Nmims Mumbai GE PI WAT / GDPI Experience

NMIMS CD-PI Experience

Candidate Profile:

Background: Fresher
Category: General
Education: B.Tech in CSE

Interview Questions:

Tell me about Yourself:

Standard introductory question to set the tone.

How do you keep yourself updated with the news:

Assessing the candidate’s awareness of current affairs.

Company that owns Times of India:

Testing knowledge about media ownership.

Budget 2023:

Inquiring about details from the recent budget apart from tax changes.

World Affairs:

Asking about global events beyond the specific ones mentioned.

Working of Modem:

Technical question about the functioning of a Modem.

Working of Optic Fibre:

Technical question about the functioning of Optical Fibre.

TIR (Total Internal Reflection):

Optical physics-related question.

Refractive Index:

Testing understanding of basic physics concepts.

Mayor of the City:
- Hypothetical scenario on what the candidate would do as a mayor.
Dream Company:
- Inquiring about the candidate’s ideal workplace.
MS vs. MBA:
- Questioning the choice of MBA over pursuing a Master’s in Science.

Overall Experience:

Duration: Around 75 minutes
Mix of general, technical, and hypothetical questions.
Covered topics from news awareness to technical concepts.

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Candidate Profile:

NMAT Score: 229
Education: B.E. in Mechanical
Work Experience: 30 months

Process Overview:

WAT Topic: “Can India afford to lose women participation in labor works?”
Interview Format: SOP-based

Interview Questions:

Panelist 1:

Why MBA?

Understanding the candidate’s motivation for pursuing an MBA.

Preference for Finance/Business Analytics over Operations:

Questioning the choice of specialization based on the candidate’s work experience.

Likes and Dislikes about Pune:

Assessing the candidate’s perspective on their current location.

Work Experience:

Inquiring about the candidate’s job role and responsibilities.

Gap Year:

Questioning the candidate’s activities during the gap year.

Panelist 2:

Stock Split:

Testing knowledge about stock market concepts.

Bonus Issue:

Inquiring about the candidate’s understanding of bonus shares.

Dividends in Companies:

Question about why some companies provide dividends while others don’t.

Face Value of a Stock:

Testing fundamental knowledge about stock metrics.

Ethical Dilemma in Work Experience:

Presenting a hypothetical ethical situation related to the candidate’s work experience.

Overall Experience:

Smooth interview experience with no intense grilling.
Questions spanned across motivation, work experience, and stock market knowledge.
No questions related to general knowledge or the budget.

Weightage:

NMAT: 50%
WATSON: 20%
PI and Work-Ex: 10% each
Academics and WAT: 5% each

Additional Note:

Emphasizes the importance of carrying a mobile for Gmail login despite the initial communication stating mobile phones are not allowed.

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Candidate Profile:

Background: B.Com, Fresher
Work Experience: NGO group handling finance

Interview Panel:

Panelists: 2 (1 male above 50, 1 female above 40)

Interview Highlights:

Introduction and Gap Year:

Started with the candidate’s gap year, which was justified by the candidate.

Stock Market Questions:

Started with questions about the Sensex and Nifty 50.
Asked about five asset management companies, and the candidate mentioned four.

General Knowledge:

Asked about the Chief Justice of India (CJI), which the candidate didn’t know.
Inquired about the Commerce Minister and Textile Minister, both answered as Shri Piyush Goyal.

TRAI and Telecom:

Asked about TRAI’s full form and who incorporates it (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, Department of Telecommunication).

Conclusion:

The male panelist concluded by thanking the candidate, and the candidate reciprocated and left.

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Candidate Profile:

Background: Fresher, pursuing B.Com H (Final Year)

Interview Panel:

Panelists: 2 Males

Interview Questions:

Why MBA:

Probed the candidate’s motivation for pursuing an MBA, with a detailed discussion lasting 5-7 minutes.

Drop Year and MBA in Human Resource:

Asked about not taking a drop and pursuing MBA in Human Resource, with some dissatisfaction noted by one panelist.

HR Situation:

Presented a hypothetical HR situation where employees are resigning due to a lack of a hike. Asked how the candidate, as HR, would handle it.

Moonlighting and Impact on IT Sector:

Inquired about moonlighting and its impact on the IT sector. Also, discussed the scenario where top-level management has interests in multiple companies.

Future of India:

Discussed the candidate’s interpretation of where India, as a sector, is heading in the future.

Conclusion:

The candidate was informed they could leave after a positive interaction.

NMIMS CD-PI Experience

Candidate Profile:

NMAT Score: 226
Gender: Female
Background: General engineer, Fresher

Interview Process Overview:

WAT and Watson Glacer Test:
Conducted before the interview with WAT (20 minutes) and Watson Glacer Test (30 minutes).
Interview Panel:
1 male in his 40s, 1 female in her 30s.

Interview Questions:

Introduction and Journey:

TMAY and discussion about the candidate’s journey.

Internship and Work Experience:

Questions about the relevance of internships, considering no work experience.

Interest in Marketing:

Questioned the candidate’s interest in marketing, especially as an IT engineer.

General Knowledge:

Asked about the Chief Justice of India (CJI) and Aatmabirbhar Bharat.
Inquired about recent indigenous developments, focusing on the Tejas aircraft.

SOP and Overcoming Difficult Situations:

Questioned the candidate about how they overcome difficult situations, related to SOP.

Conclusion:

The panelists thanked the candidate, and the candidate reciprocated before leaving.

Overall Experience:

Morning slot at the Mumbai campus with a smooth process.
Questions spanned across personal, academic, and general knowledge areas.
Positive and respectful conclusion.

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Candidate Profile:

Background: Fresher, pursuing B.Com H (Final Year)

Interview Panel:

Panelists: 2 Males

Interview Questions:

Why MBA:

Extensive discussion lasting 5-7 minutes.

Drop Year and MBA in Human Resource:

Asked about not taking a drop and pursuing MBA in Human Resource. One panelist seemed dissatisfied.

HR Situation:

Presented a hypothetical HR situation where employees are resigning due to a lack of a hike. Asked how the candidate, as HR, would handle it.

Moonlighting and Impact on IT Sector:

Inquired about moonlighting and its impact on the IT sector.
Discussed scenarios where MDs have interests in multiple companies.

Future of India:

Discussed the candidate’s interpretation of where India, as a sector, is heading in the future.

Conclusion:

The candidate was informed they could leave after a positive interaction.

NMIMS CD-PI Experience

Candidate Profile:

Background: BE Mech, 8 months work experience in the Renewable energy field.

Interview Panel:

Panelists: 2 (1 male above 40, 1 female above 40)

Interview Highlights:

Personal and Background Questions:

Inquired about the candidate’s residence in Virar, birthplace, and college.
Asked about the difference between traction in local trains and metro trains, focusing on a mechanical engineering perspective.

Specialization and Innovations:

Inquired about the candidate’s preferred specialization.
Asked about new innovations in windmills, which the candidate found challenging.

General Knowledge and Current Affairs:

Checked if the candidate is updated with current affairs, specifically regarding the Hindenburg & Adani case.
Inquired about the RBI Governor and inflation calculation.

MBA Fields and Skills:

Discussed different fields in MBA and the skills the candidate expects to gain.

Conclusion:

Both panelists thanked the candidate, and the interaction lasted around 10 minutes.

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Candidate Profile:

Background: BE Mech, 27 months work experience in IT.

Interview Panel:

Panelists: 2 Males (45s and 60s)

Interview Questions:

Work Experience and Specialization:

Asked about the candidate’s work experience.
Inquired about the preferred specialization, focusing on marketing and the 7Ps.

Ethical Dilemma and Mechanical Project:

Presented an ethical dilemma related to accessing payroll files.
Asked about the candidate’s final year mechanical project.

Background and Future Plans:

Inquired about the candidate’s background, caste, and hometown connections.
Asked why the candidate chose MBA after mechanical and IT.

Conclusion:

Overall, a smiling and smooth interaction lasting 10-15 minutes.

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Candidate Profile:

Background: Entrepreneur in Industrial Automation (14 months), B.COM (H) graduate in 2021.

Interview Process Overview:

WAT and Watson Glacer Test:
Case-based WAT on pre and post-COVID conditions’ effects on various industries.
Watson Glacer Test with 40 questions in 30 minutes.
Interview Panel:
1 male and 1 female above 35 years of age.

Interview Questions:

Entrepreneurship and Marketing:

Asked about selling a pen, marketing, and the difference between product and service marketing.

News and Current Affairs:

Inquired about news related to sugar, Nyka, and Mamaearth.
Discussed the difference between marketing and branding.

Graduation Questions:

Unexpectedly asked about statistics and finance from the candidate’s graduation.

Venture and MBA Decision:

Discussed the candidate’s venture, generated turnover, and questioned why pursue MBA despite business success.

Conclusion:

The interview ended with an expression suggesting the candidate might be overqualified.
Thanked and informed the candidate to leave.

These experiences provide a comprehensive view of the interview process at NMIMS, covering a range of questions from personal and professional to current affairs and academics. If you have any specific queries or need further assistance, feel free to ask!

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Candidate Profile:

Background: ECE Engineering
Work Experience: 2 years

Interview Panel:

Panelists: 2 Males

Interview Highlights:

Managerial Skills of ECE Engineers:

Questioned the candidate about the perception that ECE engineers often lack managerial skills.
This might have been an attempt to understand how the candidate aligns their engineering background with managerial skills.

Signals and Systems:

Asked about linear and non-linear functions.
Inquired about the graph of these functions and methods to find their slopes.

Technology Transition (4G to 5G):

Explored the differences between 4G and 5G technologies.

Managerial Skills at Work:

Inquired about three managerial skills learned during the candidate’s tenure at PlaceComm (Placement Committee).

Excel Skills:

Questioned the mention of Excel skills, leading to cross-questioning.

National Science Week:

Explored the candidate’s role and contributions to organizing National Science Week.

Academic Performance:

Asked about the comparatively lower CGPA in the 3rd and 4th semesters.

MBA Motivation:

Explored the reasons behind pursuing an MBA, leading to cross-questioning.

Finance Knowledge:

Inquired about the basics of finance and terms the candidate is familiar with.

RBI and Governor:
- Asked about the Governor of Jharkhand and details about the RBI.
Work Description:
- Discussed the candidate’s work role and any managerial responsibilities at the workplace.
Certificates and Committees:
- Checked the candidate’s certificates and inquired about involvement in various committees.

NMIMS CD-PI Experience :

Interview Date: 22nd Feb, 9 am slot

WAT Topic:

WAT Topic: Explain the working of landline telephones to someone born in 2005. Give some examples.

PI (Panel of 5 Members):

Panel Composition:
2 Professors (1 Female from HR, 1 Male from Strategic)

Interview Highlights:

Introduction:

Started with a round-robin introduction, focusing on unique aspects beyond the form.

Veg Campus Situation:

Presented a scenario about a veg-only campus and solicited opinions.
Explored ways to convince management to introduce non-veg, leading to cross-questions and discussions.

Smoking Rule in Office:

Presented a scenario about a no-smoking rule in an office.
Discussed the situation involving a chain-smoking CMO and how to approach it, leading to a detailed debate.

Questions to the Panel:

Gave candidates an opportunity to ask questions.

Conclusion:

Thanked the candidates, and the session concluded.

These experiences provide a glimpse into the varied questions and scenarios encountered in NMIMS CD-PI interviews. If you have any specific queries or need further information, feel free to ask!

NMIMS CD-PI Experience :

WAT:

Topic: Write about how the Indian fruit market is flooded with imported fruit, with a politician commenting on it.
Answer: Discussed the problem of imported fruits dominating the Indian market and suggested solutions to promote indigenous fruits.

PI:

Panelists: All female (F1, F2, F3)

Introduction:

Introduced briefly but couldn’t cover work experience.

Economic Scenario:

Discussed the current economic situation post-COVID, focusing on challenges and possible solutions.

Recommendations for Improvement:

Suggested educational reforms and tax relief as measures to boost economic development.

Engineering Background and Education Reform:

Challenged on recommending educational reforms coming from an engineering background.
Discussed practical constraints in the Indian market and emphasized the need for resources for indigenous materials.

APJ Kalam and Creativity:

Asked about APJ Kalam’s autobiography.
Explored creative interests beyond engineering, including oratory, blogging, and poetry.

Favorite Poem:

Mentioned “Mahabharat” as a favorite poem.
Recited a verse and explained its meaning.

Conflict Resolution:

Inquired about situations of conflict with others due to differing morals.
Asked how the candidate would handle conflicts with an authoritative figure.

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Panel 1:

Regulation of Stock Market:

Inquired about who regulates the stock market.
Questions on SEBI and RBI.

Management Books:

Asked if the candidate has read any management books.

Investments:

Inquired about the companies in which the candidate has invested.
PE ratios of some auto stocks.

Panel 2:

Job Role:

Questions about the candidate’s job role in the organization.
Why MBA now?

Organizational News:

Inquired about the organization being in the news with RBI and what went wrong.

Organization’s Bureaucracy:

Raised concerns about the organization being considered bureaucratic.
Shared views on it and why.

Panel 3:

Selection for NMIMS:

Why the candidate should be selected at NMIMS.

Specialization Choice:

Inquired about the preferred specialization and the reasons behind the choice.

NMIMS CD-PI Experience :

Date: 9th March 2021

Highlights:

WAT Topic: About cloud computing and its future.
PI Panel: 3 Male Panelists

PI Questions:

Company Recommendation:

Asked about the preferred company to join and reasons.
Explained a quote from the SOP.

Statistical Concepts:

Explained mean, median, and mode with examples.

Covid Time Activities:

Discussed the candidate’s activities during the COVID period.

Interest in Banking and Finance:

Questioned the decision to switch and not focus on banking and finance.
Doing a diploma in it from BSE.

Learning from Past Experience:

Asked about three learnings and how they would help in MBA.

Stock Trading:

Asked about when to hold, sell, and buy stocks.

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Panel Composition:

3 Panels (2M, 1F)

Panel 1:

Work Experience:

Rating an experience from work and explaining.

Tough Decision:

Discussing a situation where a tough decision had a negative impact.

Panel 2:

Job Role:

Inquiries about the job role in the organization.
Why MBA now?

Organizational News:

Questions about the organization being in the news with RBI.
Exploring views on bureaucracy.

Panel 3:

Selection Reason:

Why the candidate should be selected at NMIMS.

Preferred Specialization:

Inquiry about the preferred specialization and reasons behind it.

Overall:

A chilled interview with the focus on work experience.

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Date: 24th Feb

2M 1F Panelists

Interview Questions:

Introduction:

Brief self-introduction.

MBA Decision:

Why MBA and not GRE with good academics.

Company Overview:

Detailed discussion about the current company, sectors, financial statements, and the current scenario.

Job Role and Management:

Job responsibilities and dealing with people management.

**FMCG Sector Knowledge

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Discussion about Indian FMCG sectors and companies.

Interest and Activities:

Free-time activities and favorite sports.

Correlation with Chess:

Correlation between chess and life.

Challenging Aspects of Job:

Liked and disliked aspects of the job.

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Panels:

2M 1F

F1:

Entrepreneurship Course:

Asked to do an entrepreneurship course from NMIMS.
Query on why choose the candidate over someone aiming for a corporate role.

M1:

Tech Interest:

Inquiry about interest in tech.
Questions on business papers and recent business news (budget-related).

M2:

Work Experience Challenges:

Discussed experiences and challenges faced in the current job.
Seven types of construction in civil construction.

Overall:

Panels focused on work experience, choice of MBA, and academic/technical knowledge.

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Panel Composition:

2F 1M

M1:

Introduction:

Basic self-introduction.

Football and International Teams:

Inquiry about football clubs and international teams followed.
Managers of the mentioned teams and reasons for following.

F1:

Job Role and Retail Schemes:

Questions about the job role and impact of retail scheme changes on the team.
Discussion on specialization and choice of Finance.
Exploring fields accessible through Finance.
Query on F&O (Futures and Options).

F2:

Fitness and Hobbies:

Exploration of fitness-related hobbies.
Government schemes related to fitness.
Questions on practicing yoga and mentioning some asanas.
Role model other than Ronaldo.

Overall:

A positive experience with a focus on the candidate’s job, finance knowledge, and personal interests.
Jovial atmosphere with jokes and laughter.

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Panel Composition:

2M 1F

M1:

MBA Decision:

Inquiry about the decision to pursue an MBA.
Questions related to the 15th president of India.
Interest in becoming RBI governor and the reasons behind it.

F1:

Start-up Learnings:

Discussion on learnings from a start-up.
Exploration of prominent faculty from NMIMS and start-up culture in India.
Impact of the pandemic on the candidate.

M2:

City Likings and Dislikings:

Questions about the candidate’s likes and dislikes in their city.
Inquiry about finance and potential specialization in FMCG.

Overall:

Mixed questions covering personal choices, academic decisions, and preferences for the MBA.

NMIMS CD-PI Experience :

General Highlights:
NMAT Score: 248
Academic Background: 10th – 95%, 12th – 88.4%, Graduation (B.Tech CSE) – 93.9%
Work Experience: 18 months @ Deloitte

Interview Questions:

Introduction:

Brief self-introduction.

Specialization Choice:

Selection of specialization.

Marketing vs Sales:

Differentiation between marketing and sales.

Tata Nano Disappearance:

Discussion on why Tata Nano vanished from the market.

Private Sector in Vaccine Distribution:

Opinions on bringing the private sector into the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine.

MBA Decision:

Clarification on pursuing an MBA while already working at Deloitte.

NGO Experience:

Discussion on the candidate’s role at the NGO mentioned in the SOP.

NMIMS CD-PI Experience :

NMAT Score: 251
10th: 95%
12th: 88.4%
Graduation (B.Tech CSE): 93.9%
Work Experience: 18 months @ Deloitte

Interview Questions:

Introduction:

Brief self-introduction.

Specialization Choice:

Preferred specialization.

Marketing vs Sales:

Distinction between marketing and sales.

Tata Nano Disappearance:

Discussion on why Tata Nano disappeared from the market.

Private Sector in Vaccine Distribution:

Opinions on involving the private sector in COVID-19 vaccine distribution.

MBA Decision:

Justification for pursuing an MBA while already employed at Deloitte.

NGO Experience:

Discussion on the candidate’s role at the NGO mentioned in the SOP.

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General Information:

Serial No: 01
Duration: Around 25 mins
Panelists: p1(F, 40 years), p2(F, 40 years), p3(M, 50+ years)

Interview Questions:

Introduction:

Quick self-introduction.
Inquiry about nervousness.

Specialization and Campaign:

Chose marketing as a specialization.
Favorite campaign and how to take it forward.

Football (Soccer):

Questions on football clubs and international teams.
Managers of mentioned teams and reasons for following.

Job Role and Leadership:

Explanation of job role.
Mentioned leadership experience and strengths.

Defender, Forward, Midfielder in Organization:

Knowledge check about football positions in the organization.

GDP and Fiscal Deficit:

Inquiry about India’s GDP.
Discussion on fiscal deficit and government expenses.

Digitalization in Engineering:

How to digitalize everything and bring in new technologies.
Technical questions and scenarios related to marketing campaigns.

Overall:

Covered various aspects, including personal, academic, football, and economic knowledge.

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General Information:

Work Experience: 2.5 years at Oracle

Interview Questions:

Work Experience:

Overview and discussion about work experience at Oracle.

Business Leader and Role Model:

Identification of a business leader in India, excluding Ratan Tata and Dhirubhai Ambani.
Role model discussion.

Crisis Management (COVID):

Approach to managing the COVID crisis from a managerial perspective.

Specialization and Technical Skills:

Choice of specialization.
Questions about Python and R, projects, and certifications.

Big Data:

Discussion about Big Data.

Stock Market and Final Year Project:

In-depth questions about the stock market, including the candidate’s final year project.

Post-MBA Positions:

Naming two positions the candidate wants to work in post-MBA.

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General Information:

Profile: 9.5/91/8.17
Work Experience: 18 months
NMAT Score: 250

Panel Interactions:

Corporate Governance and CEOs:

Definition of corporate governance.
Naming three global CEOs and the CEO of Bajaj.

MBA Decision and Domain:

Inquiry about the decision to pursue an MBA.
Preferred domain in MBA.
Capital raising for a company.

Investors and Labor Laws:

Distinction between Angel Investor and Venture Capitalist.
Recent changes in labor laws.

Stressful Situation:

Description of a stressful situation faced with the team.

NMIMS CD-PI Experience :

General Information:

Panel Composition: 3 panelists

Panel Interactions:

Academics and Job Role:

Overview of academics.
Questions related to the job role.

Switch to Other Panelist:

Transition to another panelist with a focus on MBA, goals, and choices.
Discussion on short-term, medium-term, and long-term goals.

Outside Tech Field Exploration:

Questions about exploring areas outside the tech field.
Queries about RCEP, India’s trade deficit, and economic concepts.

NMIMS CD-PI Experience :

General Information:

Fresher with a background in Architecture.

Interview Questions:

Architecture Background:

Inquiry about pursuing MBA after Architecture.
Learnings from 5 years of Architecture.

Architect Admiration and Design Elements:

Identification of an admired architect.
Specific design elements liked and incorporating them.

Balance in Architecture:

Balance of importance between structure and design in a project.
Preference for function or form.

MBA Specialization and Integration:

Choice of MBA specialization.
Integration of operations and architecture.

Real Estate Projects:

Observation on missing elements in today’s real estate projects.

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General Information:

Relevant Work Experience.

Interview Questions:

Introduction and Work Explanation:

Brief self-introduction.
Explanation of the candidate’s work.

MBA Decision:

Inquiry about pursuing an MBA after working.
Comparison with MS and learning through job changes.

Current Affairs and News:

Discussion on current affairs and recent news.
Questions related to the budget and the tax on the education sector.

Defence Lifestyle:

Inquiry about the candidate’s choice not to join the Air Force.
Mention of negative points about the defence lifestyle.

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General Information:

NMAT Score: 255

Interview Highlights:

3 Panelists (1 male, 2 females)
Quick and concise interview (6-7 mins)
Focused on Marketing and some general questions.

Interview Questions:

Marketing After Civil Engineering:

Inquiry about the choice of Marketing after Civil Engineering.
Cross-questioning on the explanation.

Favorite Brand and Global Valuable Brand:

Discussion on the candidate’s favorite brand.
Question about the most valuable brand globally.

4Ps of Marketing and Additional Concepts:

Explanation of the 4Ps of Marketing.
Additional marketing concepts questioned.

Albert Einstein and Quote Relevance:

Discussion on Albert Einstein and the relevance of a quote in the SOP.
Inquiry about the candidate’s understanding of Albert Einstein.

Selection Justification:

Panelist’s query on why the candidate should be selected.
Emphasis on the candidate’s ability to learn quickly.

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General Information:

3 Panelists (1 young lady, 2 middle-aged professors)

Interview Questions:

Introduction and MBA Choice:

Brief introduction about the candidate.
Inquiry about the choice of MBA specialization in marketing.

Favorite Internship Experiences:

Discussion on the candidate’s favorite internship experiences.

Choice of Company:

Inquiry about the preferred company to work for.

Strengths and Weaknesses:

Exploration of strengths and weaknesses.

Current Affairs and News:

Questions on recent news and the budget.
Inquiry about India’s trade deficit and its impact on the dollar value.

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General Information:

Work Experience: 2.5 years at Oracle

Interview Questions:

Work Experience:

Overview and discussion about work experience at Oracle.

Business Leader and Role Model:

Identification of a business leader in India, excluding Ratan Tata and Dhirubhai Ambani.
Role model discussion.

Crisis Management (COVID):

Approach to managing the COVID crisis from a managerial perspective.

Specialization and Technical Skills:

Choice of specialization.
Questions about Python and R, projects, and certifications.

Big Data:

Discussion about Big Data.

Stock Market and Final Year Project:

In-depth questions about the stock market, including the candidate’s final year project.

Post-MBA Positions:

Naming two positions the candidate wants to work in post-MBA.

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General Information:

Choice of MBA in HR.
Preference for HR over Marketing and Finance.

Interview Questions:

Introduction and MBA Choice:

Brief self-introduction.
Inquiry about the decision to pursue an MBA in HR.

Internship Experiences:

Discussion on favorite internship experiences.

Preferred Company and Strengths/Weaknesses:

Preferred company for employment.
Exploration of strengths and weaknesses.

HR Professional in Current Scenario:

Role of an HR professional in the current scenario.

NMIMS CD-PI Experience :

General Information:

BMS Fresher with NMAT score of 263

Interview Questions:

MBA Decision:

Reason for pursuing an MBA.

Women Empowerment:

Views on women empowerment.
Discussion on the underrepresentation of women in top management.

Current Affairs:

Inquiry about reading newspapers.
Naming and discussing three news from the day.

Innovation in Finance and Indian Economy:

Reflection on the lack of innovation in the finance industry in India.
Discussion on the Indian economy and the budget’s impact.

Digital Well-being:

Exploration of digital well-being.
Inquiry about the candidate’s tracking of digital well-being.

NMIMS CD-PI Experience :

General Information:

Economics graduate with 21 months of work experience in Digital Marketing.

Panel Composition:

2 males and 1 female panelist

Interview Questions:

MBA Decision:

Reasoning behind pursuing an MBA.
Cross-questioning on the choice.

Work Role Explanation:

Clarification on explaining the work role to a layman.

Workplace Contribution and Weakness:

Inquiry about a major contribution made at the workplace.
Discussion on a weakness.

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General Information:

GEM with a background in Civil Engineering.
NMAT Score: 245

Panel Interactions:

Introduction and Work Experience:

Brief self-introduction.
Discussion on roles and responsibilities in engineering design and construction.

Post-COVID Sectors and Budget Highlights:

Identification of sectors expected to boom after the COVID pandemic.
Mentioning two salient features of the budget.

Career Projection and International Team Comparison:

Inquiry about the candidate’s career projection in five years.
Differences observed between Indian and UK engineers.

Corporate Vertical Importance:

Perspective on the most important vertical in a corporate (HR/Finance/Operations/Marketing).

Technology Impact on E-commerce:

Discussion on how new technology has aided the e-commerce industry.
Learnings from the pandemic.

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General Information:

Panel Composition: 3 panelists (2 women, 1 man)

Interview Highlights:

SOP-driven questions.
Emphasis on social inclination and project-related queries.

Interview Questions:

Social Inclination and Project:

Panelist’s focus on the candidate’s social inclination.
Project-related questions regarding inspiration, learnings, and objectives.

Engineering Learnings in Accounting Firm:

Inquiry about learnings in engineering that aided in an accounting firm.

Corporate Experience and Weakness:

Discussion on corporate experience and switching to an MBA.
Exploration of weaknesses.

Role Model and Leadership Influence:

Identification of a role model.
Questions about leadership and its influence.

Verticals of Business and Parental Details:

Understanding various business verticals.
Inquiry about the candidate’s parents.

CSR Activities and Reading Habits:

Questions about CSR activities in the company.
Inquiry about the candidate’s reading habits.

NMIMS CD-PI Experience :

General Information:

Fresher with a B.E. in CSE.
NMAT Score: 205

Panel Composition:

2 male panelists, 1 female panelist

Interview Highlights:

Questions about daily routine, career choices, and relevant skills.
Friendly disposition with no severe grilling.

Interview Questions:

Daily Routine and Career Justification:

Walkthrough of the candidate’s daily routine.
Justification for choosing MBA despite an engineering background.

Engineering and MBA:

Inquiry about justifying the transition from engineering to MBA.

Leadership Role Model:

Identification of a role model for leadership.

Courses in the First Year and Data Knowledge:

Questions about MBA courses in the first year.
Distinction between structured and unstructured data.

Technology Impact on E-commerce:

Discussion on how technology has impacted the e-commerce industry.

NMIMS CD-PI Experience :

General Information:

B.Tech. CSE pass-out with 10th – 94%, 12th – 90%, and graduation – 83%.
18 months of work experience.

Interview Questions:

Introduction and Work Explanation:

Brief self-introduction.
Explanation of the candidate’s work.

MBA Decision and Comparison:

Inquiry about pursuing an MBA after working.
Comparison with MS and learning through job changes.

Current Affairs and News:

Discussion on current affairs and recent news.
Questions related to the budget and tax on the education sector.

Defence Lifestyle and Negative Points:

Inquiry about the candidate’s choice not to join the Air Force.
Mention of negative points about the defence lifestyle.

NMIMS CD-PI Experience :

General Information:

B.Tech. CSE with 10th – 87.2%, 12th – 81.5%, and B.Tech. – 67.1%.
NMAT Score: 260

Interview Questions:

NMIMS Selection and MBA Decision:

Inquiry about the choice of NMIMS.
Reasoning behind pursuing an MBA.

Women Empowerment and Less Women in Top Management:

Views on women empowerment.
Discussion on the underrepresentation of women in top management.

Reading Newspapers and Current Affairs:

Inquiry about reading newspapers.
Naming and discussing three news items from the day.

Innovation in Finance and Indian Economy:

Reflection on the lack of innovation in the finance industry in India.
Discussion on the Indian economy and the budget’s impact.

Digital Well-being:

Exploration of digital well-being.
Inquiry about the candidate’s tracking of digital well-being.

NMIMS CD-PI Experience :

General Information:

Economics graduate with 21 months of work experience in Digital Marketing.

Panel Composition:

2 males and 1 female panelist

Interview Questions:

MBA Decision:

Reasoning behind pursuing an MBA.
Cross-questioning on the choice.

Work Role Explanation:

Clarification on explaining the work role to a layman.

Workplace Contribution and Weakness:

Inquiry about a major contribution made at the workplace.
Discussion on a weakness.

NMIMS CD-PI Experience :

General Information:

GEM with a background in Civil Engineering.
NMAT Score: 245

**Panel Interactions:

Introduction and Work Experience:

Brief self-introduction.
Discussion on roles and responsibilities in engineering design and construction.

Post-COVID Sectors and Budget Highlights:

Identification of sectors expected to boom after the COVID pandemic.
Mentioning two salient features of the budget.

Career Projection and International Team Comparison:

Inquiry about the candidate’s career projection in five years.
Differences observed between Indian and UK engineers.

Corporate Vertical Importance:

Perspective on the most important vertical in a corporate (HR/Finance/Operations/Marketing).

Technology Impact on E-commerce:

Discussion on how new technology has aided the e-commerce industry.
Learnings from the pandemic.

NMIMS CD-PI Experience :

General Information:

NMAT Score: 260
Panel Composition: 2 panelists

Interview Highlights:

Questions about the daily routine, career goals, and work experience.
Overall, a chill and friendly interview.

Interview Questions:

Daily Routine and Career Goals:

Walkthrough of the candidate’s daily routine.
Inquiry about career goals in 5-7 years.

Pharma Companies and Research:

Identification of pharma companies.
Inquiry about research in the pharma sector.

Human Capital and Quality in Manufacturing:

Discussion on how human capital affects quality in the manufacturing sector.
Explaining the development of relations with workers.

Quantitative Methods and Quality Improvement:

Exploration of quantitative methods for business and quality improvement.

Technical Glitch and Positive Feedback:

Acknowledgment of a technical delay.
Positive feedback from the panelists.

These experiences provide a comprehensive overview of the diverse questions candidates might encounter during NMIMS CD-PI interviews. They cover a range of topics, including career goals, work experience, academic background, current affairs, and the ability to think on one’s feet. Candidates preparing for NMIMS CD-PI interviews can use these experiences to get insights into the types of questions asked and the overall interview atmosphere.

NMIMS CD-PI Experience

Serial Numbers and Waiting: Candidates were taken to a waiting room and called based on serial numbers.
Group and Position: Interviewed in Group 6, being the last person in the group.
Panel Composition: Faced a panel with one male in his 50s and a female in her 40s.
Questions Overview: Covered topics such as strengths, weaknesses, MBA goals, hobbies, and current semester subjects.
Interruptions: Experienced a few interruptions during the interview.
Overall Atmosphere: Despite interruptions, the experience was positive, and the staff was helpful and kind.

NMIMS CD-PI Experience

Background Overview: BSc in Math with a two-member panel (male faculty, female expert).
Interview Highlights: Covered academic background, MBA specializations, and a scenario related to changing specializations.
Panel Dynamics: The male panelist asked about the interest in mathematics and presented a scenario, while the atmosphere remained warm.
Overall Impression: Despite interruptions, the panelists maintained a warm and encouraging atmosphere.

NMIMS CD-PI Experience

Time Slot and Panel: Morning slot with a two-member, all-female panel.
Question Highlights: Explored background, achievements, UPSC attempts, startup role, and sustainability reports.
Panel Dynamics: One panelist was friendly, while the other took a more direct approach.
Topics Covered: Discussed gender stereotypes, carbon credits, and recent news.
Overall Vibe: Encountered a positive and enjoyable experience.

NMIMS CD-PI Experience

Time and NMAT Score: Afternoon slot with a NMAT score of 235.
Process Overview: Started with an orientation session, followed by a Watson test covering inference, assumption, and conclusion.
Watson Test Structure: Divided into five sections with examples and instructions provided before each section.
Waiting Area: Moved to a waiting area with tea and biscuits during the process.
Overall: Described the overall process as hassle-free and highlighted the supportive staff.

NMIMS CD-PI Experience

Panel Composition: Faced a two-member panel, one male and one female.
Interview Topics: Covered work experience, recently acquired skills, hypothetical scenarios, SOP, and recent stock market news.
Panel Dynamics: Encountered a challenging male panelist and a more lenient female panelist.
Positive Atmosphere: Despite some interruptions, the overall experience was positive and enjoyable.

NMIMS CD-PI Experience

Time Slot and Background: Afternoon slot with a mechanical engineer with 22 months of IT work experience.
Interview Overview: Covered undergraduate projects, work experience, and HR concepts.
Watson Test Focus: Case-based scenarios involving AI applications in marketing.
Panel Dynamics: Described a good cop-bad cop dynamic, with one panelist being more challenging.
Hurried Conclusion: Mentioned that the panel seemed to be in a hurry to conclude the interview.

NMIMS CD-PI Experience

Background and Work Experience: B.Com with 19 months of work experience in a family business.
Interview Topics: Covered advantages of being the last candidate, questions about academic performance, and recent stock market news.
Panel Dynamics: Panelists were encouraging, creating a positive atmosphere throughout the interview.

NMIMS CD-PI Experience

Time and Background: Afternoon slot with a mechanical engineer and 22 months of IT work experience.
Interview Focus: SOP, work experience, and key contributions to the client.
Atmosphere: Described the panelists as very chill, and the interview lasted around 5 minutes.

NMIMS CD-PI Experience

Morning Slot Overview: The interview covered gender stereotypes, choice of another city for BBA, marketing concepts, and defining a leader.
Panel Dynamics: The faculty members were described as friendly, and no General Knowledge (GK) questions were posed during the interview.

NMIMS CD-PI Experience

Morning Slot Details: Started with a case-based Writing Ability Test (WAT) on changing gender stereotypes.
Interview Highlights: Covered topics such as the hometown, technical background, MBA choice, business analytics, and the budget’s impact on startups.
Panel Interaction: Described the two-member panel as maintaining a conversational atmosphere throughout.
Overall Vibe: The experience was smooth and the panel maintained a friendly demeanor.

NMIMS CD-PI Experience

Date and Slot: 2023, Afternoon
Panel Composition: M1 (Female, 30s), M2 (Male, 40s)
Amex Role Description:
Described responsibilities at Amex, involving decision-making on small business loans and generating MIS reports.
Leaving Amex and Gap Explanation:
Explained the transition from Amex to volunteering in the marketing team, highlighting the decision to move laterally. Mentioned a gap of 8 months.
Choice of Marketing over Finance:
Emphasized trying both finance and marketing during work, leading to a preference for marketing.
Master’s in Economics Decision:
Clarified a genuine interest in economics, linking economic aspects to marketing decisions.
Economic Concepts Explanation:
Successfully explained the difference between nominal and real GDP.
Admitted lack of knowledge on yield and coupon rate but did so politely.
Conclusion:
Panel thanked and wished good luck.

NMIMS CD-PI Experience

NMAT Score: 238, BBA Fresher
Panel Composition: 1M, 1F
Female Panelist (F):
Asked TMAY and about the current ratio.
Inquired about management accounting, recent mergers, and internships.
Male Panelist (M):
Questioned about recommending an EV and prioritizing top or bottom end of the Income Statement.
Overall Impression:
Described the interview as very chill.

NMIMS CD-PI Experience

Date: February 7
Panel Composition: P1 (Male), P2 (Female)
Female Panelist (F):
Explored education, work experience, and the transition to MBA.
Questioned the applicant’s coping strategy with MBA after work experience.
Asked about monetary policy and the role of a central bank.
Male Panelist (M):
Queried about IPO and FPO.
Conclusion:
Panelists thanked the applicant, and the interview lasted around 10 minutes.

NMIMS CD-PI Experience

Date: February 7 (Afternoon), Group-2, Serial No.-2
NMAT Score: 235, 29 months of experience
Panel Composition: P1 (M, 50s), P2 (F, 30s)
Male Panelist (M):
Inquired about the applicant’s profile, major project, and reason for leaving the company.
Requested a brief on current affairs (Adani-Hindenburg).
Female Panelist (F):
Asked the applicant to describe themselves in two words.
Overall Vibe:
Panelists maintained a friendly atmosphere throughout.

NMIMS CD-PI Experience

Date: February 7 (Afternoon), Group-10, Serial No.-3
NMAT Score: 237, GEM
Panel Composition: P1 (F1, 30s), P2 (F2, 50s)
Panel Interaction:
Focused on the applicant’s profile, interschool football, and the World Cup.
Explored connections between football players and business managers.
Conclusion:
Lasted around 10 minutes with a friendly and chill atmosphere.

NMIMS CD-PI Experience

Date: February 7 (Afternoon)
Panel Composition: P1 (F1, 30s), P2 (F2, 50s)
Questions:
Covered educational background, interschool football, and the World Cup.
Explored commonalities between football players and business managers.
Ended with defining leadership qualities.
Vibe:
Described as a chill panel with a friendly atmosphere.

NMIMS CD-PI Experience

Interview Duration: 20-25 minutes
Background: GEM Final Year with NMAT Score 248
Interview Highlights:
Explored the applicant’s interest in MBA despite being in the final year.
Inquired about ACM, AI algorithms, ChatGPT model, CNN, and XIRR.
Quizzed on technology stocks, Adani’s fall, and technical aspects of share price movement.
Threw questions challenging the applicant’s desire to learn and invest.
Ended with a surprise question on being a registered investor.