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Hey what documents do we have to carry for interview ? Nothing is mentioned in the portal.

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how can I copy paste my answers in the form, ctrl + V is not working
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­Select the text you have already typed and do a drag drop. Worked for me when I had applied, not sure if it still works but you can give it a try.
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how long is it expected of the candidates to speak on the extempores topic? what should be the general approach ?
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So the extempore would be like a debate. You may say a few points and the panel will come in and contradict you, or derive some conclusions and lead you on to a discussion.
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how long is it expected of the candidates to speak on the extempores topic? what should be the general approach ?
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Always take 30-60 seconds to think and frame your points. Then target to speak for 1-2 minutes. You will encounter questions in between from the panel.

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Some extempore topics collated over the last few years:
1) Is tajmahal overhyped?

Some extempore topics collated over the last few years: (as an example of what you can expect)
1) Is tajmahal overhyped? 2) Are Real estate prices driven by the economy? 3) Is Make in India a failure 4) Do women need motivation more than man?
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For anyone who needs guidance with interview/extempore and mocks, you can always reach out to Preppie (https://www.preppie.in)
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is there any group/page where we can find transcripts of interviews for IIMA PGPX R1
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Delhi and A'bad interviews begin in two days. All the best to those of you who have your interviews in these cities. Do share your experience here (and the extempore topics)!

P.S. Last year the IIMA thread was so buzzing. I wish it were the same this time around.
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Hi everyone
I'm planning to apply for IIM-A and just wanted to know what are the chances for the candidate who is already an MBa but from a Tier 3 college (been getting a lot of advice that colleges don't prefer candidate already with an MBA

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almost 9yr work ek
- 5yrs with EY India as team lead in risk consulting
- 4yrs as a management consultant with CGI, Toronto
- Been doing a lot of mentoring back in Canada and have fair share of ECA during my college and professional tenure
- GMAT FE target 705 (planning to give again to increase my score from 660 (classic) to 705 FE

thank you in advance
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Hi everyone
I'm planning to apply for IIM_B and just wanted to know what are the chances for the candidate who is already an MBa but from a Tier 3 college (been getting a lot of advice that colleges don't prefer candidate already with an MBA

Brief profile

almost 9yr work ek
- 5yrs with EY India as team lead in risk consulting
- 4yrs as a management consultant with CGI, Toronto
- Been doing a lot of mentoring back in Canada and have fair share of ECA during my college and professional tenure
- GMAT FE target 705 (planning to give again to increase my score from 660 (classic) to 705 FE

thank you in advance
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Does PGPX not require 10th and 12th certificates? In the academic section of the application, there is no option to enter these details.
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Hi everyone
I’m planning to apply for IIM-A and just wanted to know what are the chances for the candidate who is already an MBa but from a Tier 3 college (been getting a lot of advice that colleges don’t prefer candidate already with an MBA

Brief profile

almost 9yr work ek
- 5yrs with EY India as team lead in risk consulting
- 4yrs as a management consultant with CGI, Toronto
- Been doing a lot of mentoring back in Canada and have fair share of ECA during my college and professional tenure
- GMAT FE target 705 (planning to give again to increase my score from 660 (classic) to 705 FE

thank you in advance
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660 Classic to 705 FE is a huge jump. If you are able to pull it off, then it would really make your profile standout. Plus a lot would also depend on how you articulate your gaols post a second MBA. 9 yrs of consulting experience and international exposure is a plus. Feel free to reach out to Preppie (https://www.preppie.in) for a more detailed discussion

For everyone appearing for the IIMA interview in Delhi & Ahmedabad over this weekend, Preppie family wishes you the very best. Stay calm and give it your best shot
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bhardwaj25
Hi everyone
I’m planning to apply for IIM-A and just wanted to know what are the chances for the candidate who is already an MBa but from a Tier 3 college (been getting a lot of advice that colleges don’t prefer candidate already with an MBA

Brief profile

almost 9yr work ek
- 5yrs with EY India as team lead in risk consulting
- 4yrs as a management consultant with CGI, Toronto
- Been doing a lot of mentoring back in Canada and have fair share of ECA during my college and professional tenure
- GMAT FE target 705 (planning to give again to increase my score from 660 (classic) to 705 FE

thank you in advance
660 Classic to 705 FE is a huge jump. If you are able to pull it off, then it would really make your profile standout. Plus a lot would also depend on how you articulate your gaols post a second MBA. 9 yrs of consulting experience and international exposure is a plus. Feel free to reach out to Preppie (https://www.preppie.in) for a more detailed discussion

For everyone appearing for the IIMA interview in Delhi & Ahmedabad over this weekend, Preppie family wishes you the very best. Stay calm and give it your best shot
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Thank you , will connect with you after I get my score
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Can someone please put the essay questions given in R1
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All the best to everyone who has interview today. Kindly post the extempores and interview experience. :D
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All the best everyone!
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Hey, can anyone post some extempore topics which can be asked
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Anyone got any extempore preparation material
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Here’s some topics that I found
extempore-topics-for-iim-a-interviews-346557.html
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Does anyone have the essay topics from round-1?
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