The process includes a GD being held first and then an Extempore & Interview.

Group Discussion

The GD topics being asked to different batches are a good mix of general and economics oriented.

The GD lasts for 12-15 minutes and the number of participants in the GD is 12-14.  The panel of moderators comprised 5 members. The topic for the GD is decided through a lottery system wherein one candidate is asked to pick up the chit. The seating arrangement is circular.

Before GD starts, the panel announces the instructions to follow during the GD process. The instructions are about time i.e. 1 min is given to think followed by 11-14 minutes for discussion. Also the moderator makes announcements regarding the code of conduct during the interview. Moderators do not play any role once the GD starts. A bell is rung once one minute is over after which the GD can start and after the completion of time again a bell is rung.

GD Topics:

1. Indian cultural values have nothing to fear from globalization
2. The impact of economic reforms has been that rich people have become richer rich and poor people poorer. 
3. Management education is only for the rich.
4. Politics is the best playground for politicians.
5. India Shining
6. Reservation in parliament for women.
7. The US dollar is no longer a stable currency
8. The impact of Internet on India.                 

Extempore: 

The interview process starts with a 1-1.5 min extempore. Panel initially throws a topic to think for 10 sec followed by 1 minute to 1.5 minute delivery. The candidate can ask for a change of the topic if not comfortable with the topic. The panel may or may not change the topic. The topics are instantaneous and the panel is more interested to see the thought process and communication skills of the candidate. Some topics given for extempore are

•  Surya namaskar •  Mahabharat. •  A good date •  My yellow shirt •  Strong lung •  Might is right •  BITS, Pilani •  Indian Fertilizer •  Indian economic reform •  Calcutta is the city of influence. •  Old is gold •  Kashmir Issue •  Indian forest reserve. •  If I were Prime Minister of India

•  Sky is the limit •  Wall ckock •  Nishant •  Nizam of Hyderabad •  Behind every man, there is a woman. •  Importance of 2 pens in my pocket. •  Kapil Dev •  My idol teacher •  When in Rome, do as roman do •  Teaching profession •  Tere Naam •  Rat is better in the cat race •  Ashish Nehra •  India in 2010

Interview Feedback:

The panel comprised of 4 to 5 members and the time for the interview was 8 to 14 minutes. Most of the interviews were not stress interview but repeated cross-questioning created sometimes stress. Stress was more on general awareness, statement of purpose and the specialization opted by the candidate. There were very few questions on academics. Also there were questions on the candidate's views in the GD.

The questions on career goal, reasons to pursue MBA, etc. were asked to all the candidates. Very few candidates were questioned on their personal profile details. There were few questions in connection with the forms filled by the candidate.

Questions asked in the Interview :

•  Describe yourself •  Why MBA? •  Questions from the specialization •  Strengths/weaknesses •  Hobbies and detailed discussion. •  Questions on Statement of purpose •  How will you spend money in shares? •  Indian Fertilizer sector •  GATT/WTO etc. •  Questions on BPO sector •  Define world economy. •  Globalization •  Ganguly vs. Ponting •  Indian performance in Cricket •  Standard deviation/Integral calculus /parabola/hyperbola etc

•  What are your company's product and its value in the market? •  Who are your competitors? •  How will you establish/sell your product in the market? •  Tell me 10 uses of this pen/duster. •  What are the various types of marketing strategies? •  What is the application of Linear Algebra? • Difference between Differentiation & Integration. •  Application of Standard deviation. •  Recent book you have read. • Difference between aggression & assertiveness. •  How many autobiography you have read so far and which one do you like most and why?