Interview questions depend on a lot of factors and it is hard to predict what to expect from the interviewer exactly. One of my friends attended the IIM Indore interview a few years back and here is his experience in brief.
He is a B.Tech in Mining Engineering from ISM (IIT) Dhanbad and he had done an internship with a trading firm and got a final placement with a trading firm as well. Here are some of the questions that he was asked.
He was also asked an extempore regarding “Whether the physical mode of education will be undertaken by online mode of education.” Apart from all these, there were some very common questions regarding general knowledge, current affairs. Some of the sample questions are given below.
Apart from that, you can expect questions from current affairs. So keep an eye for that.
IIM Ahmedabad or any other IIM does not consider the type of college the candidate belonged to as eligibility criteria. So rest your worries and apply for MBA in your dream college even if your undergrad BBA college was a less reputed one. Regarding your undergraduate college, the only criteria are the minimum marks for appearing for the CAT exam i.e. 50%. All you need to do is get an excellent CAT score.
To get admission to any IIM, you need to focus on things like CAT score, 10th, 12th, Bachelor grade. The school and colleges from where you acquired your education do not matter at all. What matters is that your academic profile should reflect your excellent scores and involvement in extracurricular activities
So, appear for CAT, aim a 98.5+ percentile, and get admission to IIM Ahmedabad. What’s stopping you?
IIM Indore is one of the top management schools among the group of 20 Indian Institutes of Management which is located in the city of Indore.
The IPM program is a unique program offered here. Some major benefits one can avail of studying at IIM Indore are
Curriculum
The intensive and rigor-filled curriculum offers a deeper understanding of business concepts than the regular 2-year MBA. It aims at instilling concepts that constitute the bases of Management. These include Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Humanities & Social Sciences. These programs help in acquiring strong analytical skills and gaining specialized business knowledge.
Network
The elaborate 5 years at IIM will give you ample time to make lifelong friends. These friends will serve as a powerful network in the future and help you in your career.
Ambiance
The general ambiance with top-notch infrastructure and facilities, the best faculty, and some most intelligent peers adds to the unique experience of studying at IIM Indore.
Overall Development
The IPM course does not just focus on Management but also business etiquette, soft skills, foreign language training, social internships, and international exchange programs.
You can avail world-class facilities by studying at IIM Indore.
Yes, your 12th class scores matter in the selection process for the course of IPM from IIM Indore as the eligibility for the IPM course is to have at least 60% aggregate in the 10th and 12th class for the General and OBC category and at least 55% aggregate for the student falling under the SC/ST category.
Once this eligibility is fulfilled, there's no need for the 10th or 12th class marks. Then you will have an entrance followed by the GD and PI round.
Be honest and tell them about the gap year. They will not reject you just because of a gap year. It is not an offense to have one. Most of the time the interviewer won’t be concerned about the gap year.
If asked, answer honestly. Tell them how having a gap year helped you have better results. You can also talk about the hobbies and skills that you picked up during the gap year.
However, if you choose to give a fabricated answer, your chances of getting selected will significantly reduce. It is not easy to fool the interviewers and giving an honest answer will be the best.
The first three years of the IPM course at IIM Indore is a combination of Humanities, Economics, and Mathematics. You also get to learn a bit about Information Technology. The 3 years revolve around three major elements.
There is a Rural Management Program to understand the bottom of the pyramid. You will also have a Himalaya-bound trip. A social internship and foreign exchange program are also conducted. These are also followed by many group interactions. There are a lot more things that take place in the first three years.
The Pi-Quiz is a scheme started by the students of the Integrated Programme in Management at IIM Indore. This initiative aims at identifying the genius among students from classes 9-12. The quiz comprises 2 rounds
The first round: It takes place in the schools associated with The Pi Quiz. This round tests the raw mental abilities of the students. The questions are usually based on basic mathematics and logical reasoning.
The second round: It takes place at the campus of IIM Indore. The winners from the first round are then invited to the second round. These are made to face each other in a series of multiple rounds for a course of 2-3 days. The rounds focus on elements of persuasion and communication skills, exceptional body language skills, and sheer brain power.
The winners of the second round are awarded a cash prize of INR 40,000.
I have a friend from IIM Indore and here are his tips to crack IPMAT for IPM.
Most importantly, keep yourself motivated throughout the process.
Preparing from RS Agarwal will not be of much use. Because the questions in IPM or BMS exams are of a slightly higher level and involve more than just conceptual usage, but also a little bit of trickery. These are usually practical questions rather than theoretical ones.
These types of questions are not found in the books of RS Agarwal or RD Sharma. Rather, they can be found in books designed specifically for IPM or CAT preparation. You do not need to go for RS Aggarwal or RD Sharma, but rather for books that are specifically designed for the IPM or CAT entrance exams.
IIM-I does not have a specific south Indian menu. However, the regular mess menu offers a variety of south Indian dishes like
The best part is that there are boundaries in the quantity you want to take. On specific occasions like Onam, a special South Indian dinner is organized.
A typical breakfast on a Sunday morning is one of the best with sandwiches, Dosa, eggs, and fruits.