How To Approach WAT-PI At SJMSOM
Hello Aspirants, Team Admissions welcomes you to the first live chat session for the batch of 2018-20. Join the live chat @ 8 pm on Monday, 19th February 2018 to get all your doubts about the WAT PI process at SJMSOM. This is going to be the first of the many live chat sessions that will be conducted this year. Don't miss the opportunity to interact live with students of SOM and get all your apprehensions cleared. All the best!
SJMSoM IIT Bombay
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09:00 PM
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Ambika Prasad Chanda
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Chirag Singh
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Ambika Prasad Chanda
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SJMSoM IIT Bombay
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Chirag Singh
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Ambika Prasad Chanda
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SJMSoM IIT Bombay
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Ambika Prasad Chanda
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SJMSoM IIT Bombay
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Ambika Prasad Chanda
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Gautam Anikirala
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SJMSoM IIT Bombay
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I would like to know how likely is it for them to ask on academics for work ex guys? bbriefly
02:34 PM
SJMSoM IIT Bombay
They can questions on graduation subjects as well. It is better to know the basic stuffs and prepare for 2 favourite subjects.
02:35 PM
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Anmol Garg
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Apoorv Lall
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I am a CSE grad passed in 2013 having relevant work exp also but for a time being i am not in touch with my grad subject but i am very good in History so while mentioning the subject i am interested in can i take the discussion to history rather than CSE subjects
02:35 PM
SJMSoM IIT Bombay
It is advised to have decent knowledge about your CSE subjects as that is one way for the panel to understand how you are oriented towards acads etc. You can always mention history and show your forte in it. (But it will be more along the lines of hobbies or GK)
02:37 PM
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Ambika Prasad Chanda
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Apoorv Lall
Can you tell is more about the 2 Wats ?
02:36 PM
SJMSoM IIT Bombay
You will be given two topics to choose from. You are required to CHOOSE ONE and attempt that.
02:38 PM 1
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Sanyam Jain
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Ambika Prasad Chanda
According to last year what was the final cutoff (After WAT-PI)for general ?
02:37 PM
SJMSoM IIT Bombay
It depends entirely on the final selection criteria. It differs from year to year.
02:40 PM
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is there always options?
02:39 PM
SJMSoM IIT Bombay
Yes, you will get to choose from two options.
02:40 PM
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Ambika Prasad Chanda
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Ananth Mohan
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Asutosh Behera
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Ambika Prasad Chanda
Does a professional career gap affect ur chances of getting in ?
02:40 PM
SJMSoM IIT Bombay
not really. You need to justify your career gap well to the panelist.
02:42 PM
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why does the process mentions 1:30-7:30 , does it includes a lot of time waiting for your PI?
02:40 PM
SJMSoM IIT Bombay
You will have having your WAT PI process and then your will be divided into panels and have your interviews. It depends on the panel and how much time they wish to take with the candidates. Hence, the slot is from 1:30-7:30
02:42 PM
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Ananth Mohan
The WAT topics could be anything from abstract to current affairs right?
02:41 PM
SJMSoM IIT Bombay
Yes.
02:42 PM
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Hi,
Does the panel expect us to know about the streams of MBA such as Finance, Marketing etc.02:41 PM
SJMSoM IIT Bombay
you need to know about the domain you are interested in ... And why you want to do MBA in that particular domain. Also, it is always better to know somewhat about that domain to get brownie points in interview
02:44 PM 1
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Can you tell me what topics they generally ask in WAT?
02:41 PM
SJMSoM IIT Bombay
They can range from current trends, abstracts, pertinent topics on which you might be required to have an opinion . It important to structure the answer well and include relevant points. Giving good examples would be a bonus
02:44 PM 1
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roy.debayan
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Jeevan Reddy
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roy.debayan
I have cat oa of 97.83 with 17 months exp. Is there any realistic chance of converting at such a low score?
02:44 PM
SJMSoM IIT Bombay
It highly depends on Wat PI performance. since 47.5% weightage is on wat pi. All the best !! Perform well!
02:45 PM
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Ananth Mohan
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i have a gap of 2 years from my leaving the company in the time being i appeared for upsc interview can it be a justification for professional gap
02:44 PM
SJMSoM IIT Bombay
Yes, this can be a justification. But as you know the preparation for UPSC exam is vast, so you may be asked question from a wide range. In case you are able to answer these, this might be a bonus. Do prepare a justification for why you want get in corporate after preparing for a government service. There is no need to be fazed upon such question. Just prepare well, and it should be fine.
02:46 PM
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Any easy and economical way to come from airport to IITB?
02:45 PM
SJMSoM IIT Bombay
Auto is good option. It approx. takes 40 mins to reach iit b depending on the traffic
02:46 PM
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Only overall percentile of cat score will be considered or sectional cut off will also be considered?
02:46 PM
SJMSoM IIT Bombay
Overall CAT score will be used for the final merit list.
02:47 PM
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Dheeraj Sekhar
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Ananth Mohan
Is the interview panel aware of my cat score and it's split up?
02:46 PM
SJMSoM IIT Bombay
Your admission form that you filled is with the panel. They may or may not choose to view it.
02:49 PM
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Akash Aggarwal
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on a different note, iits mba are known for ops, but how good are fin placcements @sjmsom?
02:45 PM
SJMSoM IIT Bombay
Goldman Sach, ICICI Bank , Axis bank , Crisil , Yes Bank , JP Morgan and many more also come to SJMSOM for fin placement. For further details you can refer to sjmsom placement report in the website .
02:49 PM
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what will be duration of WAT and PI??
02:47 PM
SJMSoM IIT Bombay
WAT is for 30 minutes and your PI may appropriately take 20 mins. It completely depends on the panel.
02:49 PM
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Hi, how much of academics do they ask?....
02:49 PM
SJMSoM IIT Bombay
In case you have work experience, panelists expect you to know about basics of graduation subjects and also it is good to be prepared with 2 favorite subjects. In case you are fresher, it is very important to know in details about academic subjects.
02:51 PM
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roy.debayan
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What is the word range for WAT??
02:50 PM
SJMSoM IIT Bombay
You will get to know about this detail during you wat pi process.
02:52 PM
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Sanjit Sarkar
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RAGHVENDRA YADAV
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I am from EEE background but working as IT consultant and frankly speaking I have forgot everything about EEE...will the panel will ask about my engineering subjects ?
02:50 PM
SJMSoM IIT Bombay
Yes, they may ask you from your EEE background. Do be well versed with the projects that your have undertaken as a consultant and revise your EEE if possible. It just reflects very well on you. Mostly your background and 4 years of B.Tech might feature a small part of the interview. It again depends on how your carry your interview forward.
02:53 PM
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Sanjit Sarkar
What is the ratio of people called for watpi to conversion for SJSOM?
02:52 PM
SJMSoM IIT Bombay
It is approximately 1:10.
02:54 PM
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roy.debayan
Does the panel ask guesstimation questions? Is it important?
02:51 PM
SJMSoM IIT Bombay
Not necessary. In case you have a consulting background, they may ask you guesstimates. They may not be expecting structured approach.
02:54 PM
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RAGHVENDRA YADAV
What will be weights given to CAT score, WAT, and PI in final selection?
02:53 PM
SJMSoM IIT Bombay
CAT 2017 Overall Percentile Score : 37.5 % Personal Interaction (WAT & PI) : 47.5 % ( Wat - 10% and pi - 37.5%) Candidate’s Profile : 15%
02:56 PM 1
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how many students are called for each slot ?
02:54 PM
SJMSoM IIT Bombay
It depends on the slot booking and panels.
02:56 PM
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Sanjit Sarkar
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Sanjit Sarkar
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Charuvind Atre
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I know it is a bit far fetched question...but want to know what will be the fee structure for 2018-2020 batch? i have gone through fee structure for17-19 will it be on similar lines or is it expected to increase??
02:57 PM
SJMSoM IIT Bombay
It majorly depends on the IIT B accounts department since it includes hostel fee and mess fees as well. Even if it changes, it will not differ majorly.
02:59 PM
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Sanjit Sarkar
And I have my flight scheduled at 11pm on march 12. And my watpi is scheduled from 1.30-7.30pm.
02:56 PM
SJMSoM IIT Bombay
It would have been better if you had taken a buffer, since you will have to reach the airport an hour before, and you will need to include travelling time (Mumbai traffic in evening can be unpredictable). You should be able to catch the flight, but in case your are one of the last few people on the panel, it might get tricky/ might be a hassle for you.
02:59 PM
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I am having a work ex and in documents needed it is asking for 1st salary slip and recent month salary slip,but I don't have my 1st salary slip :( Pls help me on this
02:59 PM
SJMSoM IIT Bombay
It is fine if your start date is mentioned in the recent payslip as well. There must be proof of you start date.
03:01 PM 1
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Charuvind Atre
How can I show work experience for my startup? We have incorporated as a pvt ltd and I am the director. Will a self declaration suffice?
02:58 PM
SJMSoM IIT Bombay
Kindly mail your query in details to the admissions team: admissions@som.iitb.ac.in Do mention what all proofs that you have, along with the documents.
03:02 PM 1
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Will my joining letter can be accepted ?
03:01 PM
SJMSoM IIT Bombay
it is okay if it has start date mentioned in it. Also carry subsequent payslips till date.
03:03 PM 1
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Is there any specific area that SJMSOM focuses on during an interview??....just like iim c has a great liking towards maths questions in a interview,is there any such special area where som professors are interested in??
03:09 PM
SJMSoM IIT Bombay
Nothing specific!! your academics knowledge (graduation), work experience projects are tested mostly. And sometimes your quants and logical reasoning knowledge can be tested as well.
03:12 PM
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Sanjit Sarkar
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Sanjit Sarkar
I have my pi scheduled on 12th march, 1.30-7.30pm....from what time can I expect the accomodation to be provided?
03:17 PM
SJMSoM IIT Bombay
As per the IIT B hostel rules, accommodation can be provided for 24 hours. You can contact us at any time for it. Just plan your arrival accordingly.
03:20 PM
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Sanjit Sarkar
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Sanjit Sarkar
Whom to request for?
03:21 PM
SJMSoM IIT Bombay
You can contact on any of the numbers mentioned in the documents provided with the shortlist (Accommodation document) once you arrive at the campus in case you have booked your accommodation. If you are still left to book it, kindly mail on admissions@som.iitb.ac.in
03:23 PM
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Sanjit Sarkar
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Sanjit Sarkar
I have already requested for accommodation. So, the 24hours accommodation will be provided as per my convenience?
03:26 PM
SJMSoM IIT Bombay
Yes.
03:26 PM
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Ayush Tayal
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Ayush Tayal
Are interviews taken by professors only or alums might take them as well?
03:28 PM
SJMSoM IIT Bombay
Both will take the interviews.
03:29 PM
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SJMSoM IIT Bombay
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