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GLIM Interview: Economics & Strategy Test

Challenged on Economics and Strategy: Inside a GLIM Interview Experience

Candidate Profile

  • Background: B.Tech in Chemical Engineering
  • Work Experience: 4 years in the steel industry
  • Academics:
    • 10th Grade: 91%
    • 12th Grade: 93%
    • Undergraduate CGPA: 8.3

Interview Panel

  • Date: February 21, 2024
  • Panel Composition: 2 Male Interviewers (Late 30s to Mid 40s)
  • Duration: Approximately 10–15 minutes
  • Overall Vibe: Friendly and fast-paced, with a strong focus on profile and current affairs

Interview Questions & Candidate's Approach

Icebreaker & General Questions

🔵 P1 and P2: Tell Me About Yourself (TMAY)

📌 Tip: Be prepared for multiple follow-up questions. Keep your introduction concise, professional, and reflective of both your technical and leadership skills.

🔵 Would you take a sabbatical or resign to pursue this MBA? Why resign?

📌 Tip: Show that you’ve thought this through. Address practical and long-term career considerations.

🔵 Why not pursue an MBA through your company’s tie-up with NMIMS? Why choose GLIM?

📌 Tip: Highlight what makes the full-time program at GLIM stand out—curriculum, peer group, location, etc.

🔵 Why did you choose B.Tech in Chemical Engineering?

📌 Tip: Be honest but structured—tie your interest to logical reasoning, exposure, or academic strengths.

🔵 You're doing well professionally. Why pursue an MBA now? Why should we choose you over someone more "needy"?

📌 Tip: Address this confidently. Frame it around potential, value addition to class, and long-term goals.

General Awareness & Current Affairs

🔵 Who was the first president of India? Where was he from?

🔵 Who was the second president?

🔵 Who is the current president? Who was the previous one?

📌 Tip: Revise prominent political figures and their background stories. These are often asked to check awareness.

🔵 Who presented the 2024 budget? What’s her role? Who is the Commerce Minister?

📌 Tip: Know key union ministers and their portfolios. Be ready to explain their functions briefly.

🔵 How do Finance and Commerce Ministries interact?

🔵 Which ministry is "bigger" using a Venn diagram analogy?

📌 Tip: Think conceptually. Ministries aren't literally comparable, but highlight overlap in policy areas (e.g., trade and fiscal strategy).

🔵 What components of taxes were reduced in Budget 2024?

📌 Tip: Even a broad answer showing awareness of direct vs. indirect tax changes or slabs helps here.

🔵 Which country did India surpass to reach 5th in the global economy? What is India’s current rank? Who are the top 4?

📌 Tip: Stay updated on India's economic standing and global comparisons (IMF/World Bank reports help).

Career Goals & Specialization

🔵 What specialization do you want to pursue?

🔵 Are you doing an MBA to exit the steel industry?

📌 Tip: Be transparent about your motivations. Align your past experience with your future aspirations, even if you're pivoting fields.

Key Takeaways for Aspirants

  • ✅ Profile Questions Can Go Deep – Have a convincing story for every educational and career decision.
  • ✅ Stay Updated on Current Affairs – Especially around budget, ministries, and India’s global ranking.
  • ✅ Be Honest but Strategic – About resigning, choosing full-time MBA over company-sponsored alternatives.
  • ✅ Cross-Functional Awareness Matters – Understand overlaps between commerce, finance, and policy.
  • ✅ Specialization Questions Are Crucial – Justify your interest with relevance to your background or goals.
📢 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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