Unveiling the Path to Success: A Candid Conversation with Rishab Rahiman, a CAT 2022 topper who converted IIM

Unveiling the Path to Success: A Candid Conversation with Rishab Rahiman, a CAT 2022 topper who converted IIM

Edited By Himanshu Shekhar | Updated on May 10, 2023 03:29 PM IST | #CAT

Rishab Rahiman, an aspirant who secured admission to his dream B-School, IIM Bangalore, takes us through his journey and experience of being a CAT topper 2022 to acing MBA admission rounds. He got calls from renowned MBA colleges like SIBM Pune, SP Jain Mumbai, XLRI Jamshedpur, IIM Calcutta, and IIM Lucknow but he chose IIM Bangalore.

Unveiling the Path to Success: A Candid Conversation with Rishab Rahiman, a CAT 2022 topper who converted IIM
Unveiling the Path to Success: A Candid Conversation with Rishab Rahiman, a CAT 2022 topper who converted IIM

In an exclusive interview with Careers360, Rishab provides insightful tips, preparation strategies, and encounters with esteemed interview panels, providing aspiring B-School candidates with invaluable insights and guidance. This interview illuminates the path for MBA aspirants, offering insights into selection metrics and unveiling the path to success.

Careers360: Congratulations on converting to your desired institute! How do you feel?

Rishab: I feel ecstatic! It feels really rewarding after all the hard work and effort that I put in. IIM Bangalore was always my dream B School, and I feel quite lucky to have secured admission to it, on my very first attempt. It’s a new beginning, and I am eager to take on the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.

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Careers360: What is the selection procedure at IIM Bangalore?

Rishab: The process starts with giving the CAT exam. One needs to score a very high percentile (99+) to get a call from IIM B. This percentile will vary for OBC, SC/ST, and students from different educational backgrounds. Based on your CAT score, 10th and 12th score, work-ex, and gender diversity, you are shortlisted for the WAT (Written Ability Test) and PI (Personal Interview) round. The weightage for each of the factors changes every year, so keep yourself updated about it from the IIM B website. After the WAT-PI round, a cumulative score is calculated based on which the final merit list is drafted.

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Careers360: Please elaborate on your overall experience of the selection procedure at IIM Bangalore

Rishab: After giving CAT, I got a call for the WAT-PI round at IIM B in mid-January. I had to fill out a personal data form for it and received my WAT and interview slots. The Written Ability Test was conducted online a few days before the interview which was scheduled inside the IIM Bangalore campus itself. It was a good chance to explore the campus and talk to a lot of students who are currently studying there. Overall, the whole selection process at IIM Bangalore was very structured and smooth.

Careers360: Which other B-Schools’ selection procedure did you appear for? How was your experience in other institutes vis a vis in the institute you have converted?

Rishab: I have converted calls from SIBM Pune, SP Jain Mumbai, XLRI Jamshedpur, IIM Calcutta and IIM Lucknow. Selection procedures for IIMs were mostly the same. SIBM had an additional group discussion round in its selection procedure which was very different from that of IIMs. And SP Jain has its iconic group interviews (both technical and HR rounds). XLRI's interview round was extremely short and fast (mine lasted for around 5 minutes), however, I had to wait almost 5 hours for it.

Careers360: What was your WAT/PI topic and how did you structure it? Did you find it easy or had a difficult time writing/ thinking about the topic?

Rishab: IIM Bangalore's WAT process was held online, days before the PI was scheduled. My WAT topic was "The Global Tech Layoffs and its Effect on the Indian Economy". I structured the essay by first introducing the topic. Gave reasoning for why it is happening followed by its effects on the economy. I finished it by giving an example of a company that laid off its employees recently and tried to explain its effects on the Indian economy. Layoffs were a common topic that most aspirants were aware of, but the effect on the economy part caught me by surprise.

Careers360: Did you get external help or join a coaching school to prepare for PI and WAT? When did you start your preparations for it?

Rishab: I joined TIME Institute for the PI-WAT process. I got to give a few mock PIs before my actual interviews. I got really valuable feedback on how to structure my answers, how to introduce myself and how to come out of tough spots in an interview. I started my WAT/PI prep only after XAT, which was on 8th January. I started reading magazines and newspapers to keep myself updated on the latest happenings. The main chunk of preparation though was about the things that I had mentioned in my application forms and revising my academics.

Careers360: Do you think that WAT/PI requires some separate preparation apart from what you mentioned?

Rishab: Different institutes follow their own style of conducting the PI. For example, you can almost always expect a maths question from IIM Calcutta's interview panel. Your technical knowledge and general awareness is key to cracking IIM Bangalore’s PI. So, candidates must research a bit about the college which they are going to attend the PI for, beforehand. Know about the companies that come for placement, famous alumni from the college, the latest news about the city in which the college is situated and the city in which you are attempting the PI etc.

Careers360: Please share the WAT/PI topics which you were asked during the admission rounds?

Rishab: A few topics that I was asked to write were on,

  • "The Global Tech Layoffs and its Effect on the Indian Economy" (IIMB)
  • "Karma, and how the concept of GOD can go obsolete with the rise of Karma" (IIMA)
  • "How to promote indigenous sports in India" (SIBM and IIMC)
  • "Which would you value more, Infrastructure, Education, or Better Health facilities and why?" (SP Jain)

Careers360: Are there ways to handle a situation when one has no answer to a question during PI?

Rishab: If you do not know an answer, the best way is to accept that you do not know. That way you avoid beating around the bush or saying something stupid and unrelated to it, which can backfire harshly on your result. Always keep a smiling face and tell politely that you are not aware of it, or you are not able to recollect it. The panelists are usually very friendly and will always try and help you to reach the answer and will drop a few hints also.

Careers360: How must one approach a WAT/PI topic? Could you share some Dos and Don’ts for the same?

Rishab: WAT is a very time-constrained task. Take a few minutes and jot down all the important points. Then start writing in a structured manner. Most colleges expect paragraph style. So avoid writing in pointers. Also, make sure you have ample time to finish the topic. An essay without an ending will not look nice.

Careers360: Is there a particular kind of time management strategy that should be added to the candidate’s skillset? Will it help in writing a complete structured WAT/PI?

Rishab: Time management is very important for WAT. Say the total time is 30 minutes to complete. To write 300 words, a person might need approximately 15 minutes. But here we have to do the thinking as well. So, it is recommended that you create a skeleton of your essay in the first 5 minutes and keep all the points handy in rough. Then just refer to that skeleton and complete the essay within the time limit. Every institute strictly follows WAT timings, so you will not get spare time.

Careers360: How did you feel when you faced the interviewers during the PI? Please share a few details like the size of your panel and your overall experience.

Rishab: My very first interview was for IIM Lucknow. I was very stressed, and somehow the panelists were able to easily see through me. They made me feel comfortable and only then did they start the interview. Some panelists have their own way of breaking the ice by telling jokes or asking you to introduce yourself. After my first interview, I realized there was no need to panic. I am just going to talk about the things I prepared for, and if I don’t know any answer, it is OK to accept that I do not know. With that attitude, I was able to attempt my other interviews with more confidence.

The panel size was usually either two or three. Sometimes I felt that the panelists play the good cop and bad cop roles. It is important to focus on all the panelists, and not just the ones who is being friendly.

Careers360: Which interview turned out to be the best one? Enlighten us about the finest one according to you.

Rishab: My IIM Calcutta interview was the best one. I was the last candidate for my panel, and I could feel that both myself, and the panelists were a little tired. They started off by asking me to sing. I was caught by surprise. I was not prepared for this googly. I pulled myself together and managed to sing a verse from ‘Bole-re Papi Hara’, and the panel enjoyed it too. Suddenly there was a rush of energy all through me, and the interview went very smoothly from there on. As expected, they asked me a mathematics question, which I answered in a very detailed manner. They asked a few questions about my job, and a few current affairs questions that I had prepared, and voila! my interview was over. They said I sang well and asked me to take a toffee.

Careers360: What about the questions which you found difficult to answer? How did you reply to those?

Rishab: GK was not one of my strong suits, and I couldn’t answer many questions from different PIs. I tried to answer as much as possible, and if I had no idea, I would just mention that I was not aware of it. Also, since I had quit my job right before CAT, I was questioned about that choice by almost every panel, and I honestly mentioned the reasons behind my choice.

Careers360: So in those situations, was the panel easy or harsh on you? What should one do when s/he has no answer?

Rishab: In my IIM Ahmedabad interview, the panelists shot down a plethora of GK questions ranging from the Olympics to Nobel laureates, to the history of the India-Nepal relationship. Since they were static GK that I did not know, all I could do was smile and say "I don’t know".

If there is no way around it, it is all right to say that you do not know the answer. It will not have a negative effect on your selection unless you say 'you don’t know' to too many questions.

Careers360: What were the most fascinating questions you were asked? Please share your answers too.

Rishab:

  • IIM Lucknow: Mention an annoying person you have met at work. How do you deal with him/her?
  • IIM Indore asked me all the questions that I could not answer in my previous interviews and checked if I knew the answers to those now.
  • SIBM threw a riddle to solve at the end of their interview. "Your father is older than your Grand Father - Make it a true statement".
  • IIM Calcutta asked me how to relate to music using a mathematical approach.

Careers360: How different is an IIM interview from a non-IIM yet top B-School interview? Are there major differences? (If you have appeared for IIMs)

Rishab: SP Jain conducted a group interview which was very interesting. One must be very attentive to what others say and at the same time, not get carried away or get affected by how bad or good your peer is performing. Similarly, SIBM conducted a group discussion. Mine quickly turned into a fish market. During such times, make sure you stand out by being organized. One must not panic when the other candidates are making a lot of points when you have barely spoken one. Many just end up repeating the same points already discussed, just for the sake of more speaking time.

Careers360: How did you go about the preparations for PI? Did you search or look up some questions or practice mock PIs?

Rishab: My preparation for an interview would always start by looking at the previous year's questions that were asked. Many sources like iQuanta, HitBullseye, and CatKing provide previous interview experiences on their websites for free. They were the main source of preparation. Then came the Mock PI which was taken care of by TIME Institute for me. They regularly provided mocks PI catered to the colleges that I had calls from.

Careers360: And finally what are the aspects or qualities that the interview board looks for in a candidate?

Rishab: Basically if you have a call for an interview, the panel knows that you are intelligent, at least academically. They might just brush on a topic or two to check if you remember things that you have learnt. But more than that, what I felt is that they want to check whether you are able to manage the interview stress, whether you are able to communicate the things you know, and how confident you are at tackling problems. It is not a big problem if you do not know the answers to a few questions. So, believe in the preparation that you have put in and be confident while answering. The panel is highly skilled, and they will know if you are bluffing or are just trying to dodge a question. Answer to what is exactly asked, and you will probably have a good PI experience. All the best!

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Although, it's very unlikely that you will secure a seat in top ABM with CAT 67 percentile. Here's is a breakdown to your question:

· CAT Percentile vs. Score: A CAT score of 67 typically translates to a percentile in the range of 90-95 percentile based on the provided data from previous years. While this is a decent score overall, it falls short of the cutoffs for most top-tier ABM programs.

· Cutoffs for Top ABM Institutes:

  • IIM Lucknow: For their PGP-ABM program, the qualifying CAT cutoff for the general category is around 85 percentile . However, the actual cutoff for shortlisting for the Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI) stages is likely to be higher.
  • IIM Ahmedabad: While they also offer an ABM program (PGP-FABM), their minimum qualifying CAT cutoff is around 80 percentile , but the final admission cutoffs are usually much higher, often in the 99+ percentile range for general candidates.
  • MANAGE (National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management): Their cutoff in CAT percentile has been around 70 for the general category in recent years. With a 67 percentile, you might have a slim chance here, but it's still competitive.
  • CCS NIAM (National Institute of Agricultural Marketing, Jaipur): They consider CAT scores with a significant weightage (30-51% in their selection criteria). While they don't explicitly state a cutoff, it's reasonable to assume it would be higher than 67 percentile for a good chance of admission.

· Overall Good CAT Score: Generally, a CAT percentile of 90 and above is considered a good score for securing admission to decent MBA programs in India. For top-tier institutes, a percentile of 95 and above is often preferred.

· MBA Colleges Accepting 60-70 Percentile: While there are MBA colleges that accept CAT scores in the 60-70 percentile range, these are generally not the top-ranked or most sought-after ABM programs. The focus of those lists is on general MBA programs, not specifically ABM.

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achieving a 99.99 pecentile in the CAT exam significantly enhances your prospects for admission to JBIMS, which evaluates candidates using an application rating(AR) score, which includes

-entrance exam score (CAT/MH-CET/CMAT) : 60% weightage

-Past Academic Record (PAR) : 15% weightage (https://cracku.in/colleges/jbims/admission-process/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

-Extra-curricular Activities/Work Experience : 20% weightage (https://jbims.edu/uploads/announcement/Revised_M_Sc__Finance_Admission_Procedure_Batch_2024-26.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

-Diversity (Academic/Gender): 5% weightage

while ahigh CAT percentile is crucial, a lower academic record may impact your overall AR score. Nonetheless, exceptional performance in other areas, such as entrance exams and extracurricular activities, can help offset weaker academic credentials. it's advisable to review JBIMS's detailed admission criteria and consider strengthening other aspects of your application to enhance your chances


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Even though you did great in 11th, scoring 495 out of 500, for these entrance exam forms, they're specifically asking about your 12th board exam marks .You mentioned you got 400 out of 500 in 12th, which comes out to 80%.

Therefore, when filling out the forms for CAT, FMS, DSE, and IIFT, you should enter 80% as your 12th percentage. The aggregate of 11th and 12th isn't typically what they're looking for in these sections. They want to know how you performed in your final board exams. So, stick with the 80% from your 12th results. Good luck with your applications!

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M/s Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, one of the top four audit and accounting firms in the world with headquarters at London, UK, and with an operational presence in 153 countries, hires Management Trainees (MT) from all the premier management institutes of India thrice every year, in the months of January, May and September.

Each new group of Management Trainees (MT) have to go through a four month rigorous training schedule, after which they have to pass through a test consisting of a written assessment and a case-analysis. The top hundred ranked Management Trainees (MT) based on the performance in the test are confirmed as Management Executives (ME). The rest are given the opportunity of undergoing the training for four months one more time along with the next batch of Management Trainees (MT) and then passing through the subsequent test consisting of the written assessment and case-analysis. The Management Trainee (MT) who fails to get confirmed as a Management Executive (ME) the second time is fired.

The scatter-graph below depicts the number of Management Trainees (MT) at Deloitte taking the tests from January 2020 till May 2022, and the vis-à-vis hired Management Trainees (MT) at Deloitte who were fired :

It is also known that for the month of September 2019 at Deloitte, 96 hired Management Trainees (MT) failed to be confirmed as a Management Executive (ME) the first time, and that 36 hired Management Trainees (MT) were fired. 

Question :

In which test did the minimum number of Management Trainees (MT) get confirmed as a Management Executive (ME) in the second attempt ?

Option: 1

September 2020

 

 


Option: 2

May 2021


Option: 3

January 2021

 


Option: 4

January 2022 


Directions for question:

Two friends Moloy and Niloy passed out from the Purulia Institute of Science and Technology with B.Tech degrees in Mechanical Engineering, but even after a year placement was hard to find. So they decided to take the challenge head-on, came down to Kolkata, rented a garage space on Park Street, and having an affinity towards making people enjoy good food, started their firm named 'B.Tech Bread-Omlette Wala'. 

They started with three items on the menu. One was the French Toast which could be prepared in 3 minutes. The second was the Egg Tortillas which took 15 minutes to prepare. Any one of Moloy and Niloy could prepare any one of them at a time. The third was the Egg Bhurji with French Fries. This however was prepared on an automated fryer which could prepare 3 servings at a time and took 5 minutes irrespective of the number of servings equal to or below 3. The fryer did not need anyone to attend to it, and the time to put in the raw ingredients could be neglected. So one could tend to the preparation of other items while the Egg Bhurji with French Fries were being prepared. 

They wanted to serve the orders as early as possible after the order was given. The individual items in any order were served as and when all the items were ready, and the order was then considered closed. None of the items on the menu were prepared in advance in anticipation of future orders. 

On the first day, 3 groups of customers came in and ordered at 6.00 pm, 6.10 pm, and 6.13 pm. The first order was for a plate of Egg Tortillas, two plates of French Toast, and three plates of Egg Bhurji with French Fries. The second order was for a plate of French Toast and two plates of Egg Bhurji with French Fries. The third order was for a plate of Egg Tortilla and a plate of Egg Bhurji with French Fries. 

On the backdrop of the above information answer the questions given :

Question: 

Assuming that the next customer's order could only be attended to when the previous customer's order was closed, at what time would the first customer's order be considered closed ?

 

Option: 1

6.15 pm

 

 


Option: 2

6.17 pm

 


Option: 3

6.18 pm

 


Option: 4

6.20 pm


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Six sticks of equal lengths were kept in the vertical position in an empty flower-vase, to be arranged at the six corners of a regular hexagon. The two ends of each of the sticks were of different colours. 

The top ends of the sticks were one of each of the following colours – Red, Cyan, Pink, Brown, Black and Green. The bottom ends were one of each of the following colours – Blue, Yellow, White, Orange, Purple and Grey. Both the sets of colours mentioned were in no particular order.

It was also known that :

a) The stick with the red colour was opposite to the stick with the blue colour

b) There were exactly two sticks whose both ends had colours whose names started with the same letter

c) The stick with the grey colour was adjacent to the stick with the white colour

d) The stick with the cyan colour was adjacent to both the sticks with the brown colour and the one with the blue colour

e) The stick with the purple colour was adjacent to both the sticks with the grey colour and the one with the green colour

f) The stick with the white colour was opposite to the stick with the green colour

Question :

What was the colour of the bottom end of the stick having brown colour at the top end ?

Option: 1

 White 

 


Option: 2

Yellow 


Option: 3

Black

 


Option: 4

Grey


Directions for question:

Two friends Moloy and Niloy passed out from the Purulia Institute of Science and Technology with B.Tech degrees in Mechanical Engineering, but even after a year placement was hard to find. So they decided to take the challenge head-on, came down to Kolkata, rented a garage space on Park Street, and having an affinity towards making people enjoy good food, started their firm named 'B.Tech Bread-Omlette Wala'. 

They started with three items on the menu. One was the French Toast which could be prepared in 3 minutes. The second was the Egg Tortillas which took 15 minutes to prepare. Any one of Moloy and Niloy could prepare any one of them at a time. The third was the Egg Bhurji with French Fries. This however was prepared on an automated fryer which could prepare 3 servings at a time and took 5 minutes irrespective of the number of servings equal to or below 3. The fryer did not need anyone to attend to it, and the time to put in the raw ingredients could be neglected. So one could tend to the preparation of other items while the Egg Bhurji with French Fries were being prepared. 

They wanted to serve the orders as early as possible after the order was given. The individual items in any order were served as and when all the items were ready, and the order was then considered closed. None of the items on the menu were prepared in advance in anticipation of future orders. 

On the first day, 3 groups of customers came in and ordered at 6.00 pm, 6.10 pm, and 6.13 pm. The first order was for a plate of Egg Tortillas, two plates of French Toast, and three plates of Egg Bhurji with French Fries. The second order was for a plate of French Toast and two plates of Egg Bhurji with French Fries. The third order was for a plate of Egg Tortilla and a plate of Egg Bhurji with French Fries. 

On the backdrop of the above information answer the questions given :

Question: 

Assuming that the next customer's order could only be attended to when the previous customer's order was closed, at what time would the third customer's order be considered closed ?

 

Option: 1

6.28 pm

 


Option: 2

6.35 pm

 


Option: 3

6.38 pm


Option: 4

6.45 pm


Directions for question:

Two friends Moloy and Niloy passed out from the Purulia Institute of Science and Technology with B.Tech degrees in Mechanical Engineering, but even after a year placement was hard to find. So they decided to take the challenge head-on, came down to Kolkata, rented a garage space on Park Street, and having an affinity towards making people enjoy good food, started their firm named 'B.Tech Bread-Omlette Wala'. 

They started with three items on the menu. One was the French Toast which could be prepared in 3 minutes. The second was the Egg Tortillas which took 15 minutes to prepare. Any one of Moloy and Niloy could prepare any one of them at a time. The third was the Egg Bhurji with French Fries. This however was prepared on an automated fryer which could prepare 3 servings at a time and took 5 minutes irrespective of the number of servings equal to or below 3. The fryer did not need anyone to attend to it, and the time to put in the raw ingredients could be neglected. So one could tend to the preparation of other items while the Egg Bhurji with French Fries were being prepared. 

They wanted to serve the orders as early as possible after the order was given. The individual items in any order were served as and when all the items were ready, and the order was then considered closed. None of the items on the menu were prepared in advance in anticipation of future orders. 

On the first day, 3 groups of customers came in and ordered at 6.00 pm, 6.10 pm, and 6.13 pm. The first order was for a plate of Egg Tortillas, two plates of French Toast, and three plates of Egg Bhurji with French Fries. The second order was for a plate of French Toast and two plates of Egg Bhurji with French Fries. The third order was for a plate of Egg Tortilla and a plate of Egg Bhurji with French Fries. 

On the backdrop of the above information answer the questions given :

Question: 

Suppose Moloy and Niloy had decided to process multiple orders at the same time, however strictly prioritising a first come first serve basis, when would the second customer's order be considered closed ?

Option: 1

6.20 pm

 

 


Option: 2

6.18 pm


Option: 3

6.15 pm

 


Option: 4

6.12 pm


Directions for question:

Two friends Moloy and Niloy passed out from the Purulia Institute of Science and Technology with B.Tech degrees in Mechanical Engineering, but even after a year placement was hard to find. So they decided to take the challenge head-on, came down to Kolkata, rented a garage space on Park Street, and having an affinity towards making people enjoy good food, started their firm named 'B.Tech Bread-Omlette Wala'. 

They started with three items on the menu. One was the French Toast which could be prepared in 3 minutes. The second was the Egg Tortillas which took 15 minutes to prepare. Any one of Moloy and Niloy could prepare any one of them at a time. The third was the Egg Bhurji with French Fries. This however was prepared on an automated fryer which could prepare 3 servings at a time and took 5 minutes irrespective of the number of servings equal to or below 3. The fryer did not need anyone to attend to it, and the time to put in the raw ingredients could be neglected. So one could tend to the preparation of other items while the Egg Bhurji with French Fries were being prepared. 

They wanted to serve the orders as early as possible after the order was given. The individual items in any order were served as and when all the items were ready, and the order was then considered closed. None of the items on the menu were prepared in advance in anticipation of future orders. 

On the first day, 3 groups of customers came in and ordered at 6.00 pm, 6.10 pm, and 6.13 pm. The first order was for a plate of Egg Tortillas, two plates of French Toast, and three plates of Egg Bhurji with French Fries. The second order was for a plate of French Toast and two plates of Egg Bhurji with French Fries. The third order was for a plate of Egg Tortilla and a plate of Egg Bhurji with French Fries. 

On the backdrop of the above information answer the questions given :

Question: 

Suppose Moloy and Niloy had decided to process multiple orders at the same time, however strictly prioritising a first come first serve basis, when would the third customer's order be considered closed ?

 

Option: 1

6.22 pm

 


Option: 2

6.25 pm


Option: 3

6.28 pm 


Option: 4

6.30 pm


Directions for question:

Two friends Moloy and Niloy passed out from the Purulia Institute of Science and Technology with B.Tech degrees in Mechanical Engineering, but even after a year placement was hard to find. So they decided to take the challenge head-on, came down to Kolkata, rented a garage space on Park Street, and having an affinity towards making people enjoy good food, started their firm named 'B.Tech Bread-Omlette Wala'. 

They started with three items on the menu. One was the French Toast which could be prepared in 3 minutes. The second was the Egg Tortillas which took 15 minutes to prepare. Any one of Moloy and Niloy could prepare any one of them at a time. The third was the Egg Bhurji with French Fries. This however was prepared on an automated fryer which could prepare 3 servings at a time and took 5 minutes irrespective of the number of servings equal to or below 3. The fryer did not need anyone to attend to it, and the time to put in the raw ingredients could be neglected. So one could tend to the preparation of other items while the Egg Bhurji with French Fries were being prepared. 

They wanted to serve the orders as early as possible after the order was given. The individual items in any order were served as and when all the items were ready, and the order was then considered closed. None of the items on the menu were prepared in advance in anticipation of future orders. 

On the first day, 3 groups of customers came in and ordered at 6.00 pm, 6.10 pm, and 6.13 pm. The first order was for a plate of Egg Tortillas, two plates of French Toast, and three plates of Egg Bhurji with French Fries. The second order was for a plate of French Toast and two plates of Egg Bhurji with French Fries. The third order was for a plate of Egg Tortilla and a plate of Egg Bhurji with French Fries. 

On the backdrop of the above information answer the questions given :

Question: 

A fourth customer comes in and orders two plates of French Toast at 6.24 pm. Suppose Moloy and Niloy had decided to process multiple orders at the same time, however strictly prioritising a first come first serve basis. For exactly how many minutes would one of the friends be idle from 6.00 pm till serving the last customer, assuming that the four customers were the only ones to have come in within the period being discussed ?

Option: 1

9

 


Option: 2

13


Option: 3

18


Option: 4

21


Directions for question:

Two friends Moloy and Niloy passed out from the Purulia Institute of Science and Technology with B.Tech degrees in Mechanical Engineering, but even after a year placement was hard to find. So they decided to take the challenge head-on, came down to Kolkata, rented a garage space on Park Street, and having an affinity towards making people enjoy good food, started their firm named 'B.Tech Bread-Omlette Wala'. 

They started with three items on the menu. One was the French Toast which could be prepared in 3 minutes. The second was the Egg Tortillas which took 15 minutes to prepare. Any one of Moloy and Niloy could prepare any one of them at a time. The third was the Egg Bhurji with French Fries. This however was prepared on an automated fryer which could prepare 3 servings at a time and took 5 minutes irrespective of the number of servings equal to or below 3. The fryer did not need anyone to attend to it, and the time to put in the raw ingredients could be neglected. So one could tend to the preparation of other items while the Egg Bhurji with French Fries were being prepared. 

They wanted to serve the orders as early as possible after the order was given. The individual items in any order were served as and when all the items were ready, and the order was then considered closed. None of the items on the menu were prepared in advance in anticipation of future orders. 

On the first day, 3 groups of customers came in and ordered at 6.00 pm, 6.10 pm, and 6.13 pm. The first order was for a plate of Egg Tortillas, two plates of French Toast, and three plates of Egg Bhurji with French Fries. The second order was for a plate of French Toast and two plates of Egg Bhurji with French Fries. The third order was for a plate of Egg Tortilla and a plate of Egg Bhurji with French Fries. 

On the backdrop of the above information answer the questions given :

Question: 

Had Niloy been absent on that day, and assuming that the next customer's order could only be attended to when the previous customer's order was closed, at what time would the fourth customer's order (refer to the previous question) be considered closed ?

Option: 1

6:38 pm

 


Option: 2

6:42 pm

 


Option: 3

6:47 pm


Option: 4

6:49 pm


Directions for question:

The bar-graph given below shows the foreign exchange reserves of Nepal (in million Rupees) from 2014 to 2021. Answer the following questions based on the graph :

Question:

What was the percentage increase (rounded to the nearest integer, if deemed necessary) in the foreign exchange reserves in 2020 over 2016 ?

Option: 1 None

Option: 2 None

Option: 3 None

Option: 4 None

Directions for question:

The Jadavpur University’s Prince Anwar Shah Road hostel consists of two large separate buildings, one for the ladies and the other for the gents, while having a common kitchen and dining hall. It is the hostel of the CS and the EEC department of engineering students of the university.

In recognition of the growing dissatisfaction and hence complaints among the inmates of the hostel regarding the menu served for dinner, the Dean of the engineering department, Dr Aparesh Sanyal, personally decided to investigate the matter. He set about collecting information about the preference of dinner among the inmates, separately from the gents and the ladies wing of the hostel.

Dr Sanyal was able to gather the following partial information :  

 

Hostel inmates

Menu preference for dinner

Total

Egg Meal

Fish Meal

Chicken Meal

Gents

   

20

 

Ladies

     

64

Total

 

60

   

 

The Warden of the hostel was consulted, who after investigation declared that the following facts were clear :

1. Forty percent of the hostel inmates were ladies

2. One-third of the gentlemen inmates preferred an egg meal for dinner

3. Half the hostel inmates preferred either fish meal or chicken meal

Question:

What proportion of the lady hostel inmates preferred a fish meal for dinner ?

 

 

Option: 1

0.25

 

 


Option: 2

0.50

 


Option: 3

0.75

 


Option: 4

1.00 


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