PI Preparation Questions

Mentioned below is the list of probable PI questions that cover the scope of any MBA interview as far as hygiene factors are concerned. The list is based on personal experience and preparation so please use your best judgement.

Hygiene Set
1. Introduce yourself
2. Why MBA
3. Why this institute
4. Mission in life
5. Strengths/Weakness(can be referred to as your developmental areas)
6. Interest/Hobbies
7. Incident that influenced the most in life
8. Why should I take you
9. Why should I reject you
10. Which specialization and why(and a related question to the field to test your interest)
11. Greatest success/failure
12. What does success mean to you
13. If selected what unique do you bring to the campus?
14. When was the last time you lied?
15. Your view on any of the current GK scenario


Addendum questions : Work-ex

16. Tell us about your work
17. Tell us about a situation where your leadership/teamwork skills came into play
18. Tell us about a critical situation and the way you handled it

Addendum questions : HR applications

19. Situational questions to test your task and/or people orientation


Spend time on getting to know yourself better, talk to people around you and weave a story that gives a true(if not the "best" representation) of yourself. Leave the rest on the panel to decide if you would be a good fit for the organization.

Cheers and all the best!

Anubhav Sehgal 
NMIMS Mumbai, MBA(Marketing) 2015-17 Batch