From Rural Roots to Rural Management: This Aspiring Leader’s Unique IRMA Interview Journey
Candidate Profile
- Background: Final-year undergraduate student in agriculture-related sciences
- Work Experience: No formal work experience; active in extracurriculars like trekking and rural initiatives
- Academics:
- 10th Grade: 82%
- 12th Grade: 86%
- Undergraduate CGPA: 7.8
Interview Panel
- Panel Composition: 2 Male Interviewers
- M1: Around 32 years old
- M2: Around 55 years old
- Interview Style: Informal and conversational
- Location: Online/IRMA Campus (unspecified)
Interview Questions & Candidate's Approach
1. Icebreaker & Personal Questions
🟢 M1: “Who are you? Describe yourself—not what’s on your CV.”
🟢 M2: “You said trekking is a hobby. What materials are needed for a 3-day trek? What’s the cost involved?”
🟢 Follow-up: “Tell us about your family—who earns, what do they do?”
2. Agriculture & Rural Knowledge
🟢 M1: “Which crops do you grow on your field?”
🟢 Candidate: "Pomegranate."
🟢 M1: “What’s the market price for pomegranate? Do we export or import them?”
3. General Awareness & Development Discussions
🟢 M2: “What is GDP? Don’t define it—explain what is counted in GDP.”
🟢 M1: “Which countries are developed or developing? Where does India stand? Where do you see India in 50 years?”
🟢 M2: “If India is still developing, why do African students come here to study?”
4. Motivation & Personal Traits
🟢 M1: “Why do you want to join Rural Management immediately after graduation?”
🟢 M2: “Do you prefer working in a group or individually?”
🟢 M1: “Would you call yourself an extrovert or introvert?”
5. Current Affairs & Academics
🔇 No questions were asked related to current affairs or academics.
🎯 Key Takeaways for Aspirants
- ✅ Prepare to talk about yourself beyond your resume—your hobbies, background, and life story matter.
- ✅ Know your agricultural or rural subject matter well if that’s your background.
- ✅ Stay aware of basic economic and development concepts like GDP and country classifications.
- ✅ Personality-based questions test your self-awareness more than your ‘correctness.’
- ✅ Expect curveball or open-ended questions—IRMA looks for clarity of thought, not rehearsed answers.
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