IIT Madras Researcher Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 5 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at IIT Madras.
IIT Madras
Researcher
Entry Difficult Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical Coding
We checked your basic engineering math knowledge, core subject knowledge, problem-solving abilities, and computational and analytical skills. We also covered Homogeneous Transformation, Planar and Coplanar forces, Stream function, and the Boundary layer concept, along with the Denavit Hartenberg Equation.
Confirmed questions8 questions
- How many degrees of freedom does an object in space have?
- What is meant by differential drive?
- What are sensors and transducers?
IIT Madras
Researcher
Entry Average Negative experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Take home Panel Background check
Interview formats
Technical Presentation
So, first there was a written test, kind of like GATE exam questions, about 50 of them, subject specific depending on the department. It was for one and a half hours. After they picked people from the written test, the next step was an interview with a panel where they asked about basics and projects.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you describe your project and what your role was in it?
IIT Madras
Graduate Student Researcher
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
To apply for the post, you need to be eligible for a national level fellowship. If you have a valid fellowship, you will be called for a written test. After passing the written test, you will be invited for a direct interview. The interview will cover a range of topics from analytics to management.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you describe how you would identify a solution for a hypothesis?
IIT Madras Researcher Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from IIT Madras interview reports.
“What is the Denavit Hartenberg Equation?”
Read reports →“How many degrees of freedom does an object in space have?”
Read reports →“What is a stream function?”
Read reports →“What is the sin x curve?”
Read reports →“What is Homogeneous Transformation?”
Read report →“What is the boundary layer concept?”
Read report →“What is the y=x^2 curve?”
Read report →“What are sensors and transducers?”
Read report →“What is meant by differential drive?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 5 IIT Madras interview reports.