In case of the WAT, we had to write either for or against the topic. So, I quickly chose “For the topic” and jotted down a few points.
This was followed by PI. I was the second member in my panel. There were three professors. (P1,P2 and P3)
P1: What was your CAT percentile ? And XAT ?
Me: Told.
P1: So, you didn’t get a call from XLRI?
Me: No sir, I could not clear one of the sectionals.
P1: So, what other calls do you have ?
Me: IIM CAP Calls, MDI, NMIMS, SIBM, SCMHRD.
P1: So, you are an Oracle DBA ? You must be good with data.
Me: Yes, sir.
P2: Okay, so let me ask you a few questions while Sir (P1) prepares a question for you. Why do you think Rabindra Sangeet is so popular all over the world ?
Me: Answered about the versatility, the volume which encompasses all aspects of life, and also how it is relevant to the modern day.
P2: Those are generic reasons. Personally, I feel that it is popular since it is played at all traffic signals across the world. What is your take on this ?
Me: I beg to differ on this, Sir. I think it is played at many traffic signals in Bengal, but I am not sure if it is played all over the world.
P2: Okay, tell me some current affairs.
Me: Told about the ongoing issue about Rafael deal.
P2: (Seemed dissatisfied). Do you know what is Bumble ?
Me: Told. Also mentioned about the full front page advertisement in TOI that day.
P2: So, who is the founder of Bumble?
Me: (Was not sure of the founder). But managed to tell that Priyanka Chopra is one of the major investors in this app.
P2: So, what is the full name of Priyanka Chopra ? What is her husband’s name ?
Me: Answered.
P2: So, do you watch hollywood movies? Where is Hollywood located ? Where does Nick Jonas come from?
Me: (Just managed to utter hollywood is one the cities in the US, but not too confident regarding the other answers.)
P2: Okay, so who is your favourite actress in Bollywood?
Me: Deepika Padukone.
P2: Why?
Me: Told about her versatility and how she has managed to act in different roles etc.
P2: Dont lie, you like her because she is beautiful, don’t you?
Me: Agreed to it partly, but again told the same reasons.
P2: Okay, so who is her father?
Me: Prakash Padukone, Sir.
P2: Who is he? Which sport is he associated with ?
Me: Badminton, Sir.
P2: Okay, which award has he won recently?
Me: I am not aware of this, Sir.
P2: You follow any other sport?
Me: I follow Indian cricket.
P2: Okay, what is CoA?
Me: (Forgot the full form, but told it is associated with BCCI. P2 seemed dissatisfied.)
P1: Okay, please solve this. (Gave me a list of values with their frequencies and asked me to calculate the mean)
Me: Solved it.
P1: Are you sure?
Me: Yes, Sir.
P3: Okay, what is this called in probability?
Me: (Could not understand the question. Just told him about the concept of weighted average. P3 seemed dissatisfied.)
P3: Okay, we are done.
Me: Thank you Sir.
Overall, I felt a bit uncomfortable at times. But, it was a good learning experience.
Verdict : Converted!
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