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IIM Lucknow (IPMX – 1 Year MBA) Interview Debrief
Interview Location: IIM Lucknow – Noida Campus
Interview Type: Group Interview
Interview Slot: Morning slot, Saturday
Result: Admit (Did not accept due to personal reasons - this is last year's Personal Interview story - 2024)
Interview Panel
The interview panel consisted of two professors:
Reporting & Waiting Experience
Interview Questions & Discussion
Questions by the Sustainability Professor
Most questions were centered around my work experience and application essays:
Questions by the Second Professor
This professor focused more on personal and people-oriented aspects:
Overall Interview Experience
Dress Code & Final Tips
Final Advice
Interview Location: IIM Lucknow – Noida Campus
Interview Type: Group Interview
Interview Slot: Morning slot, Saturday
Result: Admit (Did not accept due to personal reasons - this is last year's Personal Interview story - 2024)
Interview Panel
The interview panel consisted of two professors:
- Professor 1: Sustainability Professor
- Professor 2: Faculty member from an unspecified discipline (focused more on people/leadership aspects)
Reporting & Waiting Experience
- Candidates were given specific reporting timings; mine was an early morning slot.
- Upon arrival, all candidates were seated in the waiting area in front of the reception.
- The order of interviews appeared to be based on qualifying scores received till that point, though this is an assumption.
- Waiting time can be long, so be mentally prepared.
- A small canteen is located at the back of the campus where food is available.
- Most candidates prefer to stay seated in the waiting area.
- Since it was cold, tea was offered by the institute, which was a nice gesture.
Interview Questions & Discussion
Questions by the Sustainability Professor
Most questions were centered around my work experience and application essays:
- Walk me through your work experience – companies, roles, and nature of work
- Discussion around projects I have worked on
- Deep dive into my application essays
- I had mentioned a corporate mistake in my essay and how it contributed to my professional growth – this became a key discussion point
- Follow-up questions focused on learning, reflection, and growth mindset
Questions by the Second Professor
This professor focused more on personal and people-oriented aspects:
- What are your biggest strengths and weaknesses?
- I was quizzed for mentioning my global experience. What exactly did I solve. How did I gel with people for on-site opportunities
- Studying after 10 years is a big thing - have I thought it through. Personal arrangements I have made. Have I dropped my papers/ resignation etc
- One particularly interesting question:Quote:
Overall Interview Experience
- The interview was calm, structured, and largely driven by your application and essays.
- No stress-based questioning or rapid-fire technical questions.
- Compared to XLRI, I personally found this interview much easier and more conversational.
- I eventually received an admit, but chose not to accept it due to personal reasons. I plan to retake the GMAT and apply to other schools.
Dress Code & Final Tips
- Formal attire is strongly recommended.
- Most candidates (including women) wore full formal suits with proper shoes.
- Avoid half-formals (shirt + sweater). I wore a sweater over my outfit, which made me look slightly less formal than others.
- Dress well—it helps with confidence and first impressions.
Final Advice
- Know your application essays thoroughly—they will quiz you on them.
- Be honest about failures and clearly articulate learning outcomes.
- Prepare for introspective and leadership-oriented questions, not just work experience.
- Be patient during the waiting period and stay calm.
