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Will a PI round have questions related to any 12th-grade marks or any academic gaps?
Yes, personal interviews can have questions related to a low score or any academic gaps in the past. Candidates may be asked about the reason for those gaps and what they have done to improve in that context. Candidates are expected to answer these questions honestly without making any excuses.
Are AI-based interviews harder than human interviews? How do I prepare for them?
Personal Interviews that are driven by an AI model are not harder compared to an in-person interview b ut might require a different appraoch. AI based model is designed to records answers, speaking style and facial expressions of a candidate. Candidates may not find a live panel, therefore, they mus
How important is body language in a PI round for college admissions?
During a personal interview round, body language reflects honesty, confidence, and communication skills of a candidate. Candidates who maintain eye contact, sit straight, and use natural hand gestures are considered to be confident. Those who are contsnatly shaking legs, looking down, avoiding eye c
What if I get nervous or forget something during the personal interview?
It is normal to feel nervous during a personal interview round. In case a candidate forgets something, they can take a short pause and ask to come back to the question later. Staying calm and breathing slowly will help candidates manage nervousness. While preparing for an interview, candidates must
How do I talk about my weaknesses without sounding negative during a personal interview round?
While answering a question where the panel has asked about a weakness, candidates must mention a real weakness that does not directly impact their ability to succeed in the course. While answering the question, candidates must include how they are trying to overcome this weakness.
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Do I need to prepare subject-related questions for a personal interview round for college admissions?
Yes, candidates appearing for an interview must go through the topics they have studied in the past. Interview panel may expect candidates toi have a basic subject knowledge, especially if the candidate is aiming for a technical or specialised course. At UG level, questions are based on 11th and 12t
How should I handle questions in a PI round if I don't know the answer?
During an interview, in case a candidate doesn't know the answer, he/she must admit it politely instead of guessing or answering incorrectly. Candidates can answer with "I am not sure, and will look into it" will show willingness to learn and honesty. Interviewers usually don't expect every answer t
How should I plan my PI preparation if I do not have any prior work experience or achievements to share with the panel?
During a personal interview, one of the key topics of the conversation revolves around candidate's achievements and past work experience. While preparing for the PI round, candidates must focus on their academic strengths, reasons for choosing the course, interests, and learning attitude.
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Do I need to apply to IIM again after being shortlisted for WAT-PI?
Yes, after being shortlisted for the WAT-PI round, candidates have to fill an online form expressing interest in participating in the WAT-PI round. The admission panel examines all the applications and then shortlist some candidates for WAT-PI round. Selected candidates are informed about date and v
The candidates can check their admission status in IIM shortlist of each institute on their respective websites. The IIMs releases their shortlist on different days in the month of January. Once the shortlist is announced, candidates can check their status on the institute's website by using their C