GD PI WAT Admission 2014; Time to prepare for the next level

With the CAT 2013 results to be announced on January 14, 2014 and XAT 2014 to be over on January 5, 2014; it is time to prepare for the next level for Admissions 2014. It is time to win the crucial process of GD PI WAT round.
This article will give you a brief insight into all the three crucial rounds of Selection process at B schools for Admission 2014 and will also provide you probable topics prepared by Experts for GD PI WAT 2014 round for Admission 2014.

Numbers of top B schools including IIMs have made the GD PI WAT Round an important part of final admission round. Once the candidate has cleared the written examination whether on-line or paper pencil based, the next big preparation target should be GD PI WAT to enhance their chance of getting admission to their desired top B school.

GD - Group Discussion
GD can be classified as round of intricate debate which takes place among a few candidates (say 7 to 12) without any outside interference. This flow of exchange of opinions and thoughts is the tool for judgment of your various skills. A topic is given by an evaluator to the group and the entire group is supposed to sum up its ideas within the given time frame say 15-20 minutes.

GDs are conducted to test managerial attributes like interpersonal skills, leadership, analytical and rational thinking, knowledge and personality traits.
A successful manager should not just be good with his quota of work, but he/she is expected to contribute as part of a team. Ability to work and contribute in teams is a must to succeed in the corporate sector. And thats what
GDs aim to test.

The IIMs and other elite institutes, the ones under XAT, NMAT,etc have now started giving more emphasis on Essay writing, making it as one of the vital process for admissions and thus it becomes imperative for every MBA aspirant to know more about essay writing.

It is important to note here that the essay that you will write can generate some questions for the interview round. The interview panel can ask you questions about the essay you have written and you will have to defend it.
The essay is used as a tool to judge the social and ethical values of the aspirant as the written piece provides a valuable insight into the mind of the test taker. The B-school uses the essay as a pre-interview yardstick. An Essay can test you out on: Clarity, Logic, Focus, Structure, Argument and several other factors.

WAT Topic for MBA Admission 2014

WAT Topic for MBA: India has more skilled Human Resource
WAT Topic for MBA: Corruption is the root cause of current economic and social woes in India
WAT Topic for MBA: Indias 1.2 billion population is an asset for the country
WAT Topic for MBA: 2014 General elections will be a watershed for Indian democracy
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: 12 days left for XAT Essay writing; fasten your belts
XAT 2014 Essay Writing and WAT in IIMs: Role, Importance and Weightage
XAT 2014 & WAT: Know 10 Important Donts for Essay writing
XAT 2014: 8 key points for effective Essay Writing
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PI- Personal Interview
A personal interview is aimed at knowing a candidate more intimately assessing the clarity of thinking process, future goals and the fit with the B-school.
During the personal interview, Interviewer will check the analytical skills of the candidate in ways that cannot be done with a written test. Certain questions during the personal interview are devised to see how the candidate can analyze a situation and create a solution.
Every business school has different policies when it comes to MBA interviews. Typically, an MBA interview is conducted by one or more members of the admissions committee. However, it is not unusual to be interviewed by current students or alumni. Professors do not normally conduct admissions interviews, but there are a few schools who do assign faculty members to the task. Given that a good MBA is a demanding programme, B-schools would like to know how you will be able to cope up with the academics and the extra-curricular 24 x 7 demands of your new campus. They are also keen to assess how you have utilized the earlier learning opportunities.

PI Preparation for MBA Admission 2014
Personal Interview: Model questions & answers for MBA Admission 2014
PI: 10 important Personal Interview tips for MBA Admission 2014
Purpose and Importance of Personal Interview
Preparation Strategy for Personal Interview
Frequently Asked Questions on Personal Interview
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GD PI WAT 2014 Calendar

The GD PI WAT schedule for top B schools has been announced. The six new IIMs Combined Admission process 2014 CAP 2014 will be held from Mid February to Mid March 2014 wherein approximately 10000 CAT will participate.

Leading PGDM B schools have also announced their GD PI WAT Calendar 2014. XLRI Jamshedpur will conduct its GD PI from February2 to February 8, 2014.
SPJIMR Mumbai will conduct its GD PI from January 23, 2014 onwards. FMS Delhi will conduct its GD PI for the shortlisted candidates in Second week of March. NMIMS Mumbai has scheduled its GD PI process on February 12-25, 2014.

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