ISB 2017 Aspirants

Are all the delhi calls out? or should we expect more for say- tomorrow?

Hi all,

any idea how much time for the interview call after the application status changes to completed? also any interview calls out for Delhi yet?


Anyone got selected on NOV 10th!???

Looks like Delhi folks inlcuding me will have some nerve wrecking few days given the fact that calls for Delhi have started rolling out. According to stats, maximum applicants are from Delhi too. So it would be great if we keep just one thread and whoever gets the call do update along with venue details and interview date. All the best everyone! Cheers

Hi guys, I opted Skype interview as I am presently working on a project abroad. Did anyone get Skype interview call so far? When do you think ISB will issue out the calls?

This is really not expected from a B school like ISB. Such mismanagement. Half of the people are waiting for their application status to be changes. People are getting interview calls just 3-4 days before the interview. Why try things like Early Entry and all when you are not prepared to handle the load.

I have been asked to upload my semester mark sheets online. I don't have 5th semester mark sheet with me and I will need to collect a copy from college that will take time. Please suggest if it is okay to upload other 7 Marksheet right now. Shall I write a mail to them saying I will get the 5th later or just upload 7marksheets? Please suggest. @ISBmantra.com

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Is it safe to expect Bangalore calls from around 18th? Since Delhi calls are coming a couple of days before Mumbai interviews.


Interview for Mumbai on the 12th.


Can someone take me through the standard ISB interview questions along with sample caselets 

hi. i got selected in early decision. i am happy to organise a webinar for all the applicants and share my experience and also suggest strategies to get successful. if interested, then send a mail at [email protected]. if i get atleast 10 queries, webinar is on. do share your names and phone nos. i also invite more people selected to join the webinar.

Interview Experience of one of our candidates who got interviewed last week: 


Interview Date: 05/11/16


Mode: In-person, HYD 


One word before the interview:  Sanctity 


Profile:  Professional Swimmer, 7 years exp 


Interviewers’ Profile:  2 alumni. (Co2008, Co2012) 


Qn1 (Alum 1): Normally we get software engineers or people from finance, consulting etc. So we know what to ask to them. Your profile is completely different so we were discussing what to ask. Tell us about your normal day at training.  

Ans1: Explained my daily activities and routine. 


Qn2 (Alum 2): How did you get into a sport like swimming?  (Alum1) Considering the fact we don’t have many good swimming pools in India?  

Ans2: Shared my whole journey about why I chose swimming as a sport and experiences that have got me where I am with my swimming.  


Qn3 (Alum 2): Why do you think India lags behind nations like USA in sports? Ans: I explained lack of facilities, technical knowledge, support staff etc . Before I completed that the sentence I was interrupted. 


Alum 2 : We read this in papers. Tell us more.  

Ans: Explained it deeply. This time I was given time to speak. 


Qn4 (Alum 1 smiled and said): We know what you will bring and contribute to ISB.  Tell us why mba from ISB?  

Ans4: Explained my career goals and how I wanted to work in India and what I want from an mba and what mba from isb can give me.  


Followup Qn ( Alum 2): You are still at the top of your sport and you travel so much. You managed education and sport at NIT but it may not be possible at ISB. What will you do with your swimming next year? 

Ans: Gave a clear answer on what my future plan was. 


Qn5 (Alum 1): You do motivational speaking. Tell us more about it and who are the people whom you interact with and what do you say to them.  Assume you have to motivate me. 

Ans: Explained how I share my experiences with people and why I do motivational speaking. Gave a few examples of what I speak during my talks about  success, failures, resilience etc. 


Q.6 (Alum 1 quite excited)  I can see your blazer has India written on it.  

Ans6: I am on national duty and travelling to Japan next week for Asian championships 

Comment(Both alumni): Good luck for the competition and nice meeting you. 


P.S: The panel forgot to ask about my one word essay and when I re-entered the cabin to give the paper they were laughing about it and said they had completely forgot to ask about it and asked me to leave the paper and go. 


Read another interview experience that we posted earlier: https://www.pagalguy.com/discussions/isb-class-of-2017-aspirants-30061810/47032201

Hi, my application status is still "Submitted online"


Interview location selected "Delhi"

Profile :- X-81%, XII - 85%, Btech - 74%, GMAT - 690, Workexp - 10+ years.


Do you think i have any chances ? Any advise ?

Any mumbai applicant still awaiting interview call? Are all the calls out for mumbai???

Status changed to completed...

Please suggest urgently. I have been asked to upload my undergraduate Marksheets but I don't see an option in which I can upload the same. Can anybody help me if I am missing something how to upload Marksheet ? Please help as I have two days left to upload. Thanks

@Llewellyn75 please would you share if any candidates you know got calls for interviews in Delhi rolled out today? Many thanks!

i got selected in in early decision. i am happy to organise a webinar for all the applicants and share my experience and also suggest strategies to get successful. if interested, then send a mail at [email protected]. do share your names and phone nos. the webinar will be held on saturday around 7pm. final confirmition will be sent through email.

i am also trying to rope in an isb alum. 

good luck everyone!

Did anyone who opted for skype interview get an invite or has been interviewed yet?

  • Interviewed on skype
  • Not invited yet
  • App status is still "“App submitted online”
  • Invited to interview on skype

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@Llewellyn75 : Hellosir. Is 19th nov last date of interview at delhi. Mine is on19th but i live in kargil and will face a lot of difficulty to reach on required date. Also asking for extension will bring any negative ?

Application status changed to completed but I have not received any interview call yet? Does this mean that they have already reviewed my application but did not find it good enough to be interviewed?