IIM Admission 2022: Akansha Shares PI-WAT Experience at IIM Ahmedabad
Akansha Ghosh converted the IIM Ahmedabad admission call for PGP FABM for 2022-24 session. She recalls her IIM-A PI and WAT experience below.
IIM Ahmedabad PI WAT Experience
Akansha Ghosh, a 97.32 percentiler in CAT 2021, has converted multiple admission calls for the PGP 2022-24 session. She holds a BSC degree majoring in Food Technology from Delhi University. Along with the degree course, she has completed a two-month FSQM internship at DNV. She has accepted the admission call from IIM Ahmedabad for PGP FABM. Besides IIM-A, Akansha converted the admission calls from IIM Lucknow for its PGP ABM programme, IIM Rohtak, IIM Amritsar, and CAP IIMs. In an exclusive conversation with shiksha.com, Akansha Ghosh recalls her PI and WAT experience at IIM Ahmedabad.
IIM Ahmedabad PI WAT Experience
IIM Ahmedabad selection process includes the shortlisted candidates to appear for the Personal Interview (PI) and Academic Writing Test (AWT). AWT is also known as WAT at other IIMs.
The space below covers the AWT and PI experience at IIM Ahmedabad:
Date of AWT/PI: March 14, 2022
Also Read: How to crack GD-PI/WAT rounds of top B-schools
IIM Ahmedabad AWT Topic
AWT, conducted at IIM Ahmedabad, is a pen-paper based written test having 15-30 minute duration. Candidates need to write approximately 300 words mentioning the assumptions, and arguments for or against the topic.
Q: Is only CAT score a factor for admission in IIMs?
Q: Which courses are offered by IIMs through CAT?
CAT is the common entrance test for a range of post management courses offered by the Indian Institute of Management. The CAT score is accepted for admission to PGP, MBA, Executive MBA, Ph.D. and FPM courses.
Here is the list of courses offered by every IIM.
- IIM Ahmedabad: PGP, PGP-FABM, ePGD-ABA (post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Business Analytics), PhD
- IIM Amritsar: MBA, MBA-Business Analytics, MBA-HRM, EMBA, PhD
- IIM Bangalore: PGP, PGPEM, PGPBA, PhD
- IIM Bodh Gaya: PGP, Ph.D. (FPM)
- IIM Calcutta: MBA, PhD
- IIM Indore: PGP, PGP-HRM, MSDSM (Master of Science in Data Science and Management), FPM
- IIM Jammu: MBA, MBA (Hospital Administration & Healthcare Management, Executive MBA (Blended Mode), Ph.D. (Full-Time Mode), Ph.D. (Part-Time Mode)
- IIM Kashipur: MBA, MBA (Analytics), EMBA, EMBAA (Executive Master of Business Administration Analytics), PhD
- IIM Kozhikode: PGP, PGP-BL, PGP-F, PGP-LSM, EPGP Kochi, PhD
- IIM Lucknow: PGP, PGP-ABM, PGP-some, PGPWE, PhD
- IIM Nagpur: MBA, MBA (Executive), Ph.D. (Executive)
- IIM Raipur: PGP, FPM/PhD, EFPM
- IIM Ranchi: PGP, PGP-HRM, PGP (Business Analytics), Ph.D. EPhD
- IIM Rohtak: PGP, EPGDSM, PhD
- IIM Sambalpur: MBA, Executive MBA, Ph.D. Executive PhD
- IIM Shillong: PGP, PGPEX, MBA (WE), Ph.D. PhDWP
- IIM Sirmaur: MBA, MBA (T&HM), ExMBA (Digital Transformation & Analytics), PhD
- IIM Tiruchirappalli: PGPM & PGPM-HR, DPM, E-DPM
- IIM Udaipur: MBA, MBA-DEM, MBA-GSCM, PGDBAWE, PhD
- IIM Visakhapatnam: PGP, PGPEx, PGPDGM, Ph.D.
Q: How to get into IIM Ahmedabad?
The application process of IIM Ahmedabad for PGP takes place via CAT. Therefore, candidates need to visit the official website of CAT to get admission to IIM Ahmedabad. The institute will further shortlist the candidates based on CAT score and send emails to shortlisted candidates. However, for executive courses, the application process can be done via the official website. Details are as follows:
- MBA-PGPX: Candidates can submit their application through an online portal.
- ePGD: Applicants can submit their applications online. Application to the ePGD-ABA programme is a two-step process - registration & application form submission.
AWT Topic
The stats of the top five bowlers were given and Shane Warne was referred to as the GOAT*. Additionally, the text stated that referring to a sports person as GOAT is difficult owing to different playing conditions and equipment from different eras.
*NOTE: GOAT is also known as the Greatest of All Times
IIM Ahmedabad AWT Answer
I stated the assumptions, generalisation, and loopholes in arguments and gave some examples. Suggested some pointers, that if included, would have made the argument logical.
IIM Ahmedabad PI Experience
A panel of two was allocated for the personal interview by IIM Ahmedabad. Moving forward, we will be using P1 and P2 for first and second panellists and A to denote the response by Akansha.
P1: So Akansha, give me the exact answer to why FABM
A: I told them about how I have been involved in both research and business planning/pitching competitions since I was a member of the ED-Cell for nearly two years. Additionally, I mentioned that I was involved with students from different backgrounds while competing and preparing for these competitions. Along with this, I gave them an input on how I was fascinated by the management and business aspect of my field as compared to research.
Q: How to get admission in IIM Ahmedabad for MBA?
Candidates (General category) seeking admission to IIM-A for MBA must have a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate. For final selection, a student is required to have a valid score in the CAT exam (both sectional and overall) and is required to go through the AWT and PI rounds conducted by the institute. Additionally, for the final selection of candidates, everything right from their scores in Class 10, Class 12 and graduation are considered along with their CAT percentile, PI an AWT scores, stream in Class 12 and work experience. Read more about MBA admission at IIM-A here.
Q: What is the admission process for MBA at the IIM Ahmedabad?
To apply for admission to the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad MBA programme, you need to have appeared and scored the minimum needed grade in CAT 2023. Candidates are shortlisted for Analytical Writing Test (AWT) and Personal Interview PI from among the candidates with a sound CAT score who have applied to IIM Ahmedabad. Once the AWT & PI round is completed, admission decisions are made based on a diverse set of attributes such as academic performances, work experience, extracurricular activities, and diversity.
Q: How can I prepare for MBA admission at IIM Ahmedabad?
Qualifying CAT is a must-have criteria for admission to IIMs and other top Management colleges in India. A well-planned strategy along with a correct approach of preparation is essential for admission to MBA, especially in the top MBA colleges in India. A prep strategy that will help you ace the CAT exam for admission to IIM Ahmedabad is as follows:
- Check the CAT syllabus and exam pattern
- Choose the right reference book
- Solve as many CAT Mock Tests as possible. Download FREE practice questions and answers!
- Solve previous year's CAT question papers for thorough revision to reduce the scope of mistakes
- Read books, editorials, newspapers, and journals to improve your vocabulary and reading skills. Check below section-wise questions and answers:
Read more about the CAT preparation strategy.
Q: How can I prepare for admission at IIM Ahmedabad?
Qualifying CAT is a must-have criteria for admission to IIMs and other top Management colleges in India. A well-planned strategy along with a correct approach of preparation is essential for admission to MBA, especially in the top MBA colleges in India. A prep strategy that will help you ace the CAT exam for admission to IIM Ahmedabad is as follows:
- Check the and
- Choose the right reference book
- Solve as many CAT Mock Tests as possible.!
- Solve previous year's CAT question papers for thorough revision to reduce the scope of mistakes
- Read books, editorials, newspapers, and journals to improve your vocabulary and reading skills. Check below section-wise questions and answers:
| VARC questions with answers | DI & LR questions with answers | Quantitative Aptitude questions with answers |
Q: What is the selection process of IIM Ahmedabad?
Also Read: MBA PI Questions: How to Answer Why MBA Question? With Example
P1: But that's a general answer to why MBA and not why FABM.
A: The business plans and pitches were mostly agri-based and required knowledge of my field. That's how I realised my potential in FABM.
P1: Tell me some cities in Gujarat.
A: I knew this answer so well but I went completely blank and ended up saying Ahmedabad (awkward), Gandhinagar, GIFT city and Surat.
P1: What is the full form of GIFT city?
A: Again went blank and could not answer.
P1: Any other cities?
A: Tried to recall but could not answer.
P1: Name some districts near Kolkata.
A: I was completely panicking and did not hear the word "near" and started rattling off any district that came to my mind. The panellist stopped me and asked me to listen to the questions properly. I apologised but could answer only a few.
P1: Have you done any internships? What did you learn?
A: I answered the question; however, no cross questions came in from here.
P1: Are you familiar with the FABM Programme?
A: Yes, I know there is a rural immersion program and I have also gone through the electives offered in the second year.
P2: Tell me some methods of preservation.
A: I gave a very detailed answer covering 5-6 methods with examples and other details. The panellist questioned me more on this for around 5-7 minutes and I was able to answer all of these technical questions.
Post this, the second panellist took over the interview process
P2: Have you done any projects? What was it about?
A: I answered the question and provided a summary of the project.
P2: Some more questions about my college.
P2: What do you want to learn at IIM Ahmedabad?
A: Currently, agriculture in our country is at an inflexion point. Whoever comes up with a solution to the inefficiencies is going to make it big. I want to learn more about these inefficiencies in detail.
P2: Which company do you want to work in and why?
A: I named the company and said how the company has witnessed tremendous growth in only a few years. Their diverse profile will provide me with a lot of opportunities to work in different fields. Also, I mentioned that the current MD of the company is an alumnus of IIM A (FABM) and has put the company on the path of rapid growth. The journey has inspired me a lot and gives me hope that I might be able to achieve something similar in the future.
P2: So Akansha, are you scared of maths?
A: I said I am but I work hard so it does not pull me back.
P2: Did you have maths in +2?
A: Yes sir.
P2: So you must be familiar with calculus?
A: It has been 4 years since boards and I did not remember a lot so I was honest and told them that I have studied calculus but I do not remember much at the moment.
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P2: But you will have to brush up on that.
A: Answered that I definitely will revise my +2 maths before joining.
P2: That would be all. Thank you Akansha.
Verdict: Converted
Thoughts on IIM Ahmedabad PI
The personal interview at IIM Ahmedabad went for approximately 20 minutes. The initial phase of the interview did not go well. I was anxious before the technical questions came in the second part of the interview process. I did not forget to put a smile on my face and apologise for any of my mistakes throughout the interview process. I guess being honest and raw during the interview at IIM Ahmedabad came with an added advantage over my technical knowledge from the BSc degree.
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