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"I wish to share my GD / Interview experience at IIMB. The views expressed here are my own and should not be generalized."

Regards,
Apoorv Iyer,
PGPM (2001-2003),
IIM Bangalore.

The GD / Interview was held on the 19th of March and it was my best bet, as I did not get a call from IIM-A. IIM Bangalore has a very peculiar and unique methodology for selection after the written stage...

When you get a call from IIMB, they send you a form, which has to be filled-up, and sent to them for their perusal.

The details asked in the form include:

1. Your past academic record...

2. Work experience...

3. Typical questions like: -
a) Why do you want to join IIMB?
b) Briefly describe your job responsibilities.
c) Statement of Purpose.
d) Why do you want a career in management?

The interview panel may/may not refer to your form...

From my experience, I can say it is best to be honest and straightforward while writing the answers to these questions... Also one should be very clear... The one thing about IIM interviews especially IIM A, B, C are that really expert people come to take these interviews.

So answers should NOT be framed in the engineering viva style. Be very honest with your answers, and if you don't know something, accept it with grace.

The GD at IIMB consists of 6-8 people (not more) and they give you ample time, about 18-20 minutes. The topic for my GD was - "A good business school graduate does not necessarily make a good manager".

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