GD: GD was like an extempore everybody was given the same topic, our topic was " Various control techniques for machinery". I was the first person in the had a good time and enjoyed it finally we initiated to reach a common conclusion.

GPA shortlisting: 6.0/10...

the interview mainly hovered unexpectedly around technical questions. i was asked 9 technical questions ranging all the subjects from 2nd year onwards, the interviewer took the GPA cards and selected the subjects at random and asked ques from them. ques:
1. what is the diff. b/w 2 stroke and 4stroke engine.
2. what is in-pit crusher.
3. what is PMM1
4. a ques on gearbox
5. CI and SI engines
6. a ques from stress strain
others mainly from mechanical

HR ques.
1. where do u belong to
2. introduce yourself
3. why did u opt for mining machinery

1. process was mainly gpa wise selection so good GPA does the trick
2. good command on subjects u have been taught
3. confidence in interview and GD is always a must
4. NCC can give u an edge
5. judiciously mark ur caste because there ws more competition in OBC than in general category

The selection process involved a minimum GPA criteria of 6 (General) followed by GD and PI. In my branch 9 applied for it 6 were selected in GD and finally 5 were offered the job. Among my branch-mates, mine rank was 2nd.
I answered 7 out of 9 technical ques correctly that did the trick.