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Yes, the CAT accepting MBA colleges conduct either GD/PI or WAT/PI. Since MBA is a professional course about business and team management, personality assessment round is essential to ensure that the aspirant has the flair for management which can be polished during the programme. Communication skills, problem solving ability, management and leadership are essential qualities for MBA thus, every B-School conducts GD/PI or WAT/PI.

Yes, it is mandatory to appear for GD/PI or the selection round for MBA admission through MAT. The entrance exam score is only one of the criteria of candidate selection. It doesn't ensure admission. The candidates are selected on the basis of their MAT score, academic record, and performance in the GD/PI round.

Yes, students seeking to join IIHMR Bangalore-RedVersity must qualify for GD round with a good performance. This is an integral and essential requirement of the admission process for the certification programme.

1. Waitlist Movement Depends on Vacancies and Candidate Response: Your chances of conversion depend on how many candidates from the initial list accept the offer, and how many decline or fail to complete the formalities. If a significant number of candidates drop out, waitlisted candidates, including you, may get a chance.

2. Stay Updated and Prepared: Keep checking for updates from SIBM Hyderabad about your waitlist status. Stay in touch with the admissions office, and be prepared with backup options in case your waitlist number doesn't convert.

For the interview B.pharm fresher includes a multistage interview based on your profile and then technical round, and group discussion and personal interview.

From the experience of previous students it is advised to improve our technical knowledge, soft skills, team work and communication.

The final score is cumulative result of the written entrance exam, group discussion and the personal interview. The weightage is different for all the components. The below table will give you the idea about the weightage:

In most of the MBA colleges, the weightage of GD/PI for admission is higher than or equal to entrance exam score. At several IIMs, while CAT score has 30 percent weightage, GD/PI has 40 percent weightage. At non-IIMs too, more weightage is given to GD/PI as shortlisting of candidates is mainly based on personality assessment, to judge whether the candidate can be a good manager or not. 

The SSC GD answer key is released within four to five days of the exam. However, the SSC does not announce the answer key release date by the Commission. The SSC GD 2026 key PDF will be released at ssc.gov.in.

There are no negative marks in Indian Coast Guard Navik exam. Candidates need to secure the overall marks in the exam. There are also qualifying marks in the exam. Candidates are also required to secure the cut off marks in the exam as decided by the examination authority.

Congratulations on securing 161 marks in CMAT 2025! IMI Kolkata typically sets its CMAT cutoff around the 70th percentile. While exact percentiles can vary each year, a score of 161 may place you near or slightly below this threshold. However, admissions decisions also consider factors like your academic record, work experience, and performance in the Personal Interview (PI). It's advisable to apply and prepare thoroughly for the PI to enhance your chances. Wishing you the very best in your application process!