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Commerce Fresher’s Tough IIM A Interview

IIM Ahmedabad Interview Experience: How a Commerce Fresher Handled Tough Finance & Logic Questions

Candidate Profile

  • Background: B.Com (Hons) student from a reputed college under Delhi University
  • Work Experience: Fresher
  • Academics:
    • 10th Grade: 95%
    • 12th Grade: 96%
    • Undergraduate CGPA: 9.0

Interview Panel

  • Panel Composition: 2 Interviewers (1 Male ~60s, 1 Female ~40s)
  • Location: Connaught Place, Delhi
  • Time: 9:00 AM

AWT (Analytical Writing Test)

  • Topic: History, Evolution, Importance, and Significance of Flags
  • The candidate, having a keen interest in flags, completed the essay confidently within 15 minutes.
📌 Tip: For AWT topics, structure your essay with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion. If you're familiar with the topic, avoid rushing—use the full time to refine arguments and check for coherence.

Interview Questions & Candidate's Approach

1. Icebreaker & General Questions

🔵 M: Tell us more about yourself. What do you do in your free time—do you even get free time?

📌 Tip: Balance academics and personal interests. Showcase time management skills and hobbies that reflect a well-rounded personality.

🔵 M: What languages do you know?

🔵 M: Tell me about language families.

📌 Tip: When discussing languages, link your answer to cultural awareness and communication skills—qualities valued in B-schools.

2. General Awareness & History

🔵 M: What was the need for Urdu? How did it come into existence?

🔵 M: Where did the Mughals come from? Are you sure?

🔵 M: What about Persian?

📌 Tip: Be prepared for cross-disciplinary questions, especially if you've highlighted interests like history or languages. Stay calm if challenged—panelists often test conviction, not just facts.

3. Technical & Finance Questions

🔵 M: What branches of finance have you studied?

📌 Tip: List core subjects and mention any practical applications or projects to demonstrate understanding.

🔵 M: Given risky assets with mean return (μ), standard deviation (σ), and a risk-free asset return (μ⁰), what would you ask to build a portfolio?

📌 Tip: Know basic portfolio theory (like Markowitz model). Focus on risk-return trade-offs and investor objectives.

🔵 M: Explain risk-averse investors. Have you heard of risk-prone and risk-neutral types?

📌 Tip: Define investor profiles clearly, using simple examples.

🔵 M: How do you calculate Value at Risk (VaR)? How do you measure risk?

📌 Tip: For financial metrics, explain the concept first, then mention formulas or methods if asked.

4. Logical Thinking & Guesstimates

🔵 F: Three frogs on a triangular table move randomly. What’s the chance they collide?

📌 Tip: Stay composed during puzzles. Think aloud to showcase logical reasoning.

🔵 F: How many people from Delhi would board a flight to Ahmedabad on a given morning?

📌 Tip: For guesstimates, structure your approach—segment populations logically and explain assumptions clearly.

🔵 M: How did you bifurcate rich, middle, and poor sections? What parameters did you use?

📌 Tip: Use realistic socio-economic indicators like income, spending habits, and location demographics.

🔵 M: If given Google flight data, how would you refine your estimate?

📌 Tip: Show data-driven thinking—talk about trend analysis, historical averages, and seasonality.

🔵 F: Would the number be the same tomorrow?

📌 Tip: Highlight variability due to weekdays, holidays, events, etc.

5. Current Affairs & Policies

🔵 F: Is there anything about languages in the New Education Policy (NEP)?

🔵 F: Weren't local languages taught earlier too?

📌 Tip: For policy-related questions, mention key changes and objectives. Compare with past practices to show depth.

6. Geography & Personal Background

🔵 M: Which part of West Bengal do your relatives live in?

🔵 M: Name five big cities and some industrial cities of West Bengal.

📌 Tip: If discussing personal connections to a place, ensure you're aware of its geography, economy, and culture.

7. Candidate’s Turn – Asking the Right Questions

🔵 M: Do you have any questions for us?

  • The candidate engaged in a brief discussion about the programme.
📌 Tip: Always prepare thoughtful questions about the curriculum, peer learning, or industry exposure.

Key Takeaways for Aspirants

  • ✅ Be ready for deep dives into your stated interests—mention them only if you're genuinely prepared.
  • ✅ Brush up on basics of your academic subjects, especially core concepts.
  • ✅ Practice structured approaches for puzzles and guesstimates.
  • ✅ Stay updated on current policies like NEP and economic trends.
  • ✅ Maintain composure when challenged—confidence matters as much as correctness.
📢 Disclaimer: Real Stories, Modified for Privacy
🔍 The above interview experience is based on real candidate interactions collected from various sources. To ensure privacy, some details such as location, industry specifics, and numerical figures have been altered. However, the core questions and insights remain authentic. These stories are intended for educational purposes and do not claim to represent official views of any institution. Any resemblance to actual individuals is purely coincidental.
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