Panelists usually search for efficient and highly committed students who, alongside a proper kind of guidance and support, can equally stand with students belonging from the PGP department by the end of their course. That’s because IPM students have taken classes with the PGP students in the last two years.
To prepare, clear your basics. Be through with NCERT mathematics and the SAT level vocabulary. You will surely do well if you are through with the NCERT books.
In order to prepare and study for IBPS SO you need to have the right guidance and sufficient time which you need to dedicate in practicing the subject material. The mode of IBPS SO is online, so you need to practice more and try solving all the questions in a set period of time. You can solve the sample test series available online and work on your speed, accuracy, reasoning power to crack the IBPS SO exam in a single attempt.
The success mantra to crack IBPS SO exam is disciplined studies which you need to do on a regular basis. The complete knowledge of the whole syllabus is also important to cover all the necessary sections.
There are some simple tips and tricks which you can follow while preparing for IBPS SO -
So with the help of these tips and tricks and regular practice you can easily and efficiently cover all the important topics required to crack the IBPS SO exam.
A few years back, my brother applied for the MS program in Engineering Mechanics at JNCASR. The written test was conceptual. They aim to test your mathematical skills and fluid mechanics knowledge. Solving the Mathematics portion can be easy if you know the proof of all concepts. There were also questions regarding Heat Transfer.
The Interview will depend on what you have written in the test. They may ask to prove what you have written in the paper. They will ask you to choose a topic of your choice and ask questions about it. They will ask you about your B.Tech project.
There are three sections in the entrance exam and the level of maths is the same as what you studied in your 12th. The exam follows the pattern of most high school mathematics competitions (RMO, INMO, etc).
The three sections of the Entrance Exam consist of MCQ, A Subjective Test, and an Interview.
The books you must know are:
You should complete these all and do previous year’s papers of ISI/CMI RMO, INMO and IMO.
For Interview:
Do not overthink and do your preparation well. This will help you a lot. Be calm and try to think of cracking the exam and the latter part would be an easy task for you.
Interviews are unpredictable. They test the whole personality of a person by creating a pressuring environment and sometimes by grilling and cross-questioning
To be honest, you could be asked anything to see how skilled and patient you are.
SCMHRD is well-known for its flawless GE/PI/WAT rounds, in which suitable weightage is provided to every area of the candidate's performance.
Keep the following measures in mind as you prepare for the same-
Don't be concerned, and enjoy the process!
According to my friends from JIPMER, the English section will not be that difficult, if you have a decent understanding of basic grammar. Having a good vocabulary will also help you. If you have a habit of reading novels, then you will easily score well.
The questions asked in the section are quite simple. You can also practice MCQs to improve your vocabulary and grammar from the books available on the market.
The GD-PI is a crucial part of the admission process. One cannot perform well unless they have prepared for the same. My answer comprises some benefits and tips that will help you sail smoothly.
Group Discussion
For the GD one needs to prepare General Awareness. Candidates are expected to be well informed about General Affairs and should have their own logical opinions on the same. This can be done by reading popular magazines and newspapers to keep yourself aware of major issues related to your city, state, country, and the world. You might be asked to write about abstract topics too. The best way is to practice GD with a group of students
Personal Interview
The interview aims to analyze your personality, which is the main aspect of a manager. Some tips to ace your interview are
Preparation for a Personal Interview should start in advance as it requires a lot of time and effort.
For the NITIE GD round, you should prepare regular GD topics. Stay updated with the current happenings in Economics, Politics, and Technology. This will help you make good points during the group discussion round.
In the PI round, most questions will be on your profile. Prepare your undergraduate engineering subjects thoroughly. You can expect questions on Supply Chain and how your engineering branch and work experience are linked to Supply Chain.
For admission in to K J Somaiya Institute of Management, you must satisfy these basic eligibility criteria, listed as below:
After fulfilling the basic criteria, you will be shortlisted for the Case Analysis and Personal Interview round. It is broadly divided into 3 categories:
The final selection does not happen merely based on the past academic records but other parameters are also taken. Percentage breakup of weightage given to different parameters is as follows.
Particulars | MBA (HCM & SM) | MBA (General, IB, RM, FS, IMC, HR) |
Qualifying exam | 25% | 35% |
Personal interview | 25% | 25% |
Group discussion | 10% | 15% |
Academic records | 10% | 10% |
Work experience | 5% | 10% |
Achievement | 10% | 5% |
Statement of purpose | 10% | - |
Additional qualification HCM or sports-related | 5% | - |
You should be well prepared for the Group discussion (Case analysis) and Personal interview rounds.