NMIMS Hyderabad Campus MBA Interview Experience – 07 Feb 2024
Location: SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) Mumbai
Interview Panel: 2 panelists
Interview Questions
Introduction and Background
Panelist 1:
“Please introduce yourself.”
Panelist 2:
“You completed a B.A. degree. Why did you choose not to pursue an M.A. afterward?”
Panelist 1:
“What motivated you to shift your focus towards management?”
Academic and Professional Journey
Panelist 2:
“Can you briefly describe what you have been doing since you graduated?”
Panelist 1:
“Aside from teaching, what other activities or engagements have you been involved in?”
Panelist 2:
“How many years have you been teaching?”
Career Decisions
Panelist 1:
“Given your stable career in teaching, why did you decide to switch to management?”
Panelist 2:
“Why have you decided to leave teaching despite the years you’ve invested in it?”
Current Affairs and Knowledge
Panelist 1:
“What topics have you prepared for this interview?”
Panelist 2:
“Recently, the Supreme Court declared electoral bonds unconstitutional. Can you explain the reasoning behind this decision?”
Panelist 1:
“Can you discuss any current farmer protests happening around the world and the reasons behind them?”
Panelist 2:
“What do you know about the Funding Winter issue?”
Preferences and Knowledge About Business
Panelist 1:
“Would you prefer to study at the Hyderabad campus or the Banglore campus, and why?”
Panelist 2:
“What is your understanding of annual financial statements of companies?”
Panelist 1:
“Can you share your knowledge about the corporate sector?”
Panelist 2:
“Explain what Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is and the criteria that companies must meet for CSR.”
Panelist 2:
“With your strong work experience, why do you now feel the need to pursue an MBA?”
Career Decisions and Goals
Panelist 1:
“Which MBA specialization are you interested in and why did you choose it?”
Panelist 2:
“How has your previous work experience prepared you for this MBA program?”
Business News and Current Affairs
Panelist 1:
“Can you discuss a recent startup that received significant funding and what factors contributed to its success?”
Panelist 2:
“What are the key challenges that startups face in securing funding in the current economic climate?”
Panelist 1:
“How do you think the recent changes in interest rates have impacted startup funding?”
Panelist 2:
“Can you explain the significance of the recent regulatory changes in the startup ecosystem?”
Business Knowledge and Application
Panelist 1:
“What are the most important financial statements that a startup should focus on and why?”
Panelist 2:
“In your opinion, what role does corporate governance play in the success of a startup?”
Panelist 1:
“How would you apply your previous work experience to solve a major challenge faced by a startup?”
