Kasturi Das graduated from XIMB (Xavier Institute of Management) Bhubaneswar. She applied for admission to XIMB on the basisof CAT score of 92.73 percentile and aced the selection process. She graduated from Deshbandhu College with 7.36 CGPA.

Kasturi Das Profile

Check XIMB Course & Fees

Admission Experience

Did you avail of the benefit of any reservation?

Kasturi Das: “General (No reservation)”

Describe the general setting of WAT / GD (if any)?

Kasturi Das: “There were 10 people in the GD group . The topic for GD and WAT was the same. Were given approx. 3-4 mins. to think. It wasn't an aggressive GD and everyone got to speak. There was no time limit for the GD. We were stopped by the moderator after sometime.”

What was the WAT / GD Topic?

Kasturi Das: "GD & WAT Topic was something on the lines of 'Success is a matter of luck, not hard work'.”

What were your answer/points put forward for the WAT or GD respectively? 

Kasturi Das: “I tried to cover both aspects of the WAT Topic, that is in favor of luck as well as in favor of hard work. The key mantra was to sound not too extreme, but more moderate approach in thinking.”

Describe the general setting of your personal Interview.

Kasturi Das: “The interview was taken in an offline mode. There were 3 members in the interview panel- faculty members of XIMB. The interview was approximately 20-25 minutes. It was not really a stressful interview, but rather more concentrated on the candidate's clarity regarding future goals, career and past academics.”

Check XIMB Admission Process

Mention at least 5 interview questions that were asked to you and your responses to each of them. 

Kasturi Das: “Q1. Who is your role model? I spoke about my cousin, who is an IIM-A graduate and an IPS officer currently. Highlighted his professional and personal characteristics that I wish to imbibe in my life.

Q2. Since I was a Biochemistry graduate, I was asked questions on amino acids and proteins. I gave the answer confidently.

Q3. Some dry fruits (nuts) were lying on the table in front, so with respect to that, I was asked another domain specific question regarding fats and lipids.

Q4. A question on other colleges that I had calls from and my priority

Q5. I was asked for preference between the BM and HR course, with reason.

Q6. Was asked to speak on current affairs. I spoke about CAA-NRC.”

Mention 3 reasons why you chose this college over other colleges which you converted.

Kasturi Das: “1. XIMB is 33 year old institute, with established alumni base.

2. It is in the center of the Bhubaneswar city, and has a good campus life.

3. The placements are good.

4. Good review from friends, who have studied in the institute in the past.

5. Decent batch size compared to other colleges of the same tier.”

Check Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar (XIMB) Reviews

What was the reason for you not converting to other colleges?

Kasturi Das: “I was waitlisted at 22 at IIM Shillong. An area of improvement could be better knowledge of current affairs.”

Quick Links

XIMB Placement

XAT Syllabus

XAT Preparation Tips