The process comprised:

• Written Ability Test (Essay)
• Personal Interview

WRITTEN ABILITY TEST (ESSAY/AWT)

Duration: 20 minutes
Word Limit: 300 words

Please note that a Case Study/Argument was given, which students had to read and write their analysis of it.

SAMPLE TOPICS

Sample 1: There have been several advantages of the pandemic for the IT companies worldwide. Apart from increase in demand for automation at workplace, it has also led to better working conditions for the employees. Almost all the companies having shifted to work from home routine has been the main factor for increase in revenue of these IT services companies. Work from home has enabled the employees to spend quality time with their family and work conveniently.

1. Analyze the author's argument.
2. What is your take on it?

Sample 2: The private institutions in higher education sector in India charge a lot of money but do not offer good quality of education. On the other hand, the government institutions offer good education and ROI. Therefore, the government should take over all the private colleges/universities. This will surely benefit the student community.

1. What is your opinion about it?
2. Discuss if the argument has merit.

Personal Interview

Duration: 10 to 15 minutes

Number of panelists: 2 to 3

Note: Due to the ongoing pandemic, the entire GWPI process was conducted online. The students underwent this process at a centre chosen by IIM Ahmedabad.

The process comprised:

• Written Ability Test (Essay)
• Personal Interview

WRITTEN ABILITY TEST (ESSAY)

Duration: 20 minutes
Word Limit: 300 words

SAMPLE TOPICS

• The fury of nature was demonstrated by the recent glacier outburst in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. Lessons for future?
• Challenges for a potential entrepreneur in a Post-Covid world?
• "21st century is India's century". These are the words of the richest man in the world, Jeff Bezos. What are your views on his statement and analyse them in terms of political, economic, and social aspects?

Personal Interview

Duration: 10 to 15 minutes

Number of panelists: 2 to 3

Note: Due to the ongoing pandemic, the GWPI process was conducted online.

The process comprised:

• Personal Interview

Personal Interview

Duration: 10 to 20 minutes

Number of panelists: 2 to 3

Note: Due to the ongoing pandemic, the interview was conducted online.

The process comprised:

• Personal Interview

PERSONAL INTERVIEW

Duration: 15 to 20 minutes
Number of panellists: 2 to 3

EXTEMPORE

As part of the Personal Interview, an Extempore was also administered (for most of the students).

Duration: 30 seconds for preparation and 1 minute for speaking.

Sample Topics

• NRIs value India more than the natives.
• India in AD 2050.
• Biggest regret of my life.

Note: Due to the ongoing pandemic, the interview was conducted online.

The process comprised:

• Personal Interview

PERSONAL INTERVIEW

Duration: 15 to 20 minutes
Number of panellists: 2 to 3

Note: Due to the ongoing pandemic, the interview was conducted online.

The process comprised:

• Personal Interview

PERSONAL INTERVIEW

Duration: 10 to 20 minutes
Number of panellists: 2 to 3

Note: Due to the ongoing pandemic, the interview was conducted online.

The process comprised:

• Personal Interview

PERSONAL INTERVIEW

Duration: 15 to 20 minutes
Number of panellists: 2 to 3

EXTEMPORE

As part of the Personal Interview, an Extempore was also administered (for most of the students).

Duration: 30 seconds for preparation and 2 minutes for speaking.

Sample Topics

• Ban on Chinese Apps
• Impact of emerging technologies on job market
• Women's rights in India

Note: Due to the ongoing pandemic, the interview was conducted online.

CAP(IIM Ranchi, IIM Raipur, IIM Trichy, IIM Udaipur, IIM Kashipur, IIM Jammu, IIM Sambalpur, IIM Bodh Gaya, & IIM Sirmaur)

The process comprised:

• Personal Interview

PERSONAL INTERVIEW

Duration: 15 to 25 minutes
Number of panellists: 2 to 3

Note: Due to the ongoing pandemic, the interview was conducted online.