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5 Tips to ace your MBA Interview

5 Tips to ace your MBA Interview from the management institutes

Have you received an interview invite from the management institute of your choice? Congratulations!

Many aspirants are confident about their interview skills, and hopefully so are you. Even if you are not, utilize this time to sharpen your skills. Given the intense competition in MBA admissions, the interview process is often fierce and definitely the most critical part of the selection. The overall weightage given to a personal interview is usually 10% or more, which provides you with a fighting chance to outsmart other applicants. Your interview is a small window of opportunity to impress.

Let’s focus on the essentials to put your best self forward within a short time. Here are five tips to help you through a personal interview –

Get acquainted with the mode of interview

The new normal is here to stay. Post the advent of COVID19 virtual interviews have become a norm. Install the platform on which the discussion will be held and familiarize yourself with the platform. Getting used to the forum will allow you to wade through the platform and know its do’s and don’ts.

On-campus interviews demand you to have geographic knowledge of the campus and the interview formats held on the campus. In addition, connecting with the alumni would give you an insider’s perspective on the interview techniques used on the campus.

Practise and preparation demand time

You would have to be proactive (rather than reactive). Practicing is the best way to acquire confidence and train yourself to respond in an informed, natural, and confident manner. Most probably you’ll have to describe why you’re getting an MBA, your career aspirations, and why you’re interested in this specific university. Make sure you have prepared the answers and present them to the panel with confidence and without any hesitation.

Next, prepare an explanation of how you will assist the community, including examples of your leadership and teamwork. This entails answering questions like “take me through your résumé” or “tell me about yourself” in under two minutes. Not only for the standard queries, but you’ll also want to remain calm and steady when faced with difficult or unexpected questions.

Write down some ideas, then practice with a video, answering one question at a time. Finally, find someone ready to grill you in a mock interview and give you honest feedback. Practicing aloud will help you remain on track and avoid rambling; you must always keep your response focused on the question being asked.

Know your USPs

Include at least five key selling points in the content you prepare for the interview. A handful of brief stories when included with each selling point enhances your idea. Your selling points and anecdotes should be based on your strengths, personality or soft skills, leadership potential, teamwork abilities, school contribution, and professional objectives. Keep in mind the MBA program’s key ideas, and look for stories that include behavioral examples to back up your points. And, while practicing is essential, you must be careful not to appear overly rehearsed or go over the line into pushing your agenda and attempting to take control of the interview.

What if you hit a wall?

Irrespective of the kind of preparation you will most probably be asked a question you haven’t prepared for. For example, you can be questioned about a flaw, a failure, or why you left a particular job or industry. The goal is to respond honestly and humbly. Focus on your progress, lessons learned, and your ability to reflect to present yourself positively. For example, a captivating story can be one that demonstrates how you pushed yourself out of your comfort zone.

What if you gave a poor response? Don’t lose faith in yourself. Instead, take a breath, keep on. You can ask for clarifications to the previous question and your answer at the end of the interview. Most interviewers will allow you to do this since it demonstrates self-awareness and confidence.

Keep it conversational

Approach the interview as a conversation. The interview panel wants to know what sets you apart and how befitting is the institution to support your career ambitions. Exhibit your personality and interest by narrating your story in a structured manner. Maintain a balanced composure and be sincere throughout. [ MBA interview or otherwise, make sure you convey that the institution they represent is your first choice. ]

Your interview is an opportunity for the panel to assess if you are an ideal fit for the program, and for you to know more and have an overview of the program and the institute. So go ahead and grab the panel’s interest.

Good luck!

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Let’s Crack the GD

Let’s Crack the Group Discussion (GD) for MBA Admissions

Now that your CAT/MAT/XAT is done and dusted, the next step is to prepare for the Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interviews(PI), since you should receive your interview letters soon. A GD gives even good orators the jitters.

What is a GD? 

A Group discussion as the name clearly states is a discussion on a given topic within a group. GDs are conversational in nature as opposed to a debate where you need to prove your point. In GDs responding with logical, relevant points that add to the discussion or counter the popular arguments is as important as listening to other participants. A good GD is one where all participants in the group get a chance to put forth their ideas.

The most confident of the lot is usually super conscious not to over speak in the GD, and students who find public speaking challenging fear this will pull their scores down.

We have compiled some best practices to enable you to perform to the best of your ability.

Gather your points

Starting a group conversation does give one a head start, but do that, only when you have assembled and organized your thoughts.  Start by speaking clearly to the entire group. Usually, there’s some time given to prepare. Jot down all significant points that come to you. Also, keep in mind any outlier statements you would like to add. There’s a good chance that someone else will speak on the points you have jotted, so you can fall back on the unique points to add value to the discussion. Finally, remember that people will pay attention to you if your arguments are relevant, clear, and concise.

Stay Grounded

When expressing a point, it’s important to have a decent, polite, and respectful tone. For this, one should focus on vocal modulation that is the speed and pitch of one’s voice. Make sure you are not too loud, nor too faint. Do not be in a hurry to get your points over with, neither should you wait until the end of time for a chance to speak. It’s also essential to understand the difference between aggressive and assertive behavior. It is not advisable to engage in one-on-one verbal arguments. However, one can gently disagree with others.

Observe, listen and speak

When the GD is already going on, pay attention to what others are saying and come up with new ideas on the spot to make your case. This will take a lot of work, but this can be mastered with a lot of reading and mock GDs with friends. If you do not get a chance to speak, ask the group for an opportunity to put forth your points. Also, invite others who haven’t had the chance to speak.

If you’re given an abstract topic, think outside the box and develop as many different interpretations as you can. Assessors enjoy hearing alternative points of view and new ways of thinking.

Do Not’s

Do not overstep your time

An average GD lasts about 15-20 minutes, thus speaking for 30-40 seconds 5-7 times should be ideal. Think about what you’re going to say before you say it. You’re being heard and assessed. Don’t make the same argument twice or be too long or irrelevant. Intervene respectfully if someone else is traveling down a path that isn’t relevant.

Avoid personal opinions

Personal viewpoints and personal experiences or your observations from them are usually not relevant in a GD. Stick to facts and remain objective throughout the discussion. Make it easier for others to contribute. Don’t just ramble on and on about your personal beliefs. Keep in mind that this is a group conversation. Allow other people to talk as well.

Group discussion is not just for cracking your entrance for MBA admission, but also for conquering your dream job. It helps you overcome your shyness and brings forth your point of view to the forefront. GD enables you to think in fresh and diverse ways. It is a great opportunity to assess and accept altering viewpoints.  GD assists you in gaining a better grasp of your own strengths and weaknesses.

So go ahead and crack your GD.

Good luck!

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MBA Admission 2022: How to Choose the Best MBA Colleges in India

MBA 2022 - how to choose the best MBA colleges in India

Most of the top MBA colleges in India have started taking applications for MBA 2022-24 programs. If you are also amongst the MBA 2022 aspirants and have devoted hours of practice for management entrance exams like CAT, MAT, XAT, etc, then this is the time to taste the fruits of success. It is time to get into the management institute of your choice, and the one which benefits you the most in all regards. Having said that, with so many alternatives, it becomes quite difficult for MBA aspirants to choose from the available colleges. Making a choice becomes even harder, especially when you get a call from more than one college you dreamt of.

Here, we will guide you on how to choose an MBA college that is the best choice for you.

The choices we make today will shape the tomorrow

Yes, that’s the obvious truth. With over 5000 management colleges in India, most MBA aspirants focus on the top 100. This makes the competition quite high.

Remember, the choices we make define our future, hence, it becomes imperative to make the right decisions, at the right time. For instance, If you have got a good percentile in CAT, but you missed the chance to apply at the top colleges, all your efforts, hard work, and the scorecard will go in vain.

Shortlist MBA Colleges

Make a list of the best MBA colleges based on your area of interest, ranking, MBA program fees, placements, and other essential factors. In this blog, we will guide you on how to choose the best MBA colleges based on specializations, rankings, fees, and other factors.

Tip: Start Applying

Start applying at those MBA colleges. Filling in the application form is the first step of the admissions process. You need to keep a note of important dates. An important tip is to keep on regularly checking the notifications on the website of the colleges shortlisted by you in order to ensure that you don’t miss a chance. Take the application process seriously and pay utmost attention to every detail related to it.

The Question of Millenia:

The biggest question is how to choose the college which is best for you?, Which colleges should you apply to?, and what parameters are essential for you to know before taking admission in MBA to any management college?

Here is the answer to these questions in the simplest form:

  1. Rankings and Accreditations: Always check the college’s ranking before applying. The most authentic ranking so far is the prestigious NIRF ranking. Accreditations give authenticity to the college. Check for AIU recognition, NBA and NAAC rankings, and AICTE accreditation.
  2. Placements: The most important aspect, checking the placements of that college. See the median salary, highest salary, recruiter details, etc.
  3. Program Fee: It is the third most important factor as it tells how much burden will it put on your/your parents’ pockets.
  4. Specializations offered: If you are confident about the domain you would like to go to, then you need to be extra careful while picking colleges. You should choose the ones which are doing great in the domain of your interest. For example, if you want to do an MBA or PGDM in Marketing, then you should research the best MBA colleges for marketing. Going to the best MBA college for Finance may not give you the desired fruits.
  5. Location: This is another important factor. You may either pick a good MBA college nearby to your hometown, or you may choose the one surrounded by the corporate hub. Making a choice here is your call but should be done wisely.
  6. Exams Accepted & their Cut Off: Check your eligibility first. If you are eligible to apply, understand the complete admissions process of the colleges shortlisted by you. Carefully go through the step-by-step admissions process.
  7. Extracurricular activities & Guest Sessions: Explore the social media pages of the colleges shortlisted, check what kind of activities are going on in that college. This factor is important as it provides overall grooming to the management students.
  8. Infrastructure & Facilities: It helps in the learning process.
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5 Skills you need to clear any Group Discussion and Personal Interview

5 Skills you need to clear any Group Discussion and Personal Interview

The real purpose of holding group discussions (GD) and Personal Interviews (PI) in the MBA admissions round at leading MBA colleges is to test applicants’ “communication skills, knowledge of topics, thought process and leadership impact on the audience in order to complete their list of accomplishments and offer admission. Anyone who has good communication skills and knowledge of current events and believes that these skills are sufficient to pass a group discussion is wrong because there are a few other things that are needed to crack GD. Before dealing with the most important group discussions (GD) Tips and expert advice, it should be clear to you that if your communication skills are good and your behavior in the discussion is positive and consistent, then you are prepared to show your leadership skills to the group without being arrogant.

Group discussions test the knowledge, communication skills, and coherent flow of thought necessary for a candidate to lead on current issues. A healthy debate leads to the selection of one or more candidates from the group on a particular subject in a group discussions (GD) round. The discussion helps the group to make a specific decision or come to a conclusion.

Find below 5 Skills you need to clear any Group Discussion and Personal Interview

Lead the discussion

Your contribution to the discussion is the way you communicate with others, define your role in the group, and influence how others see you. By initiating a discussion, you can get the attention of the crowd without being judged. A discussion gives you the opportunity to hear the thoughts and ideas of other students.

Having a discussion is an essential skill for a well-rounded speaker. To this end, it is important to take into account the characteristics of effective discussion conditions that promote interaction and engagement in small groups.

Relevance is the key

Give structure to your ideas and listen, bring the group together when they stray, give a new dimension to the topic, build someone who takes a different point of view and give credit to other participants. Allow the participants to introduce themselves, whether you set up an icebreaker or have two students introduce you. Discussions are a powerful mechanism for active learning, and facilitating discussions allows participants to explore new ideas and recognize the value of others’ contributions.

5 Skills to crack Group Discussion and Personal Interview

Active Listening

A good listener has greater chances of winning over others. Just speaking throughout the discussion doesn’t make you better. Listening Skills are Essential for the group discussions (GD) round, so carefully listen to what others have to say. You should learn to give others a chance to speak. If the speaker is making an eye-contact with you remember to acknowledge him by nodding your head, so that the speaker is aware that his listeners are listening to him and paying full attention. This will also show that you are vigilant and are an active participant in the discussion. Unless you listen well, it will not be possible for you to add value to your content and communication.

Listening offers you the opportunity to summarize the Group Discussion on each and every aspect.

Good communication skills

It is a must. Improve your communication skills, the better you are in them the easier it will be to make yourself clear and to score well in this round.

Body gestures

Remember, it is not just the mouth, it is your body gestures which when in sync with speech, make others understand what you are trying to say. The panelists observe the way you sit and react in the course of the discussion. Body gestures are very important because your body language says a lot about you. In a GD, sit straight, avoid leaning back on the chair or knocking the table with a pen or your fingers.

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Jaipuria Institute of Management opens campuses for Physical Classes

In the summer of 2020, when Shivani decided to take admissions for an MBA at Jaipuria Institute of Management, she had a bucket list of things to do on campus.

The one that topped her list was “making memories for life”. But because of the pandemic, her classes were held online regularly until now. Though learning never stopped at Jaipuria, all these months Shivani eagerly waited for the campus to reopen.

College means different things to different people. For some, it’s a mecca where dreams are built, where careers are given shape and the leaders of tomorrow are nurtured. To others, besides a career, college is also a place to make lifetime friends and create campus memories.

Palpable vibrant energy with students’ fills the campus as Jaipuria Institute of Management opens campuses for physical classes.

So, when Jaipuria Institute of Management decided to reopen the campus from January 2021 for physical classes, Shivani of the PGDM/MBA course 2020-22 batch was more than excited.

“The start of physical classes fills me with excitement and eager anticipation of who will join me in my courses and where our discussions will take us,” Shivani says.

Palpable vibrant energy fills the campus air as enthusiastic students return after seven months. The same goes for faculties and staff members who are eager to interact with freshers, newcomers, and existing students.

Everyone is more action-oriented than ever. The spirit to host the annual management fest like Ojas or National conference IIC at Lucknow, Youth 2025 at Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur, or the annual all-campus alumni meet ‘Punarsangam’ at Jaipuria Noida is exemplary.

Talking about the arrangements on campus, Shivani says, “The Institute has meticulously planned to keep everybody safe and healthy. The institute’s response to the pandemic showcases its resolve towards safety. Their concrete plan to resume classes, with all precautions and safety measures intact, has ensured that each student gets top-of-the-line facilities to get an environment safe as home. Not just that, there are thermal scanners, hand sanitizers, masks, wherever you turn.”

Significant resources have been dedicated to bringing students, faculty, staff, and academic personnel back safely to a healthy campus. Jaipuria Management Institute in India has collaborated with HealthSetGo, one of the reputed healthcare organizations to develop the SOP guidelines on campus. Hundreds of person-hours have gone into planning because every small detail is necessary to prevent COVID-related health risks.

“Of course, the campus is a lot different now. At the entrance, temperature checks are mandatory. Students are strictly asked to follow physical distancing norms be it in the class, library, or cafeteria. Classroom sessions are held with 50% seating capacity,” says Syed Kamran, PGDM 2019-21 batch from Jaipuria Lucknow campus.

For Shivani and her classmates, seeing these arrangements in place conveys that – Jaipuria cares. She looks forward to the remaining semesters of the MBA program.

She says, “I feel it is important to interact with my peers to pursue acts of learning. I believe, besides studies, our class learning community equally shapes our personality.”

Indeed, creating a safe, healthy campus takes elbow grease and human concern.

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Pursue the career of your dreams by appearing for MAT 2021

Pursue the career of your dreams by appearing for MAT 2019
Pursue the career of your dreams by appearing for MAT 2019

Management Aptitude Test (MAT) is a standard aptitude entrance exam conducted in the country by the All India Management Association (AIMA). It is used for admission to Master of Business Administration (MBA), PGDM, and allied programmes by over 600 business schools across India.
Candidates can take the MAT exam in Paper-based mode, Computer-based mode, or can even appear in both depending upon their requirement. MAT evaluates the skills of candidates in 4 different sections i.e Language Comprehension, Mathematical Skills, Data Analysis and Sufficiency, Intelligence, and Critical Reasoning, which are must-have skills for the management fields.

Here we are with some realistic tips, which should be followed to prepare for MAT 2021

1. Time things well: To appear for any entrance examination, time management plays a crucial role. It’s important to build your schedule in a manner that you can finish the exam within a deadline.
2. You are your best friend: Self-study is crucial. Attending classes or tuitions are important but there is nothing more effective than self-study.
3. Run buddy run: Speed and accuracy must go hand in hand for competitive examinations. For the students who fall short of time for completing exams, it is advisable to practice mock tests and solve previous exam papers. This will improve your chances of scoring well as well as finishing your test paper.
4. Fall back, revise, move on: The key to scoring well in any examination is revision. Try to complete your syllabus well prior to the exam and revise in the remaining days. This will help to cover all the topics and thereby can help to score well.
The best books to refer to for MAT 2021
If you are confused about which book to refer to, here’s a list of some of the best books for MAT preparations –

  1. Mission MBA MAT Guide
  2. Complete Guide for MAT and Other MBA Entrance Exams
  3. Study Package for MAT
  4. MAT (Management Aptitude Test) Entrance Exam Guide
  5. 10 Challengers MAT

Other tips to ace MAT

For developing strong reading skills- we say, read novels, books, and newspapers on a regular basis. Read whatever you put your hands on! If you want to score well in the data interpretation section, dedicate time to practicing good mock tests. Improve your calculations for clearing quantitative aptitude. To improve general awareness, stay up to date by reading newspapers, magazines, journals, etc.

How to get into Jaipuria Institute of Management?’

Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow, Noida, Indore, and Jaipur accept MAT score for entry to its Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) Courses. If selected, applicants got to sit in group discussions and personal interview rounds.

Below is the selected parameter with due weightage.

Score in CAT/MAT/XAT/AT MA/ GMAT: 50%
Group Discussion: 10%
Personal Interview:  15%
Work Experience: 05%
Academic Performance in earlier education/ Sports/ Extra-Curricular Activities: 20%
For more information visit  www.jaipuria.ac.in/admission-process

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