What types of questions does IIM Sambalpur ask in online PI?

IIM Sambalpur's online PI asks basic engineering concepts, rapid-fire current affairs, and general knowledge with short answers, running for 15-20 minutes. The March 16, 2026 Forenoon Slot 1 online PI had 2 male panelists in their 30s asking: degree and graduation year, cellular signal modulation (digital modulation, PSK, FSK), SCR full form (Silicon Controlled Rectifier), Zener diode usage, newspaper reading habits, newspaper parent company (Coleman for Times of India), capital of Iran (Tehran), Iran's leaders (President and Supreme Leader), MBA in Data Analytics interest. IIM Sambalpur at Rs 14L fees and Rs 15 LPA average conducts rapid-fire style PIs for efficiency with 15-20 minute slots per candidate.

1. Preparation: (
2. brush up engineering basics in 30-60 minutes of core concepts, (
3. know full forms of common business terms (SCR, SEBI, RBI, GDP, FDI), (
4. follow newspapers and know their parent companies (TOI = Times Group, HT = HT Media, Mint = HT Media, Hindu = Kasturi), (
5. know basic world geography (capitals, major leaders, current events), (
6. current affairs specific to India. For online PI, ensure stable internet, quiet background, good camera positioning, and dressed formally. Eye contact with camera, not screen, is important.

Online PIs feel less personal than in-person; compensate with extra enthusiasm in voice and gestures. Check your eligibility at collvera.