Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai (2020 – 21)

The process of selection at Great Lakes consists of Essay Writing (WAT) followed by Personal Interview.

Duration: 20-25 minutes

WAT Topic:‘Work from home: a new work culture’

No. of Panellists: 2

Duration: 15-20 minutes

Candidate’s Profile: Mechanical Engineering Graduate

Questions: (The personal interview was also conducted online.) Questions were asked on the candidate’s academic background. Few technical questions were asked based on his field. Some basic questions related to academic subjects. The candidate belongs to Goa, therefore questions were asked about the infamous mining scam and the casino Episode. (It is advisable that candidates gain awareness about their area of residence). Why MBA?

Candidate’s Profile:  Bachelor of Arts (English Literature)

Questions : How will you cope up with finance, accounting, etc. as you are from arts background?  What did you do after passing out ? Questions from English literature; Prose , Shakespeare's tragedies, Shakespeare's Comedies? What is Hyku? What is a Sonnet? Who is your favourite author? Which is your favourite book? There were some grammar related questions? Questions related to Romantic period? Name some Indian writers who write in English? Which is the last book you have read? What was your learning from it? There were some questions based on the introduction?   Why suddenly MBA ? What value will you add to our college? There were some basic Indian economy questions like GDP etc.