IIT Delhi Interview Experience
👤Background: GEM Candidate
1️⃣0️⃣th: 86.43%
1️⃣2️⃣th: 85.8%
🎓Graduation: 8.35 CGPA (Electrical Engineering)
👨💻Work Exp: 39 Months (TCS)
📊CAT Percentile: 98.79%ile
Applied for both: MBA & MBA (Telecom)
My interview panel had two male panellists (M1, M2) and myself (M).
Interview Highlights✅
👨💼M1: Tell us about yourself and why you want to pursue an MBA.
I introduced myself, spoke about my academic background, work experience, and hobbies, and explained my motivation for an MBA.
👨💼M1: What’s your view on the UP Assembly elections?
I mentioned BJP’s victory with 255 seats, attributing it to their ability to gauge public sentiment effectively.
👨💼M1: Why did other parties fail to perform?
I explained that they engaged with the public only around elections, failing to build long-term trust.
👨💼M1: Tell us about your work experience.
I detailed my 39-month stint at TCS, working in the Electric Vehicles domain, and how it sparked my interest in business.
👨💼M1: What is sustainable living?
I defined it as a way of life that minimizes harm to the environment and other species.
👨💼M1: What factors affect a business environment?
I elaborated on the PESTEL analysis with real-world examples, which seemed to impress them.
👨💼M1: Where did you learn about PESTEL?
I shared that I proactively sought MBA-related knowledge from friends and wanted to apply these concepts practically.
👨💼M1: Which specialization are you inclined towards?
I expressed my interest in marketing and my aspiration to start something of my own.
👨💼M1: Why MBA after Electrical Engineering and IT?
I explained my transition from an Electrical Engineering background to working in TCS’s Automotive vertical, leading to my desire to explore the business side.
👨💼M1: Your views on the farmer protests?
I supported the inclusion of MSP to provide farmers with income security.
👨💼M1: What are your hobbies?
I shared my interest in gardening, cooking, and voluntary blood donation.
👨💼M1: Any questions for us?
I asked how I could utilize my time before joining. M2 advised me to read extensively, stay updated on industry trends, and develop a perspective on case studies.
✅Candidate’s Experience: I felt confident post-interview, especially after my PESTEL analysis explanation impressed the panel. After a long wait of 50 days, I successfully converted both programs.
✅Verdict: Converted both programs.