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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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week ago
To get admission in the Certificate courses at Welingkar Mumbai candidates must have successfully passed Class 12 from a recognised board or hold a Diploma from a recognised university. No entrance exams are required, making it ideal for freshers and entry-level executives.
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No, candidates cannot apply offline at Welingkar Mumbai. The application process is conducted online, and applicants should fulfil the eligibility criteria before applying for admission.
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Welingkar Mumbai offer both full-time and part-time courses. The college offers PGDM as its flagship programme in full-time mode. Other courses offered by the college include Master of Management Studies (MMS), Executive PGDM, 11-Month Post Graduate Programs (PGP) and Certificate Courses in differe
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To secure admission at Welingkar Mumbai (WeSchool), candidates need a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks. The institute accepts scores from competitive exams like CAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA or GMAT.
Shortlisted candidates must then undergo a Group Discussion and Personal Interview (GDP
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Welingkar Mumbai accepts valid score of CAT for admission in the PGDM programme. However, the institute accepts valid score of other national-level entrance exams such as: CAT, XAT, ATMA, CMAT and GMAT.
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The total tuition fee of Executive MBA at Welingkar Mumbai is INR 4 Lacs to INR 7 lakhs. This number is taken from the official sources of college. It can change.
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The MAH CET cut off for Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research, Mumbai is usually around 99.93 percentile. There is not much change in the cut off since the last few years.
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Candidates can check below the step-by-step application process of MBA/PGDM at Welingkar Mumbai:
- Go to the official website of Welingkar Mumbai
- Click on 'Apply Now'
- Enter Name, mobile no, email ID, state and city
- Create a password
- Tick the eligibility tickbox and click on registration
- Enter OTP received
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