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1.7 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
85.7% Positive experience

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PhD Student Researcher

Research · more than a year ago

Intern Average Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Panel
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral

The interview was done online using Google Meet. I got an email to confirm and then a time slot. It was a panel interview with 4 professors.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • Questions asked were moderate to easy.
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Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

PhD Researcher

Research

Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Technical screen Panel
Interview formats
Technical Presentation

The interview lasted for one hour and was split into two sections: aptitude and mathematics, specifically for chemical engineering students. Based on the choices made, the panel was then divided. The interview heavily focused on the M.tech thesis and two favorite subjects.

Confirmed questions4 questions
  • Tell me about your M.tech Thesis.
  • Can you answer some questions on Aptitude?
  • Can you answer some questions on Mathematics for Chemical Engineering?
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Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

Researcher

Research

Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Panel
Interview formats
Technical Presentation

Many students with CSIR NET or GATE scores were invited. They were grouped into organic, inorganic, and physical chemistry based on their preferences. Different interview panels were assigned, and candidates were called to their respective panels.

Confirmed questions4 questions
  • Starting with name reactions in organic chemistry, followed by questions on reagents and then in-depth NMR spectroscopy.
  • Could you explain some name reactions?
  • What are some common reagents used in organic chemistry?

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay Researcher Interview Questions

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Can you answer some questions on Mathematics for Chemical Engineering?

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 7 Indian Institute of Technology Bombay interview reports.

Interview formats

Technical 46.7%
Presentation 26.7%
Behavioral 20%
Coding 6.7%

Interview difficulty

Easy 0%
Average 57.1%
Difficult 42.9%

Candidate experience

Positive 85.7%
Neutral 14.3%