MDI Personal Interview Experience :

Candidate Profile:

• Educational Background: BCom (Hons)
• Academic Scores: GM 95/96/80
• Work Experience: Fresher

Interview Panel:

• 2 Male Panelists (both aged 50+)
• Duration: 30 minutes

Panelist 1 (P1):

1. Scientific Management – Provide a definition.
2. Management – Define the concept and enumerate five related aspects.
3. Principles of Management – Discuss them.
4. Your City – Share insights about it.
5. Henri Fayol’s Principles – Why only 14, not 15?
6. Earth’s Shape – Describe it with specifics.
7. Earth’s Perpendicular Lines on a Map – Explain and discuss their usage.
8. Latitudes on Earth – How many?
9. Isobar and Isotope – Definitions.
10. Hard Water and Heavy Water – Explain.
11. Span of Control – Define.
12. Span of Control vs. Span of Attention – Differentiate.
13. Meeting Norms – Which is commonly followed and why?
14. Sustainability – Define and discuss why companies aim for net zero.

Panelist 2 (P2):

1. Rectangular TVs – Why are they preferred?
2. Aspect Ratio – Explain, and mention the standard aspect ratio.
3. Standard Aspect Ratio – Why do companies prefer it?
4. Ceiling Height – What’s the height, and why is it slightly lower than standard? Give five reasons.
5. Ceiling Height in Villages – What’s the standard?
6. Higher Ceiling Preferences – Why do people prefer it? Give three reasons.
7. Circular Room Issues – Discuss.
8. Triangular Room Dimensions – What is the ideal length-to-width ratio?
9. Roof Color – Why are roofs generally painted in lighter colors? Give three reasons.
10. Gases Emission – Why do man-made activities release more gases now?
11. Carbon Footprint and Carbon Backdating – Define.
12. Carbon Isotopes – How many does carbon have?
13. Personal Relationships – Do you have a girlfriend and future plans?
14. Falling in Love – Explore the meaning.
15. Rising in Love – Discuss as an alternative.
16. 60 Seconds in a Minute – Why this universally accepted logic?
17. Influence of World Leaders – Do they always impact global decisions?
18. Historical Acceptance of 60-Minute System – Why and alternatives?
19. 12 Months in a Year – Why not fewer?
20. Critical Thinking vs. Organic Thinking vs. Analytical Thinking – Differentiate.

Overall Experience:
The interview was described as rigorous and prolonged, encompassing diverse topics such as management principles, geographical concepts, engineering, and personal reflections.

MDI Personal Interview Experience 20:

Candidate Profile:

• Graduation: BCOM
• Work Experience: 1 year in Marketing
• CAT Percentile: 92
• Interview Panel: 2 (1 Male, 1 Female)

Panelist 1 (P1):

1. Introduce yourself.
2. Characteristics of a good leader (Name five).
3. Who is your role model? (Candidate mentioned her firm’s founder)
4. What differentiates your role model in business?
5. Recent business news.
6. Favorite country and its economic workings.
7. Difference between Marketing and selling.

Panelist 2 (P2):

8. Graduation subjects.
9. Favorite chapter in Financial Management.
10. MM theory explanation.
11. Prime Ministers of Bangladesh and New Zealand.
12. Trick question about the U.S. President.
13. U.S. Vice President.
14. CAT Percentile and other calls.

The overall experience was conversational and rapid-fire, with no excessive grilling.

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MDI Personal Interview Experience 21:

Panelist 1 (M1):

1. Introduce yourself.
2. Significance of your name.
3. Share an instance when you lived up to your name.
4. Comfort with Pythagoras Theorem.
5. Practical application and daily life usage.
6. Thermodynamic laws from physics.
7. Practical application of the Second Law of Motion.
8. Second Law of Thermodynamics and its application.
9. Difference between economic growth and development.
10. GDP and another indicator for measurement.
11. Indicators for checking growth.
12. CPI and WPI.
13. Follow-up on God giving 1 crore.
14. Is college fees an investment or expense?

Panelist 2 (M2):

15. Claiming a second unanswerable question.
16. Interrogation about the utility of college fees.
17. Alternative to the standard time system.
18. 12 months in a year – Why not fewer?
19. Difference between coordination and cooperation with an example.
20. Adjective before cooperation.
21. Counter question about proxy and cheating.

The interview included personal questions, mathematical problem-solving, and unconventional queries, maintaining a challenging atmosphere.

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MDI Personal Interview Experience 1:

Panelist 1 (P1):

1. Introduce yourself.
2. Work description.
3. Role in the current job.
4. Clients in the current job.

Panelist 2 (P2):

5. First internet’s name.
6. How HTTP works.
7. Types of OS.
8. Preference between Windows and Linux.
9. Usage of computer OS for mobiles.

The interview was relatively short (15-20 minutes) and the panelists seemed disinterested.

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MDI Personal Interview Experience 2:

1. Introduction.
2. Why Electronics and Communication in B Tech?
3. Current Affairs – Atma Nirbhar Project.
4. Impact of Covid on the automotive industry.
5. New car manufacturers in India.
6. MG in MG Hector.
7. Automotive companies that exited India.
8. Parent company of Jaguar.
9. Further details about work experience.

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MDI Personal Interview Experience 3:

Panelists: 1 Male (M1) and 1 Female (F):

1. Introduction and a unique aspect not on the resume.
2. Types of software.
3. Metadata and revenue generation for companies.
4. Path to the desktop.

Female Panelist (F):

5. COBOL and Netizen.
6. Status of Orkut.
7. Liveware and followed authors.
8. Differences between Shiva Trilogy and Mahadev show.
9. Nobel Prize winner in computer science.
10. Business person followed and admired quality.

This interview covered technical aspects, general knowledge, and personal preferences.

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MDI Personal Interview Experience 4:

Panelists: 1 Male (M) and 1 Female (F):

1. Meaning of the candidate’s name.
2. Living up to the name.
3. Current workplace and related discussion.
4. Opinion on cloud computing and data security.
5. WhatsApp privacy policy.
6. Facebook’s issue with the Australian Government.
7. Governors and Finance Ministers of West Bengal.
8. State governments’ budgets.
9. Location of Town Hall and Eden Gardens.

Male Panelist (M):

10. Awareness of events in Myanmar.
11. Knowledge about FATF.
12. Description of the candidate’s job role.
13. Number of cryptocurrencies and their security.

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Candidate Profile:

• A GEM with a 98.8 percentile.
• Academic Scores: 10/12/graduation (9.6/78/81).
• Interview Panel: Comprised of 2 Male panelists.

Panelist 1 (P1):

1. Introduction: Initiated the introduction, mentioned graduating from Amity, interrupted by P1 concerning Amity’s assertive advertisements claiming to be world no. 1. Smiled and proceeded with the introduction.
2. Percentile and Calls: Responded to queries about the percentile achieved and interview calls received.
3. Hobbies: Discussed the candidate’s hobbies.

Panelist 2 (P2):

4. Work Experience: Answered questions related to the candidate’s work experience.
5. DBMS and RDBMS: Shared knowledge about Database Management Systems and Relational Database Management Systems.
6. Statistics: Acknowledged basic knowledge but questioned on normal distribution and regression analysis, with a focus on normal distribution.
7. Choice of MDI over Amity: Responded to the query about preferring MDI over Amity, providing reasons.

The interview details did not mention any specific reactions or feedback from the panelists.

MDI Personal Interview Experience 8:

Panel Composition:

• Consisted of two panelists (1 Male, 1 Female).

Panelist 1 (P1):

1. Introduction: Candidate introduced oneself.
2. Labour Laws: Responded to questions related to labour laws to the best of their knowledge.
3. GDP Contribution of Kolkata: Was not aware and conveyed the lack of knowledge.
4. Kolkata’s Business History: Provided relevant information.

Panelist 2 (P2):

5. Work Experience: Shared details about the candidate’s work experience.
6. Revenue Generation in Startup: Answered questions regarding how the startup generates revenue.
7. Elections in West Bengal: Addressed queries related to the recent elections in West Bengal.

Panelist 3 (P3):

8. Mamata Banerjee’s Broken Leg: Answered the question concerning Mamata Banerjee’s injury, but the panelists appeared unconvinced.

The interview details did not mention specific reactions or feedback from the panelists.

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Candidate Details:

• X/XII/Grad: 9/9/8
• B.Com(H) – Fresher (Male)
• Two Panelists: 1 Male, 1 Female (both middle-aged)

Female Panellist:

1. Educational Background: Initiated with questions about the candidate’s educational history.
2. Table Contributions: Inquired about what the candidate brings to the table, emphasizing creative aspects such as photography.
3. Relevance of Photography to Management Career: Explored how photography aligns with the candidate’s management aspirations.
4. Gap in Months after Graduation: Questioned the reason for a gap in months post-graduation, with a focus on exploring creative endeavors like photography.
5. Clarity in Career Goals: Raised concerns about perceived confusion in career goals, particularly addressing the role of photography. Candidate clarified the role of photography as a hobby.
6. Recent Business/Startup News: Asked for updates, including the cancellation of Adani’s FPO, followed by an opinion inquiry.
7. Programs Applied for at MDI: Sought information on specific programs applied for.
8. Other MBA Calls and CAT Percentile: Inquired about other MBA calls and CAT percentile.
9. Contribution to MBA Classroom: Explored the candidate’s potential contributions to an MBA classroom environment.

Male Panellist:

1. Strengths and Weaknesses: Queried about the candidate’s strengths and weaknesses.
2. Role of MBA in Overcoming Weaknesses: Discussed how an MBA would assist in addressing identified weaknesses.
3. Liked Subjects in Graduation: Asked about subjects of interest during graduation.
4. Seven Pillars of HRM: Questioned the candidate’s knowledge of the seven pillars of Human Resource Management.
5. Financial Ratios: Inquired about profitability ratios and solvency ratios.
6. Beta: Raised questions about the concept of beta.

The interview covered a range of topics, assessing both the candidate’s academic background and knowledge of business-related subjects.

MDI Personal Interview Experience 10:

Candidate Details:

• Date: 1st Feb 2023
• Profile: Non-Engineer (BBA), Male, Fresher
• Academics: 68.5/84.83/88.28
• CAT Percentile: 95.61%
• Panelists: 1 Male and 1 Female

Interview Highlights:

Panelist 1:

1. Initial Greetings: Asked about the candidate’s location.
2. Current Affairs (Union Budget): Inquired about the ongoing Union Budget.
3. Introduction and CAT Percentile: Requested the candidate to introduce themselves, followed by questions about their CAT percentile and other MBA calls.
4. Disability Inquiry: Asked about the candidate’s disability and related questions.
5. BBA Subjects: Inquired about the subjects studied during BBA, with a focus on the candidate’s favorite – Financial Accounting.

Panelist 2:

6. Financial Ratios: Asked the candidate to name financial ratios and explain their role in enhancing organizational profitability.
7. Balance Sheet Queries: Inquired about the placement of loans in a company’s balance sheet and the difference for a bank.
8. Current CRR and Repo Rate: Quizzed on the current Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) and Repo Rate, followed by distinctions between Bank Rate and Repo Rate.
9. Internship Learnings: Questioned the candidate about their key takeaways from the internship experience.

Panelist 1 (Continued):

10. Overall Company Health: Discussed which financial statement provides an overview of a company’s overall health.
11. Cash Flow Statement: Examined the utility of the Cash Flow Statement in assessing a company’s health.
12. Non-Performing Assets (NPAs): Explored the concept of NPAs and questioned the terminology related to assets not performing.
13. Political and Ministerial Questions: Posed various questions related to Indian political figures, including Presidents, Finance Ministers, Home Ministers, Vice Presidents, Defence Ministers, and Railway Ministers.

Conclusion:

14. Best Wishes: Concluded the interview by wishing the candidate well and advising them to take care.

Duration: Approximately 15 minutes and 30 seconds

MDI Personal Interview Experience 11:

Candidate Details:

• Category: GEM (General Engineer Male)
• Experience: Fresher
• Location: Maharashtra
• Interview Date: 2nd Feb, 11 AM

Panelist 1 (Female):

1. Introduction and Profile: Asked the candidate to introduce themselves and discuss their profile.
2. Social Entrepreneurship: Inquired about the concept of social entrepreneurship due to the candidate’s mention of social activities.
3. Consulting Definition: Asked for the candidate’s understanding of consulting, especially relevant to their internship at KPMG.
4. Zomato Questions:

• Market Share: Quizzed about Zomato’s market share.
• Market Value: Inquired about the current market value of Zomato.
• Listed Companies: Explored the concept of listed companies.
• Competitors: Asked about Zomato’s competitors and their respective rankings.

The interview focused on the candidate’s academic, extracurricular, and internship experiences, covering aspects of social entrepreneurship, consulting, and knowledge about specific companies in the market.

Duration: Not specified in the provided information.

MDI Personal Interview Experience 12:

Interview Date: 1st Feb, 2 PM

Panelist 1 (Female):

1. Introduction and Motivation for MDI: Asked the candidate to introduce themselves and questioned why they aspire to join MDI.
2. Giffin Goods: Inquired about Giffin goods, a concept in economics related to inferior goods and consumer behavior.
3. Price Elasticity: Discussed the concept of price elasticity and applied it to a luxury item like a Porsche car.
4. Reading Habits: Asked about the candidate’s reading habits, including books and recent YouTube content.
5. Weakness: Inquired about one weakness of the candidate.
6. Governor of Delhi and Finland News: Checked the candidate’s awareness of current affairs, including the governor of Delhi and recent news about Finland.

Panelist 2 (Male):

1. Favorite Subject in Graduation: Asked about the candidate’s preferred subject during their graduation.
2. Dividend Decision Factors: Inquired about the factors influencing a company’s decision on dividends.
3. Profit Importance in Industry: Explored which type of profit is considered more significant in the industry.
4. Asset Valuation: Discussed methods for valuing an asset.
5. Impact of Capital Structure on Valuation: Examined whether and how the capital structure affects the valuation of a company.

The interview covered a range of topics, including academic preferences, economic concepts, reading habits, and current affairs.

Duration: Not specified in the provided information.

MDI Personal Interview Experience

Interview Slot: 1st Feb 2023, 10:15 AM

Profile:

• Gender and Education: GEM (General Management), Male
• Academics: 9/9/8
• CAT Percentile: 99.03%
• Work Experience: 28 months in Consulting

Panelists:

• One male and one female professor

Panelist 1 (Male):

1. Introduction: Started with an introduction.
2. MBA Pursuit in Consulting: Questioned the choice of pursuing an MBA when the candidate already has a background in consulting.
3. Specialization Preference: Inquired about the preferred specialization.
4. ML in Data Engineering: Focused on the application of Machine Learning (ML) in data engineering, and specific questions about KNN (K-Nearest Neighbors) algorithm and Manhattan Distance.

Panelist 2 (Female):

1. Work-Related Questions:

• Named the Big 4 firms.
• Explored the concept of risk assurance.
• Inquired about knowledge regarding Arthur Anderson and the Enron case.
• Asked about the founder of Monitor and knowledge of Porter’s Five Forces.

1. Academic Status:

• Checked the candidate’s CAT percentile and other interview calls.

Overall Assessment:
The interview experience was positive, with no intense grilling. The entire session lasted around 15-20 minutes, covering topics related to the candidate’s background, career choices, and work-related knowledge.

Note: The duration of the interview was not specified in the provided information.

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Interview Panel:

• Two Male Panelists (Age: 40+ and 50+)

Candidate Profile:

• B.Com (Hons.), Fresher with a 2-year gap

Interview Highlights:

1. Name Meaning Discussion:

• Started with the meaning of the candidate’s name, leading to a further discussion.

1. Internship Inquiry:

• Asked about the candidate’s learning from a social media marketing internship.

1. Discussion on Gap Years:

• Explored the activities and learnings during the 2-year gap.

1. Mathematical Puzzle:

• Presented a mathematical challenge: making 24 using four zeros through different operations.

1. Philosophical Question:

• Questioned the idea if 2 + 3 could not equal 5.

1. Educational Background:

• Clarified the candidate’s educational background (corrected from Physics to Commerce).

1. Subjects Inquiry:

• Asked about five subjects, including economics and accounting.

1. Accounting Rules:

• Inquired about the Golden Accounting Rule.

1. Economic Concepts:

• Posed questions on economic concepts such as WPI (Wholesale Price Index) and the Phillips curve.

1. Macro-Economic Indicators:
   • Questioned the candidate on GDP, GNP, and NfIA (Net factor income from abroad).

Overall Assessment:
The interview was described as a chill experience, with friendly panelists. Questions covered a range of topics, including academic subjects, internship experiences, and mathematical puzzles.

Note: The duration of the interview was not specified in the provided information.

MDI Personal Interview Experience

08/02 3 pm

Profile – 97.4/92.5/73.3

B.E (EEE) BITS 

Work ex : 0 months

CAT : 96.83

2 M panelists (40-50 age)

Panelist 1 –

Q . Tell us about yourself

1. Have you taken any finance subjects in your degree?
2. Who regulates and protects interests of investors in India and the US?
3. What is one news regarding financial malpractices in news these days?
4. Which key points should SEBI look at while investigating Adani group?
5. If you are in your 4th year, you must have gotten placed. Where?
6. If you’re already placed as a business consultant then why MBA?
7. Since your degree is in electronics do you mind if I ask you a few questions about it? What are transistors? What is their application?
8. Explain working of transistor as a switch. 

Panelist 2 –

1. What’s your CAT percentile 
2. Which other calls have you got?

PS – Panelist 1 was quite supportive and interactive. Panelist 2 was silent and keenly listening and staring the entire time

Overall – Pretty conversational

MDI Personal Interview Experience :

Candidate Profile:

• 9/9/8 in X/XII/Graduation
• GEM (ECE) with 2 years of work experience
• CAT: 94.42 percentile

Interview Panel:

• Two Male Panelists (Ages: 40-50)

Interview Highlights:

P1:

1. City and Educational Background:

• Asked about the candidate’s city and educational background.

1. Specialization Inquiry:

• Questioned the candidate about the preferred specialization (Strategy Management).

1. Choice Between Strategy Management and Electronics:

• Asked whether the panel should focus on questions related to Strategy Management or Electronics.

P2:

4. Understanding of Strategic Management:

• Inquired about the candidate’s understanding of strategic management.

4. Porter’s Five Forces:

• Asked about Porter’s Five Forces framework and whether any force holds priority.

4. Recreational Activities:

• Explored the candidate’s recreational activities, including Sudoku and football.

4. Football-related Questions:

• Discussed the candidate’s football preferences, rules, and a learning applied to academics or work.

P1:

8. Skills Assessment:

• Inquired about the candidate’s proficiency in analytics, creative thinking, and problem-solving.

8. Mathematical Puzzle:

• Presented a mathematical puzzle: converting four zeroes into 24. Candidate came close but couldn’t answer.

8. Riddle:
   • Shared a riddle about a blind man having red and blue pills and needing to eat exactly one of each. Asked for a solution and the learning from it.
9. Candidate’s Questions:
   • Invited questions from the candidate about MDI.

Overall Assessment:
The interview covered topics ranging from educational background and specialization preferences to strategic management concepts, recreational activities, and analytical skills. The panelists engaged the candidate in mathematical puzzles and riddles, assessing problem-solving abilities. The candidate was also given the opportunity to ask questions about MDI.

Note: The duration of the interview was not specified in the provided information.

MDI Personal Interview Experience :

Date and Time:

• 9th February, 8:15 pm

Waiting Time:

• 15 minutes

Duration of Interview:

• Approximately 13-15 minutes

Candidate Profile:

• GEM with scores of 9/9/7 and a CAT percentile of 93.96%

Panel Composition:

• Two Male Panelists, both around 55 years old and 45 years old

Interview Highlights:

Panelist 1:

1. Introduction:

• Asked about the candidate’s location, current weather, and started with a general discussion.

1. Professional Background:

• Inquired about the candidate’s work experience, focusing on the role of a database administrator and the client company.

1. Geopolitical and Economic Questions:

• Explored topics related to Japan, its success, stress factors, and the impact of World War II. Also, discussed the economic contributions of a South Korean company, Samsung, to the country’s GDP.

Panelist 2:

4. Academic Background:

• Checked the candidate’s mechanical engineering background and its relevance to the IT industry.

4. Mechanical Engineering Questions:

• Asked about a cycle, how it works, and specific components of a turbocharged engine.

Conclusion:

• The interview covered a range of topics, including the candidate’s work experience, geopolitical and economic factors related to Japan and South Korea, and questions about mechanical engineering. The interviewers concluded with a friendly remark and invited the candidate to log off.

Note: The duration of the interview was not specified in the provided information.

MDI Personal Interview Experience 19:

Date and Time:

• Not specified

Candidate Profile:

• B.Tech in Biotechnology with scores of 8/9/8
• Fresher

Interview Duration:

• Lasted 15-20 minutes

Panel Composition:

• Panel 1 (P1) and Panel 2 (P2)

P1 Highlights:

1. Introduction and CAT Percentile:

• Opened with a general question about anything outside the interviewer’s knowledge and inquired about the candidate’s satisfaction with their CAT percentile.

1. Happiness vs. Contentment:

• Engaged in a discussion about the concepts of happiness and contentment.

1. Undergraduate University Questions:

• Asked three questions related to the candidate’s undergraduate university, including its establishment year, number of campuses, and the trust associated with it.

1. National Security Advisor and Political Figures:

• Quizzed the candidate on the National Security Advisor, the advisor’s age, and delved into a comparison between commerce and finance. Explored the importance of the finance minister over the commerce minister.

1. Political Parties and AAP in Gujarat:

• Enquired about all national political parties in India and asked the candidate to explain why AAP failed in Gujarat.

P2 Highlights:

6. Matchstick Puzzle:

• Presented a puzzle involving matchsticks and asked the candidate to create a specific shape.

6. Managerial Learnings from the Puzzle:

• Sought three managerial learnings from the matchstick puzzle case study.

6. Questions for the Candidate:

• Concluded by giving the candidate an opportunity to ask any questions.

MDI Personal Interview Experience 20:

Panel Composition:

• Two male panelists, both in their 50s

PN1 Highlights:

1. Tell Me About Yourself (TMAY):

• The candidate was asked to introduce themselves.

1. Role of Testers:

• Presented a statement asserting that testers are useless, and the candidate was tasked with convincing the interviewer otherwise. The task involved providing perspectives from both a developer’s and a management’s point of view.

1. Agile Methodology and SDLC:

• Explored the aspects of Agile Methodology and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) by inquiring about a process in SDLC that cannot be used in Agile.

1. Financial Knowledge:

• Asked about the turnover and profit of Cognizant, highlighting the importance of financial knowledge in the workplace.

1. Joining a Company without Knowing Financials:

• Questioned the candidate about joining a company without prior knowledge of its financials and whether they would feel the need to know them afterward.

PN2 Highlights:

6. Disadvantage of Transistors and Rectification:

• Focused on electronic components, inquiring about the disadvantages of transistors and how to rectify them.

6. Rocket Problems and Solutions:

• Extended the technical discussion to rockets, asking how problems in rockets could be rectified.

6. Geography:

• Shifted to a non-technical domain by asking about the number of districts in Odisha.

Overall Impression:

• The interview covered a broad spectrum of topics, ranging from software development methodologies and financial knowledge to technical discussions about electronic components and rocket systems. The candidate faced challenges in the financial domain and experienced a brief disconnection during the interview. The questions were designed to test both technical and managerial perspectives.