How do I prepare for an MS interview at IIT Madras?

The first round comprises a written test where you will be evaluated on your second and third-year Subject knowledge. The test has both problem-solving as well as memory-based questions. The competition is tough but the preparation is just like GATE.

The interview is usually conducted by the entire faculty pool of your department. They ask questions related to the topic of your choice. Answer the questions confidently and ask for a pen or paper if required for illustrative purposes. Don’t do guesswork as this irritates most of the faculty.

Being a research-oriented program, an MS interview necessarily evaluated your basic knowledge rather than memory-based knowledge. They might additionally question you about your Bachelor's project or any internship you did in the past. They might demand answers to certain questions like

• Why MS? 
• Why a low GATE score? 
• Why IITM? 
• Why department (whichever department you chose)? 
• Why that particular field of research? 
• What are your goals? 

Don’t panic while answering these and show them your research talent so that any shortcomings can be overlooked.