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Food Tech to Agri-Tech: IIM A FABM Interview

IIM Ahmedabad FABM Interview Experience: From IT to Agri-Tech Dreams – How a Food Tech Graduate Tackled a Diverse Panel

Candidate Profile

  • Program: Food and Agribusiness Management (FABM)
  • Background: B.Tech in Food Technology
  • Work Experience: 1 year at Infosys (IT Sector)
  • Interview Mode: VCNow, Gurgaon
  • AWT Topic: A friendship becomes toxic when one person gives and the other only takes—discuss imbalance in relationships.
  • Interview Duration: ~30 minutes
  • Overall Tone: Extensive, with a mix of technical, general awareness, personal insights, and career-focused questions

Interview Questions & Candidate's Approach

1. Career Motivation & Sector Shift

🔵 Panelist: Why FABM after working in IT?

📌 Tip: When shifting domains, clearly articulate your passion for agribusiness, link it to your academic background, and explain how FABM aligns with long-term goals.

🔵 Panelist: How will FABM help you? How is your startup idea different from existing Agri-tech players like Cropin?

📌 Tip: Show awareness of industry leaders and emphasize innovation or niche approaches in your entrepreneurial vision.

2. Technical Knowledge – Food Technology & Processes

🔵 Panelist: What did you study in Food Tech?

🔵 Panelist: What is [specific] compound?

🔵 Panelist: Define healthy vs unhealthy foods in technical terms.

🔵 Panelist: Difference between Lays and home-cooked chips? How is Kurkure better? Benefits of eating Kurkure?

📌 Tip: Be ready to discuss food composition, processing techniques, nutritional aspects, and market positioning of packaged foods.

🔵 Panelist: What chemical reaction occurs during frying? Can olive oil be used for frying?

📌 Tip: Revise core food chemistry concepts like Maillard reaction, smoke points of oils, and health implications.

🔵 Panelist: Discussion on beer manufacturing—factors affecting taste, types of beer.

📌 Tip: If beverages or fermentation were part of your curriculum, expect detailed discussions on processes and industry trends.

3. General Awareness & Geography

🔵 Panelist: Name southern states and their capitals.

🔵 Panelist: Why is West Bengal called 'West' when it’s in the East?

🔵 Panelist: Who is the Chief Minister of Haryana? What’s the political scenario and climate like?

📌 Tip: Always stay sharp on Indian geography, polity, and regional climates—especially if you're appearing for FABM where agri-context matters.

4. Agriculture & Policy Insights

🔵 Panelist: Discuss agriculture patterns in Haryana, challenges, and solutions.

🔵 Panelist: What’s your opinion on the Farm Laws?

📌 Tip: Be prepared to discuss agri-policies, regional farming practices, and reforms. Offer balanced perspectives—highlight both farmer concerns and modernization needs.

5. Culture & History

🔵 Panelist: What is Aggarwal? Tell us about Maharaja Agrasen’s lineage.

📌 Tip: Unexpected cultural or community-based questions test your general awareness and personal identity knowledge.

6. Academics, Projects & Extracurriculars

🔵 Panelist: Did you do any projects in college?

📌 Tip: Be ready to explain academic projects, especially if they align with food tech or agri-business.

🔵 Panelist: What are your interests beyond academics? Any sports hobbies? Why didn’t you pursue sports in school?

📌 Tip: Personal questions gauge personality depth—answer honestly while showing a proactive attitude towards holistic development.

Key Takeaways for Aspirants

  • ✅ For FABM aspirants, link your technical background to agribusiness management—show clarity in career transition.
  • ✅ Revise core food technology concepts, including processing, chemistry, and industry practices.
  • ✅ Stay informed on agri-policies, state-wise agricultural patterns, and political scenarios impacting the sector.
  • ✅ Be ready for curveball questions on culture, history, or personal background—answer with composure.
  • ✅ Discuss startups and entrepreneurial ideas with a focus on differentiation and practical implementation.

Overall Interview Experience

  • Tone: Comprehensive and dynamic—covered technical depth, industry awareness, personal motivations, and general knowledge
  • Panel Dynamics: Engaging, with a focus on testing both domain expertise and broader thinking
  • Duration: ~30 minutes
  • Strengths: Managed to handle diverse questions across food tech, agriculture, policy, and personal aspirations
  • Challenges: Required quick thinking for cultural and unexpected personal history questions
📢 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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