TELL ME SOMETHING ABOUT YOURSELF.

1. Share your educational background, major achievements, and key milestones.

2. Highlight interests and hobbies that align with the role/field.

3. Keep it concise (under 1-2 minutes).

WHY MBA?

1. Explain how an MBA aligns with your career aspirations.

2. Highlight the skills (e.g... leadership, strategic thinking) you want to develop.

3. Mention the exposure to peers, case studies, and networking opportunities.

DESCRIBE A SITUATION WHERE YOU HAD A CONFLICT WITH YOUR

COLLEAGUES.

1. Choose a real-life example of a conflict durning a group. project or internship.

2. Focus on how you communicated effectively. to resolve the issue.

3. Share the outcome and how it improved collaboration.

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR BIGGEST FAILURE? HOW DID YOU DEAL WITH IT?

1. Share a failure where you learned an important lesson.

2. Explain how you took responsibility and stayed positive.

3. Emphasize the steps you took to improve and ensure it doesn't happen again.

WHY DO YOU WANT TO JOIN THIS INSTITUTE?

1. Talk about the institute's unique strengths (faculty, alumni, infrastructure, etc.).

2. Show how their programs align with your goals.

3. Show that you've researched the institute well.

ARE YOU A TEAM PLAYER? GIVE AN INSTANCE.

1. Share an example where teamwork led to a successful outcome.

2. Highlight your specific role and contribution to the team.

3. Emphasize how teamwork taught you the importance of collaboration and synergy.

SHARE IT TO YOUR FRIENDS

WHAT ARE YOUR STRENGTHS?

1. List 2-3 strengths relevant to an MBA (e.g. empathy, leadership, adaptability).

2. Back them up with examples from your work, academics, or extracurriculars.

3. Link these strengths to how they'll help during the MBA program.

WHY WOULD YOU CHOOSE INSTITUTE X OVER US?

1. Emphasize the positives of both institutes and avoid making direct comparisons.

2. Focus on your interest in growth, learning, and opportunities.

3. Mention that your final decision would depend on alignment with your goals.

DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS FOR US?

1. Research the institute and prepare thoughtful questions (e.g., teaching methods, alumni)

2. Ask questions that reflect your interest and enthusiasm.

3. Keep them professional and respectful.

WHAT ARE YOUR WEAKNESSES?

1. Share a real but manageable weakness (e.g., being detail-oriented or public speaking). 2.
Discuss how you are working on improving it through specific steps.

3. Ensure the weakness doesn't conflict with key MBA skills.

WHY SHOULD WE CHOOSE YOU (FRESHER) OVER SOMEONE WITH WORK

EXPERIENCE?
1. Highlight your eagerness to leam and fresh perspective. 2. Emphasize transferable skills
(e.g., leadership, problem-solving) from college or internships. 3. Explain how your lack of
prior work experience allows you to mold seamlessly into the institute's teaching style and
culture.

HOW DO YOU HANDLE PRESSURE?

1. Explain how you maintain composure, prioritize tasks logically under pressure.
2. Share a specific instance where you successfully handled pressure.
WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN THE NEXT FIVE YEARS?

1. Outline a clear and realistic career path, including your desired role, industry, or company.

2. Connect your short-term goals with the skills and knowledge you'll gain from the MBA.

3. Show ambition while being flexible.

WHAT DO YOU THINK IS YOUR BEST ACHIEVEMENT?

1. Choose an achievement that demonstrates leadership, problem- solving, or perseverance.

2. Share the context, your role, and the challenges. you overcame.

3. Highlight the positive impact of your achievement and what you learned.

HOW WOULD YOU EXPLAIN ENTREPRENEURSHIP TO A 5-YEAR-OLD?

1. Use simple language:

"Entrepreneurship is when you create something new, like selling your toys or snacks, and find
ways to make people happy with

your ideas." 2. Highlight basic concepts

WHY DO YOU WANT TO SPECIALIZE IN MARKETING/FINANCE/HR?

1. Share your interest in the field and what inspired you to pursue it.

2. Highlight how your skills and experiences align with this specialization.

3. Mention how this field fits your career aspirations.

HOW DO YOU THINK YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE BATCH AND THE
INSTITUTE IF WE SELECT YOU?

1. Emphasize unique qualities like teamwork, leadership, or a diverse background.

2. Mention how you'll add value through active participation in projects, discussions, or
extracurricular activities.

3. Show enthusiasm for building a collaborative and inclusive learning environment.

WHERE ARE YOU FROM? TELL US SOMETHING INTERESTING

1. Share unique aspects of your hometown, such as its culture, history, or achievements.

Example: 1 came from Alunedabad nown for its textile industry and Haram jestivals Me Nowot
The city's entreprenesuntov spirit has always inspired me.

SHARE IT TO YOUR FRIENDS

TELL US ABOUT YOUR HOBBIES AND INTERESTS.

1. Share hobbies that demonstrate qualities like creativity, discipline, or teamwork (e.g.,
reading, sports, music, traveling).

2. Highlight how these hobbies have shaped your personality or skills (e.g.. "Traveling helps
me adapt to new cultures and think outside the box.").

HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH CRITICISM?

1. Acknowledge the importance of feedback in personal and professional growth.

2. Share an example where you handled criticism constructively (e.g.. improving a project or
skill).

3. Emphasize your openness to learning and adapting.

WHAT IS YOUR EXPECTATION FROM THIS COURSE?

1. Mention specific elements of the program you're excited about (e.g., case studies, networking
opportunities). 2. Highlight how the course will help bridge the gap

WHO IS YOUR ROLE MODEL?

1. Choose someone who genuinely inspires you (a famous person, family member, or
colleague). 2. Share specific traits you admire and examples of their achievements. 3. Explain
how these traits. influence your goals and actions.

HAVE YOU EVER FACED AN ETHICAL DILEMMA? HOW DID YOU RESOLVE THAT?

1. Share a specific situation where you faced a moral or ethical challenge. 2. Explain your
thought process in making the decision, balancing integrity

and practicality. 3. Highlight the outcome and the lessons you learned (e.g., "Always prioritize
transparency and honesty, even if it's difficult.").

WHAT ADVERSITY, YOU'LL FACE THE MOST WHILE PURSUING YOUR MBA?

1. Managing time effectively between academic and extracurricular.

2. Adapting to the diverse viewpoints and experiences of peers.

COMPUTER SCIENCE ENGINEERING

Programming Concepts

[Link] is recursion in programming?

[Link] would you explain JavaScript?
[Link] distinguishes a compiler from an interpreter?
[Link] are the main features of Java?
[Link] would you define object-oriented programming?
[Link] would you explain inheritance in Python?
[Link] is polymorphism in the context of programming languages?
[Link] you describe the use of lambda functions in Python?
[Link] is exception handling in Java, and why is it important?

Data Structures and Algorithms

[Link] do data structures refer to?

[Link] the concepts of a stack and a queue.
[Link] do you understand by a linked list?
[Link] does binary search work?
[Link] is a hash table, and what is it used for?
[Link] is a sorting algorithm, and can you provide an example?
[Link] you describe how the quicksort algorithm operates?
[Link] is a graph algorithm?
[Link] would you explain an array?
Operating Systems

[Link] would you describe processes and threads?

[Link] does the term deadlock mean in operating systems?
[Link] is an operating system?
[Link] role does an operating system play in memory management?
[Link] do paging and segmentation differ?

Networking

[Link] would you define a computer network?

[Link] is meant by TCP/IP?
[Link] does IPv4 differ from IPv6?
[Link] would you describe the OSI model?
[Link] is the purpose of a firewall?
[Link] is a web server?

Databases

[Link] is meant by a database management system (DBMS)?

[Link] are the ACID properties in database systems?
[Link] you explain database normalization?
[Link] is a primary key in the context of a database?
[Link] do SQL databases differ from NoSQL databases?
[Link] is a data warehouse, and how does it differ from a traditional database?

Software Engineering

[Link] does software engineering involve?

[Link] you explain the software development life cycle (SDLC)?
[Link] is the agile methodology?
[Link] would you describe version control?
[Link] is the purpose of unit testing in software development?

Web Development

[Link] is HTML?
[Link] is the role of CSS in web development?
[Link] is the difference between client-side and server-side scripting?

Data Science and Machine Learning

[Link] is data science, and how does it differ from traditional data analysis?
[Link] are the various types of data utilized in data science?
[Link] you explain the lifecycle of a data science project?
[Link] would you define machine learning and its significance today?
[Link] is supervised learning, and how does it differ from unsupervised learning?
[Link] does the concept of overfitting differ from underfitting in machine learning models?
[Link] is cross-validation in machine learning, and why is it used?
[Link] would you define a decision tree in machine learning?
[Link] are support vector machines (SVM) used in machine learning?
[Link] is a neural network, and how is it related to deep learning?
[Link] is a data pipeline, and why is it significant?
[Link] do recommendation systems function?
[Link] you explain the concept of ensemble learning?
[Link] are statistics important in data science?
[Link] what ways does big data influence data science?

Data Visualization

[Link] would you define data visualization, and what tools are commonly used for it?
[Link] would you describe data cleaning and its importance?

Emerging Technologies

[Link] does cloud computing work, and why is it relevant today?

[Link] is blockchain technology?Discuss its applications.
[Link] the concept of cybersecurity and its challenges.
[Link] is IoT, and how is it transforming industries?
[Link] the role of artificial intelligence in modern businesses.
Personal Questions

[Link] me something about yourself.

[Link] me something that is not on your CV.
[Link] yourself in 30 seconds.
[Link] one word would describe you the best?
[Link] three adjectives to describe yourself.
[Link] would your friends describe you?
[Link] are your short-term/long-term goals?
[Link] do success and failure mean to you?
[Link] me about an accomplishment that you are proud of.
[Link] me about a time when you made a mistake and what you learned from it.
[Link] has been your biggest failure?How did you deal with it?
[Link] is your biggest regret in life?
[Link] would you rate yourself on a scale of 1-10?
[Link] do you deal with criticism and sarcasm?
[Link] are the three most important events of your life?
[Link] are your strengths and weaknesses?
[Link] is your biggest fear,and how did you overcome it?
[Link] is the most difficult decision you made in your life?
[Link] 3 of your strengths and weaknesses.
[Link] do you think XYZ(particular characteristic)is a strength/weakness?
[Link] should we select you,given that thousands of similar applicants are like you?
[Link] us three reasons not to select you.
[Link] a few aspects you bring to the table if selected.
[Link] you think hard work or smart work is more important?
[Link] are your hobbies?What is your passion and why?
[Link] is your role model(both family and non-family)?Why?
[Link] motivates you?
[Link] makes you uncomfortable?
[Link] values did you learn through your extracurricular activities?
[Link] you hold a significant position of responsibility at your college?
[Link] did it teach you?
[Link] important do you feel social responsibility is nowadays?
[Link] MBA,job or entrepreneurship?
[Link] you are planning for a startup,then why MBA?
[Link] values do you think you will gain over the two years?

Questions on Institute & Courses

[Link] MBA?
[Link] IIM Lucknow?
[Link] do you want to join this institute?
[Link],according to you,makes this institute unique?
[Link] me five things that made you choose the institute.
[Link] do you want to join the ABM/SM course?
[Link] are your experiences in the domain of agriculture/sustainability?
[Link] someone from the agriculture/sustainability domain,don’t you think the ABM/SM
Programme would suit you better than the PGP Programme?
[Link] will you choose between PGP and ABM?
[Link] are the differences between PGP and PGP-ABM course?
[Link] other calls do you have?Would you still choose our institute over X if you converted
to X institute?
[Link] would you choose institute X over us?
[Link] more IIMs be opened in the country or not?Will it cause brand dilution?

Questions on MBA

[Link] are your reasons for joining an MBA program this year?
[Link]’t you think it will be better to do an MBA after 2-3 years of work-ex?Why?
[Link] should we choose you(fresher)over someone with work experience?
[Link] discipline(domain)of MBA are you interested in?
[Link] do you want to do marketing/finance/consulting/operations/HR?
[Link] examples of why you think you might be a good fit for that discipline.

Situation-Based Questions

[Link] us about an incident where you stood against your superiors.

[Link] a situation where you had a conflict with your colleagues.
[Link] me about when you had trouble at work while working on a project.
[Link] me about a time when you displayed leadership skills.
[Link] a situation where you messed up.
[Link] you consider yourself a team player?
[Link] will you handle a scenario(based on your weakness)in future?
[Link] are the qualities of a leader?
[Link] is the difference between a leader and a manager?
[Link] experience would you want to go back and change in your life?
[Link] is the major setback that you have faced so far in your life?What did you learn from
it?
[Link] an example where you have displayed commendable leadership skills.
[Link] do you handle pressure?Give an instance.

Additional Questions
[Link] have X years of gap in your resume?
[Link] did you do during that time?
[Link] should we consider someone with X years of gap over others?
[Link] do you have low marks in school/college?
[Link] is your contingency plan if you are not selected for this interview?
[Link] me five unique things about your hometown.
[Link] do you know about the political conditions of your hometown?
[Link] are the famous things(food,clothes,monuments,etc)of your village/city/state and
Lucknow?
[Link] book you read,details about it-author,last line by the protagonist,other books by the
same author?
[Link] you have any questions for us?
[Link] about immediate [Link] key details
(educational & professional) of immediate family members
[Link] family values/characteristics

[Link] about family business, if applicable

[Link] question-Why MBA and not family business?