sd : HI SIR I HAVE MY CAP INTERVIEW IN IIM BODHGAYA IF THEY ASK ME WHAT IS MY PREFERENCE ORDER IN CAP COLLEGES WHAT SHOULD I ANSWER?
ashwinvariyar : You can say Bodhgaya is at the top or among the top preferences OR you can say right now you are focused on performing well in all the processes / opportunities that you have. Which college you will go to is something that will be decided later. Right now the focus is to do well wherever you can

rahul : HOW TO ANSWER WHY MBA
supratim : Relate that to your college activities/ work ex if any to your career aspiration. Realization-MBA learning-future!

jayant : SIR , I AM BEEN INTERVIEWED FOR NMIMS AND GREAT LAKES CHENNAI ...NMIMS 2 YEAR COURSE AND GLIM 1 YEAR COURSE .I HAVE 4 + YRS OF WORK EXP .
ashwinvariyar : Already answered

jayant : SIR , I AM BEEN INTERVIEWED FOR NMIMS AND GREAT LAKES CHENNAI ...NMIMS 2 YEAR COURSE AND GLIM 1 YEAR COURSE .I HAVE 4 + YRS OF WORK EXP .
supratim : Lets wait for the final selections and then decide.

rahul : DRESS CODE?
ashwinvariyar : For WAT, GD PI. Formals - Formal Shirt, Formal Pant. If you have a suit/blazer use that too

sd : SIR COULD YOU HELP WITH WHAT GK TO PREPARE FOR CAP IT SEEMS LIKE THEY ARE ASKING VERY RANDOM THINGS
supratim : Know your home state, your destination states( at least 3 CAP IIM states), home city/town/district, destination city/town, Union cabinet, Trump tariffs implications. Along with that read newspapers editorials everyday.

jayant : IS GREAT LAKES PGPM COURSE GOOD
ashwinvariyar : Yes it is a decent course

rahul : HOW TO ANSWER WHY SHOULD WE SELECT YOU
supratim : mention how you can contribute in classroom studies / activities(2/3 points) and outside classroom too. What you want to learn from peer-group and in classroom and why you need the college-environment to get that learning( basically show you are a deserving candidate).

sd : HI SIR I HAVE MY CAP INTERVIEW IN IIM BODHGAYA IF THEY ASK ME WHAT IS MY PREFERENCE ORDER IN CAP COLLEGES WHAT SHOULD I ANSWER? PLEASE HELP
supratim : First step - say I am happy that I have all the calls from good institutes. I will be very happy to get final selections from each one of them. however I do not have final selections yet. Second step - if they insist then say why and how you will chose any college -before mentioning your first 3 choices.

sagnik : HELLO SIR, I HAVE BEEN WAITLISTED AT BIM TRICHY ( OC 54). WHAT ARE THE CHANCES THAT I WILL BE ACCEPTED
amitpoddar : Looks likely.

gan75 : IS SIBM GOOD OPTION
supratim : Yes. However compare with your all options.

gan75 : WHEN WILL IIM RESULTS COME
supratim : Expected from 3rd/4th of week of April to May( entire month) -one by one.

ashwin : SIR I HAVE SELECTED FOR BIMTECH EXTEMPORE AND PI . ANY PREVIOUS YEAR BIMTECH QUESTIONS OR ANY OTHER IMP. THINGS TO PREPARE?
amitpoddar : Some sample topics: What cannot be measured cannot be managed. FDI in retail- Boon or Bane? Youth coming out for protests will make the real difference An investment in knowledge pays the best interest- Benjamin Franklin. Global warming- Real or Fake? Ethics in business is impossible. Should Euthanasia be legalized in India? Indian Villages- our strength or weakness. Should Pakistani players and artists be allowed in India?

gan75 : SUGGEST HOW TO WRITE ESSAYS
ashwinvariyar : Divide the time that you have into 3-4 parts. 1st part - brainstorm ideas, 2nd part - order the points/ideas. 3rd part - write - elaborate on the points in the order you figured in part 2

gan75 : CAN WE DRINK WATER IN MIDDLE OF INTERVIEW
amitpoddar : Yes. Ask for it if you need it. This eases the pressure in some cases.

hycn4q397 : SIR HOW DO I CONTINUE GD WHEN IM UNAWARE OF THE TOPIC?
vjs : Be a good listener,note down points when others are speaking do not delay too much.

hycn4q397 : IS IIPM- BANGALORE WORTH JOINING?
amitpoddar : answered.

hycn4q397 : IS IIPM- BANGALORE WORTH JOINING?
amitpoddar : Pls look for other better opportunities.

hycn4q397 : SUGGEST SOME TIPS REGARDING WAT
amitpoddar : HAVE A FIXED PLAN. INTRODUCTION AND CONCLUSION SHOULD NEVER BE VAGUE. PARAGRAPH DIVISION SHOULD BE EFFECTIVE. DO NOT INTRODUCE NEW IDEAS IN THE CONCLUSION. GIVE GENERALLY RECOGNISED EXAMPLES, NOT LOCAL ONES. BE FORMAL IN TONE. KEEP TRACK OF TIME. MAINTAIN ALOGICAL FLOW- DO NOT DEVIATE FROM THE TOPIC. Be interesting and focused. Mix the length of sentences. Consider different perspectives and multiple opinions.

ayushi : WHAT TOPICS TO PREPARE FOR IIMK PGP LSM WAT PI??
amitpoddar : answered.

hycn4q397 : SIR IM INTERESTED IN DOING MBA IN AGRI BUSINESS MANAGEMENT & MY CMAT PERCENTILE IS 67.9,SC . I HAVE APPLIED FOR VAMNICOM PUNE. HOW DO I PREPARE FOR GDPI ROUNDS?
amitpoddar : Read about the agri business sector and also go through the course curriculum of the B school. Understand the role and profile one gets after agribusiness and try to connect the learnings from the B school to your short term and long term goals. Know about yourself, acads and current affairs. Take some mock PIs and GDs.

divyanshu : SIR, HOW SHOULD I CALM MYSELF DURING THE START OF THE GD. I START PANICKING DURING THE FIRST FIVE MINUTES WHEN I ENTER, I WOULD HAVE SOME GOOD POINTS BUT I AM NOT ABLE TO SPEAK.
supratim : Practise speaking in front of a mirror. It helps.

sam : HELLO! I AM PREPARING FOR AN INTERVIEW WITH XISS AND XIMB. ANYTHING IN PARTICULAR THAT I SHOULD PAY ATTENTION TO?
supratim : XIMB may ask maths questions in interview. Be mentally prepared.

knight : RESPECTED SIR, HOW TO GET MAXIMUM MARKS IN MBA IIM CALCUTTA WAT ESSAYS. PLEASE PROVIDE HINTS ON HOW TO SELECT THE ESSAYS TOPICS FOR WAT EXAM WHILE PREPARING AND PRACTICING FOR IT
supratim : If you are reading newspapers editorials daily then topic should not be an issue. Now in the WAT your job is to discuss the topic from all possible angles before concluding anything. Content and cogent written communication hold the keys for good score.

jayant : MY QUESTIONS ARE NOT BEEN ANSWERED YET SIR
amitpoddar : PGPM of Great Lakes is a good program.

hocd4a160 : SIR, WHICH PAGE OF NEWSPAPERS HAVE THE EDITORIAL SECTION ?
amitpoddar : The middle pages, you will find views and opinions of columnists.

bhargava : HOW TO PREPARE FOR WAT, GROUP DISCUSSION AND PI?
amitpoddar : Pls follow the GWPI briefcase on the SHP, take some basic classes and practice mock GDs. Also, read the current affairs magazines of the last 5-6 months.

ashwin : SIR I AM PREPARING FOR BIMTECH PI AND EXTEMPORE ANYTHING I SHOULD GIVE EXTRA ATTENTION TO?
supratim : Content. Read extensively and practise speaking.

hycn4q397 : SIR PLS DO ANSW TO MY QUES
supratim : Look for better college options.

hocd4a160 : SIR, FOR CAT 2025, CAN YOU SUGGEST WHAT SHOULD I START WITH FOR MY ENGLISH PREPARATION. STARTING WITH NEWSPAPER OR AEON ESSAY OR ANY BOOK . IF BOOK WHAT SORT OF BOOK ? WAITING FOR YOUR RESPONSE SIR
ashwinvariyar : Newspapers --> Books (Non Fiction) --> Aeon Essays

bhavika : SIR, COULD YOU PLEASE TELL THE GK TO BE COVERED FOR XLRI BM AND HRM?
supratim : Read newspaper editorials everyday. Know your home town/city and state. Know your destination town and state. Read about geo-politics.

bhavika : SIR, COULD YOU PLEASE TELL HOW TO JUSTIFY KEEPING BM OVER HRM IN XLRI?
supratim : Relate the choice with your career aspiration. Substantiate your choice with your past academics/work ex/life experiences.

sagnik : RE: SIR I HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED AT FOSTIIMA DELHI ( SELECT BATCH) AND XIME BANGLORE? WHAT SHOULD BE MY PREFERENCE.
amitpoddar : Almost the same level. Talk to the seniors at these B schools once and then decide.

ayushi : SIR HOW TO PREPARE FOR IIMK PGP LSM WAT PI??
supratim : Go through the syllabus, course structure and then relate that to your career aspiration. Rest of the preparation is almost similar to other colleges/course PIs ( that is - prepare about 'self' , subject knowledge, GK , career choices and so on)

bhavika : IS IT OKAY IF I MENTION DATA SCIENCE AS MY FAVORITE SUBJECT? IT'S VAST BUT I CAN PREPARE IT ON THE SURFACE LEVEL. AND THEN WHAT COULD BE THE RELATED GK RELATED TO AI THAT I COULD CPVER?
supratim : Prepare any 2 subjects extensively.

divyanshu : SIR, HOW TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION: 1) WHY MBA AFTER MSC IN CHEMISTRY, 2) HOW WILL YOU TRANSITION FROM SCIENCE TO RESEARCH. 3) WHY NOT PURSUE SCIENCE AFTER MSC?
supratim : First thank the panel for asking you the difficult question which you have thought of. Then cite all possible courses of actions you could have taken. Then state why you have chosen the MBA path - give reasons.

ashwin : SIR HOW DO I ANSWER FOR LOW GRADES IN ACADEMICS?
amitpoddar : Pls give honest answers and the learnings from that. Accept your mistakes and be eager to improve yourself.

ayushi : SIR CAN YOU GIVE ME SOME WAT TOPICS TO PREOARE FOR PGP LSM.
amitpoddar : They give you general topics: Censorship is necessary to safeguard the citizens of our country. Nuclear Power: Clean Energy Alternative or Weapon Proliferation? Future wars will not fought on health and prosperity but on water and air. Marketing with a social cause gives the brand a human face? Is India ready for cashless economy? Private sector promotes employability whereas public sector promotes employment.

nikhil : IIMK LSM,IN WHT WAY IS THIS DIFFERENT FROM REGULAR IIMK MBA,CHANCES OF PLACEMENTS,ETC
amitpoddar : Placements are good. Just check the course curriculum of both the courses and you will figure out that most of the subjects are similar to the flagship program.

nikhil : IIMK LSM,IN WHT WAY IS THIS DIFFERENT FROM REGULAR IIMK MBA,C HANCES OF PLACEMENTS
supratim : Slightly less maths, slightly HR and Marketing heavy. Go through the syllabus.

soumyajit04 : SIR I HAVE A PI SCHEDULED ON 22ND MARCH FOR IIM BODH GAYA. I DON'T HAVE MUCH IDEA ABOUT THE ABOVE-MENTIONED IIM AND THE COURSE THAT IT IS OFFERING, I.E., HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT.
supratim : Visit the healthcare management page of IIM Bodhgaya( you can look at the same page from TISS and GIM Goa too among others), go through IIM Bodhgaya healthcare management syllabus.

drcb4a139 : SIR I GOT INTERVIEW AND GD SHORT LIST FOR NIA , SIES BY THE END OF THIS MONTH AND DUE TO MEDICAL REASONS I AM NOT STARTING ANY PREPARATION FOR THE SAME PLEASE GUIDE ME .
vjs : You can start now.

bhavika : SIR HOW TO PRACTICE WAT?
amitpoddar : Pick a topic and try to jot down 10-12 points on a rough sheet. Then try to segregate the points in terms of Intro, Body and Conclusion. try to write 250 -300words in 20-30 minutes. Follow the guidelines: HAVE A FIXED PLAN. INTRODUCTION AND CONCLUSION SHOULD NEVER BE VAGUE. PARAGRAPH DIVISION SHOULD BE EFFECTIVE. DO NOT INTRODUCE NEW IDEAS IN THE CONCLUSION. GIVE GENERALLY RECOGNISED EXAMPLES, NOT LOCAL ONES. BE FORMAL IN TONE. KEEP TRACK OF TIME. MAINTAIN ALOGICAL FLOW- DO NOT DEVIATE FROM THE TOPIC. Be interesting and focused. Mix the length of sentences. Consider different perspectives and multiple opinions.

nikhil : WHICH IS BETTER CHRIST,WMU PROGRAM OR GREAT LAKES
amitpoddar : Great Lakes.

devansh : HELLO SIR, WHAT TOPICS SHOULD I PREPARE FOR AWT(IIM A) AND ANY TIPS ESPECIALLY FOR IIM A PI?
supratim : Know your Form. Practise writing AWT ( different than WAT). Expect technical questions on subjects studied in graduation. Know details of your company along with your job( if working), know about places visited, books read, hobbies, interests extensively.

drcb4a139 : IS ANYTHING MORE I NEED TO KNOW IN NIA PI BECAUSE THIS COLLEGE OFFER PGDM IN INSURANCE
amitpoddar : Yeah, please do a thorough research on the Insurance sector, actuaries, LIC,GIC,etc. and what is your reason for choosing this domain.

ashwin : SIR WHICH IS BETTER BIMTECH OR FOSTIIMA?
amitpoddar : BIMTECH

abhijeet : IS NDIM GOOD COLLEGE FORM PGDM?
amitpoddar : It is an average college.

mrjatin : SIR , IS MBA FROM ANY 3 TIER COLLEGE LIKE MNIT JAIPUR AND BHU MBA WILL HELP IN CARRER ? IN FUTURE
amitpoddar : You do MBA once. Pls do it from a good brand so that it helps enhance your resume.

drcb4a139 : WHICH IS BETTER BIMTECH,WELINGKAR MUMBAI, NIA
ashwinvariyar : Welingkar Mumbai

bhargava : BASED ON MAT SCORE WHICH COLLEGES WILL BE BETTER IN TERMS OF ALUMNI, PLACEMENTS AND FEES WITH AFFORDABLE PRICE?
amitpoddar : XIME,SIES,Jaipuria,NITs,IPE,BIMTECH,etc.

hyca4a129 : IS XIME BANGALORE IS GOOD
ashwinvariyar : It is a decent option. Depends on what other options you have as well

deepak : HELLO SIR, JUST ATTENDED IIM INDORE INTERVIEW TODAY. ANSWERED MOST QUESTIONS SATISFACTORILY BUT FEW GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUESTION I DID NOT KNOW, AND ONE TECHNICAL QUESTION REGARDING IN DEPTH OF MACHINE LEARNING I DID NOT KNOW, THE PROFESSOR SEEMED TO WANT SOME PARTICULAR ANSWER WHICH I DIDNT KNOW. I NEEDED 25/45 MARKS IN PI FOR CONVERSION, WILL I BE ABLE TO CONVERT?
supratim : How did you arrive at the number 24/45?

ashwin : WITH A SCORE OF 76.26 PERCENTILE IN CMAT PLEASE SUGGEST SOME GOOD COLLEGES IN DELHI NCR REGION
amitpoddar : BIMTECH,DTU,FOSTIMA,NDIM,etc.

hc : JAIPURIA OR SOIL?
amitpoddar : SOIL may have an edge.

ashwin : IN BIMTECH WHICH PROGRAM IS BETTER PGDM(IBM) OR PGDM(RM)?
amitpoddar : Pls go by your interest. There are more opportunities in Retail Management.

abhijeet : NDIM, BIMTECH, IMT NAGPUR, WHICH IS BETTER?
amitpoddar : BIMTECH.

bhargava : MOST COLLEGES ACCEPT WHICH ENTRANCE EXAM FOR MBA?
amitpoddar : CAT AND XAT are accepted by most good B schools.

deepak : SIR, IN ONE OF THE ONLINE PREDICTORS BY AN IIMC ALUM, IT WAS MENTIONED I NEED 24/45 FOR CONVERSION OF IIM INDORE. AND HIS PREDICTION HAS BEEN ACCURATE MOSTLY FOR OTHER CALLS ALSO HENCE USING THAT
supratim : Performances of all call getter's after the Pi round will be tabulated. That comprehensive table will decide the final selection based on the final score.