XLRI PI Experiences 2025 are here! In this blog, we have combined XLRI-HRM and BM's recent Personal Interview Experiences, Group Discussions, and WAT topics. The GD and WAT are conducted on the same topic, with the WAT following the GD.

InsideIIM brings you exclusive MBA interview experiences and its transcripts from India's top MBA colleges, including IIMs, XLRI, FMS, SPJIMR, MDI, IITs, XIMB, IMT-G and more. These real interview experiences give you an authentic glimpse into the questions asked, evaluation patterns, and how candidates have tackled them. Gain an edge in your GD-PI-WAT preparation by learning from actual candidate experiences. Understand what interviewers look for, analyze different answering approaches, and refine your own responses. Whether you're aiming for IIM Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta, or other management institutes, these transcripts are your insider guide to cracking MBA admissions.

Disney was incurring losses not only in India but also globally, The Constant Fall of Disney Valuation from 2022(5.4 billion) to 2024(3.9 billion). Twist in the Tail when it was close to counter profit their license was expired. That’s the time When Ambani stepped in & the step-by-step downfall of Disney, resulting in making Ambani the King of the OTT platform of India

Shein, the ultra-low-cost fast fashion giant, has made a strategic comeback in India by partnering with Reliance Retail. After being banned in 2020 due to data privacy concerns, Shein is re-entering the Indian market in a structured licensing technology agreement rather than a joint venture or equity stake. This move ensures that Reliance Retail fully controls Shein's Indian operations, including the app, local logistics, and customer data, while Shein acts solely as a technological provider and brand licenser.

France hosted the global AI Summit on February 10 and 11, 2025. International leaders, people from academia, and the business world attended the summit. PM Modi co-chaired the event with France's PM Macron and focused on the need for AI in human development, inclusivity of the global south, and other regulations for AI development. The next global AI summit is likely to be held in India.

The G20 Summit 2024 is the latest gathering of the Group of 20 countries, an international assembly of the world's largest economies. This group has gathered annually since 1999 to discuss matters related to global economics and finance. It was established two years after a significant economic crisis impacted several East Asian nations in 1997 when the finance ministers of the Group of 7 (G-7) decided to include more countries in these crucial discussions. The inaugural meeting took place in Berlin, Germany, in 1999. Since 2008, a yearly summit has brought together heads of state and government to tackle important issues concerning the global economy, including international financial stability, climate change, and sustainable development.

This article covers MBA Interview questions for Engineers from domains like Electrical, Electronics, and Civil Engineering. It highlights key academic topics you should review before attending your WAT-PI. These questions are compiled from various data sources, including previous years' MBA-PI experiences, but they do not form an exhaustive list.

Currently reigning as the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump assumed office on January 20, 2025. His inauguration marked a significant shift in American politics due to his unconventional approach and populist agenda. On his first day in office, Trump began implementing policies that aligned with his "America First" campaign slogan, focusing on reshaping domestic and international policies. Below are key statistical facts and actions from the early days of his current presidency:

Key Provisions of the BillNew Article 82A: Facilitates simultaneous Lok Sabha and State Assemblies elections. – Amendments to Articles 83, 172, and 327: Align the terms of both Houses, addressing mid-term polls and logistical challenges. – Election Commission’s Role: Mandates the Election Commission of India to oversee and manage synchronized elections.

You all might be busy with your interviews and dreaming of sitting in one of the top B-school classes by June 2025. And with that exciting idea comes an imposter moment. How do I stand out from my peers? And that’s where we come with HUL Foundation School 2025- A Pre-MBA window to the corporate. The Unilever Foundation School is a three-day workshop held at HUL India’s Headquarters. Participants will have the opportunity to observe the operations of one of India's leading consumer brands, engage with company leaders, and gain valuable insights into the functioning of the FMCG industry. The workshop offers practical knowledge across various domains, including Sales and Marketing, Finance, and HR, taught by industry experts.

HUL Foundation School 2025

The Reserve Bank of India, established on April 1, 1935, is notable for being one of the few central banks to document its institutional history, having published four volumes to date. The history of the Reserve Bank not only provides an authentic and objective account of its functioning, events, and policy developments but also reflects the broader monetary history of the country.

The U.S. withdrawal sends shockwaves through global climate efforts. China is expected to capitalize on the vacuum, accelerating its development of green technologies, including electric vehicles. Meanwhile, Europe may respond by strengthening its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, a controversial policy among developing nations, especially if U.S. trade tariffs increase (which they almost are)

Our Finance Minister presented the 2025 union budget on 1 February 2025, and one thing that made the entire nation talk was the announcement that income tax would not be levied on salaried income up to 12.75 lacs. The Indian government had forfeited a large part of its revenue. Why? In this article, we have answered questions related to budgets that you should know from your MBA PI perspective and in general.

In 2025, the Indian rupee is facing a serious crisis as its value continues to drop sharply. This decline has left investors, policymakers, and everyday people feeling anxious about the economic future. The INR vs USD exchange rate has now reached an all-time low, with 1 USD costing 86.70 INR, marking a historic moment for the Indian Rupee to hit an all-time low. Such a drastic fall not only raises concerns for the country's foreign exchange reserves but also threatens the flow of foreign direct investment (FDI).

The Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj is anticipated to draw over 200 million visitors, a significant increase from the 2019 Ardh Kumbh, which recorded 120 million attendees. Preparations include investments exceeding ₹4,200 crore in infrastructure, including the construction of over 1,000 km of roads, 20,000 bio-toilets, and 500 temporary bridges. Digital innovations such as e-passes, virtual darshans, and AI-based crowd monitoring are being employed. Under the Namami Gange project, ₹1,000 crore has been allocated to ensure clean water for the event and surrounding areas.

As you prepare for the second admissions stage for the MBA batch 2025-2027, here’s a detailed overview of the new structure and preparation strategies.

Continuing with our important academic questions for the MBA interview series, we will now be covering the Engineering Subjects. Mechanical Engineering Interview Questions & Concepts are critical for aspirants with an engineering background.  Below are some of the commonly asked questions and important topics that you should be familiar with

Academic questions are an important part of MBA interviews, especially for freshers, recent graduates, and people with less work experience. In this article, we have listed MBA interview questions for commerce students to help you prepare effectively. Please note that this is not an exhaustive list but is based on students' recent PI experiences.

If you're preparing for the WAT (Written Ability Test) and PI (Personal Interview) rounds for MBA admissions or a job as a CSE graduate, having a solid understanding of computer science and data science fundamentals is crucial. This guide covers some of the most important concepts, followed by a full list of 66 questions that will help you prepare effectively.

Economics concepts are one of the most commonly asked questions in MBA PI irrespective of the candidate's academic background. In this article, We have explained important economics concepts and questions for the MBA interview that will be helpful to get a gist and last-minute revision. These reflect the questions asked in actual interviews!

The sales and Marketing domain is a sought-after interest of people with a commerce/ management degree in undergraduate. Many people also make it a part of their Why MBA answer. In this article, we have explained a few basic but important marketing questions and answers for MBA interview, along with key concepts from the marketing domain that can be asked during your MBA interviews.

In this blog, we have shared 5 MBA Interview Transcripts from 2024, featuring freshers from diverse academic backgrounds. These transcripts include valuable PI experiences from top institutes like IIM Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta, CAP colleges, and IIM Shillong.

A GD is a structured conversation, usually without a moderator lasting around 20-25 minutes in an MBA interview. Not all B-Schools conduct a Group Discussion round but B-Schools like IIM-Kozhikode, XLRI, MDI, and SIBM (GE) keep a certain weightage for Group Discussion rounds. The basic aim of a GD is to test your problem-solving skills, communication, persuasion, and how collaborative and contributive you are.

Preparing for MBA interviews can seem to be an endless sea to swim. Though an interview can be very unpredictable, there are a few sure-shot questions and some important ones that can make your view in one interview or the other. In this blog, we have listed a few questions that are the most commonly asked in MBA interviews and how to answer them.

Most old IIMs, including IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore, IIM Calcutta, IIM Lucknow, and IIM Kozhikode, incorporate WAT into their final selection process. This test typically lasts between 10 to 30 minutes, during which candidates are given a specific topic to write about. Evaluators assess candidates based on various criteria, including coherence, creativity, language proficiency, and depth of analysis. The significance of WAT lies in its ability to evaluate a candidate's writing skills, including clarity of thought, logical argument construction, and awareness of diverse perspectives. In this article, we introduce the Golden Framework, a strategy designed to help you tackle any WAT effectively.

The Proven WAT Framework To Ace Your MBA Interview Process

Fill in some textA similar challenge arose during my IIM Kozhikode interview. The panel questioned me on the geopolitical implications of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and India’s stance on the issue. As I navigated through my responses, they deliberately contradicted my statements and challenged my logic. I remained calm, avoided taking hard stances, and framed my answers diplomatically, ensuring that logic and facts supported each point well. The lesson here? Stress interviews often aren’t just about the correctness of your stance but about your ability to justify it rationally without losing your composure.

How To Tackle Stress Interviews In MBA Interviews - Khushboo Mehta, IIM M' 26

As interview calls start rolling in, it's natural for the excitement to be accompanied by confusion and myths surrounding what top business schools truly look for in candidates. This article aims to clear up common myths about B-school admissions and help students understand the process of applying to their ideal MBA program... Myth 5: Academic Gaps Are Deal-Breakers The Reality: In India, academic consistency is considered very important, and missing education can even lead to anxiety. However, B- schools know that personal circumstances—like family duties, health issues, or starting a business—can create these gaps...

Breaking Myths Around B-School Admissions: A Must-Read For MBA Aspirants

Should You Join PGP-ABM At IIM Lucknow? 

As the interview calls for IIM Lucknow are out, many aspirants are pondering over the prospects of the Post Graduate Program in Agribusiness Management (PGP-ABM). If you're one of those candidates wondering whether to join this course, I hope to offer some clarity. Being a current PGP student at IIM Lucknow, I’ve closely observed the experiences of PGP-ABM students and can provide an honest perspective on the advantages, drawbacks, and whether this program is a good fit for you. Let’s dive into it.

Essential Tips for Form Filling

As many of you may have started receiving interview shortlists, I am sharing crucial pointers to enhance your responses in the application essay forms. Follow these frameworks, and make the best of it. Good luck! Q1) Tell Me About Yourself (TMAY) This is the most common question you will encounter during form-filling or interviews. It can appear in various forms, such as: 1. Where do you see yourself? 2. Introduce yourself...

MBA colleges will soon start releasing their shortlists, but the important point is not to wait for them. Start preparing right now because there’s a high chance that interviews could be scheduled immediately after shortlists are announced. In many cases, candidates don’t get enough time to prepare as interviews are scheduled earlier than expected. This article will guide you through practical tips and strategies to ace your MBA interviews. From self-reflection to current affairs, we’ve got you covered to help you make a lasting impression. Let’s get started!

Congratulations, CAT warriors! The results are out, and whether you’re celebrating your score or strategizing for the next step, this is where the real MBA journey begins. Cracking CAT was just the first hurdle—what lies ahead is equally important and often underestimated. Let’s dive into the post-CAT roadmap: GDPI preparation, profile enhancement, and choosing the right B-school.

WATPI Preparation, and Selecting The Right B-School |  Ft. Ratnil Shah, IIM Nagpur

With the CAT 2022 results out, aspirants have several questions about which calls they would receive, and what other colleges they can apply to, based on their percentiles and profiles. In this video CAT Mentor Arks Srinivas, Ex- National MBA Head, Career Launcher has answered some commonly asked questions that students have with regards to the colleges they should apply to, and the calls that they would be receiving in order to start their preparation for the next phase, WAT-PI

"What should I do now that CAT is over?" is a question that has been pouring into my messages from everyone I know who took CAT 2023. While no one has the authority to tell you what to do after CAT, I can certainly share my experience from last year, detailing the steps I took that I believe played a crucial role in helping me land a spot at SPJIMR Mumbai.

We’re not mind readers… But we know what you’re thinking - if only you could get ahead of your competition and convert your b-school call(s)! Here’s how you can. And here’s how InsideIIM’s WAT-PI Bootcamp can help. Through live mock interviews, one-on-one mentorship sessions, personalized CV and SoP building sessions, and WAT practice sessions, our experienced mentors will give it their all to get you to your dream b-school this year! Sounds like a good idea?  Enroll now and get access to a tonne of exclusive knowledge on cracking MBA interviews!

Think your score and percentile can land you a b-school interview? Fantastic! But we've got some bad news for you. The odds are against you. Preparing for the exams to actually crack it and land-up in the top-five or top-ten percentile takes a ton of hard work. But compared to the gravity of what's next, itwas a cakewalk. Till now, you've been through an elimination process. You're now the crème de la crème of all test-takers. But now, the real challenge begins: standing shoulder to shoulder with the very best, and winning.

Get Mentored By The Finest Mentors  And Make It To Your B-School!

Get Mentored By The Finest Mentors  And Make It To Your B-School!

Get Mentored By The Finest Mentors  And Make It To Your B-School!

Get Mentored By The Finest Mentors  And Make It To Your B-School!

Get Mentored By The Finest Mentors  And Make It To Your B-School!

Get Mentored By The Finest Mentors  And Make It To Your B-School!

Get Mentored By The Finest Mentors  And Make It To Your B-School!

Get Mentored By The Finest Mentors  And Make It To Your B-School!

Get Mentored By The Finest Mentors  And Make It To Your B-School!