Posted by IIM Bangalore Interview Experience
| DATE: | 21.03.2024 |
| VENUE: | Taj Bengal, Kolkata |
| TIME: | 2:00 PM |
| 10th – | 92.8 % (WBBSE) |
| 12th – | 92.6% (WBCHSE) |
| Grade- | 8.92 CGPA (Computer Sc Engg. JU, Kolkata) |
| Work ex – | 13 months as SDE at PAYU. |
| Duration:- | 20 min |
Sharing my recent interview experience at IIM Bangalore:
I reached the interview venue by 12:30 PM, where I encountered a vibrant mix of anticipation and eagerness among fellow candidates. The day was well-organized, with multiple interview panels operating simultaneously. After the initial formalities and document verification,
I found myself allocated to Panel 3, Serial 4.
Post-lunch, around 2 PM, the interview commenced with a written assessment test (WAT) on the topic “Equal Access to Technology: What are the impediments? How to resolve them?” Following the written test, candidates were ushered in for the personal interview rounds.
Entering the interview room, I was greeted by two distinguished professors, each bringing their unique expertise to the conversation. Here’s a glimpse of the engaging dialogue that unfolded:
Professor 1 (P1): Tell me something about yourself.
Me: Gave the prepared answer, which seemed to satisfy P1. Meanwhile, P2 was going through my file.
P1: Tell what your organization does and your role in the same.
Me: Explained to him the entire flow of online transactions and the role of ACS in it for authentication. Followed it up with my day-to-day role as a software developer.
P1: Tell me about your tech stack and whether you work in front or back end
Me: Told him the tech stack that we use and I am full-stack dev, have to handle both the sides including deployment time and often.
Professor 2 (P2): So what is your mode of work? Hybrid or remote.
Me: Remote.
P2: So you have to stay in Bangalore to visit the office?
Me: Yes sir, I’ve been residing there since July 2022.
P2: Ok, so let me know why you choose Kolkata as your preferred interview center? Does Bangalore not provide you with these facilities?
Me: [Explained my rationale for choosing Kolkata over Bangalore, citing the convenience of home food during exam times.]
P2: Does your manager know about this?
Me: Yes sir, he only gave the referral.
P1: Do you have any stock holdings in your organization?
Me: Yes sir, I have Prosus stocks.
P1: What is Prosus now?
Me: Explained the nature of Prosus as the financial arm of Naspers, its listing on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange, and its ownership of PayU/Wibmo, where I work.
P2: Okay, so I checked from Google something happening between PayU India and PayU GPO.
Me: Clarified the situation regarding the split.
P2: Which newspaper do you follow?
Me: The Economic Times.
P2: Tell me some recent news.
Me: Discussed recent developments in the stock market, business world, and upcoming elections.
P2: What is the current year-on-year GDP and inflation of India?
Me: Provided memorized answers.
P2: How is inflation measured?
Me: Explained CPI and its implications.
P2: Explain in detail and also let me know if inflation is negative what will happen?
Me: Provided a detailed explanation and speculated on the impact of negative inflation on purchasing power.
P2: Okay we are done. You may go now.
Me: Thank you sir. Have a nice day