hocc : HI TEAM, THANKS FOR THE SESSION
tarannumraza : Hello ! What is your query?

priti : WHAT ARE THE CHANCES OF COVERTING IIM BANGLORE WITH A CAT PERCENTILE OF 98.
asim : Good, if you have a good WAT and PI

nisha : HI, IS SIDTM, PUNE A GOOD COLLEGE? WHICH IS A BETTER OPTION…FIND A JOB AND ATTEMPT CAT AGAIN, OR GO WITH TAKING ADMISSION IF I GET SELECTED IN INTERVIEW
siddhartharora : Rated BBB+ https://www.time4education.com/CAT-MBA/About-MBA/TIME-B-School-Categorisation Make your calculations for ROI and decide accordinlgy

nisha : HI, IS SIDTM, PUNE A GOOD COLLEGE? WHICH IS A BETTER OPTION…FIND A JOB AND ATTEMPT CAT AGAIN, OR GO WITH TAKING ADMISSION IF I GET SELECTED IN INTERVIEW (I GRADUATED IN 2024)
ashwinvariyar : SIDTM is a decent college. But nowhere close to the top colleges like IIMs. Right now focus on performing well in the interview. Get that experience. If you are confident of performing better in CAT next year after thorough preparation, then waiting for next year is also an option

nisha : WHAT TO ANSWER ON WHY MBA
tarannumraza : Should definitely be linked to career goals. How and why the knowledge and skills gained will help in career advancement/ better performance. If you have previous internship experience/ leadership roles/any other inspirations... please mention.

hocc : HI TEAM, QUESTION IS I HAVE XLRI HRM INTERVIEW COMING UP IN COUPLE OF WEEKS, I AM NOT PARTICULARLY INCLINED TOWARDS HRM BUT HOW SHOULD I APPROACH THE INTERVIEW, WHAT KIND OF QUESTIONS I CAN EXPECT SINCE I DON'T HAVE ANY PRIOR EXPERIENCE IN HR FIELD.
tarannumraza : You can expect questions related to where the interest in HRM comes from...You should read up on the changing role of HR / HR Analytics/ AI impact...

nisha : WHAT SHOULD WE ANSWER ON WHY SHOULD WE NOT TAKE YOU
ashwinvariyar : Another way of asking your weaknesses. Mention your weaknesses and also convey how you are working on them to overcome these weaknesses

priti : CAN I REQUEST THE CHANGE OF INTERVIEW DATE FOR IIM BANGLORE OR INDORE.. AS. THEY ARE ON 4TH AND 7TH MARCH RESPECTIVELY AT MUMBAI AND I MIGHT NOT GET THIS MUCH LEAVE.
vjs : you can send a mail,in your case as there is a sufficient gap between dates chances of changing the slot are very slim.

bhca4a916 : HOW SHOULD ONE STAR PREPARING FOR WAT. SHOULD ONE FIRST BE UPTODATE WITH CURRENT AFFAIRS OR SHOULD ONE FIRST GO THROUGH THE TOPICS BE THOROUGH AND START WRITING?
ashwinvariyar : Both have to happen simultaneously. Be up to date with current affairs. Start picking topics and write 300 word essays keeping 20 mins as time limit for a start. Submit these essays to your faculty and ask for feedback

tanishq : WHAT TO ANSWER IF THEY ASK WHY YOU DIDN'T TAKE A JOB AFTER BTECH
vjs : you can explain how serious you are to get in to MBA.

hocc4ta07 : IS IIT MBA GOOD CHOICE? OR IS IT BETTER TO WAIT FOR IIM NEXT YEAR?
siddhartharora : Few IITs are worth joining and better than new IIM

bhca4a916 : HOW TO ANSWER 'HOW WILL AN MBA HELP AFTER PURSUING PHARMACY'
raman : Along with the subject knowledge involving drug making, I would like to explore options of marketing the drugs, managing inventories etc. Furthermore, I am also open to diversify my options of getting into other sectors as well. MBA would open up ample opportunities type of line is what you could take

ahaana : HI, I TOOK A YEAR DROP AFTER MY 12TH , DUE TO MY HEALTH REASONS AND PREPARED FOR IPMAR BUT DIDN’T GET A CALL . SHOULD I TELL THEM THIS REASON OF TAKING A DROP
siddhartharora : You can say about health issues

hocc4ta07 : HOW CAN I PREPARE TO MAXIMISE MY CHANCES OF CONVERTING IIM VISHAKHAPATNAM WITH 96.77 PERCENTILE ?
siddhartharora : Focus on what you can control now, mainly PI and hence prepare for the same nicely

ccc : HOW MBA ANALYTICS IN IIM KASHIPUR DIFFER FROM NORMAL MBA ? CAN WE CHOOSE MBA ANALYTICS , I AM MECH ENGINEER WITH 2 YRS WRK EXPERIENCE , IS PLACEMENTS GOOD ON IT?
siddhartharora : It is a specialised MBA and advisable if you have interest in the same. Placerments are decent

nisha : HI, IS SIDTM, PUNE A GOOD COLLEGE? WHICH IS A BETTER OPTION…FIND A JOB AND ATTEMPT CAT AGAIN, OR GO WITH TAKING ADMISSION IF I GET SELECTED IN INTERVIEW, (I GRADUATED IN 2024)
ashwinvariyar : Already answered

priti : DO THE PANEL CONSTITUTED BY THE INSTITUTE ID DIFFERENT FOR THE CANDIDATES FROM DIFFERENT BACKGROUNDS
ashwinvariyar : Not necessarily. You will have multiple panels and each panel handling multiple candidates

divya : I HAVE MY MID-SEMESTER EXAMS ON THE SAME DAY AS MY IIM INDORE PI. WOULD IT BE POSSIBLE TO RESCHEDULE THE INTERVIEW?
vjs : yes, its possible.send a mail with a proper reason.

hocc4ta07 : WHAT ARE SOME COMMON MISTAKES ONE DOES IN PI OR WAT GD ROUND THAT WE SHOULD AVOID?
tarannumraza : Answering without thinking/ making up things and contradicting yourself. In WAT, it is better to convey different perspectives. Remember that it is not an 'english' essay - focus on content ( perspectives/ idea generation). Try to come up with relevent examples esp if related to business/industry.

ccc : PI DRESSING - SHOULD WE ROLL OUR SHIRTS OR NOT? WHICH IS THE FORMAL WAY . SHOULD WE DEFENITELY PUT TIE? VIWES ON THIS ? WHAT IS THE DRESSING STYLE WE SHOULD FOLLOW?
ashwinvariyar : Formal Shirt and Pant for Boys. In shirt and full sleeve (preferable). Tie not compulsory. If you have a blazer (suit) go for it. If you are wearing a suit, then do wear a tie.

irshad : I AM AN ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION ENGINEER. HOW DEEPLY SHOULD I GO IN TERMS OF ACAD PREPARATION. TOTAL 30 SUBJECTS. EVERY SUBJECT HAS 5 CHAPTERS AND EVERY CHAPTER HAS AROUND 10 TOPICS.
tarannumraza : Prepare the chapters, the practical applications of which you have used in your internship/ project/has been in news.

diya : WHAT KIND OF WEAKNESSES CAN WE SHOW? CAN YOU GIVE EXAMPLES?
ashwinvariyar : You need to introspect and figure out what are your weaknesses. - Eg. Are you bad at time management?, are you too meticulous, etc

tanishq : SHOULD WE HAVE TO TRIM BEARD IN INTERVIEW?
vjs : Groom ypurself formally.

irshad : IS IT ADVISABLE TO STUDY EVERY TOPIC ON A SURFACE LEVEL OR GO THROUGH A FEW SELECT TOPICS AND STUDY THEM DEEPLY. ALSO, 96.88 GEM FRESHER. IS THERE ANY HOPE FOR MDI CONVERSION?
siddhartharora : For PI, read about current affairs and few major topics or topics of your interest in deeper details, rest on surface

irshad : IS IT ADVISABLE TO STUDY EVERY TOPIC ON A SURFACE LEVEL OR GO THROUGH A FEW SELECT TOPICS AND STUDY THEM DEEPLY. ALSO, 96.88 GEM FRESHER. IS THERE ANY HOPE FOR MDI CONVERSION?
vjs : Have glance at FAQs.

nisha : I TOOK A DROP AFTER MY 12TH TOO FOR A YEAR DUE TO HEALTH ISSUES, I PREPARED FOR IPMAT BUT I DIDN’T CLEAR IT … SHOULD I MENTION THE TRUTH IF ASKED WHY YOU TOOK DROP ALSO I GRADUATED IN 2024 AND NOW IT’S 2025 (I PREPARED FOR CAT BUT COULDN’T GET GOOD SCORES ) SO WHAT TO ANSWER ON WHY SO MANY DROPS YOU TOOK - FOR SIDTM PUNE
tarannumraza : Generally it is best to tell the truth and not to make up fake stories

bhca4a916 : HOW SHOULD FEMALES DRESS FOR PI
tarannumraza : In formals - Indian/ Western

khusi : I CHOSE SCIENCE IN MY 12TH THEN I CONVERTED INTO COMMERCE IN GRADUATION (BCOM). HOW TO ANSWER THIS IF THEY ASK WHY SO ??
siddhartharora : You can say that I took science in XII as I was not aware about other subjects at that time and once I did XII, I found commerce more interesting and hence moved to the same.

tanishq : AND SHOULD WE WEAR A TIE AND BLAZER OR SHIRT, AND PAINT IS GOOD?
ashwinvariyar : Formal Shirt and Pant is good. If you have a blazer and tie go for it, no compulsion

hycb4a492 : I HAVE FINISHED MY B.COM IN 2023 AND THEN HAD TO TAKE A BREAK TO LOOK AFTER A FAMILY MEMBER FOR MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES, I TOOK UP US CMA COURSE AND HAVE CLEARED ONE OF IT'S EXAMS, I ALSO DID AN INTERNSHIP FROM 1ST JUNE,24 TO 31ST AUGUST,24 AND THEN I GAVE CAT 2024. HOW TO APPROPRIATELY EXPLAIN MY GAP YEARS?
siddhartharora : You have already explained it in your query, be honest and there is nothing to hide

irshad : 96.88 GEM FRESHER. IS THERE ANY HOPE FOR MDI CONVERSION?
siddhartharora : Decent chance, also which course as MDI has three courses

tanishq : WHICH TOPICS TO PREPARE FOR PI BASED ON MBA CORE AND ANALYTICS?
vjs : if you completed your studies now/ not having reasonable experience, more focus on academics, current affairs, personality related questions and clarity on goals and MBA. job profile and achievements / learnings if you are having work experience.

asin : AM AN ENGINEER FRESHER WITH 2 GAP YEARS. HOW SHOULD I PREPARE FOR MY ACADEMICS. IS IT OK IF I TAKE UP 2 SUBJECTS AND GO INDEPTH. OR SHOULD I HAVE BASICS OF ALL SUBJECTS.
raman : Please go through the GWPI briefcase in SHP. Also have at least superficial understanding of all undergrad subjects. Just respond to the questions with reasonable amount of relevance!

hocc4ta07 : WOULD IT BE A PROBLEM IF I HAVE ONLY WORKED IN A VERY SMALL STARTUP FOR LESS THAN A YEAR?
siddhartharora : If you can defend why you left them, then no issues

hycb4a492 : AS A WOMAN, CAN I WEAR WHITE FORMAL SHIRT AND PANTS FOR THE INTERVIEW OR IS IT REQUIRED FOR ME TO WEAR A TIE OR BLAZER CUZ I DON'T HAVE EITHER OF THOSE. I DO HAVE A VEST THO, SO WOULD VESTS BE ALLOWED? WHAT ABOUT BLUE AND WHITE STRIPED SHIRTS, ARE THOSE ALLOWED?
siddhartharora : Shirts and Trousers are fine, blazer is optional. Tie you can skip. Please wear lite and formal shirts, striped shirts can do as well

diya : PI DRESSING FOR GIRLS? WHAT KIND OF FOOTWEAR IS ALLOWED? CAN WE WEAR HEELS OPEN FROM FRONT?
siddhartharora : Ideally no, as heels sometimes make noise on few surfaces and you never know what type of surface interview venue will have. Also, for heels make sure you are able to carry well under stress also and walk nicely. Shoes should be formal and open from front heels usually are not among the formals.

ccc : WHAT ARE THE COURSES WE CAN STUDY FOR FREE IN UDEMY/YOUTUBE BEFORE MBA THAT CAN BENEFIT US?
siddhartharora : Nothing as such, better read daily newspaper

simran : WHAT ARE MY CHANCES OF CONVERTING IIM AMRITSAR WITH 94% AND FRESHER ENGINEER
siddhartharora : Depends on your PI, so prepare for the same

tanishq : MY ACADEMICS IS BTECH COMPUTER SCIENCE AND I HAVE NO WORK EXPERINCE AND COMPLETED IN 2024 SO WHAT SHOULD I PREPARE FOR?
ashwinvariyar : General Qs like : Tell me about yourself?, Why MBA? Why X college. 2 favorite subjects from your BTech CSE, etc

bhca4a916 : WILL THEY ASK ANALYTICAL BASED QUESTION TO A PHARMACY STUDENT SUCH AS ' CAN APPROXIMATELY TELL US HOW MANY BLACK TESLA'S ARE THERE IN INDIA' OR SOMETHING SIMILAR?
tarannumraza : Such guesstimates test your logical thinking skills. They have nothing to do with your core subjects.

hocc4ta07 : WOULD THERE BE QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE QUESTIONS ASKED IN THE INTERVIEW? OR JUST ACADEMIC RELATED?
siddhartharora : Anything can be asked in PI; puzzles are very common questions to be asked

bhca4a916 : HOW DOES ONE ANSWER SUCH GUEESTIMATES QUESTIONS THEN OR HOW DOES ONE PREPARE TO ANSWER SUCH QUESTIONS
tarannumraza : Base your answers on valid assumptions. State the assumptions too.

aaa : SHOULD I SHAKE INTERVIEWER HAND
siddhartharora : if they extend first then for sure otherwise just wish them

aaa : CAN I GET SELECTED EVEN IF I DO NOT ANSWER 3-4 QUESTIONS
siddhartharora : yes it depends on overall flow of the interview

aaa : IF I FEEL THIRSTY IN INTERVIEW CAN I REQUEST FOR WATER
siddhartharora : carry a bottle along with you, that will help

rajesh12 : IS SUIT COMPULSORY
siddhartharora : Optional but preferable for boys

rajesh12 : HOW TO ANSWER WHY MBA YOU WNAT
siddhartharora : Why MBA - you need to connect it with your goals in life

rajesh12 : HOW TO IMPROVE ESSAY WRITING
tarannumraza : Practice makes perfect. Go through the topics given in the Study material. Think of atleast three points for each topic. If it is a knowledge based topic, read up on it. Keep yourself updated on current affairs.

rajesh12 : TIPS ON WRITING SOP PLEASE
tarannumraza : General construction: What you have done till now that defines your personality/skills/education- What you are doing now & how it helps in developing skills - What is your career goal & how an MBA will help you in achieving your goal.

rajesh12 : I AM A SINGER WHAT IF THEY ASK ME TO SING A SONG, CAN I SING AN ITEM SONG
siddhartharora : Please sing any decent song

chirag : IN HOW MUCH DEPTH SHOULD WE COVER COLLEGE UNDERGRAD ACADEMICS? SHOULD WE COVER BASICS ONLY OR MUCH BEYOND THAT? BECAUSE THERE HAS BEEN CROSS QUESTIONING IN MANY IIM INTERVIEWS OF LATE. PLEASE TELL.
siddhartharora : at least 2 to 3 subjects in detail, rest on basics

hocc4ta07 : IS IT OKAY IF REFERENCE GIVEN IS MY PROJECT GUIDE FROM COLLEGE?
siddhartharora : perfectly fine

irshad : IF GIVEN AN OPTION TO CHOSE THE INTERVIEW SLOT BETWEEN FORENOON AND AFTERNOON, WHICH ONE TO SELECT? ONLINE OR OFFLINE? DOES IT HAVE ANY PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECT OR AM I THINKING TOO MUCH?
siddhartharora : It depends on you, when you have highest energy to handle PI, go with that

hocg4q005 : WHAT ARE THE TOPICS TO FOCUS ON FOR IMM AHMEDABAD FABM INTERVIEW? IM AN AGRICULTURE STUDENT.
ashwinvariyar : Again general Qs like Tell me about yourself?, Why FABM?, Qs from your background, Your take on your future career trajectory, Qs from your Degree based subjects, etc

chirag : DO WE HAVE TO NECESSARILY PRODUCE A CERTIFICATE OF EACH AND EVERY EXTRA CIRRICULUR WE DID AT THE TIME OF COLLEGE? I HELD POSITIONS IN COLLEGE SOCITIES BUT DON'T HAVE CERTIFICATE FOR ONE OF THEM. SHOULD I MENTION THAT AT IN MY SOP AND INTERVIEWS OR NOT/
siddhartharora : They might ask for certificate, usually not asked, but to be of safer side mention only those for which you have some proof.

hycb4a101 : IN ADMIT CARD OF WELLINGKAR IT IS MENTIONED "DON'T BOOK RETURN TICKET BEFORE 9PM" AND START TIME IS 9:15AM. DOES GDPI TAKE 12 HRS REALLY?
tarannumraza : There will be many candidates & different time slots.

lnca4a107 : MOST IMPORTATNT DETAILS IN TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF ?
siddhartharora : Something what you want them to question upon, should be included in the response as this is very good chance to give them keywords to question you on.

harish : IS BHARATHIDASASN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEENT A GOOD CHOICE I GOT PI CALL THERE JUST WANT YOUR OPINION ON THE CLG FOR MBA
siddhartharora : Rated BBB+ by TIME https://www.time4education.com/CAT-MBA/About-MBA/TIME-B-School-Categorisation

trca4a439 : DOES IRMA ANAND ONLY OFFER RURAL RELATED ROLES?
siddhartharora : They do not offer any role, they offer education which is focussed on rural markets

harish : IF I DONT OWN A SUIT SHOULD I WEAR A TIE FOR FORMAL LOOK FOR PI OR JUST A FORMAL DRESS IS ENOUGH
siddhartharora : Tie will be good

shank : MY INTERVIEWS FOR CAP AND INDORE HAVE BEEN SCHEDULED ON THE SAME DAY AND SAME SLOT. I HAD MAILED CAP GUYS, THEY TOLD IT CAN'T BE CHANGED. HAVE MAILED INDORE AND WAITING FOR A RESPONSE. WILL THE DATE BE CHANGED? OR WHAT SHOULD I IDEALLY DO IF IT ISN'T CHANGED?
siddhartharora : Who so ever has sent it later, they will change, don't worry

mittal : HOW TO ANSWER WHY WE SHOULD SELECT YOU? LIKE SHOULD WE PRAISE ONESELF? WILL THAT BE CONSIDERED VAGUEE?
siddhartharora : Do give your strong points as why you bring a strong candidature

diya : SHOULD HAIR BE TIED DURING THE INTERVIEW OR WE CAN KEEP THEM OPEN?
siddhartharora : Ideally tied as otherwise they might come on your face and you and panel both will be distracted

hycb4a101 : HAS BITSOM MUMBAIAI STARTED SENDING CALLS
siddhartharora : not yet

hycb4a101 : IS THERE ANY CHANCE FOR PHASE2 ADMISSIONS FROM IMT GHAZIABAD, FOR NOW I THINK IT'S CLOSED
siddhartharora : no precedence as of now

mittal : I AM CONFUSED ABOUT WHICH SPECIALIZATION TO CHOOSE! CAN I CONNECT WITH ANY MENTORS FROM MY CLASSES? IT WOULD REALLY HELP A LOT
siddhartharora : check with your centre, they will help

hycb4a101 : GLIM CHENNAI PI DONE. EVERYTHING WENT WELL BUT AT LAST INTERVIEWER POINTED OUT COUPLE OF GRAMMATICAL MISTAKES IN MY APPLICATION FORM "WHY MBA" DOES IT AFFECT SELECTION
siddhartharora : Not really