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

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 For full article, Click here

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 For full article,Click here

Topic 3: Indias 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 For full article, Click here

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 For full article, Click here

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. For full article, Click here

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 For full article, Click here

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 For full article, Click here

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 countrys development Conclusion- Higher proportion of HR needed; efforts to be made in the direction For full article, Click here

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 For full article, Click here

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 For full article, Click here

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.