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What's on this page

  1. 1Before the dayYour interviewer, your alumni buddy, documents and dress code
  2. 2On the dayWhen to arrive and what happens at the venue
  3. 3In the interviewHow it goes, what we look at, practice questions
  4. 4After the interviewWhat happens next and who to contact
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Before the day

Read about your interviewer, talk to your alumni buddy, and get your documents ready.

The people you'll be talking to

Your interviewer

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What to bring and wear

Documents to bring

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Bring the originals and one set of photocopies. We'll keep the copies and give the originals back. You can tick them off here as you pack.

Your interview is online, so you don't need to send anything. Keep scanned copies ready in case your interviewer asks to see one.

What to wear

Please wear business formals, even though the interview is online.

Good optionsA formal shirt or blouse with trousers or a skirt (a blazer is optional), or a plain saree, salwar suit or kurta. Simple colours and closed formal shoes.
Please avoid
  • T-shirts, jeans, hoodies or sports shoes
  • Loud prints, logos or slogans
  • Caps, sunglasses or earphones
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On the day

Plan to spend about an hour at the venue. Here's how the time is usually spent.

Plan for about an hour. Keep your camera on throughout the call.

  1. Reach the venue

    Let the reception know you're here for the PGP TBM interview.

  2. Next

    Document check

    We'll go through your documents. Keeping them in one folder makes this quicker.

  3. Your interview

    One-on-one with . It usually takes 20 to 40 minutes.

  1. Join the call

    Join from the email ID you applied with, from a quiet, well-lit room.

  2. Your interview

    One-on-one with . It usually takes 20 to 40 minutes.

A few tips

  • Read through your application and CV once more, and keep a copy with you
  • Greet your interviewer and wait for them to start
  • Listen to the full question, and take a moment before you answer
  • If you didn't catch something, it's fine to ask them to repeat it
  • Check your internet, mic and camera the day before
  • Look at the camera when you speak, not at your own video
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In the interview

Here's how the interview usually goes, what your interviewer looks at, and some questions you can practise with.

How it usually goes

  1. IntroductionsA few minutes to say hello and get comfortable.
  2. Your backgroundYour studies, your work and the choices you've made.
  3. Your applicationYour interviewer may ask more about something you wrote.
  4. A short problemA simple business or tech question. How you think matters more than the final answer.
  5. Your questionsTime for you to ask anything you'd like to know.

What your interviewer looks at Everyone is assessed on the same six areas. Tap one to see more.

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Clarity of purposeWhy PGP TBM, and why now

What worksA clear goal, and how this programme helps you reach it.

What doesn'tA general answer like "I want to upskill".

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Learning by doingThings you've tried yourself

What worksSomething you started or worked on, what went wrong, and what you learnt from it.

What doesn'tOnly listing roles and courses, with no examples.

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Structured thinkingHow you work through a problem

What worksSaying your assumptions, breaking the problem into parts, and reaching an answer.

What doesn'tJumping to an answer without explaining how you got there.

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Interest in business and techHow closely you follow your field

What worksYour own opinion on a company, product or trend, and why.

What doesn'tRepeating news without adding your own view.

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CommunicationClear and to the point

What worksAnswering the question asked, in a couple of minutes, with one example.

What doesn'tLong, memorised answers, or answering a different question.

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Self-awarenessBeing honest about yourself

What worksNaming a real weakness and what you're doing about it.

What doesn't"I'm a perfectionist", or getting defensive when asked a follow-up.

Questions to practise Tap a question to see a tip.

Walk me through your journey so far.
Keep it to about 90 seconds. Talk about two or three big decisions and why you made them, and end with why you've applied.
Tell me about something you started or built yourself.
It doesn't have to be big. Explain what you did, what happened, and what you'd do differently.
What's a piece of feedback that changed how you work?
Share the feedback, how you took it, and one thing you changed because of it.
What would a close friend say you're not good at?
Be honest and specific, and share what you're doing to improve.
Why PGP TBM, and why now?
Link your goal to specific parts of the programme, like learning from people who run businesses or working on live projects. Say why now is the right time for you.
What does "learning by doing" mean to you?
Rather than defining it, share an example where you learnt more by doing something than by reading about it.
What will you bring to your batch?
Think of a skill, an experience or a quality that would help the people around you.
Where do you see yourself two years after the programme?
Be specific about the kind of role and work you want. A clear direction is more useful than a big title.
A food delivery app's orders fell 15% last month. Where would you start?
Ask a few questions first: is it one city or all, new users or old? Then look at possible reasons, pick the most likely one, and say how you'd check it.
Roughly how many EV chargers does Bengaluru need?
The exact number doesn't matter. Say your assumptions out loud and work through them step by step.
You have ₹1 lakh and 30 days to test a business idea. What would you do?
Describe a small test you could run, how you'd know if it worked, and what you'd do after 30 days.
How would you improve an app you use every day?
Pick a type of user, describe a problem they have, suggest one change, and say how you'd know it helped.
Which company do you admire right now, and why?
Talk about one decision the company made and why you think it was a good one.
How is AI changing the industry you want to work in?
Share one real example you've seen, along with one opportunity and one risk.
Which recent business news caught your attention?
Pick something from the last few months, explain it briefly, and share what you think about it.
Should a startup focus on growth or profit first?
There's no single right answer. Explain what it depends on, then give your view for one situation.
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After the interview

Here's what happens once your interview is over.

  1. Step 1Your interviewer shares feedbackThey fill in their feedback on the six areas right after your interview.
  2. Step 2We review your applicationWe look at your interview together with the rest of your application.
  3. Step 3You get an email from usWe'll send the decision and next steps to the email ID you applied with.

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