Usually, IIM Bangalore interview usually lasts for 25-30 minutes. The interview panel will be formed by former students (Alumni), teaching professors and sometimes visiting faculties also participate in interview process.
IIM B, 2017 admit interview experience
My name is Ms. Payal, I work in IT firm (one in fortune 500) having 710 GMAT with a decent profile. I got shortlisted in R2 and got invite almost a week before the date of my interview.
I reached my interview venue 15 minutes early. Asked to wait with two candidates, who went before me. Now, it was my turn. The panel had 2 professors and an alumnus. One of the professor and alum did the most of talking and other professor was observing quietly. The Alumni was keen to know more clarity about my answer for questions asked than asking his own questions. Below I have noted the questions from what I can remember.
- Tell me the difference between IT products and IT services? (as I was from IT background).
- Reason for the job changes from large IT firm to start-up?
- Why do you want to do MBA?
- Why your Extra-curriculars are few?
- What are you short-term and long-term gaols, why do you think IIM B MBA can help you in achieving your goals?
- Why do you want to come to IIM Bangalore?
- Any questions for us?
Frequently asked questions in IIM B interview.
- Firstly, Take us through your resume
- Questions on short term/long term goals
- How do you see you will contribute in ISB classroom?
- Asking for examples of strengths and weaknesses and what you are doing about them
- Questions around academic performance (In case of academic’s grades are low)
- Why have you done A/B/C that is listed on your resume?
- Questions on choice of schools and why you are choosing to apply to IIMB
- Some difficult situational questions to test your thinking and analytical skills in general
- Discuss about your
- Current role
- Most valuable player award
- Achievements at work
- Which 4 companies do you see yourself working in after completing your MBA?
- Most Challenging time in Life? Any regrets in life?
- Finally, Do you have any questions for us?