DMS Delhi MBA Interview: How a Techie from Mumbai Aced a Smooth Panel
Candidate Profile
- Background: Computer Science Engineer from a premier engineering institute in Mumbai (B.Tech, CSE)
- Work Experience: ~2 years (25 months) as a Systems Engineer at a leading IT services company
- Academics:
- 10th Grade: 96.8%
- 12th Grade: 83%
- Undergraduate CGPA: 6.5
Interview Panel
- Date: March 11, 2022
- Time: 10:40 AM
- Duration: ~10 minutes
- Panel Composition: 2 Interviewers (1 Male, 1 Female)
Interview Questions & Candidate’s Approach
Icebreaker & Profile-Based Questions
🔵 Panelist 1 (M): "Tell us about yourself."
📌 Tip: Keep it crisp. Structure your answer around education, work experience, and why you’re here. Aim for a 2-minute pitch that connects your background to your MBA goal.
🔵 Panelist 2 (F): "Why MBA from DMS?"
📌 Tip: Research the school’s unique offerings—mention faculty, placements, clubs, or location advantages. Personalize it with how DMS aligns with your career aspirations.
🔵 Panelist 1 (M): "What did you like about the DMS campus?"
📌 Tip: If you’ve visited, share specific facilities, infrastructure, or culture. If not, talk about aspects you’ve read or heard from alumni.
Career Decision & Motivation Questions
🔵 Panelist 2 (F): "Why did you leave your job at Wipro?"
📌 Tip: Frame this positively. Talk about how your work experience made you realize the need for broader business skills and leadership training, leading to an MBA. Avoid complaints or negatives about your previous role.
🔵 Panelist 1 (M): "Why MBA after engineering?"
📌 Tip: Connect technical expertise to business ambitions. Show how an MBA complements your engineering background for roles in management, consulting, or product leadership.
🔵 Panelist 2 (F): "Do you think an MBA can provide the exposure and networking you’re looking for?"
📌 Tip: Be confident. Acknowledge the platform an MBA offers for peer learning, alumni connections, case competitions, and leadership opportunities. Link this to your goals.
Candidate’s Turn – Asking the Right Questions
🔵 Panelist 1 (M): "Do you have any questions for us?"
📌 Tip: Always ask! Examples:
- “Could you share how the curriculum is evolving to meet industry needs?”
- “What opportunities exist for hands-on projects or live consulting assignments?”
Key Takeaways for Aspirants
- ✅ A calm and conversational interview can still be evaluative—prepare well.
- ✅ Know why you want an MBA from that school; avoid generic answers.
- ✅ Career transitions (like leaving a job) should be framed as intentional, not reactive.
- ✅ Always have at least one thoughtful question for the panel.
- ✅ Authenticity and clarity go a long way when there’s little cross-questioning.
📢 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.
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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