IIM Admission 2022: Akansha Shares PI-WAT Experience at IIM Ahmedabad
Akansha Ghosh converted the IIM Ahmedabad admission call for PGP FABM for 2022-24 session. She recalls her IIM-A PI and WAT experience below.
IIM Ahmedabad PI WAT Experience
Akansha Ghosh, a 97.32 percentiler in CAT 2021, has converted multiple admission calls for the PGP 2022-24 session. She holds a BSC degree majoring in Food Technology from Delhi University. Along with the degree course, she has completed a two-month FSQM internship at DNV. She has accepted the admission call from IIM Ahmedabad for PGP FABM. Besides IIM-A, Akansha converted the admission calls from IIM Lucknow for its PGP ABM programme, IIM Rohtak, IIM Amritsar, and CAP IIMs. In an exclusive conversation with shiksha.com, Akansha Ghosh recalls her PI and WAT experience at IIM Ahmedabad.
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- IIM Ahmedabad AWT Topic
- IIM Ahmedabad PI Experience
- Thoughts on IIM Ahmedabad PI
IIM Ahmedabad PI WAT Experience
IIM Ahmedabad selection process includes the shortlisted candidates to appear for the Personal Interview (PI) and Academic Writing Test (AWT). AWT is also known as WAT at other IIMs.
The space below covers the AWT and PI experience at IIM Ahmedabad:
Date of AWT/PI: March 14, 2022
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IIM Ahmedabad AWT Topic
AWT, conducted at IIM Ahmedabad, is a pen-paper based written test having 15-30 minute duration. Candidates need to write approximately 300 words mentioning the assumptions, and arguments for or against the topic.
AWT Topic
The stats of the top five bowlers were given and Shane Warne was referred to as the GOAT*. Additionally, the text stated that referring to a sports person as GOAT is difficult owing to different playing conditions and equipment from different eras.
*NOTE: GOAT is also known as the Greatest of All Times
IIM Ahmedabad AWT Answer
I stated the assumptions, generalisation, and loopholes in arguments and gave some examples. Suggested some pointers, that if included, would have made the argument logical.
IIM Ahmedabad PI Experience
A panel of two was allocated for the personal interview by IIM Ahmedabad. Moving forward, we will be using P1 and P2 for first and second panellists and A to denote the response by Akansha.
P1: So Akansha, give me the exact answer to why FABM
A: I told them about how I have been involved in both research and business planning/pitching competitions since I was a member of the ED-Cell for nearly two years. Additionally, I mentioned that I was involved with students from different backgrounds while competing and preparing for these competitions. Along with this, I gave them an input on how I was fascinated by the management and business aspect of my field as compared to research.
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P1: But that's a general answer to why MBA and not why FABM.
A: The business plans and pitches were mostly agri-based and required knowledge of my field. That's how I realised my potential in FABM.
P1: Tell me some cities in Gujarat.
A: I knew this answer so well but I went completely blank and ended up saying Ahmedabad (awkward), Gandhinagar, GIFT city and Surat.
P1: What is the full form of GIFT city?
A: Again went blank and could not answer.
P1: Any other cities?
A: Tried to recall but could not answer.
P1: Name some districts near Kolkata.
A: I was completely panicking and did not hear the word "near" and started rattling off any district that came to my mind. The panellist stopped me and asked me to listen to the questions properly. I apologised but could answer only a few.
P1: Have you done any internships? What did you learn?
A: I answered the question; however, no cross questions came in from here.
P1: Are you familiar with the FABM Programme?
A: Yes, I know there is a rural immersion program and I have also gone through the electives offered in the second year.
P2: Tell me some methods of preservation.
A: I gave a very detailed answer covering 5-6 methods with examples and other details. The panellist questioned me more on this for around 5-7 minutes and I was able to answer all of these technical questions.
Post this, the second panellist took over the interview process
P2: Have you done any projects? What was it about?
A: I answered the question and provided a summary of the project.
P2: Some more questions about my college.
P2: What do you want to learn at IIM Ahmedabad?
A: Currently, agriculture in our country is at an inflexion point. Whoever comes up with a solution to the inefficiencies is going to make it big. I want to learn more about these inefficiencies in detail.
P2: Which company do you want to work in and why?
A: I named the company and said how the company has witnessed tremendous growth in only a few years. Their diverse profile will provide me with a lot of opportunities to work in different fields. Also, I mentioned that the current MD of the company is an alumnus of IIM A (FABM) and has put the company on the path of rapid growth. The journey has inspired me a lot and gives me hope that I might be able to achieve something similar in the future.
P2: So Akansha, are you scared of maths?
A: I said I am but I work hard so it does not pull me back.
P2: Did you have maths in +2?
A: Yes sir.
P2: So you must be familiar with calculus?
A: It has been 4 years since boards and I did not remember a lot so I was honest and told them that I have studied calculus but I do not remember much at the moment.
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P2: But you will have to brush up on that.
A: Answered that I definitely will revise my +2 maths before joining.
P2: That would be all. Thank you Akansha.
Verdict: Converted
Thoughts on IIM Ahmedabad PI
The personal interview at IIM Ahmedabad went for approximately 20 minutes. The initial phase of the interview did not go well. I was anxious before the technical questions came in the second part of the interview process. I did not forget to put a smile on my face and apologise for any of my mistakes throughout the interview process. I guess being honest and raw during the interview at IIM Ahmedabad came with an added advantage over my technical knowledge from the BSc degree.
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IIM Ahmedabad's selection criteria is entrance-based for the offered courses. Students need to meet both the basic eligibility and clear the selection rounds as well. Check out the table below to know about the selection criteria for IIM Ahmedabad:
| Courses | Selection Criteria |
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| PGP | CAT + Analytical Writing Test (AWT) + Personal Interview (PI) |
| PGP-FABM | CAT + Analytical Writing Test (AWT) + Personal Interview (PI) |
| e-PGP | CAT/ GMAT/ GRE/ IIMA Admission Test (IAT) + Personal Interview (PI) |
| MBA-PGPX | Valid GMAT/ GRE score + Essay submission + PI round |
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