During an IIM interview, the interviewer will ask you some questions to check whether you are really the right person that you claim to be. Be well prepared for the interview and be confident so that you can answer all the questions and also go through some uncertainties.

1. Try to find out some common questions that the interviewers might ask you about yourself before attending the interview. Go through all your answers and try to make them better by improving your fluency and grammar. Do not leave any loose ends and interviewers get impressed with your answers.
2. During your interview, there will be two scenarios in front of you. One will be where you will know a proper answer to the question and you will be confident and the second will be where you will don't know an answer. Your goal should be to keep the conversation in your comfort zone but the interviewer should not get annoyed too.
3. If you don't know a proper answer to a question then try to say it directly without wasting any time so that they can ask a different question. You should waste time as it is very precious.
4. If you're asked a question about yourself that you haven't prepared then take some time to frame the answer. This will be beneficial for you as taking a few seconds will help you to structure your answer properly. The interviewers will also be dining with it if you deliver them a proper and meaningful answer to the question.

These are some of the things which should be kept in mind while attending an IIM interview and if someone follows all these steps while preparing for the interview then there are very good chances of getting selected for admissions to IIM.

Well, IIM Rohtak is the newly established institution for pursuing MBA. The college offers MBA in Management Information System, Organizational Behavior, HRM, Marketing & Strategy, Finance & Accounting, Operation and Economics, Public Policy. It is given 21st rank by NIRF in 2020.

Now coming to your question, I would like to share one of my cousins’ experiences about this, who scored 95.92 percentile in CAT 2019.

• He is 24 years old and he is an automobile engineer from Manipal Institute of Technology.
• His grades have been 90+ so far with 92.71, 90, and 9.13 in 10th, 12th and engineering respectively.

• He got a call from IIM Rohtak being his profile was good and also he was a gold medalist in Academics (5th SEM - Engineering).

• Also, he interned in Amazon in Operations and Fulfillment and in Accenture as a mainframe developer.

He shared with me his experience of how the interview went on for 10 minutes and consisted of 2-4 questions on his Curricula, GK and academics.

• The first question was an extempore on the topic “Women make better managers than men” and the time limit was 1 min for thinking and 2 mins for speaking.

• There were more questions on the qualities of a manager, a couple of questions on my academics, and 2 questions on GK.

• There were also questions on his gap year after work and also on his challenges as a manager he faced handling a team of 200-300 in Amazon.
• He mentioned that it is good to assist your answer with brief examples if any and describing a specific situation that you handled clearly.
• The panelists also checked his certificates and posed a few questions on them.

But, I would kindly suggest you keep your calm. Remember that confidence is key and always stay honest and humble. Start with a greeting and be polite. The first few minutes would be when the first impression will be set and you need to put your best foot forward. Good Luck.

There are a lot of parameters the answer to this question can be divided into the following points.

• Infrastructure: The quality of the infrastructure has grown over the years after a few initial setbacks. As the constructions are new, IIM Rohtak looks larger than life. It has a fully functional sports facility. There are air conditions in the hostel rooms.
• Administration: The administrative staff has the final authority for accepting and rejecting a suggestion. The decisions made by them are not always met with enthusiasm by the students, however, but the staff is indeed a strong presence.
• Academics: The academics in IIM Rohtak are rigorous only in the first year. Like every other IIM, the pedagogy is centered on application. There is a shortage of faculty and with that, the problem of faculty retention. The courses are taught by visiting professors from other IIMs, from other countries, etc.
• Peer group: The campus of IIM Rohtak is diverse and helps in addressing the looking down on women in the corporate world. The people you are mingling with influence you a lot. You will come across very intelligent people in your tenure as a student and also very naïve students.
• Placements: The positions offered to the students during placements are sometimes more or less similar to the positions offered by another institute. Roles offered by IIM Rohtak are better than the ones that are offered by other institutes.

The institute is also unfairly associated with Haryana by the locals. For that reason, IIM Rohtak gets negative press. The people are helpful but they can be rude more often than not.

My cousin recently joined the institute and has seen students frequently vacate the FPM program of IIM Rohtak. There can be several reasons for this. However, it is somewhat unlikely and vague as well. Especially, when considering the issues concerning the director, as is known by the students.

Nobody can vouch for the scenario taking place at the institute. Thus, it is always the right choice to analyze what you are going for. It is suggested to stay updated with any information at all.

When it comes to an interview, your speaking skills, presence of mind, and your personality are three things that are taken into account. Other than this, you should keep in mind the following when preparing for an interview:

Honesty:

• Never give out a false impression of yourself.
• You might be counter questioned later which might point out if you are lying or not.
• Always be honest and answer to the best of your abilities.
• It is okay to not know the answer sometimes.

Confidence:

• Be confident in your answers and your body posture should reflect that.
• Keep it balanced. Don’t come off as arrogant. Always be humble.

Questions regarding your personality:

• You might be asked to share something about yourself, why you wish to do the course as well as your strengths and weaknesses.
• A few questions regarding your academics till 12th grade might be put forth.

Extra-curriculars:

• You should definitely talk about your interests outside academics.
• Do some research on this, be it dance, drama or karate. This will play in your favour.

Update yourself with the knowledge of Recent Trends:

• Ensure that you read the newspaper daily as they might want to check if you are up to date with current affairs.
• Know about the city you live in, history if any.
• In Politics, you should know about the current cabinet and chief ministers and others of important positions.

Finally, be prepared that the interview might be an extempore one. You could be asked to speak about topics on the spot. Obviously, prepare for the questions listed and be honest while answering them. Do not get too nervous during the interview. Have a clear head and stay calm.

Last year my cousin got admission for the new IPM program by IIM Rohtak, and according to his experiences, here are some key highlights you need to have a look at before going for it.

• If you have recently completed your 12th board, you can take up this Five-Year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM) if you aim to pursue your career in Business Management.
• Since it's an integrated program it’s a comprehensive learning experience combining both UG and PG. You will be focused on managerial and leadership roles in the corporate sector.
• In addition, you will be subjected to take up internships at the end of every academic year.

Once you successfully complete the course, you will be awarded a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree by IIM Rohtak.

Pros:

• The curriculum is rigorous with the entire program being divided into two parts – the Foundation course and Management.
• Great practical experience through compulsory internships.
• Credible with a fully-fledged MBA degree after completion of course

Cons:

• Since it is newly introduced, the first batch hasn't passed yet so we can’t analyse the placement record, nor a strong alumni network.
• The fees structure of this course is quite expensive. 4,51,000 per annum (For three years) & 7,60,000 per annum (For 4th & 5th year)
• You will be completely locked in for 5 years and if you wish to pursue MBA in other top-notch business schools or abroad, you can't.

A five-year integrated course is a great option if you are looking to pursue an MBA altogether after your graduation without having to clear additional formalities and hustle. Also, if fee structure and budget is not a constraint for you, you can definitely choose this course. However, if you aspire to pursue MBA from other top institutes or abroad, this course is not for you.