Interview panelists consider your academic background when framing questions—an engineer gets engineering basics, a commerce grad gets finance questions, an architect gets design and structural questions. Panelists from a similar academic stream are more likely to probe deeply into your subject, so be thorough with your core subjects. B.
Arch candidates are typically treated as neutral—neither engineer nor non-engineer—with no diversity bump or handicap. Working professionals get questions on their job role, industry, clients, and impact. A family business background invites questions on turnover, operations, and why MBA over joining business.
IIM Ahmedabad at Rs 27.5L fees for Rs 35.22 LPA asks academic questions in depth.
IIM Bangalore at Rs 26.2L for Rs 34.88 LPA focuses on work ex and profile fit.
IIM Calcutta at Rs 27L for Rs 34.23 LPA asks more math and situational questions. XLRI at Rs 30.
6L for Rs 28 LPA with XAT 95%+ cutoff has a heavy profile-deep-dive approach. Preparation: revise your UG subjects thoroughly (not just favorite ones), prepare a strong SOP narrative, and rehearse why-MBA and why-this-college with specific examples. Panelists test depth, so generic answers like "I want to learn business" get penalized.
If you claim to know something on your CV, be prepared for grilling. Check your eligibility at collvera.