VGSoM IIT Kharagpur Interview: From IT Engineer to MBA Aspirant with a Love for Numbers
Candidate Profile
- Background: B.Tech in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE)
- Work Experience: Around 1 year in the IT sector
- Academics:
- 10th Grade: 9.4 CGPA
- 12th Grade: 95.1%
- Undergraduate CGPA: 8.99
- CAT Percentile: 91.79
Interview Panel
- Interview Mode: Online
- Panelists: Two male professors (M1 and M2)
Interview Questions & Candidate's Approach
🧊 Icebreaker & General Questions
🔵 M1: Tell me about yourself, very briefly.
📌 Tip: Have a crisp, 30-second pitch ready. Focus on your academic journey, professional experience, and a hook—like a unique interest or accomplishment.
📊 Technical & Analytical Questions
🔵 M1: What is a probability distribution function? Can you draw one for a random distribution?
📌 Tip: Explain the basics of PDFs, their use in statistics, and sketch a simple curve like a uniform or normal distribution.
🔵 M1: What is a normal distribution? Draw it and mark the mean, median, and mode.
📌 Tip: Use this to show clarity on statistics. Highlight that in a normal distribution, all three measures of central tendency coincide.
🔵 M1: Can you explain the parts of an electric motor?
📌 Tip: Even with a year in IT, review core engineering fundamentals. Prepare brief, clear explanations of key concepts from your UG domain.
🗺️ General Awareness & Location-Based Questions
🔵 M2: Which part of Hyderabad are you from?
🔵 M2: What are some must-visit places in Hyderabad?
📌 Tip: Be ready with 2–3 tourist highlights of your hometown and mention cultural or historical relevance briefly.
🔵 M2: What is Charminar?
📌 Tip: If you forget specifics, say it's a historic monument built during the Qutb Shahi dynasty and is symbolic of Hyderabad. Don’t freeze—take a moment and say what you know.
🔵 M2: Is Hussain Sagar a man-made lake or rain-fed?
📌 Tip: Know one or two key geographical facts about your city—especially famous lakes, monuments, or recent events.
🔵 M2: Name some central and western states of India.
📌 Tip: Prepare a quick mental map—mention states like Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh (Central) and Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra (Western).
🔵 M2: Does Rajasthan share a border with any other country?
📌 Tip: Yes, it shares a border with Pakistan. Geography basics often appear in interviews—revise state and international boundaries.
🎯 Key Takeaways for Aspirants
- ✅ Practice a sharp TMAY (Tell Me About Yourself) that highlights your journey.
- ✅ Brush up on basic statistics and engineering concepts—even if you're working in a different field.
- ✅ Stay calm if you forget an answer—share what you do know.
- ✅ Be prepared with facts about your hometown or state.
- ✅ Expect a mix of technical, general knowledge, and personality-based questions.
📢 Disclaimer: 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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