How to crack IIMs? The *BEST* guide for GDPI Preparation for MBA | Free resources
Welcome to the ultimate guide to mastering your MBA admissions GDPI! Whether you're a recent graduate or a seasoned professional, this video is your roadmap to success. Join me as we dive into the intricacies of profile-based questions, HR interviews, academic and work experience queries, and much more. I've curated expert advice to help you stand out during this crucial phase of your MBA journey.
In this video, I break down the key components of GDPI preparation, ensuring you're equipped to handle every facet of the interview process. Learn how to craft a compelling narrative about your profile, ace HR questions with confidence, and strategically showcase the relevance of your academic and work experiences. We also delve into the art of highlighting your co-curricular and extracurricular achievements, making your hobbies an asset in your MBA application. Stay tuned as we discuss the importance of staying informed on general knowledge and current affairs.
One of the video's focal points is the enhancement of your delivery and presentation skills. Discover practical tips to improve your communication style and leave a lasting impression during the interview. We've included timestamps for easy navigation, ensuring you can focus on the areas that matter most to you.
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Timestamps
00:00 Why GDPIs are scary
00:54 My background
02:50 The Master Plan
04:10 When to start preparing?
04:58 Profile/HR based questions
09:20 Co and Extra Curricular Activities, Hobbies
10:15 Academics
13:43 Work Experience
15:38 Resources
18:32 General Knowledge
22:02 Delivery
26:40 Practise/Mocks
27:44 Scaring you a little more
28:18 Wrapping up
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Thank You For mentioning
Happy new year ma'am😊
@priyacray
6 ай бұрын
Happy New Year, my darling
Hi Priya., To the point as always, requesting you to please launch a GPDI course, it will be amazing to learn from you.
@priyacray
6 ай бұрын
Hi it seems tough at the moment with all my commitments. You can reach out for personal guidance via telegram though!
@GDPIking
2 ай бұрын
We have launched course by Ex-NIBM,Pune itself
Would they ask similar questions to a BA economics students jese aap se puche the? UG me mere pas eco me Stats subject hi nahi tha to Stats pe bhi puch sakte hai kya? Amd on KZread kisi bhi economics graduate ne apne interview experiences share hi nahi kare hai, kese questions puchte hai so kindly make a video on the questions which they asked you as an economics graduate
@priyacray
6 ай бұрын
Yep one of the videos coming up is the IIMA interview transcript. - Questions will be similar, yes
Ma’am can you please tell about the three newspaper you read? Is there any specific kind of news to focus more other than business and economics?
@priyacray
6 ай бұрын
not news types but happenings in general - i read Times, economic times and hindu
@manshinamdev793
6 ай бұрын
@@priyacray Thank you ma’am
@GDPIking
2 ай бұрын
We have launched course by Ex-NIBM,Pune itself
Can we get into iim if our 10th and 12th scores are below average with no extra curriculars? But we were good in college and CAT?
Hi, Did you convert SPJIMR? Can you share your interview experience at SPJIMR?
@priyacray
6 ай бұрын
Yes I did, and i will
Mam what types of questions are asked for FABM cource in iima??
@priyacray
6 ай бұрын
Leave your email in the linkedin post - will send across a list
Hi Mam, I’ve scored 99.0 percentile in CAT 23, 85.5% in 10th, 68.2% in 12th, 65.6% in Btech, 26 Months WorkEx, Do I stand a chance of Blacki? And also what areas should I need to focus more on?
@priyacray
6 ай бұрын
Not if you are a GEM. For focus areas, watch the entire video
@komalYadav-fe5sx
6 ай бұрын
You would've received a call from Lucknow
@arunsah2494
2 ай бұрын
phir apko kha kha se call aya
Hi Ma'am, I have a 99.54 percentile with a [9/9/9] in my academics. How should I be preparing..being GEM ...working presently as a Political Consultant?
@priyacray
6 ай бұрын
Revise all UG subjects - specially the ones you didn't score well in. Be prepared to field questions about the upcoming LS elections - how the past few years' changes (impact of covid, g20, etc) have impacted the current govt's chances and the like)
@ABHISHEKPANDEY-tn5tr
6 ай бұрын
Thanks@@priyacray
Greetings Ma'am , I have secured 99.91 percentile in CAT'23 . I'm a General Engineer Male (GEM) . No work experience (Fresher) Scores : 94% in 10th , 85% in 12th and 75% in BTECH. I had a backlog in 1 subject in my 2nd year which i eventually cleared in subsequent exam. Will Backlogs affect my chance of getting into IIM A, B, C, L? Referring to cleared backlogs. Can you please predict my chances for IIM A , B , C , L ? So Backlogs will not hinder my chances? I was under the impression that Backlogs is a black mark which interviewers see negatively and don't convert such candidates. Can you suggest some ways to compensate for the low scores Can I get calls from Calcutta and Lucknow ?
@priyacray
6 ай бұрын
Not sure about Calcutta. To compensate, you need to have a good reason for the bad scores
Hey priya, nice to meet you, how can i get in touch with you regarding pi rounds.. Do reply as soon as possible.
@priyacray
Ай бұрын
Reach out via Telegram please.
Hi ma'am i scored 91.5%tile in cat non-engineer Bcom SC 86/89/78 blacki calls possible ????
@priyacray
6 ай бұрын
Yes possible
I was reading the current Placement report of IIM Kozhikode and usme McKinsey thi hi nahi esa kyu? Has McKinsey stopped going into IIM K?
@priyacray
6 ай бұрын
I don't think we go beyond IIM L for strategy consultants. Not sure though
@pujarimahi1110
6 ай бұрын
I saw placement report of IIM indore it is there not sure about k though
hi mam I'm a non engg fresher. I've scored 89%ile in cat and i don't have any daunting achievements throughout my academics and even in my collage i was not involved in anything or any club i have decent enough communication skills but on paper i don't have any flashy achievements and I'm not willing to repeat another year can i convert sm decent bschools with working on my current affairs and hr questions ?
@priyacray
6 ай бұрын
Depends on your category because you need the calls first. Yes, you can convert without having such achievements
@hr3vii
6 ай бұрын
@@priyacray I'm from general catagory also thankyou for your reply
@priyacray
6 ай бұрын
yeah very difficult to get good calls at that percentile@@hr3vii
@hr3vii
6 ай бұрын
@@priyacray I'm expecting at least some IITs and non iims like imt imi and mica but I'm not sure if I'll be able to convert them sob*
@priyacray
6 ай бұрын
IITs and non IIMs aren't worth it in terms of ROI. I would reconsider taking the exam@@hr3vii
Tell abt xat mh cet and cmat
@priyacray
6 ай бұрын
Go to the channel and find the XAT guide video
I messed up my CAT 2023 i wanna give second attempt i am 21 right now , i graduated in 2022 . My concern is how can i fill gap years please guide
@priyacray
6 ай бұрын
Get a job
Hey priya, I have 98.44 in cat, BBA-8.68, 12th-74.6%, 10th- 90%. I am a fresher! What calls do you think I can get? And how much is my 12th score going to affect my chances?
@priyacray
6 ай бұрын
12th won't be that damaging. I think you can expect IK (definitely, if you're female). But new and baby IIMs for sure
@yoKP21
6 ай бұрын
@@priyacray I am a male, and can I expect shillong atleast?
@priyacray
6 ай бұрын
yes, i think so@@yoKP21
Greetings Ma'am , I have secured 99.91 percentile in CAT'23 . I'm a General Engineer Male (GEM) . No work experience (Fresher) Scores : 94% in 10th , 85% in 12th and 75% in BTECH. I had a backlog in 1 subject in my 2nd year which i eventually cleared in subsequent exam. Will Backlogs affect my chance of getting into IIM A , B , C , L ? Referring to cleared backlogs. Can you please predict my chances for IIM A , B , C , L ?
@priyacray
6 ай бұрын
If you have a decent enough reason you will be fine. The scores are on the lower spectrum so cant be sure about all old IIM calls. Backlog clearing will not be the reason for you to not make it, that's for sure
@Unknown-il1ul
6 ай бұрын
@@priyacray So Backlogs will not hinder my chances ? I was under the impression that Backlogs is a black mark which interviewers see negatively and don't convert such candidates (Old IIM'S) . Can you suggest some ways to compensate for the low scores. Can I get calls from Calcutta and Lucknow ? What are my chances for Old IIM Calls ? Thank you so much ma'am
hi ma'am, GEM, doing 5 Integrated program in Btech+ Management scored 85.6 in CAT Xth - 95% , XIIth - 89% Undergrad - 70% got Stage 1 call from IIMK Should I prepare for interview or focus on college placements and appear for CAT 2024. Guide me pls
@guddupandit9416
6 ай бұрын
EWS Category
@priyacray
6 ай бұрын
IIMK is good if you can convert - I would still suggest CAT 2024 - your category means you can get ABC calls if you perform just a little better
I got 10GPA which will be 100% in 10th class 98% in 12th class 99.51 cat percentile with 33.78 in varc 30.69 in dilr and 21.95 in qa. GEM fresher will be able to get a call from indore with new criteria that is changed wrt last year? Anyone please help me in this regard
@priyacray
6 ай бұрын
Should be fine
Maam no one is able to get access of that pdf document which you have send coz the password we r not getting it
@priyacray
6 ай бұрын
Because you don't read the full mail
Hey, I got 90.77 in cat, BE-8.5, 12th-79%, 10th-89% fresher and SC category, should I expect calls from good colleges or go for a job and attempt next year?
@priyacray
6 ай бұрын
You'll get some old IIM calls for sure
@vaniJ-mq3lt
6 ай бұрын
@@priyacray thank you so much. As you said I got calls from IIM C,K,L,CAP, Shillong. I wanted to ask how can I answer the questions why mba and why not get some experience?
@priyacray
6 ай бұрын
telegram@@vaniJ-mq3lt
Hi mam, I got 98.75 in CAT 10th,12th - 95%+ UG Civil engg 84.5% completed in 2022 No work ex and 2 yr gap after graduation. What are my prospects?
@priyacray
6 ай бұрын
Unfortunately low. Consider getting a job, the 2 year gap is also concerning
@harikrishnanka6523
6 ай бұрын
Any chance of getting into IITs?
27:44
@priyacray
6 ай бұрын
this won't help you know?
Hello, I got 83.41% tile in CAT and my 10th, 12th and grads scores are 89.4%, 76% and 90.3%. I have no work experience and I have a gap year. Any suggestions regarding my profile? I am GEM. Thank you in advance!
@priyacray
6 ай бұрын
I'd suggest getting a job then
@a5hen
6 ай бұрын
@@priyacray Okay thank you! Youe videos are really great and your VARC tips video helped me a lot 😊
@priyacray
6 ай бұрын
❤@@a5hen
Namaste mam, I scored 60.44% in 10th, 69.2 in 12th and 8.4 cgpa in btech And I don't have and work ex I am a GEM. Can I convert IIMA? And how much should I score in CAT?
@priyacray
6 ай бұрын
You’re going to need 99.99 or above tbh
@divyjain8016
6 ай бұрын
@@priyacray thank you mam
@divyjain8016
6 ай бұрын
I will definitely try for 99.99
Hi, I just saw the video today. Are you still sending the pdf on email id's if I post a comment on your linkedIn post?
@priyacray
5 ай бұрын
sending the last batch out tonight
@sweatshakti
5 ай бұрын
@@priyacray great, I'll comment
Mam What is the password for the SAP questions pdf ?? please mam reply as soon as possible
@priyacray
6 ай бұрын
Read the full email
@pujarimahi1110
6 ай бұрын
It is mentioned as 27:44 I have tried what was there but it is not opening I tried PI , pi ,suchpi ,SUCHPI
@priyacray
6 ай бұрын
READ THE FULL EMAIL AGAIN@@pujarimahi1110
Hey i can't understand what did you say at 27:44 can you please help
@priyacray
6 ай бұрын
read the full email. concentration powers are so low these days, I cannot even
@lovelyjain8881
6 ай бұрын
@@priyacray I really liked your strategy and I finally got the password
@priyacray
6 ай бұрын
halelujah @@lovelyjain8881
Sounds more like a UPSC interview(opinion matters). Interestingly, a coaching institute( big) said interview questions are not like UPSC.
@priyacray
6 ай бұрын
Well, the coaching institute wasn't sitting in my interviews so I'll stick to my advice
@pradeepsinha3258
6 ай бұрын
@@priyacray yes. That's why I prefer your channel than anyone else. They have their business. But you are here like a guiding angel. This was the most important video I really needed
This question of mine might be the stupidest question of all time. But, there is no one who can answer it other than you. I really wanna know is there 100% placement in IIM?( Please don't judge me as no one in my family has studied under a big institutions so I have no idea about how things work there ). Second question: Mba from IIT Delhi is it worth it? Does it can guarantee 100% placement because I would have to take an education loan. Please do reply. And I'm really sorry if this question irritates you.
@priyacray
6 ай бұрын
IIMA has had 100% placement this year - finals and summers. I don't think the case is the same for other IIMs. And no, IIT D doesn't guarantee that at all
@pradeepsinha3258
6 ай бұрын
@@priyacray thanks a ton for the reply. It really means a lot. If I get any iim call, I would definitely share my experience with you. Thanks again
Hey got 96.58 percentile in CAT. 7679.83,85.54 academics. Fresher non engineer male. What are my prospects ?
@priyacray
6 ай бұрын
New and baby IIMs
@DD-ky9xi
6 ай бұрын
@@priyacray So good to see a fellow Bengali with such high credentials and achievements like you. I'm sure u did ma baba proud. I so hope I get a chance to do so as well . 🥺 Meanwhile do you think I van get a call from Shillong?
@priyacray
6 ай бұрын
thank you and yes i think so
@DD-ky9xi
6 ай бұрын
@@priyacray I so hope your prediction become true.
What percentage is required for 10th and 12th?
@priyacray
6 ай бұрын
Ideally 90+
@rekhapunjabi5207
6 ай бұрын
@@priyacrayis 10th percentage is more important?
@priyacray
6 ай бұрын
Depends on the Institute@@rekhapunjabi5207
@rekhapunjabi5207
6 ай бұрын
@@priyacray thank you mam👍👍
Kisi ko spjain profile based call aaya hai aajtak jiske ek acads me 8 nhi hai? Eg- 9/7/9
@priyacray
6 ай бұрын
Haanji. Aaya hai. Convert bhi kiya hai but they had a 70 in college
Hello Male Non-eng GENERAL 10/12/grad-66/78/70 Nmat-252 3 years gap with genuine medical reason. What are my chances of converting NM mumbai core ?
@priyacray
6 ай бұрын
Depends on your PI if you manage to get the call
Didi , I'm so confuse about the coaching , please suggest where should I take my coaching. I really come from a financial humble background and I don't wanna waste time & my parent's money in any bad coaching. Please help me
@priyacray
6 ай бұрын
CAT prep overall video coming soon. For GDPI - Inside IIM
@poulamidas9552
6 ай бұрын
Didi I'm looking for CAT 2024 Coaching
@priyacray
6 ай бұрын
Then wait please! I haven't started research on coaching yet@@poulamidas9552
@poulamidas9552
6 ай бұрын
@@priyacray okk didi
Maam i am not able to unlock the attachment sent on email plz help
@priyacray
6 ай бұрын
Read the full email
@isudhirvlogs7155
6 ай бұрын
@@priyacray i have read it ma’am couldnt decode the clue
@priyacray
6 ай бұрын
I have written the password in the email. READ IT AGAIN@@isudhirvlogs7155
@lovelyjain8881
6 ай бұрын
@@isudhirvlogs7155hey did you decode the password?
Hello mam i gave my cat 2023 and got 99.21%ile and i have 71% in 10th and 70% in 12th and i have 8.9 cgpa in by BCOM. HONS degree can i get call from FMS or any old IIM? PLEASE REPLY
@priyacray
6 ай бұрын
10 and 12 scores are low. Depends on your category and gender
@mandavisingh1838
6 ай бұрын
Mam I am from general category and a femal if not IIM can I get a call from IIT Mumbai or IIT Delhi??
@mandavisingh1838
6 ай бұрын
But my first priority is FMS please clear my doubt
@priyacray
6 ай бұрын
Maybe IITs@@mandavisingh1838
What is the password for the file mam?
@priyacray
5 ай бұрын
read the email
I think you're missing a lot of content on your channel which might go viral as you just said you received a SP Jain profile based call then you must be an all rounder instead of Nerd just studying so why not make videos about your extra curricular achievements, profile building ways, your interview experiences at different B Schools instead of just making videos on cracking an aptitude test
@priyacray
6 ай бұрын
Thank you for your advice! The channel is pretty young and it is often quite difficult to maintain the balance of work vs youtube. I hope to spend 2024 working on nearly all the aspects you've mentioned - In fact my telegram group already has this list. Feel free to check that out and make any further suggestions
Hi I’m a PWD Candidate and a Chartered Accountant CAT - 84.50 percentile 10th - 95% 12 - 92.80% Work ex - 12m post qualification What calls can I expect?
@priyacray
6 ай бұрын
All, i think
hello mam, CAT 94.18%ile, OBC, Non-engineer, fresher [10th- 88.83, 12th- 88, grad- 68] is there any chance of getting BLACKI calls? i have 3 subjects in my BA, English Literature, political science, History. Meanwhile i was preparing for NDA till 2nd year of my grad. i wasnt able to make it due to medical issues. So i dont remember anything . i just studied 7 dAYS PRIOR TO MY EXAMS. i scored 68%. please tell me how to start and how much to study bcoz i had PCM in class 12th. So, dont have much idea. What will be sufficient to crack PIs reply.. mene search kiya.. but mere subject related koi bhi interview questions ya interview experience nhi h....
@priyacray
6 ай бұрын
Doubtful tbvh. - There's no shortcut - you study your entire graduation subjects like you were studying for the first time
Class 12 maths ? Why ?
@priyacray
6 ай бұрын
Because I had to do integration and I am pretty sure that is not in Class 10 syllabus
@pradeepsinha3258
6 ай бұрын
@@priyacray I has commerce+ maths in class 12. So, I have to study maths it again? But there was no maths in graduation ( bcom ).
@priyacray
6 ай бұрын
yes @@pradeepsinha3258
They will really ask to solve puzzles and maths. They will have a pen and paper there ?Tbh I'll faint there.
@priyacray
6 ай бұрын
Yes and yes! I had to draw graphs and solve calculus
@pradeepsinha3258
6 ай бұрын
@@priyacray ok. Thank you for the reply
you are not lucky 0:44 you are hardworking person but don't sell dreams on youtube as you are lucky, It cause unconscious negative psychological impact.
@priyacray
6 ай бұрын
I don't think that's true at all. 1000s of students worked very hard to convert their calls. I knew many of them who prepared for this as if they were preparing for UPSC - but I got lucky. Lucky because I am a girl, lucky because I am a non-engineer, lucky because I was a fresher. Lucky that the bschools push profiles like this.