Written round of 60 Qs in 30 mins (70% core and 30% aptitude)

Group discussion of 10 mins

No shortlisting, everyone was allowed to appear

Lots of questions on my project @ CGCRI, kolkata as it was a on-going research project for IOCL on Zero-Cement Castables, basic refractories and why go for advanced refractories and where...common ceramic fundamentals, etc.

Describe yourself, your name, why this company, they said I was on the right track to be a MBA and they lose many guys like me to that stream or higher studies in their compnay in a few yrs, if not months....so why did I sit for their firm... why didnt I choose my father's profession of civil engineering... What department in a firm would I prefer.... etc

Try to be as calm as possible and not apprehensive. Try to be confident and NEVER say anything that you aren't a bit confident about, that could be your Achilles Heel.

Overall, keep a smiling face and work your way through your strengths and try to tilt the interview towards the areas you are confident with.

18 had applied out of 19 and 2 got selected.

My rank was 5th among applicants and in final selection, I was the first choice


Good project, work, luck, confidence, communication skills, past achievements and desire-to-learn-attitude.