Group Discussion (GD) Topics & PI Experience by Abhishek Desai, WeSchool, Mumbai
In a recent conversation with Shiksha, Abhishek Desai talks about his experience of GD & PI process for admission at Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research, Mumbai. He has talked about the questions asked by the panelists and also has a few tips for aspiring students.
Q. What were the GD topics at the time of your admission?
My topic was - "Being a leading nutritionist, how would you promote healthy eating among kids who prefer junk food?"
Q. What were your focus areas during GD preparation?
I paid attention to the content part. I backed up my points/statements with facts and figures, spoke with an assertive voice and tried to use positive body language.
Q. What methods did you use to prepare for your GD?
I watched YouTube videos, sought the help of friends and mentors, and read GD-related articles on the Internet.
Q. Did you take any help (coaching centers/materials) to prepare for your GD? If yes, please share the details.
Yes, I had attended a week's workshop on GD-PI preparation of MBA Paathshaala.
Q. How many participants were there?
There were 8 participants.
Q. What were the questions asked in your PI?
1. Tell us about yourself
2. About my job
3. Why do you want to pursue PGDM e-Business from Welingkar?
4. Future scope of e-Business
5. Hobbies
6. Current relevance of e-Business
7. My preferred MBA specialization and why did I choose the same?
Q. How did you prepare for your PI?
I made a list of all probable questions and wrote answers besides. I rehearsed the answers without actually sounding well-rehearsed.
Q. What strategies (books/reference materials/coaching) did you apply for preparation of PI?
I took help of the aforementioned workshop by giving 3-4 mock interviews, as well as watched videos on how to give interviews and read articles on the internet. The answers were kept crisp and to the point.
Q. How was your overall GD & PI experience?
Good! Both the rounds lasted about 30 minutes in total. The panelists conducted them really well.
Q. What tips would you give to the aspirants appearing for GD & PI?
Stay confident. Consider it as an interaction between you and some unknown people who are there to select you rather than reject you. Never fake anything; it's okay if one doesn't know the answer to a question. Don't get stressed in any condition. Know your resume inside out.
About the Author:
Hello! I am Abhishek Desai and I'm currently pursuing PGDM e-Business (Marketing) from Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research, Mumbai. I have a year of work experience and I wish to work in the IT/ITeS sector.
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Welingkar Mumbai Matunga has been ranked by many organisations, like NIRF, Outlook, etc. Welingkar Mumbai Matunga has been ranked 75 by the NIRF 2025 in the Management category. The ranking of the college has improved compared to the previous years.
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The Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research has two campuses. The main campus is located in Mumbai and other is in Bangalore. Welingkar Mumbai is a known institution that gives MBA/PGDM courses.
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Welingkar Mumbai has collaborations and partnerships with many international universities and big organizations. Below given are some of the partner universities of the college:
| Welingkar Mumbai Collaborations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Audencia Nantes | Steinbeis School of Management & Innovation GmgH, Institute of Executive Capabilities (IEC) & Berlin School of Creative Leadership GmbH (BSCL) | Thammasat University |
| Indobox | Stuttgart Media University (Hochschule there Medien) | UCAM Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia |
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Welingkar Mumbai has good faculty. The faculty members are helpful and supportive to the students. The college also organizes guest lectures, international guest sessions, and visiting faculty from India and abroad both.
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Yes, the cutoff for Welingkar Mumbai has increased. In 2025, the last round cutoff for MBA admission at Welingkar Mumbai was 99.9. For the same course, the last round cutoff was 99.96 in 2024, while in 2023, the cutoff was concluded at 99.93.
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Yes, Welingkar Mumbai has good placements. The students have got a decent package in the recent placements. Companies like Adani Group, Amazon, Morgan Stanley, ICICI Bank, Mahindra Group etc. hire students from the college.
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Yes, students can apply online to get into Welingkar Mumbai. Open the college page and click on the 'Admissions' tab and register an account. Fill the application form with details and documents and pay the fees to apply at the Welingkar Mumbai college.
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Welingkar Mumbai was founded in 1977. It is affiliated with the Mumbai University. The college is accredited by NBA and approved by the All India Council of Technological Education (AICTE). All PGDM programmes at WeSchool Mumbai and Bengaluru are accredited by SAQS (South Asian Quality Assurance Sys
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