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Here are 30 interview questions taken from IIM Lucknow GDPI experiences:

General/Personal Background

  1. Calls received and justification for low percentile.
  2. Why pursue IT after Engineering / Bcom / BMS?
  3. Why do you want to join IIM Lucknow over IIM Calcutta?
  4. What makes someone a huge failure in life?
  5. Why are you transitioning from architecture to an MBA?

Work Experience

  1. Questions related to work at Amazon, inventory management, and forecasting.
  2. Detailed discussion about your work at XXXXX, especially in the YYYYY sector.
  3. What is your approach to calculating the cost of a project?
  4. How do you calculate the Bill of Quantities for a construction project?
  5. Can you explain the challenges faced during your UPSC journey and why you shifted focus to MBA?

Technical Knowledge

  1. Prove why x^0 = 1.
  2. What is the difference between binomial distribution and Poisson distribution?
  3. Explain inheritance and polymorphism.
  4. How does Newton-Raphson’s method work?
  5. What are Type I and Type II errors? Provide examples.

Current Affairs & General Awareness

  1. Discuss Punjab’s economic decline and the brain drain issue.
  2. What do you know about the Khalistan movement?
  3. Share your opinion on the Adani controversy and its impact on the economy.
  4. What are your views on farm laws in India?
  5. Explain the historical and geographical significance of Muzaffarpur.

Ethical/Situational Questions

  1. If asked to sell poison to increase shareholder value, would you do it? Why or why not?
  2. How would you handle a conflict between Vaastu principles and architectural design?
  3. Imagine you are tasked with designing a sustainable housing project. What are your priorities?
  4. Discuss whether media freedom should be unrestricted or censored.
  5. How would you react to an ethical failure in your leadership?

Academic/Subject-Specific

  1. What is the significance of the GDP in understanding the economy?
  2. Explain the third law of thermodynamics and its implications.
  3. Draw and explain the graph of y=x+4
  4. What are the principles of Vaastu, and how can they be balanced with modern architecture?
  5. What are the applications of the simplex method in chemical engineering?

These questions are directly drawn from the IIM Lucknow GDPI experiences and reflect the specific themes and experiences described below.

IIM Lucknow Personal Interview Experiences:

  1. Interview 1:
  • Date: 28th Jan
  • Location: Bangalore
  • WAT Topic: Media Freedom – Should it be given or censored?
  • Panel: 2 mid-40s male
  • Questions:
    • Calls received and justification for low percentile.
    • Discussion on business case studies where IT revolutionized processes.
    • Questions related to work at Amazon, inventory management, and forecasting.
    • Competitors of Amazon and financial questions.
  • Overall, a good interview with no intense grilling.
  1. Interview 2:
  • Profile: 10/9/8, CAT: 99.42%
  • Questions:
    • Introduction followed by technical queries about cricket.
    • Favorite subjects, especially related to IT.
    • In-depth questions on database management, inheritance, polymorphism.
    • Discussion on finance, cash flows, and Indian political figures.
    • Spontaneous extempore on cricket.
  • The interviewers were chill and the conversation was well-paced.
  1. Interview 3:
  • Date: 21 Feb 2023
  • Location: IIML Noida Campus
  • Profile: GEM with 37 months work experience in CRM
  • Questions:
    • About the candidate’s background, work, and why pursue IT after Civil Engineering.
    • Questions about Punjab’s economic decline, brain drain, Khalistan movement.
    • Discussion on Adani, economy, and other call preferences.
  • A conversational interview, around 10-12 minutes.
  1. Interview 4:
  • Profile: Economic Honours
  • Language: Hindi
  • Questions:
    • Mythological questions about Draupadi, Kanpur, and a Kanpuriya joke.
    • Dance-related questions, difference between dance forms, and mudras.
    • Economics-related questions, GDP, and work experience.
    • Random questions about the number of red ties in the WAT and chair pointing.
  • A quirky and random interview experience.
  1. Interview 5:
  • Date: 22nd Feb 2023
  • Background: Economic Honours
  • Questions:
    • Random questions about mythology, Kanpur, dancing, economics, and current affairs.
    • Questions about GDP, ABM preference, personal experience ethics, and WAT observation.
    • Random questions about the number of red ties and chair pointing.
  • An interview with a mix of quirky and conventional questions.

These experiences provide insights into the varied nature of IIM Lucknow interviews, ranging from technical questions to random and unexpected ones.

IIM-L Interview Experience 6

Profile:

  • 10th/12th/Graduation: 95/93/8.25 (B.Arch)
  • Work Experience: 16 months

WAT Topic:

  • What would a global Cyber-War look like?

Panelists:

  • Two Male Panelists, both in their early 50s
  • P1, P2

Interview Highlights:

  1. Introduction:
  • Personal Data Form verification.
  • Asked about self.
  1. Mathematics Question:
  • Question about proving why x⁰=1.
  • Difficulty in answering.
  1. Personal Background:
  • Questioned about living in Vizag as an Odiya.
  • Explained father’s Navy background.
  1. Architectural Question:
  • Quizzed about Vaastu and architecture.
  • Provided a balanced perspective.
  1. Hotel Architecture Question:
  • Discussed architecture of the hotel room.
  • Emphasized on the balcony and sunlight.
  1. Office Design Question:
  • Asked about factors considered in designing an office.
  • Provided an example of the process.
  1. Geography Question:
  • Questioned about the area of Vizag.
  • Couldn’t provide the exact figure.
  1. Career Transition Question:
  • Asked about leaving architecture for an MBA.
  • Described the long-term vision of creating a startup on sustainable housing.
  1. Vaastu and Architecture Balance:
  • Discussed the balance between Vaastu and Architecture.
  1. Cost Calculation Question:
    • Quizzed on calculating the cost of a project.
    • Explained the process.
  2. Bill of Quantities Question:
    • Asked about Bill of Quantities and its calculation.
    • Provided an explanation.
  3. Conclusion:
    • Panelists indicated the end of the interview.
    • Thanked and asked about the next candidate.

IIM-L Interview Experience 7

Profile:

  • CAT Percentile: 98.81
  • Panelists: P1 (Marketing, 35 years old), P2 (HRM, 55 years old)

Interview Highlights:

  1. Introduction:
  • Introduction and preference for IIM Lucknow.
  1. Choice Between IIMs:
  • Asked about choosing IIM Lucknow over IIM Calcutta.
  1. Geography and Current Affairs:
  • Questions related to Kanpur, institutes, textile industry, and UP Global investor summit.
  1. River Tributaries Question:
  • Questioned about river tributaries.
  1. College Club Question:
  • Asked about college clubs and activities.
  1. Conclusion:
  • Total duration: 15 minutes.

IIM-L Interview Experience 8

Profile:

  • CAT Percentile: 85.56 (SC category)
  • Background: B.Com from Venky DU

Interview Highlights:

  1. Introduction:
  • Background information, UPSC aspirations with economics optional, and hobbies.
  1. Interrupted Introduction:
  • Interrupted during the introduction.
  1. UPSC Journey Question:
  • Questions about UPSC journey, subjects in economics, and Sri Lanka crisis.
  1. Price Ceiling and Market Question:
  • Questions about price ceiling, applicable products, drawbacks, and self-rating.
  1. Geography Question:
  • Questions about the river in Sarangpur, Chambal River’s origin.
  1. Career Transition Question:
  • Asked about leaving UPSC and pursuing an MBA.
  1. Vaastu and Architecture Balance:
  • Discussed the balance between Vaastu and Architecture.
  1. Project Cost Calculation Question:
  • Quizzed on calculating the cost of a project.
  1. Geography Question (MP):
  • Questions about rivers in MP.
  1. Conclusion:
    • Interview duration: Not specified.

IIM-L Interview Experience 9

WAT Topic:

  • Higher pay – Is it a solution to corruption?

Personal Interview:

  1. Introduction:
  • Personal background and interests.
  1. Discussion on Corruption:
  • Explored the pros and cons of higher pay as a solution to corruption.
  • Mentioned examples and proposed solutions like the Jan Lokpal Bill.
  1. Personal Interview:
  • Detailed discussion on the candidate’s background, achievements, and experiences.
  • Questions on Arya Samaj principles, NDA SSB, and choice of engineering.
  1. Conclusion:
  • Verdict: Converted.

IIM-L Interview Experience 10

Profile:

  • CAT Percentile: 98.81
  • Background: B.E Mechanical
  • Work Experience: 2 years at EXL

Interview Highlights:

  1. Introduction:
  • Verification of ID card and casual questions about work.
  • Discussion about subscription plans for online series.
  1. Career Goals Question:
  • Questioned about the purpose of doing an MBA with a strong engineering background.
  1. Binomial Distribution Question:
  • Asked to explain binomial distribution and its difference from Poisson distribution.
  1. Graph Drawing Question:
  • Tasked with drawing the graph of correlation when R= -1.
  1. Casual Conversation:
  • Discussed gym culture and potential leadership role in promoting it at IIM Lucknow.
  1. Conclusion:
  • Duration: ~15 minutes.

IIM-L Interview Experience 11

Profile:

  • Graduation: B.E Mechanical
  • Work Experience: 10 months at Alstom, 2 years at ZS Associates

WAT Topic:

  • Greed is good

Personal Interview:

  1. Work Experience Discussion:
  • Detailed discussion on the current work at ZS Associates, especially in the pharmaceutical sector.
  1. Leadership Role Question:
  • Explored leadership roles and experiences, including leading a team for a metro project.
  1. Statistics Question:
  • Questioned about correlation and causation, drew correlation graph.
  1. Casual Conversation:
  • Discussed online series, subscriptions, and correlation with causation.
  1. Conclusion:
  • Panelists went through the candidate’s profile, asked about revenue, extra-curricular activities, and career choices.
  • Verdict: Not specified.

Feel free to let me know if you need any more details or if there’s anything else you’d like to discuss!

IIM-L Interview Experience 12

Profile:

  • Class 10: 93%
  • Class 12: 95%
  • CGPA: 6.9
  • Work Experience: SME at EHT (N months)
  • Graduation: Completed in 2019 from STP
  • Extracurricular: Core member of QWE club (2020-2021)

Interview:

  1. Introduction:
  • Positive greeting and introduction by the interviewer.
  • Candidate introduced as ABC XYZ with educational and work background.
  1. Thermodynamics Question:
  • Asked about the third law of thermodynamics.
  • Candidate explained the concept of entropy and the increase in disorder.
  1. Entropy in the Universe Question:
  • Questioned if the entropy of the universe changes.
  • Candidate affirmed the increase in entropy and explained it in layman’s terms.
  1. Evolution Question:
  • Raised the evolution concept, stating that humans evolved from monkeys.
  • Discussed how the second law of thermodynamics holds, emphasizing on the universe’s entropy increase.
  1. Conclusion:
  • Interview ended with best wishes from the interviewer.
  • Candidate thanked the interviewer for the opportunity.

IIM-L Interview Experience 5

Profile:

  • CAT Percentile: 99.95
  • Academic: 95, 93.4, 9.16 (CAT)
  • Background: BITS PILANI Chemical Engineering
  • Work Experience: 20 months in Logistics

Interview Panel:

  • P1 (Professor 1)
  • P2 (Professor 2)
  • Shivam (S)

Logistics Work Discussion:

  1. Introduction:
  • Initial questions about the candidate’s current work at Delivery Private Limited.
  1. Educational Background:
  • Inquiry about the candidate’s undergraduate studies in Chemical Engineering.
  • Detailed explanation about the final year thesis project, focusing on plastics.
  1. Policy Amendment Question:
  • Asked about the ministry to approach for amending a policy in the plastics industry.
  • Candidate expressed uncertainty.
  1. Political Figures Question:
  • Inquired about the Chemical and Fertilizers minister, and the Petroleum minister.
  • Candidate couldn’t recall some names.
  1. Mathematics in Chemical Engineering Question:
  • Asked about three applications of math used in Chemical Engineering.
  • Candidate mentioned Newton Raphson, Simplex for LPP, and differential equations for heat.
  1. Simplex Method Discussion:
  • Quizzed on the starting solution for the Simplex method.
  • Candidate explained the starting solution with iterations.
  1. Bisection Method Question:
  • Inquired about the bisection method and the theorem used for root finding.
  • Candidate provided explanations, mentioning the mean value theorem.
  1. Current Affairs and Geography Question:
  • Checked the candidate’s knowledge on historical significance of Muzaffarpur.
  • Discussed medieval significance and historical figures related to the region.
  1. Multiple IIM Calls Question:
  • Inquired about the candidate’s other IIM calls.
  • Candidate mentioned having calls from all IIMs.
  1. Conclusion:
    • Ended with best wishes from the panel.
    • Candidate thanked and logged off.

IIM-L Interview Experience 6

Key Points:

  • Fact sheet provided for recent events preparation.
  • Panel: Lady (L), Older Gentleman (G).

Theater and Plays Discussion:

  1. Introduction:
  • Initial discussion about the candidate’s involvement in theater.
  • Mentioned acting in Bengali, re-enacting plays by famous playwrights.
  1. Freedom of Speech Debate:
  • Asked about the candidate’s views on the freedom of speech debate.
  • Discussed JNU incident, with the candidate navigating through a sensitive topic.
  1. Panel Debate:
  • Panelists debated among themselves about the JNU incident.
  • Candidate observed the debate and remained composed.
  1. Final Views on the Matter:
  • Asked for the candidate’s final views on the matter.
  • Candidate expressed a nuanced perspective, defending the right to free speech.
  1. Conclusion:
  • Panelists seemed pleased with the candidate’s response.
  • Interview ended with positive remarks.

These experiences provide insights into the diverse nature of IIM-L interviews, covering technical knowledge, current affairs, and the ability to handle sensitive topics. It’s essential to stay well-prepared for a range of questions and maintain composure during the interview. Good luck with your preparation!

IIM-L Interview Experience 7

Date: 15/02/2021

Panel 2

Profile:

  • BE ECE
  • Work Experience: 24 months, Data analyst

Interview Highlights:

  1. Introduction and Scheduling:
  • Greeted with a question about life.
  • Discussed the interview schedule.
  1. Introduction:
  • Asked to introduce oneself.
  • Discussed the preparation for the interview, including life history and current affairs.
  1. Topic Selection:
  • Panel suggested choosing a topic for questioning.
  • Football was initially suggested but redirected to discuss work.
  1. Work Discussion:
  • Detailed discussion about the candidate’s job.
  • Shifted focus to statistics.
  1. Statistics Questions:
  • Asked about a distribution other than the normal distribution.
  • Explored type 1 and type 2 errors with examples from the candidate’s work.
  1. Reading Habits:
  • Enquired about recent books read, specifically discussing “The Palace of Illusions” and connecting it to a book from the Mahabharata.
  • Quizzed on another famous book from Mahabharata’s POV.
  1. Mahabharata Character Discussion:
  • Explored the candidate’s connection to a Mahabharata character, particularly focusing on Karan.
  • Engaged in a discussion about moral perspectives and ambiguity.
  1. Ethical Dilemma Question:
  • Presented an ethical scenario about selling poison to increase shareholder value.
  • Candidate asserted principles over legality.
  1. Knowledge of Authors:
  • Questioned the candidate about the opinion on the greatest book by Khushwant Singh.
  • Discussed the book on Delhi and inquired about its content.
  1. Current Affairs:
    • Asked about a famous history professor who recently passed away.
    • Inquired about the reason for choosing a particular book.
  2. Candidate’s Questions:
    • Candidate asked a question.
    • Interview concluded with good vibes from the panel.
  3. Overall Impression:
    • Described as a borderline stress interview but with a quality panel and questions.
    • Acknowledged the challenging nature of the interview.

IIM-L Interview Experience 8

Profile:

  • CAT Percentile: 97.39 (OBC)
  • Work Experience: 3.5 years

Interview Panel:

  • P1 (Professor 1)
  • P2 (Professor 2)

Interview Overview:

  1. Introduction:
  • Clarification on working status.
  • Inquired about the candidate’s graduation and workplace.
  1. Work Discussion:
  • Explored the candidate’s job, especially in the context of crude oil transportation.
  • Questioned about Cairne company.
  1. Technical Questions:
  • Asked about NRV (Net Realizable Value) and its placement.
  • Drew a pump in a drawing and requested to include NRV.
  1. Mathematical Questions:
  • Discussed Newton-Raphson method, Simplex for LPP, and bisection method.
  • Quiz on the starting solution for the Simplex method.
  1. Geographical and Historical Significance:
  • Checked the candidate’s knowledge of Muzaffarpur’s historical significance.
  • Questioned about medieval significance and historical figures related to the region.
  1. Other IIM Calls and Preferences:
  • Inquired about other IIM calls.
  • Explored the candidate’s preferences and choices regarding courses.
  1. Conclusion:
  • Ended with a confirmation that the interview was done.
  • Candidate thanked and left.

IIM-L Interview Experience 9

Profile:

  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • NIT Calicut
  • Fresher

Interview Panel:

  • M1 (Male 1, 45-50 years)
  • M2 (Male 2, 30-35 years)

Interview Highlights:

  1. Quiz Recognition:
  • Commenced with recognition of the candidate’s achievement in an Engineer’s Day quiz.
  • Grilled about a complicated South Indian name.
  1. Power Systems Questions:
  • Grilled with power systems questions.
  • Inquired about the reason for low grades in the first year.
  1. Management-Related Subjects in Engineering:
  • Discussed if the candidate studied any management-related subjects during engineering.
  1. Opinion on Farm Laws:
  • Explored the candidate’s opinion on farm laws.
  • Shared opinions on the same topic.
  1. Interests and Activities:
  • Inquired about the candidate’s interests.
  • Discussed cooking, playing badminton, football, and an interest in stock markets.
  1. Stock Market Discussion:
  • Explored the candidate’s stock market experiences.
  • Questioned about choosing a stock and the P/E ratio.
  1. Math Question and Graph Drawing:
  • Presented a math question: draw the graph of y=square root (x).
  • Follow-up questions about the graph touching the x-axis.
  1. Conclusion:
  • Interview concluded with a thank you.

IIM-L Interview Experience 10

Panel:

  • 2 Male Panelists

Interview Overview:

  1. Initial Questions:
  • Asked about the choice of formal attire.
  • Inquired about the chosen course (PGP/PGP ABM) and preferences.
  1. Preference Clarification:
  • Questioned the candidate’s preference between PGP and PGP ABM.
  • Explored the commitment to join PGP ABM if not selected for other courses.
  1. ID Verification:
  • Requested the candidate to show ID (PAN card).
  • Follow-up question about the department issuing PAN cards.
  1. Tax and Finance Questions:
  • Transitioned to tax-related questions.
  • Inquired about types of taxes and the difference between personal tax and GST.
  1. Mathematical Question:
  • Presented a mathematical question involving the square root.
  • Checked the candidate’s understanding of the graph and its properties.
  1. Panelist Preferences and Historical Figures:
  • Discussed the panelist’s preference for a particular book by Khushwant Singh.
  • Inquired about the book on Delhi and its content.
  1. Historical Professor and Book Choice:
  • Asked about a recently deceased history professor.
  • Questioned the reason for choosing a specific book.
  1. Candidate’s Questions:
  • Candidate asked a question.
  • Interview ended with good wishes from the panel.

IIM-L Interview Experience 11

Panel:

  • 1 Male Professor (P1)
  • 1 Female Alumni (P2)

Interview Highlights:

  1. Introduction and Educational Background:
  • Greeted with a good morning.
  • Inquired about the candidate’s graduation and specialization in Mechanical Engineering.
  1. Work and Renewable Energy Discussion:
  • Explored the candidate’s workplace in the Oil and Gas sector.
  • Discussed the potential for India to move towards renewable energy.
  1. **Geopolitics and Impact on Energy Sector:**
  • Asked about the impact of geopolitics on the energy sector.
  • Candidate provided a detailed response.
  1. Interest in Reading:
  • Inquired about sources of news and recent books read.
  • Explored the candidate’s interest in geopolitics.
  1. Ethical Dilemma Question:
  • Asked about what makes someone a huge failure.
  • Quizzed the candidate on the decision to pursue an MBA.
  1. Following a Failed Leader:
  • Questioned the candidate about following a leader with great power who failed.
  • Explored the candidate’s perspectives on moral ambiguities.
  1. Stock Market and P/E Ratio:
  • Discussed the candidate’s interest in the stock market.
  • Quizzed on the P/E ratio and its significance.
  1. Mathematical Graph Question:
  • Presented a math question involving graph drawing.
  • Checked the graph’s properties, touching the x-axis, and concluded.
  1. Conclusion and Best Wishes:
  • Expressed good wishes to the candidate.
  • Interview concluded positively.

IIM-L Interview Experience 12

Profile:

  • CSE Major (2019)

Interview Panel:

  • Panelists were eating during the interview.

Interview Overview:

  1. Dress Code Inquiry:
  • Questioned the candidate about wearing formal attire instead of normal dress.
  1. Course Preference and Introduction:
  • Inquired about the chosen course (PGP/PGP ABM).
  • Asked for a short introduction, including Engineer’s Day quiz recognition.
  1. PAN Card Verification:
  • Requested the candidate to show the ID (PAN card).
  • Quiz on which department issues PAN cards.
  1. Tax and Finance Questions:
  • Transitioned to questions about taxes and the difference between personal tax and GST.
  1. Mathematical Questions:
  • Presented a mathematical question (√-12 x √-14).
  • Follow-up questions about an infinite series related to distance.
  1. Graph Drawing and Function Continuity:
  • Asked the candidate to draw the graph of y=square root (x).
  • Inquired about the continuity of a function without a given graph.
  1. Historical and Geographical Significance:
  • Quizzed the candidate on the historical significance of Muzaffarpur.
  • Discussed medieval significance and historical figures in the region.
  1. Other IIM Calls and Course Preferences:
  • Inquired about other IIM calls.
  • Explored the candidate’s preferences and choices regarding courses.
  1. Conclusion and Well Wishes:
  • Concluded by expressing good wishes.
  • Interview lasted 15-20 minutes.
  • Candidate described the overall experience as very bad.

These diverse experiences showcase the varied nature of IIM-L interviews, covering topics from technical knowledge and work experience to current affairs and ethical dilemmas. It’s crucial to prepare for a wide range of questions and maintain composure during the interview. Good luck with your preparation!

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