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Reliance Engineer’s VGSoM Interview Journey

VGSOM IIT Kharagpur Interview Experience – From Reliance Engineer to MBA Aspirant: A Deep-Dive into the VGSOM Interview Process

Candidate Profile

  • Background: Chemical Engineering graduate from a reputed institute in Maharashtra
  • Work Experience: Approximately 2 years at a major petrochemical company (Reliance Industries Ltd)
  • Academics:
    • 10th Grade: 91%
    • 12th Grade: 93%
    • Undergraduate CGPA: 8.6

Interview Details

  • Date: March 13
  • Time: 9:30 AM slot, started at 9:25 AM
  • Panel: Two male panelists (M1 and M2)
  • Duration: ~25 minutes

Interview Questions & Candidate's Approach

Icebreaker & General Questions

🔵 M1: Can you introduce yourself? Are you currently working? What’s your role?

📌 Tip: Structure your answer using Present-Past-Future. Talk about your current job, previous experiences, and what motivates you to pursue an MBA.

🔵 M1: Which stream did you graduate in? What was your favorite subject? What did you learn in it?

📌 Tip: When discussing a favorite subject like Heat Transfer, explain core concepts you enjoyed and any practical application you experienced.

🔵 M1: Tell us about your hometown (Pune). What issues does the city face?

📌 Tip: Combine personal connection with factual observations. Discuss infrastructure, pollution, or urban planning challenges.

General Awareness & Current Affairs

🔵 M1: Are you following current events? Tell me about the Russia-Ukraine war. What’s your opinion? What do you know about recent elections?

📌 Tip: Stay up to date with major global and national events. Always balance your opinion with neutral observations and facts.

Technical & Industry Questions

🔵 M2: You interned at BPCL – is it a government company? What is a government company called?

📌 Tip: Know your industry structure. Government companies like BPCL are classified as PSUs (Public Sector Undertakings).

🔵 M2: Can you name other PSUs in the oil & gas sector?

📌 Tip: List examples like ONGC, IOCL, GAIL, etc., and mention their key roles.

🔵 M2: Tell us about your BPCL internship and your project on furnace efficiency. If a furnace needs maintenance, must the entire plant shut down? How long does it take?

📌 Tip: Use STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) format to explain internships. For maintenance questions, explain plant operations and typical turnaround timelines.

🔵 M2: Do you know about Nord Stream 2 and nuclear plants?

📌 Tip: These are common energy-related topics—be familiar with global pipelines, geopolitical impacts, and basics of nuclear energy generation.

Personal Interests & Hobbies

🔵 M2: You like cricket. Name the two newest IPL teams and their owners.

📌 Tip: Keep track of your interests—ownership of Gujarat Titans (CVC Capital) and Lucknow Super Giants (RPSG Group) is a good example.

🔵 M2: You’re passionate about Formula 1. What’s happening in F1 recently? Name the teams. Any Indian team?

📌 Tip: Show enthusiasm and up-to-date knowledge. Know about current team line-ups, recent races, and India's past involvement through Force India.

Candidate’s Turn – Asking the Right Questions

🔵 M2: Do you have any questions for us?

📌 Tip: Ask meaningful questions about VGSOM’s curriculum, faculty, or industry collaborations. This shows genuine interest and preparation.

Key Takeaways for Aspirants

  • ✅ Expect a balanced mix of personal, technical, and current affairs questions
  • ✅ Prepare for both your job responsibilities and core engineering subjects
  • ✅ Stay informed about current national and international events
  • ✅ Relate hobbies to real-world knowledge—don’t just mention them superficially
  • ✅ Always prepare thoughtful questions to ask the panel
📢 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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