Indian Institute of Science Graduate Program Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Indian Institute of Science.
Indian Institute of Science
Graduate Student
Intern Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Coding
So basically, the interview was pretty technical and structured, a panel did it to see how smart I am and if I can solve problems. First, they asked about my schoolwork and research stuff, like what I'm interested in and what I want to do. Then, they really dug into the computer science basics like OS, computer architecture, algorithms, and math. The last part was all about coding challenges, specifically dynamic programming, to see if I could actually use what I know to solve hard problems on the spot.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Tell me about your research and its impact on computer science.
Indian Institute of Science
Graduate Student
Entry Easy Positive experience Decline offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Coding Case Technical
First, you'll submit your application with a resume and cover letter, and maybe fill out some forms on their website. Then, there's an initial screening, usually a recruiter call by phone or video to check your background, skills, and if you're a good fit, asking basic questions about your experience, motivations, and what salary you expect. If it's a tech role, you might have a coding test, or for consulting/design/creative jobs, a case study or portfolio review. Some jobs might also need you to submit projects beforehand.
Confirmed questions0 questions
No confirmed questions were included in this interview report.
Indian Institute of Science
Graduate Student
Entry Average Neutral experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Panel
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
The interview experience was alright. It was based on my post-graduation plans and major project. The interviewers were friendly and listened well. Each department had two rounds, each lasting about 15-20 minutes. After these initial rounds, selected students were put through laboratory rounds and met potential supervisors.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Tell me about your hobbies.
Indian Institute of Science Graduate Program Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Indian Institute of Science interview reports.
“What is the series expansion for the exponential function?”
Read reports →“What is the effect on the trace of a matrix when it is inverted?”
Read reports →“Can you count the number of elements in a matrix?”
Read reports →“Could you please sketch the graph of an exponential function?”
Read reports →“Can you write a program to compute the series expansion of the exponential function up to a certain tolerance?”
Read report →“What is the main research question you aim to address with your PhD?”
Read report →“Tell me about your research and its impact on computer science.”
Read report →“Can you discuss topics where you feel you have a strong grasp, especially focusing on the nuance of 'feeling' like you know it?”
Read report →“Tell me about your hobbies.”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 9 Indian Institute of Science interview reports.