Past Years Transcripts (IIMs plus Others too)

Past Years Transcripts (IIMs plus Others too) Hey guys, these are some transcripts I have of old interviews that were shared by my mentor Hope it helps you all All the very best for your interviews (PS: I'm really sorry that they are not in order so you'll need to look at the whole post and also sorry because these are the only ones I have guys) # SPJIMR GI Experience- CASE STUDY ROUND Were provided with a case study (about 2 pages long) to read thoroughly. No submission required. You can ask for pen paper if you wish to make notes(you can keep the notes with you) were asked questions regarding this in GI2 (no mention in GI1) Topic - wrongful categorisation of food products which can be harmful instead of being healthy(case study of recent bournvita’s high sugar content) Time limit- 20 minutes GROUP INTERVIEW 1 We were a panel of 5 students M1 (BM spl + 9/9/8 + IT work ex -15 months) \[converted\] M2 (BM spl + civil engg work ex 2+ yrs) \[converted\] M3 (BM spl + IT work ex 2 yrs) \[rejected\] F1 (Mark + analyst work ex ) \[rejected\] F2 (Mark + business develpment) \[converted\] Panel consisted of 3 Males Young (Communication professor) Old (ops and supply chain professor) Middle aged ( dont remember the domain+ funny guy) Panelists introduced themselves first (make sure to be mindful of the asnwers u give based on the panellists, try to be the one driving the interview) TMAY M3 left his job for CAT prep and his startup aspirations (was cross questioned and grilled kinda) F1 was asked about some business analyst questions (she couldnt answer very well imo) M2 was asked about his work ex (bro was spot on) M1 was asked about his future aspirations (talked about fintech+crypto, was questioned deeply about both of these) F2 was asked about her role as well(she could answer it very well) As the discussion started off on startups, panelist asked each of us who would u advise among the other four to start a start up and why. GROUP INTERVIEW 2 We were a panel of 6 students 5 male 1 female Introduce yourself ( not in professional terms, rather tell about YOU) What did you do to improve yourself M1 - fitness gym M2 - good diet F1 - told about reading myth (was asked about a book to rec, she couldn't) M3 - stress control M4 - running M5 - meditation Was asked about the case study Our views about the case study More examples of such cases Whether you’ll work at such a company Whether you’ll work at a low paying job rather than this # Sibm GEPI ( MBA core) Date: 29.01.25, 10 am slot Profile: 3rd-year BBA student (8/8/8 academics) GE: We were given a case study about an e-commerce brand struggling due to multiple factors. We had to come up with solutions. (Each member explained their thoughts for 1 minute, followed by an open discussion to reach a consensus.) PI - 2 panelists 1 male ( late 50s) and 1 female ( 40s) PI: The interview started well with greetings. The interviewer asked if I was in my final year. They then asked about the highest and lowest points throughout my bachelor's journey. They asked me about my thoughts on " feedback" Then asked me if I've received any feedback in the recent future . Asked about 3 magical wishes that I want. Next, they asked about my favorite subject (I replied, Global Business Environment). The interviewer asked me to describe three events affecting businesses globally and their impact on India. Asked unemployment rate in India. They then shifted gears, asking about Coldplay's social media strategy. I was asked to provide three suggestions for starting a social media career. The interviewer then gave me a task: to identify a competitor of Coca-Cola and explain why it's better. However, they quickly altered the question, asking me to argue why Coca-Cola is better instead. I was also asked how I would promote sales. Finally, the interviewer inquired about any national or international achievements I have. That concluded the interview. # Last Years IIM CAP Transcript 22/2/24 EWS Non Engineer Male 18 months workex in India Post Panelists -1F and 1M (10-12 minutes) F-You seem to be a very enthusiastic candidate by looks Smiles passed F- Tell me about yourself what have you done till now F-So, you have done all your studies in Punjab, Are you willing to go and study in some other state F- What are you doing there in your work, what have you learnt and how will it help in your MBA F- You have studied various subjects like environment studies, computer science, and quantitative methods.. so what have you learnt in F- Different between mean, median and mode F- What have you studied in Environment education F-That's all from my side, thank you M- How are you M- So, you are from Punjab... Tell me about the farmers protest going on M- What was MS Swaminathan Report M-Any other issue going on in Punjab M- Why are the people from Punjab going foreign M- Your favt. Subject M- What are your strengths M- How will you manage to pay this much amount of 20-25 lacs for an M- Any other sports participation M- Ok, thank you... All the best for your future! Overall, the female panelist was quite chill and smiling throughout... Male panelist asked some general questions, but looked at me once or twice only No cross questioning # Last Years IIM Kozhikode (23/02/24, Forenoon slot) GNEM 9/7/7, CAT percentile 99.12 33 months of work experience in mainstream media WAT: The best way to end a war is another war 2 Panelists (1 M 30-40; 1 F 50+) M was sitting on the sofa, while F was sitting across the table from me M: Went through my profile, and asked about my low score in 12th Me: Answered M: Asked me to trace my professional journey, with questions about why I left my jobs Me: Answered M: What do you think are the challenges in mainstream media? Me: Began answering M (interrupts): But why is there a need for any new investment in print media? Me: Answered M: What is the difference between the media scenario in the US and in India? Me: Talked about the higher rate of acceptance of subscriptions M: But why do you think press in the US launches such scathing attacks on the President, but not in India? Me: Mentioned how corporate ownership in media precludes from media to criticise the government, since 2014, there has been a lot backside in terms of press freedom... M: Oh, so 2014, you mean since the BJP came to power? Me: Said that yes, although it's not unprecedented, but misuse of power implies that they haven't learnt from history. Talked about the role of media during the anti-corruption movement Curious about how data and technology are shaping the business world? % Let's crack the IT & Analytics... F begins with a contrarian view, and asks if I'm biased against the BJP. Mentioned a lot of Kerala-specific examples, to which I agreed that there's a lot of political violence in Kerala, but still, the state is a lot better than the north Indian states (said, "what Kerala thinks today, India thinks tomorrow F (laughs): Here we used to think that what JNU thinks today, India thinks tomorrow # IMT Ghaziabad Campus Interview # 09/02/25 CT: Countries with young professionals and rising unemployment should control proliferation of Al. Comment. (something like this) Started with F1 F1: You have been waiting for quite a while now. Did you ask for feedback of the panellists? (told them no since there weren't students from my panel in the room I was waiting) F1: So if there was an option, would you ask for feedback? (answered yes) F1: Tell us about the work you did. (told) F1: What sector was your client operating in? (real estate - co working F1: What would it cost me if I have a team of 10 analysts and I want to turn this room into a office space? (told them how I was responsible for debt strategy and how a different department handled this) F1: Answer the question regardless since you must have a basic idea. (told, poor guess estimations) F1: Recently BJP won Delhi elections. What are your opinions on it? F1: How did BJP even manage to takeover Arvind Kejriwal's stronghold? (answered, didn't seem satisfied) F1: Why didn't Congress win any seats? (answered poorly) F1: You're from Uttarakhand. What is UCC? (answered) F1: Business implications? (Couldn't think of any) F1: MLA or MP, who becomes the CM? (answered) F1: Delhi isn't a state. Why do they hold elections? (answered) F1: Why did you quit your job? (answered) F1: Where do your parents live? (answered) M1: Who's the CM of Uttarakhand? (answered) M1: What suggestions would you give to Mr. Dhami to boost Uttarakhand's economy? (answered, wasn't satisfied) M1: You're from a Capital Markets background. Please answer on similar lines. (told, kinda satisfied) M1: How do you stay up to date? (answered) M1: We don't see many GenZ reading newspapers these days. This is new. That is all. Have a nice day. # IIM Raipur interview 9/9/9, 98.76%ile Bsc economics 1.5 yr workex in finance GD topic : Fake news and Misinformation - Challenges and Solutions (self rating: GD quality overall was bad , 5/10, but I personally initiated, put a few points and concluded as well, so that was 9/10 for me) PI Questions (3 male panelist s) : \- TMAY \- How do you go about the valuation process? (Talked abt factors, also mentioned start-ups get valued on revenue multiple as well) \- How did you calculate the discount rate? (Answered thru CAPM, (p.s - that's just for equity)asked me full form. Also added that WACC was used) \- How'd you calculate the cost of equity? (Said we used the ROE of our closest competitor as signal, calculated our own ROE as well and took a sort of average keeping in mind future growth) \- Do you think in the age where start ups are burning money, a revenue multiple valuation works as opposed to profitability? (Said that I agree, revenue multiple should only be an indicator of potential, profit important) \- Economics, Nash equilibrium? (Gave an example, explained in own words, I think they wanted a very book definition, cuz panelist said you were very close, but what you said is not the proper thing) \- You know abt crypto right? Impact on monetary policy? Trump is giving freedom to it, views? (Said that it should be looked at as alternative investment, not proper currency. They said no, some countries allow it, you tell us impact on monetary policy. Said that it would weaken the monetary policy, explained impact) \- What is CBDC? (Said the digital currency for India, all online, can't be cashed out) \- Picked out my college sheets. There's a course called biz simulations. Asked what are simulations? (I said scenario analysis based on different inputs, was starting to give personal work example, stopped me in the middle, said say smth else. Could only say that it's primarily scenario analysis. Asked if I watch discovery channel, they use a lot of simulation stuff. Said I shall look into it later) \- What do you think abt the Trump tariffs? (Said he uses them as leverage, explained mexico situation, added that he wants to MAGA, industry job addition, national economy boost) \- Asked my hobbies (I said reading books, named the last book I read. Asked me author, I blanked out, said I don't remember at the moment. Said you must've just read the summary. Started to defend but they said thanks, you may go.) # Last year Transcript IRMA # 23rd feb 2024 - Hyderabad wat :women sitting together distributing loans (SHG) panel both males <35 age B tech Agricultural engineering Male1 functions Started with discussion of wat? What do you know about SHG? How it Fee structure of college College name University name I told why mba and in future I want to setup dehydration plants for post harvest loses Then, processing foods are bad E and nutritional effects, still you want to promote processing products I told yes to help farmers and India 2 in product of horticultural produce but only 2percent processed Tell me about any product can be processed Powders Explain about mango powder But I explained about custard powder it is made from custard pulp Panel 1 for confidence checking ,are you sure and check in your phone internet about it not made from pulp cross question !? but no confidence lost supported my argument Panel 2 Mentioned under special achievements mess Secretary then asked details about it, what are the problems like that how you managed I replied quality and deterioration check and I'm in between general secretary and students and contact mess changed to student managed mess Cross question student will be indulged in other activities no study I told they can manage with their studies if any problem other class students will support still that students also won't focus on studies Then worst part about hobbies mentioned researching things what intended in it breaking routines for being healthy fill gaps in my progress How this became hobbies, then justify it Why this file folders in arranged in reverse order? I had Gandhi swatcha Bharat drawing it worked, and said good drawing, to keep in a reverse order farmers protest why happening replied but asked you even not researched about custard powder just given you answer without any depth knowledge exercising ,changing routine 8am to 6.30 the replied panel it became daily routine how then how gaps filled for cat preparation? explain Where are you staying What did you do after graduation Still not able to get desired percentile Quants weaks how will you manage in irma # Last year Transcript IRMA Two panelist both male One is around 32 and another is at 55 First question is based on who are you describe yourself (not in a CV) Then question follow up on hobbies - i said trekking as a hobby than questions on trekking asked - like requirement of material, cost required for 3 days campaign etc Then questions on family members who earns in family etc Then questions on agriculture - which crops do you grow on your field (pomegranate) -questions ask on pomegranate price, import export The suddenly another interview start what is GDP- {no definition} - tell about what we count in GDP Which are the developed countries developing countries then how you see India after 50 years Now India is developing country then why African peoples are come to India for study and other purposes. Why do you want join ruler management immediately after completion one degree (last year student) games experience and then come What do you prefer group work or individual work Which type of personality do you have extrovert introvert No question on current affairs, academics Overall chilled panel..... # IMT Ghaziabad, # 12 Feb 25, BBA Fresher 9/9/6 97.34 Gen F1-30s, F2-50s Enters, Good morning, then changed to Good evening, F1 laughed, F1 Q- Tell me about yourself that we isn't in the form (Spoke,Not great english) Q- Hobbies Told Q- Which was the last book you read Told Q- who was the writer of that book Told Q- summarise that book in 2 lines Told in 5 lines (2 lines really?) Q- Why MBA? Q- you can get into consulting without MBA Q- What job role do you get in consulting as an undergraduate Q- What subjects? Me- Marketing and Economics Q- how to measure how an economy is doing? Inflation, GDP, fiscal Deficit Q- what is Per-Capita income? Told Q- is per-capita income a good measure of economy? Not the best because it don't show income Inequality Q- do you know repo rate? Yes Q- what will be the impact of decreasing repo rate? Current repo rate cut? Told Q-explain whole process(Monetary policy) Told Q- how are you looking forward to work on your English? You switch to Hindi when explain concepts? Practicing on Gemini and IMT Environment will help Q- some question on marketing that I can't recall Q- how will you apply Economics in marketing A bit befalled initially but told you can go now. Thank you mam Chill environment, was the last one to get interviewed # lIM Rohtak (15 feb 2025) 1M and 1F. 15 February Keywords -> upsc ece mithlanchal Al workex reading hobby Since you said mithalanchal -> I will give Madhubani art as topic, are you comfortable with it -> spoke about it About upsc attempts, optional Will it be okay if we ask acads question (i said no it was quite a long ago ...he said basics...i said okay I will try ..they also saw mark sheets) Why not ece as optional Acads questions -> physics n maths, am vs fm and use, Doppler effect About workex (guys always carry pay slips) What did you, what is web apps, what tech you worked in Gave puzzle - three boxes with orange, apple, mix of both but all three are labelled wrong, which will you choose Since you did upsc you must know about railways -> how many zones are there, which zone mithalanchal (he said three times are you sure I stuck to yes & it was wrong), centre of northern zone Did you vote. Who won (I knew surname n party, i said he has two criminal cases -> he smiled n said i don't want to know that -> he commented you don't know (o) He asked the parliamentary constituency and who is MP (i answered this) he asked sure i said yes sir i studied these facts Ma'am asked last book you read and what it was about They asked so many shifts what after mba ..will you change again Also what govt consultancy projects (Interview didn't happen in this order) They were really nice Take your top 3 ECA certificates, while preference is given to awards based eca but POR are also considered. # 13 feb IIM ROHTAK INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPT panel -1 Male 1Female Entered the room First asked about ID card Showed aadhar card ,asked do you know your aadhar number Told them ;they said good Then introduce yourself Asked about you have done management so what's your favourite subject Replied -human resources Then started questioning about marketing Asked Ps of marketing Asked how do you define place in a marketing concept . Who according to you is poor ? Principles of management Unity of direction Functions of an HR Given an extempore on AI in sustainability Asked what general knowledge you are following ? Replied -daily newspapers Asked this is Trump's which presidency ? Has USA ever had a female president? Defence ties with france ? What is the hindu mythology after kumbh ? Asked some cross questions regarding that. Can we do something using AI for controlling the stampede happened in mahakumbh. Asked about the certificates and the interview ended . # IMT G transcript 12th feb CT:Investment on employee is a waste of time. Two panelists both Male M1 late 50s M2 early 30s M1: TMAY M1: Why did you leave your job? M1: what was your parents reaction how did you convinced them? M1: what is nor gate and result of 1+0? M1: what is 555 timer? M1: what is osi? M1: convince me to shift to mumbai or do marketing of mumbai M1: some more questions on Mumbai like local train life line, corporate and 3 more questions M1: do you read newspaper, tell us about sensex and latest business news M1: effect of trump on yesterday's stock market M2: Why don't you continue in your business? M2: Why are you switching from telecom to IT and now mba? Then grilling cross question M2: daily task at your work exp M2: founder of recent merged company at your organisation M2: what do you do in free time M2: Why don't you read mahabharata rather than watching it M2: question on tennis-whos your fav player? M2: Why carlos is threat to novak? M2: who has won major grand Slams? M2: winner of last French open?