IIFT essay-GDPI preparation thread [2012-14 batch]

MBA IIFT 2022
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Hi Shreya,

Whether the form is similar to the previous years or is there any changes in it

jshreya Says
The CV form is exactly same!


All you had to do was scroll up buddy
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Hey puys

Ok some input from my side.

GD/PI at IIFT is nothing different from the rest of the colleges so no special preparation required but since this is gonna be your first ...you need to keep urselves updated witht the happenings, editorial pages is a must for a GD prep.. read thru the latest in corporates and business ..indepth knowledge is not reqd just make sure you are aware abt it . And brush up a lil on your economics ..take a 12th economics book to see the basics of GDP, repo rate, reverse repo, CRR, SLR, indian economy in general etc.

Essay - My essay topic was related to e-governance. pretty easy but then again you shud hav some examples ready . try writing in points rather than big paragraphs. Not much prep reqd here. topics are general ..just practice a lil on the formulation part.

GD - i guess i got one of the easist topics ... class 10 reorms by CBSE - good or bad ? it was sumthin frm the newspaper (recent and in the headlines) so keep urself posted.

PI - was a lil technical ..dont remember the order of the questions but it was sumthin like the foll.
1. agricultural problems in india
2. functions of RBI/World BAnk
3. India debt-GDP ratio and how to reduce it
4. the oil problem
5. rising fiscal deficit
6. major exports and to whr
7. trade balance

to me thr were no why mba type questions !!!

Hope it helps .. any other problem ..jus PM me .
Good luck guys!!

Priya Singh
MBA(IB) 2011-13
IIFT Delhi

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Thanks Priya for posting your experience :)

FYI, Priya has a commerce background. So I guess now people who are from commerce background must have got some idea about the kind of questions expected after reading 2 interview experiences. If you have any more queries, do PM them.

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Hey puys

Ok some input from my side.

GD/PI at IIFT is nothing different from the rest of the colleges so no special preparation required but since this is gonna be your first ...you need to keep urselves updated witht the happenings, editorial pages is a must for a GD prep.. read thru the latest in corporates and business ..indepth knowledge is not reqd just make sure you are aware abt it . And brush up a lil on your economics ..take a 12th economics book to see the basics of GDP, repo rate, reverse repo, CRR, SLR, indian economy in general etc.

Essay - My essay topic was related to e-governance. pretty easy but then again you shud hav some examples ready . try writing in points rather than big paragraphs. Not much prep reqd here. topics are general ..just practice a lil on the formulation part.

GD - i guess i got one of the easist topics ... class 10 reorms by CBSE - good or bad ? it was sumthin frm the newspaper (recent and in the headlines) so keep urself posted.

PI - was a lil technical ..dont remember the order of the questions but it was sumthin like the foll.
1. agricultural problems in india
2. functions of RBI/World BAnk
3. India debt-GDP ratio and how to reduce it
4. the oil problem
5. rising fiscal deficit
6. major exports and to whr
7. trade balance

to me thr were no why mba type questions !!!

Hope it helps .. any other problem ..jus PM me .
Good luck guys!!

Priya Singh
MBA(IB) 2011-13
IIFT Delhi


YA i forgot
My particulars
10th - 93%
12th - 93%
Graduation in B.Com(Hons) Delhi Univ - 80%
Decent extra curriculars
IIFT score - 40 (cutoff was arnd 35)
No work ex !!
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Hi guys,
I got a call from IIFT for GD PI!
Is there any inclination for the commerce graduates or its just an another rumor?
Below is my profile:
10th: 83.4 CBSE
12th: 78 West Bengal Board
B Com: 70 Calcutta University
CA, CS qualified
2 Years work experience in Audit and Assurance (KPMG, PwC)

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jshreya Says
Yes adirash20.I received it today itself

abc15 Says
just received the CV form! its finally sinking in! the stakes are high here! lets nail this friends! \m/

invinciblesk Says
Well..something has finally happened. Just received the CV form by speed post.


Hi, Can you please put up the questions that have to be written in the CV form? or scan a copy for those who are yet to receive it (read me!).

Will give some time to us as well to think and write down the answers!!
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Hi, Can you please put up the questions that have to be written in the CV form? or scan a copy for those who are yet to receive it (read me!).

Will give some time to us as well to think and write down the answers!!


Download the form from the 2nd post of this thread.
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prince31jain Says
Download the form from the 2nd post of this thread.


Thanks, but I heard this year the form is little different(wrt few questions/situtions,is it?)..if exactly same, then my prob is solved!!
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I haven't received the form yet. Should I call admissions office right away or wait for couple of days? Also does IIFT send the hard copy only or do we get a soft copy in e-mail?

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hyperion Says
I haven't received the form yet. Should I call admissions office right away or wait for couple of days? Also does IIFT send the hard copy only or do we get a soft copy in e-mail?



thanks for the ques ...mere liye bhi plz
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I have got my CV form at my old address, which is in Jalandhar. I have now moved to Hyderabad. I will be leaving for college in another two days and have not yet been allotted my room there. So, I cant receive it by courier.

For now, I have asked my uncle to send it via FAX. Do we really need the original copy of form or the duplicate (sent via fax) will do?

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Is it possible for any senior/other puys to share the cv form they had filled last year. I am actually confused in some of the question about how to start,tone,structure etc.I just need it for reference no plagiarism intended ( i cross my heart).

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hyperion Says
I haven't received the form yet. Should I call admissions office right away or wait for couple of days? Also does IIFT send the hard copy only or do we get a soft copy in e-mail?

I have got my CV form at my old address, which is in Jalandhar. I have now moved to Hyderabad. I will be leaving for college in another two days and have not yet been allotted my room there. So, I cant receive it by courier.

For now, I have asked my uncle to send it via FAX. Do we really need the original copy of form or the duplicate (sent via fax) will do?


Confirm with the fellow puys if the form is completely same as that of last year. In case it is, you can take the print out of the last year's form.
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Any electrical engineer among the seniors?? I want to know what kind of questions are asked...

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hi puys...i need to submit my obc certificate alongwith cv form.
I have applied for renewal of obc certificate and it will take 15 days time so can i send my existing obc certifcate which is of 2010 year and can later show renewed obc certificate during gd pi...will it do....iift ppl are not responding to phone calls or emails....any puy or iift senior help me out...

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I haven't still received IIFT CV Form...but I am asking question based on last year one-

@IIFTSeniors-Before subjective questions, there are 4 things asked-
1) School Academic Achievement
2) School Extra Curricular Achievement
3) College Academic Achievement
4) College Extra Curricular Achievement

Now, the question is that I have Work-ex of around 20 months and I have got some recognitions/awards during this.

Where should I mention those because I could not find any question for this.

PS-Thanks to seniors for the help they are providing.

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I haven't still received IIFT CV Form...but I am asking question based on last year one-

@IIFTSeniors-Before subjective questions, there are 4 things asked-
1) School Academic Achievement
2) School Extra Curricular Achievement
3) College Academic Achievement
4) College Extra Curricular Achievement

Now, the question is that I have Work-ex of around 20 months and I have got some recognitions/awards during this.

Where should I mention those because I could not find any question for this.

PS-Thanks to seniors for the help they are providing.


There are 2 questions in the form-
1) Describe one/two incidents in your life that radically changed your approach/outlook to life?

2) Specify two/three instances where you were able to demonstrate leadership and team building skills.

If you think those incidents in your work-ex can fit in these questions aptly, then do include them here. Otherwise you can mention them in the last part-

Any other information. Please give any other information (attach a separate sheet, if necessary) which you consider relevant for the Interview Board.

This question is your arena. This is the question in which you can sell yourself to the interview panel. Include all those details here which you think are relevant but you could not include then anywhere else in the form. Make the full use of this opportunity that they have given you to prove yourself worthy of the seat.
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For those who missed it the last time it was posted-

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Hi Seniors,
Its a little weird to ask...but do you have a filled sample CV form...especially if someone is from the IT background...it would be of great help to us......can u plz mail it to me at [email protected].....
Thank You

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Received my IIFT form today through Speed post
So Bangalore puys you can get in touch with post office if you have not received your form.....it is just the same as last year, infact a print out (taken in both sides) should work (though not sure)