How is the test and interview in Symbiosis School of Economics? How can I crack it?

The test and interview process for Symbiosis School of Economics varies depending on the specific program you are applying for. However, to ace the test and interview you should research the school and program beforehand, practice your interview skills, and stay up to date on current events and economics news. It's important to sound as genuine as possible for maximum impact. 

Entrance Test: The entrance test required to be taken is the same for all symbiosis programs except law. It tests your basic knowledge of English, Math, and General knowledge in addition to a separate section on logical reasoning. The difficulty level is average and you don have to prepare for this exam rigorously. The knowledge you gained till class 12h will be sufficient. 

Group Discussion: Before the interview, you have to appear for a GD round. In the group discussion, you have to speak on a given topic, generally related to ongoing events in politics, sports, and education for a fixed duration after which discussion with the other applicants is done on the same. The GD round evaluates your knowledge and confidence level.

Personal Interview: The personal interview is not very challenging and you are probed with general questions about yourself, your interests, reasons for choosing the course, extracurricular activities, etc. Sometimes, a few Math or Stats related questions are asked. All you need to do is answer the questions with confidence and involve in an easy conversation to clear the interview. 

In conclusion, the majority of the questions will be related to your basic knowledge of economics and maths. So be prepared for current affairs in India and the world and study 12th std. CBSE economics to prepare well for the Entrance Exam. 

All the applicants except the ones who wish to pursue law in Symbiosis School of Economics have to appear for the entrance exam. It is mandatory. The entrance exam tests your knowledge in maths, general knowledge, basic English, and also logical reasoning.

My friend used to be a student of this institute and in his opinion; the entrance exam does not require any solid preparation and is fairly easy. Fundamental knowledge gathered till class 12 will be enough for cracking the exam.

Once you crack the entrance exam, there is a group discussion. You will have to speak on a given topic like politics, sports, etc. The people in the panel judge your level of confidence and how much you know about the content.

In the personal interview round, you will be asked questions about yourself, your interests. Some questions related to maths are also asked in addition to the reasons for choosing your preferred course. Your conviction will take center stage and the panel will judge the same, as well as your confidence.

The score of your interview will be taken into consideration as well as the score of your entrance exam and written aptitude score for the final selection.