SPJIMR Mumbai PGDM Admissions 2026
ApplyRanked No. 3 Business School in India and no.35 in world by Financial Times MiM 2025 Ranking | Highest CTC: INR 89 LPA
Hi Sayantan! As per the experiences shared by students of IIMs, especially Lucknow and Kozhikode, the interviews are generally conversation based. The initial questions are about introducing yourself, why you want to pursue MBA, why do you want to join this particular institute etc. Your answers will direct the interview further. Questions will also be asked based on your profile, such as your graduation subject, work experience (if applicable), hobbies, current affairs etc. The common questions at IIM interviews are as follows:
Tell us about yourself
What is the meaning of your name? (Typically used as an ice breaker and if you have an uncommon name)
Why do you wish to do an MBA?
What are your plans after an MBA?
How will your MBA support your goal?
How does your academic background relate to your goal?
What are your strengths, give examples?
What are your weaknesses, give examples?
What are your short-term long term goals?
Elaborate on your work experience.
How relevant is your experience?
Why do you want to join a particular institute?
Which specialisation do you want to opt for?
What are your hobbies/interests? (Technical questions on the same)
The other topics which are common in PI include the following:
Current affairs – Politics, Economics, Business, Social events, demographics, Sports, Literature, Entertainment, Awards and Recognition
Educational background
Social background
Work experience
Hobbies and interests
Your performance or points presented in Group Discussion/Written Ability Test
Your CV or SOP
You may read the experience of IIM Lucknow and Kozhikode students below:
https://bschool.careers360.com/articles/pi-wat-experience-iim-lucknow-subhra-pratim-halder
https://bschool.careers360.com/articles/pi-wat-experience-iim-lucknow-samir-jaju
https://bschool.careers360.com/articles/gd-pi-wat-how-cat-topper-prakriti-sharma-cracked-iim-wat-pi
https://bschool.careers360.com/articles/gd-pi-wat-how-cat-topper-deeksha-s-cracked-wat-pi-round-enter-iim-kozhikode
https://bschool.careers360.com/articles/gd-pi-wat-how-akshay-jayaprakasan-secured-admission-iim-kozhikode
HI,
For your refrence and omparision between all, you can check the reviews and feedbacks of all the 3 B schools here:
IIM Ranchi: http://www.bschool.careers360.com/colleges/indian-institute-of-management-ranchi
IIM K: http://www.bschool.careers360.com/colleges/indian-institute-of-management-kozhikode
This shall help you in detail.
All the best.
IIMK has a wide campus with modern facilities for the interactive learning of students. Wi-Fi, labs, library, canteen, hostel, sports, medical, etc., facilities were available for the students. The quality of the offered facilities was good. The quality of the hostel facilities was also good enough.
The infrastructure of IIMK was well maintained and developed. Facilities offered to our course students were good enough. For the students' academics and knowledge development, various modern facilities such as the library, computer labs, Wi-Fi, projectors, etc. were provided here in the college. Hostel facility was available for the students. All the facilities of the college were of good quality. Multiple sports facilities were available in the college for the students.
IIMK has a wide campus with modern facilities for the interactive learning of students. Wi-Fi, labs, library, canteen, hostel, sports, medical, etc., facilities were available for the students. The quality of the offered facilities was good. The quality of the hostel facilities was also good enough.
Ranked No. 3 Business School in India and no.35 in world by Financial Times MiM 2025 Ranking | Highest CTC: INR 89 LPA
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CAT 2025 is scheduled to be conducted on November 30, 2025.
The last date to apply for CAT 2025 is September 20, 2025.