How was your IIT Kharagpur VGSoM interview?
Posted On - Jun 22, 2021VGSoM at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur conducts a rigorous interview process as part of its admission criteria for MBA and other management programs. Here are some things to expect during the VGSoM interview:
- Personal introduction: The interviewers may ask you to introduce yourself and give an overview of your academic and professional background.
- General questions: The interviewers may ask you general questions about your interests, hobbies, and current affairs. These questions are intended to assess your communication skills and your ability to think on your feet.
- Academic questions: The interviewers may also ask you questions related to your academic background, including your undergraduate studies and any relevant coursework or projects. They may also test your knowledge of basic business concepts.
- Case studies: VGSoM is known for its case-based approach to teaching management. Hence, the interviewers may ask you to analyze a case study and provide your insights on the same.
- Group discussion: In some cases, VGSoM may conduct group discussions as part of the interview process to assess your team-working skills and your ability to communicate and present your ideas effectively.
- Industry experience: If you have relevant work experience, the interviewers may ask you questions related to your industry experience, including your job responsibilities and achievements.
Overall, the VGSoM interview is designed to assess your communication skills, analytical thinking, and suitability for the management program. It is essential to be well-prepared and confident during the interview to make a good impression on the interviewers.
One of my friends attended the IIT Kharagpur VGSoM interview back in 2019. Here is his experience in brief.
After he reported to the venue at the assigned time he was assigned a WAT Topic.
WAT Topic - Nature vs Nature. Just simply going green won’t help.
They were told to first fill in their personal details. On the remaining 3/4 part of the given, they were asked to write up about their topic. They were strictly told not to write anything on the back, since it won’t be considered.
There was no word limit assigned and the time given for WAT was 20 minutes.
PI:
His PI was short and lasted around 10-12 minutes. There were two panelists one was an alumnus and the other was a professor from the college.
He was asked the following questions.
- Give your introduction.
- As a functional consultant, what work did you do?
- Describe the difference between 1G, 2G, 3G, and 4G.
- Why were Union Territories formed?
- WiMAX Technology, what is it? Why it is not implemented in India?
- What is the role of NITI Ayog in India?
He was able to convert successfully after the interview.
