WAT /Essay Topics: 10 Probable Essay Topics with tips for IIM WAT process

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Updated on February 7, 2014
MBAUniverse.com brings forth answers to various queries on WAT. This article also gives you the list of 10 probable WAT/Essay topics to help you prepare for MBA Admissions 2014
WAT can be on any kind of topics under the Sun like - Business, Economics & Finance, Social, Political, religious, national or international affairs, Sports related, imaginative and abstract etc

MBA aspirants, shortlisted on the basis of their CAT percentile and academic record are shortly going to face the WAT-2014 in final admission round. All are engaged in attending mock GDs and PIs. In their quest of gaining more inputs and knowledge from different sectors, they are lagging behind in improving their writing skills. CAT has already tested your stock of knowledge and intelligence. WAT is about whether you are able to put the versatile knowledge on paper in your handwriting in a coherent and methodical manner.

4 questions that flummox the aspirants before WAT/ Essay Topics

Candidates concentrate more on preparing and improving the oral communication but preparation on WAT remains half baked as virtual skilled writing on paper pen mode seldom happens and never becomes a regular feature in this computer world. MBAUniverse.com brings forth answers to popping queries on WAT

1. What could be the probable WAT topics?

2. How should I write the essay on the given topic?

3. I have been reading different type of study material to prepare for WAT but find it difficult how to begin what to place in body and how to conclude?

4. Time is short how to manage it with a good writing piece in the given time frame?

MBAUniverse.com learning team has brought out a series on following probable WAT topics with answers to above questions

Topic 1: 2014 General elections will be a watershed for Indian democracy

How to begin- Type of democratic system that India adopted and dilution over the period

Body- points like corruption, scams, Anti corruption movement, inflation, Delhi election,
conclusion- ray of hope with the change of guard in Delhi will change the voting pattern
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Topic 2: Corruption is the root cause of current economic and social woes in India

How to begin- Define the term in Indian context

Body- what has it done-inactive society, sluggish growth,
conclusion- Honest politicians with good intentions should take over; spread education; social upliftment    
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Topic 3: India’s 1.2 billion population is an asset for the country

How to begin- Rising population trends, quantity and quality
Body- Qualitative aspects-better education; technical skills; global demand; employment opportunities for rural population
Conclusion- More employment oriented, creates its own demand
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Topic 4: Indo-US relations; how much beneficial for India

How to begin- US needs India to counter China; India will gain in the bargain
Body- Various pacts and agreements beneficial to both, Interests to be taken care of; Indian v/s US interests
Conclusion- US a clever ally; India to move forward cautiously
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Topic 5: Indian polity has a better model for growth than China

How to begin- similarities in India-China; Indian V/s Chinese growth after independence
Body- initial growth rates; India more favorable investment destination; positive points of Indian polity v/s negative points of China like political system, economic system, regulations in china 
Conclusion- How the world finds India more dependable.
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Topic 6: Is ASEAN a defunct Group

How to begin- Introduce ASEAN, when it was formed, what were the goals
Body- Achievements; obstacles; lack of planning; lack of global support; low trade among member countries
Conclusion- more planning and cooperation among member countries needed
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Topic 7: Social media is a waste of time

How to begin- Introduction of tools of social media
Body- destructive ideas; wasting time on sites; irrelevant chats and talks; loss of relationship; dangerous in many ways; health hazards
Conclusion- judicious utilization to update knowledge, spread positive messages of fraternity required
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Topic 8: India has more skilled human resource

How to begin- Human resource and population difference; more skilled better resource
Body- Development process since independence; ratio increased to total population; demand of Indian HR; role in country’s development
Conclusion- Higher proportion of HR needed; efforts to be made in the direction
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Topic 9: FDI in multi brand retail is a boon or bane

How to begin- What does it refer to; key trends in past

Body- positive aspects for consumer, seller; increase in income; removal of middlemen; better return; economic growth; fears to be tackled; negative points to be taken care of
Conclusion- Overall improvement and social upliftment in the country
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Topic 10: Ethics and morals cannot be taught in class rooms only

How to begin- What are these qualities; how they are developed
Body- Learnt more in social environment than in class room; why the values are being lost; role of corporate sector to develop such values
Conclusion-responsibility towards humanity and society to be remembered; values to be learnt with improvement in personality; role of these qualities very important in life
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WAT can be on any kind of topics under the Sun like – Business, Economics & Finance, Social, Political, religious, national or international affairs, Sports related, imaginative and abstract etc.

 

Solved WAT Essay topic for Admission 2014

WAT Topic for MBA: 2014 General elections will be a watershed for Indian democracy

WAT Topic for MBA: Corruption is the root cause of current economic and social woes in India

WAT Topic for MBA: India`s 1.2 billion population is an asset for the country

WAT Topic for MBA: India has more skilled Human Resource

WAT Topic for MBA: Indo-US relations; how much beneficial for India

WAT Topic for MBA: FDI in multi brand retail is a boon or bane

WAT Topic for MBA: Is ASEAN a defunct Group

WAT Topic for MBA: Essay writing; fasten your belts

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GD topic for MBA: Political activism is the only way to root out corruption

GD Topic for MBA: New Lokpal will be effective in curbing corruption

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GD Topic for MBA: Corruption is the root cause for Indian Economy slowdown

GD Topic for MBA: The rise in vegetable prices is a man made farce

GD Topic for MBA: Opinion Polls be banned in pre election period

GD Topic for MBA: Should business lobbying be made legal in India?

GD Topics: Will India remain way behind China?

 

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