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SCMHRD Interview


SCMHRD Interview (Feb 2020)
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About: SCMHRD is one of the highly recommended business schools in India. Situated in the midst of the IT park in Hinjewadi Pune. The admission to SCMHRD happens through the SNAP Test. It is the second most recommended college through SNAP Test.

The interview happened on 7th Feb 2020
The process consists of 2xWAT topics (time 30mins total), 2xGE and PI rounds (hence quite an elaborate process)

Profile: 99.13 SNAP, GEM (Weightage 50% SNAP Test, 50% GEPIWAT)

Process Summary:
WAT topic: Famous personality quote given “Tax all companies and homes to incentivize the reduction of carbon footprint” (Write for/against)
WAT 2: Two Images provided side by side and asked to make a theme and write on it.
GE 1 (7 people): A small case provided on increased indebtedness of millennials and asked to discuss the reasons for the same. Anyone can start and speak.
GE 2 (Same 7 people): Seven Newspaper headlines given and everyone is asked to choose 4 and discuss why they have chosen those topics. Then everyone was allowed to speak for 1 min on their chosen headlines and why they were important. Then the group had to choose on 4 most important headlines and present the same (could also use the chart paper) basically panelists were trying to test your group dynamics.
PI round: 2 panelists, professors of the institute 1 male and 1 female. Questions revolved around generalist topics of why MBA, why not some other course, strengths and weakness, regrets in life, toughest time, aims in life, which specialization would you like to choose.

The whole process went on smoothly and it was a well-organized student-run process. Total time 3-3.5 hrs.

Tips: Enjoy the whole process and don’t dwell on each process too much. Relax and do talk with people around you, it helps with the stress a lot.

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