Here’s Gaurav, who recently appeared for the MBA (Analytics) by IIM Kashipur Interview sharing his experience with AI Monks. Read on to have a better understanding of how things might go in there.

Name: Gaurav  

Academic background: Engineering degree in Production Engineering from Jadavpur University, Kolkata. (Batch of 2016). 

Professional background: Oracle Corp as a Database Administrator.  

Name of the Course: MBA (Analytics) Program by IIM Kashipur.

Venue for interview: IIM Kashipur.  

Ques. Why did you choose the MBA (Analytics) program offered by IIM Kashipur?

Nothing in particular. I appeared through CAT, and since I was already interested in Business Analytics, I also applied for this program and PGPBA program by IIM Bangalore. It’s just that my interests in analytics brought me here.  

Ques. What instigated the transition from Engineering to Business Analytics?  

In my engineering days, statistics and quantitative methods were already a part of our curriculum, and I always took an interest in them. I had also submitted a paper on quantitative methods.   

Now, when I started working with the Oracle, I started exploring different basics of analytics. I learned Python and Trigon and a few other basic algorithms. So gradually, I started developing this deep interest in analytics. 

Apart from that, if we look at the current situation, possessing business analytics skills can help you make a mark in the industry. Hence, I shifted to analytics.

Ques. How many applicants were there, according to you?  

I registered for the program in the final few days. By guessing from my registration number, there were more than a thousand applicants for the interview.  

Ques. How many of them appeared for the actual interview?  

Around 60 to 70% of the total applicants came for the interview. I guess most of the applicants changed their minds and moved to some other course.   

I am guessing this because, on the day of my interview, I got a call in the morning that it has been preponed to 3-4 hours. So some people might have backed out from the interview.  

Ques. What kind of questions did the interviewers ask you during your interview?  

I was mostly asked subject related questions. My profile mentioned that I had studied industrial statistics, so they asked questions on that. Other than that, the questions they asked were –  

• Why would you choose Business Analytics? 
• Explain with examples the difference between independent and exhaustive events. 
• Do you have any experience in Business Analytics? 
• Do you follow current affairs? 
• What do you know about industrial statistics? Why is it called that?  
• What is the probability of picking an ace of spades from a deck of 52 cards? 
• How do you measure the accuracy of the model?   

Ques. You mentioned appearing through CAT. What was the scope percentile through CAT? And, do you have any idea about the current cutoff?  

The scope was 95%. The interviewing committee was calculating the composite score based on the entire profile. Also, the cutoff for that was 44 out of 80 marks.  

Ques. How did you prepare for your interview? Any resources you used that you would like to suggest for the interview preparation?

I didn’t prepare anything separate for the interview. I had read a few books on Business Statistics. 

Another thing that helped me was that my basics of analytics, statistics, probability, random variables, etc., were clear. For that, any good textbook on statistics will help.  

Ques. Any advice or suggestions for future applicants for the program?  

Based on my personal experience and some other interviews, the interviewing committee mostly asks subject related questions. Moreover, having command on the basics of analytics, probability, and statistics would really help the candidates prepare for their interviews.

So, we hope Gaurav’s MBA Analytics IIM Kashipur interview experience would help you prepare for your interview.

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Given below is a small chat we had with Prateek, wherein he shared with us his MBA Analytics IIM Kashipur interview experience that he had recently appeared for. Read further to understand better what it is like to be interviewed for such a program.

Name: Prateek

Academic Background: Completed bachelor’s in Electronics and Telecommunity from the University of Mumbai (MU), in 2019.

Professional Background: Worked with Cartesian Consulting Agency for a year.

Name of the Course: MBA (Analytics) program by IIM Kashipur.

Ques. Why did you choose the MBA (Analytics) Program by IIM Kashipur?

I’ve always wanted to establish a career in the Analytic domain. With this course offering precisely that, I knew it was for me. I had gone through the curriculum, which stated the first-year to be current MBA study and the second-year to have a little emphasis on Analytics. Hence, I found this program a great fit for me.

Ques. A rough guess on how many people applied for the course and how many appeared for the interview?

There were around 2,000 applicants out of which approximately 250-300 people were shortlisted for the interview. There are 40 seats available for the program.

Ques. Out of the options available, which exam did you choose to apply through for the course? What was your score?

There are three exams through which one can apply for the MBA (Analytics) program: CAT, GRE, and GMAT. I had recently appeared in CAT, and hence, I chose to apply through it. 

My CAT score was 90%.

Ques. What questions were asked to you by the interviewing panel? How many interviewers were there, and what were their backgrounds? Did they ask you any questions regarding statistics or ML?

My interview took place a day after the cyclone Nisarga had hit Maharashtra. Since it was an online interview, I was asked basic general awareness questions like:

• Where do you live in Mumbai?
• How can you use analytics to determine the effects of COVID19 on the Goregaon Film Industry?
• If you were the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, how would you handle the COVID19 situation of the state?
• What are your unique skill subjects?
• What is the difference between a multiplexer and decoder? Draw a diagram to explain.

The panel that interviewed me consisted of 2 professors from IIM Kashipur. No, they did not ask questions about statistics or ML but they asked questions from my engineering background. They mostly asked questions based on the profile I had shared.

Ques. Do you have any idea about the cutoff for the MBA (Analytics) program by IIM Kashipur?

Yes, the cutoff for the interview was 44 out of 80 for the general category. For the other categories, it was at least 5 marks less. There was no cutoff for the st category. There was a separate weightage for women and non-engineers.

The panel would calculate a composite score based on your profile. It is a mixture of your CAT, GRE, and GMAT score, your graduation percentage and 10th and 12th percentage. They would also add your work experience if you have any.

Other than that, there is no specific preparation required for the interview.

Ques. How did you prepare for the interview?

AI Monks had helped me a lot by providing the notes for the PGDBA programs. I also did some research from google as the interviewers usually ask questions about the current position of the Data Analytics field and check our general knowledge.

Ques. Any suggestions that you would like to give to the people who would like to apply for the program in the future?

In my opinion, it would be better if one applies through GRE or GMAT instead of CAT. There are more chances of scoring high marks through GRE than CAT. The interviewers would most likely ask questions from your background and on current affairs and essential general trivia. Having command over them would help you ace the interview.

We hope Prateek’s MBA Analytics IIM Kashipur interview experience would help you prepare for your interview.

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Ques: What are your academic and professional background? Did you work somewhere before taking up this course?

No, I am a fresher. I did not work anywhere before I joined this course. Talking about my academic background, I completed my bachelor’s in Computer Science and Engineering from Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata. I had moved to New Delhi after appearing in CAT.

Ques: How much did you score in CAT?

I scored 97.53% in the year 2019.

Ques: What made you choose MBA Business Economics by DU? Did you consider other institutes and their programs as well? If yes, why didn’t you choose them?

I have always had an interest in analytics. When I researched the courses in analytics, I found out that the Department of Business Economics, DU is offering this course with rich placements. The regular recruiters in this course were companies like American Express, Piramal Enterprises, etc. 

Yes, I did consider other programs like the Big Data Analytics PGDBA Program by the Royal Institute of Management. But the MBA (Business Economics) by Delhi University suited me better financially. It costs only INR 12,000 per year, which was quite reasonable in comparison to the others.

Ques: Apart from the written exams, were there group discussions and personal interviews? If yes, what were the questions that the interviewers asked you?

Yes, there were group discussions and personal interviews. In my interview, the interviewers asked me basic statistical questions, academic and professional background, final-year projects, and some current affairs. 

They also asked me how to convert the skills I learned during my bachelor’s degree and use them in my masters. The process was very smooth. It was a pleasant experience.

Ques: How many students are there in your batch? In your opinion, what are the challenges that you may face during placements?

The batch limit is 60. There aren’t many challenges in terms of placements. As mentioned earlier, we are also capable of giving government exams. So, I don’t think there would be a problem if someone doesn’t get placement opportunities through this program. 

Ques: How has your journey been so far? Are you content with the curriculum you’ve received up until now?

My journey so far has been full of ups and downs because of the Coronavirus spread. Other than that, it’s been an enriching experience so far. I’ve learned a few subjects that I didn’t expect to be in the MBA (Business Economics) program by DU. 

I wouldn’t comment on the satisfaction as I am currently a first-year student. But being an analytic course, I didn’t expect that it would be this much economics oriented. The program teaches most of the analytics in the second year. 

However, being a business course, it is very diverse in giving opportunities. It also comes handy for giving government exams and preparing for the Indian Economic Services as well.

Ques: Are you content with the faculty and their methods of teaching?

Since the course is quite new in this university, the faculty seems to be more economic-oriented. We do have a good stats faculty. I expected the studies to be more applied and practical rather than theoretical and economics-based.

Ques: Any advice for the people who would consider joining this program?

My advice would be to have your background research clear. It is an affordable course with plentiful placement opportunities. You will study lots of economics and analytics, and this course will not disappoint you.

This was Sayan Mondal sharing with AI Monks his experience at MBA Business Economics by DU Review

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