The selection procedure at IIM-I consists of 2 stages:

• Case Study
• PI

Case Study

The students were divided into groups of 8. There were 3 moderators present for evaluation. About 5 minutes were provided to students to read and analyze the case and then they were asked to start the discussion. The sitting pattern was C shaped. Time allotted for discussion was 10-15 minutes. After the discussion, the group was given around 5-6 minutes to summarize the discussion in writing.

Case Study 1

Satya is a marketing trainee, who is working with company ABC. His immediate bosses - Area Sales Manager and Senior Marketing Executive - are engaged in unethical practices. Later on, both Satya and the Area Sales Manager are sacked, when the top management finds out about the unethical practices. Satya is in dilemma - whether he should leave the company or fight against the decision.

Case Study 2

In a company ABC, Sunita is facing problems as she takes frequent leaves and is quite insincere in her work. She is not able to meet her deadlines or deliver quality work. The reason is that she is the only working member in her family. Her husband is an alcoholic and is presently unemployed. He does not support her in any manner. Sunita does all the housework, takes care of her kids and also works in the office. You are the Sunita's boss. How will you help Sunita solve her problems?

PI

The number of panelists in the PI was 2-3. In general the PIs lasted for about 20-25 minutes. Since it was an IIM interview the level of preparation required is high. The panelists expect students to come fully prepared and put their best foot forward. The students should prepare their favorite subjects and current affairs topics thoroughly. In general stress was created in most of the interviews. The questions covered almost all the aspects about a candidature. The students were grilled on their academics, work experience and extra curricular activities. “Why MBA?” was the common question asked to everyone.

Sample PI questions

1. Tell us something about yourself.
2. What is the difference between a processor & an IC?
3. What do you know about the quality system?
4. What is a kernel?
5. Name some manufacturers of ICs?
6. What is a computer network?
7. What is the difference between network computing and distributed & parallel computing?
8. Questions on candidate's work experience like - what is the structure of your organization?
9. What all other calls have you got?
10. How do you design logic circuits? What is the difference between a processor and logic circuits?
11. What is your career objective?
12. Why don't you want to join your father's business?
13. Why do you want to do an MBA?
14. Tell us about your extra curricular activities.
15. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
16. What specialization do you have in mind?
17. What are your hobbies?
18. Why do you want to change your field? (to a BCA student)
19. What is AM and FM?
20. How is the president of India elected?