects.Revise some basic strength of materials and vibrations. Conduct mock interviews. You would know where exactly are you going wrong and the means to improve yourself.Try to gauge what they are looking for, and align your pitch that way.In case of a company, you must be thorough with the relevant projects, and the company's production process.

College Name: IIT Madras