How do I convert a call from imt Ghaziabad?

The IMT Ghaziabad PGDM Selection Process has been recently updated and aspirants are shortlisted based on their CAT or XAT scores Shortlisted candidates are called for Selection Process which includes

• Critical Thinking
• Group Discussion
• Personal Interview 
• Academic Record 
• Work Experience
• Academic Diversity

Since Academic diversity, work experience, and Academic Record are parameters you cannot control now, I will discuss just 3 main rounds that is the Critical Thinking, Group Discussion, and the Personal Interview.

Critical Thinking

The IMT Ghaziabad selection process begins with a round of critical thinking wherein the candidate is required to present his views on a debatable topic given.

Parameters: This process evaluates you 

• critical thinking
• written communication skills
• creative thinking

How to ace: In order to ace this round, you need to follow the multi-pronged strategy of assertion-reasoning-example-linkage. Firstly assert your viewpoint, reason it out well, support your viewpoint through good examples and then link it with the given topic. To perform the best, you will have to be aware of the recent issues around you and practice writing a lot.

Group Discussion

Group discussion and Personal Interview are the 3 major rounds of the IMT admission process. For this round, you will be divided into small groups. The group is given a problem to solve or a task to perform. The manner in which they have dealt with the issue or completed the task becomes the basis of the judgment of this round. 

Parameters: The aspirants are judges on parameters like 

• contribution of ideas
• leadership potential
• interpersonal skills
• communication and attitude

How to ace: Try to participate in the group exercise activities and provide unique ideas. Try to demonstrate leadership skills also.

Personal Interview: This is the final and most impactful round of the entire IMT Ghaziabad admission process. You need to ace this round to get shortlisted finally.

Parameters: During the interview, you will be evaluated on the basis of following criteria

• academic orientation
• communication skills
• versatility
• general awareness
• values 
• maturity
• work experience 

How to ace: This round is the most crucial. You should prepare a lot for it beforehand as you will be interviewed on the basis of past academic performance, your work on previous projects, general awareness, and your resume. The best way to enhance your communication skills is to listen to the interviews of eloquent speakers in your field of interest. You should answer their questions confidently even if they ask something you are not aware of.

So in order to convert a call from IMT Ghaziabad, you have to ace these rounds and depend on your luck.