SJMSOM Mumbai – A Curious Blend of Stats, Circuits, and Global Affairs
Candidate Profile
- Background: Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) graduate
- Work Experience: Around 10 months of internship and project-based exposure in electronics and embedded systems
- Academics:
- 10th Grade: 91%
- 12th Grade: 93.5%
- Undergraduate CGPA: 8.2
Interview Panel
- 3 members
Interview Questions & Candidate's Approach
🔹 Technical & Domain-Specific Questions
🔵 Panelist: What is TSMAY?
📌 Tip: Acronyms related to your field or coursework can come up. Prepare short and clear explanations with practical relevance.
🔵 Panelist: Tell us something about Arduino.
📌 Tip: Be ready to discuss microcontrollers if you’re from EEE/EC. Talk about real projects you’ve done using them.
🔵 Panelist: How is analog data converted to digital? Give an example.
📌 Tip: Use examples like ADCs in microcontrollers. When helped by the panel, engage with their hints rather than panicking.
🔵 Panelist: What is PWM (Pulse Width Modulation)?
📌 Tip: Know your basics in signal processing—especially those used in embedded systems.
🔵 Panelist: What’s the difference between insulation and isolation? (Internship-based)
📌 Tip: Internships often lead to practical application questions. Understand the core concepts behind your work experience.
🔵 Panelist: EMF vs Voltage – What’s the difference?
📌 Tip: These are closely related but not the same. Clarify using definitions and where they apply in real circuits.
🔵 Panelist: What is a network?
📌 Tip: Be clear whether they mean electrical or computer networks, and tailor your answer accordingly.
🔹 Quantitative & Statistics-Based Questions
🔵 Panelist: What is a normal distribution?
🔵 Panelist: What is a Bernoulli trial?
🔵 Panelist: Explain binomial distribution.
🔵 Panelist: (Other unfamiliar statistics questions)
📌 Tip: Expect statistics if you’ve had quant-heavy coursework. Brush up on basic probability theory and distributions. It’s okay to admit if you don’t know something—just stay calm.
🔹 General Awareness & Hypothetical Thinking
🔵 Panelist: If Nepal joins China, what would you do as India’s PM?
📌 Tip: Such geopolitical questions test your reasoning and diplomacy, not factual knowledge. Stay neutral, realistic, and strategic in your response.
🔵 Panelist: Would India act like Russia in this situation?
📌 Tip: Avoid extreme views. Demonstrate your awareness of global politics and India's diplomatic posture.
🔵 Panelist: What’s the current price of oil?
📌 Tip: Always be aware of major economic indicators like crude oil prices, inflation, and exchange rates—especially before interviews.
Key Takeaways for Aspirants
- Expect highly diverse questions—from your core field to global politics.
- Don't shy away from saying “I don’t know” if you’re unsure, especially in technical/statistical areas.
- Use your internship experience wisely—connect theory to practice.
- Stay updated with global affairs and how they impact India.
- Confidence and honesty go a long way, especially in unexpected situations.
📢 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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