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    CONTENTS

    WAT Preparation .................................................................................................................................... 3WAT Topics ............................................................................................................................................. 4

    Analytical Topics from previous years’ WAT process ....................................................................... 4

    Expected Topics on Current Affairs: .................................................................................................. 6

    Expected Questions for PI ...................................................................................................................... 9

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    WAT Preparation

    Here are some pointers which might be helpful for the Written Ability Test

    For Analytical Topics

    1) 

    Like all essays you have written in the past, a proper and well thought out

    introduction is the key to grabbing the attention of the reader. Make your

    introduction an abstract of the body, i.e., an indicative structure of the content.

    2)  State each of your points in one paragraph each. Structuring and articulating your

    point is what fetches you marks.

    3)  Structure is the key to scoring points on the WAT. There are multiple formats you

    can follow to structure your answer. A widely accepted structure is the SER model.

    a.  State the point,

    b.  Explain/Justify your point with examples and anecdotes

    c.  Re-state the point with the summary.

    4)  State your points in the order of their importance as perceived by you. So the most

    appealing points needs to come before any of the other.

    5)  The conclusion should be a summing up of all the points provided and may contain

    an inference.

    For Abstract topics

    1)  Follow a model of analysing the topic from the obvious point of view. Then move to

    various other points of view (e.g. if you were writing about the colour black, you canstart by stating that it is not a colour at all but a state of a body absorbing all

    radiation, and then move on to the connotative and denotative meaning of the

    colour).

    2)  Make sure to have an appealing introduction and conclusion.

    For Argumentative topics

    1)  It is imperative that you provide points both for and against the motion of the topic.

    2)  The overall view that you have of the topic is the focal point of your analysis.

    3) 

    Provided you can provide some very insightful reason so as to stick with one side ofthe argument, you may state your side and justify your arguments in detail.

    For all topics

    1)  Please do not sermonize, or give normative, philosophical commentaries. The

    expectation from the article is an objective analysis of the facts.

    2)  You may generate ideas using the PESTEL model, i.e. look at the Political, Economic,

    Scientific, Environmental and Legal implications of the issue at hand. Please note not

    all topics will have all the implications, but try observing from all points of view.

    3) 

    Please try and make your handwriting as legible as possible.

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    4)  Practice some topics across the broad array of genres, the more you practice the

    better you get at articulating your points.

    5)  Your time is limited for the WAT, so please make your write-up as brief and content

    laden as possible without having to leave the content looking unfinished. Time

    management is crucial. You may to have omit some points of discussion, so pleasemake sure you state the most forceful points/analyses.

    The above is only indicative and it is not an exhaustive preparation manual.

    WAT Topics

    Analytical Topics from previous years’ WAT process

    1. News channels are repeating shows / debates on same event hour after hour.

    What can be the reason?

    2. How advertising affects voters’ perception?

    3. Notice period for employees before quitting job is one of the highest in India as

    compared to rest of the world. In the current scenario, when it’s easier for

    companies to find and train replacements, such long notice periods are now under

    consideration. What are your views on it?

    4. What are the problems arising due to increasing Illiteracy rates? What measures

    can government take to check it?

    5. Criminalization of Politics with so many criminals being selected. How can we stop

    it?

    6. How modern day technology is impacting family relationships i.e. family membersliving at far/distant places?

    8. Essay on Drought, and how to tackle it in India, role of Government and non-

    government Organizations.

    9. Should we invest on health education or on health drugs and how?

    10. Future families will be disconnected across much geography but connected

    through electronic media. What in your opinion will be the effect of this on family

    life?

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    11. Foreign language versus local language being taught in Indian schools.

    12. Is there a need for Human Intervention to preserve nature and wildlife? What

    steps should government take to preserve natural resources?

    13. Current lifestyle reason for rising depression and feelings of dread in youth. What

    is your viewpoint on it?

    14. India’s 1.2 billion population is an asset for the country. Comment on it.

    15. Corruption is the root cause of current economic and social woes in India.

    Comment on it.

    16. India has more skilled Human Resource. Comment.

    17. IS FDI in multi brand retail a boon or bane?

    18. Business and ethics don't go hand in hand these days. Comment.

    19. Essay on Financial crisis in Europe.

    20. Essay on Women's Reservation Bill.

    21. Essential services like water, electricity should not be privatized. Comment.

    22. Essay on Corporate Social Responsibility.

    23. Discuss the role of Public Private Partnership in India's Economic Growth.

    24. Voting should be made compulsory. Comment.

    25. IIMs should make one year of social service compulsory for all students.

    Comment.

    26. Role of women in socio-economic growth of the country.

    27. Lack of transparency and corruption make India a difficult place for business.

    28. Education is the best weapon to change the world.

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    Expected Topics on Current Affairs

      Make in India

    Suggested Readings:

    http://www.moneycontrol.com/gestepahead/building/article/make-in-india-from-vision-to-reality-

    1285615-12.html 

    http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/opinion-on-make-in-india-campaign/article6736040.ece 

    http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/company/corporate-trends/et-500-will-the-make-in-

    india-dream-turn-into-reality/articleshow/49515928.cms 

      Net Neutrality

    Suggested Readings:

    http://indianexpress.com/article/technology/social/net-neutrality-in-india-licensing-to-zero-ratings-

    its-a-complicated-debate/ 

    http://tech.firstpost.com/news-analysis/what-is-net-neutrality-and-why-it-is-important-in-india-

    262120.html 

    http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/internet/net-neutrality-debate-facebook-shuts-down-

    free-basics-in-india/articleshow/50950026.cms 

      Digital India: A distant dream or achievable reality?

    Suggested Readings:

    http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-34865080 

    http://yourstory.com/2015/07/digital-india-narendra-modi/ 

    http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/raipur/With-40-illiterate-populace-digitalisation-distant-

    dream/articleshow/47965544.cms 

    http://www.moneycontrol.com/gestepahead/building/article/make-in-india-from-vision-to-reality-1285615-12.htmlhttp://www.moneycontrol.com/gestepahead/building/article/make-in-india-from-vision-to-reality-1285615-12.htmlhttp://www.moneycontrol.com/gestepahead/building/article/make-in-india-from-vision-to-reality-1285615-12.htmlhttp://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/opinion-on-make-in-india-campaign/article6736040.ecehttp://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/opinion-on-make-in-india-campaign/article6736040.ecehttp://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/company/corporate-trends/et-500-will-the-make-in-india-dream-turn-into-reality/articleshow/49515928.cmshttp://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/company/corporate-trends/et-500-will-the-make-in-india-dream-turn-into-reality/articleshow/49515928.cmshttp://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/company/corporate-trends/et-500-will-the-make-in-india-dream-turn-into-reality/articleshow/49515928.cmshttp://indianexpress.com/article/technology/social/net-neutrality-in-india-licensing-to-zero-ratings-its-a-complicated-debate/http://indianexpress.com/article/technology/social/net-neutrality-in-india-licensing-to-zero-ratings-its-a-complicated-debate/http://indianexpress.com/article/technology/social/net-neutrality-in-india-licensing-to-zero-ratings-its-a-complicated-debate/http://tech.firstpost.com/news-analysis/what-is-net-neutrality-and-why-it-is-important-in-india-262120.htmlhttp://tech.firstpost.com/news-analysis/what-is-net-neutrality-and-why-it-is-important-in-india-262120.htmlhttp://tech.firstpost.com/news-analysis/what-is-net-neutrality-and-why-it-is-important-in-india-262120.htmlhttp://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/internet/net-neutrality-debate-facebook-shuts-down-free-basics-in-india/articleshow/50950026.cmshttp://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/internet/net-neutrality-debate-facebook-shuts-down-free-basics-in-india/articleshow/50950026.cmshttp://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/internet/net-neutrality-debate-facebook-shuts-down-free-basics-in-india/articleshow/50950026.cmshttp://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-34865080http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-34865080http://yourstory.com/2015/07/digital-india-narendra-modi/http://yourstory.com/2015/07/digital-india-narendra-modi/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/raipur/With-40-illiterate-populace-digitalisation-distant-dream/articleshow/47965544.cmshttp://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/raipur/With-40-illiterate-populace-digitalisation-distant-dream/articleshow/47965544.cmshttp://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/raipur/With-40-illiterate-populace-digitalisation-distant-dream/articleshow/47965544.cmshttp://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/raipur/With-40-illiterate-populace-digitalisation-distant-dream/articleshow/47965544.cmshttp://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/raipur/With-40-illiterate-populace-digitalisation-distant-dream/articleshow/47965544.cmshttp://yourstory.com/2015/07/digital-india-narendra-modi/http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-34865080http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/internet/net-neutrality-debate-facebook-shuts-down-free-basics-in-india/articleshow/50950026.cmshttp://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/internet/net-neutrality-debate-facebook-shuts-down-free-basics-in-india/articleshow/50950026.cmshttp://tech.firstpost.com/news-analysis/what-is-net-neutrality-and-why-it-is-important-in-india-262120.htmlhttp://tech.firstpost.com/news-analysis/what-is-net-neutrality-and-why-it-is-important-in-india-262120.htmlhttp://indianexpress.com/article/technology/social/net-neutrality-in-india-licensing-to-zero-ratings-its-a-complicated-debate/http://indianexpress.com/article/technology/social/net-neutrality-in-india-licensing-to-zero-ratings-its-a-complicated-debate/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/company/corporate-trends/et-500-will-the-make-in-india-dream-turn-into-reality/articleshow/49515928.cmshttp://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/company/corporate-trends/et-500-will-the-make-in-india-dream-turn-into-reality/articleshow/49515928.cmshttp://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/opinion-on-make-in-india-campaign/article6736040.ecehttp://www.moneycontrol.com/gestepahead/building/article/make-in-india-from-vision-to-reality-1285615-12.htmlhttp://www.moneycontrol.com/gestepahead/building/article/make-in-india-from-vision-to-reality-1285615-12.html

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      The rise of Start-ups in India: A bubble in the making?

    Suggested Readings:

    http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/startups/is-the-bubble-bursting-for-indias-online-start-ups/articleshow/49877963.cms 

    http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/tech-news/Is-it-the-end-of-bubble-for-overvalued-Indian-

    online-startups/articleshow/49887161.cms 

      Relevance of Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan & Swachh Bharat Cess

    Suggested Readings:

    http://www.firstpost.com/business/to-make-india-clean-modis-swach-bharat-dream-needs-a-designated-organization-2506248.html 

    http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-08-04/news/52428601_1_sanitation-drinking-

    water-ldcs 

    http://taxguru.in/service-tax/swachh-bharat-cess-sbc-india.html 

      Negative Interest Rates in Japan

    Suggested Readings:

    http://www.vox.com/2016/1/29/10868604/japan-negative-interest-rates 

    http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/13/upshot/negative-interest-rates-are-spreading-across-the-

    world-heres-what-you-need-to-know.html?_r=0 

    http://www.bloombergview.com/quicktake/negative-interest-rates 

     

    Chinese Stock Market Crash and its impact on India

    Suggestive Readings:

    http://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/omkar-goswami-what-china-s-market-crash-

    means-for-india-115082701311_1.html 

    http://www.hindustantimes.com/business/monday-mayhem-10-things-to-know-about-indian-

    markets-crash/story-mAQJlFbMptL8ltbGSzqIjM.html 

    http://www.ibnlive.com/news/india/dark-clouds-over-chinese-economy-world-wide-impact-and-

    what-it-means-for-india-1188368.html 

    http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/startups/is-the-bubble-bursting-for-indias-online-start-ups/articleshow/49877963.cmshttp://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/startups/is-the-bubble-bursting-for-indias-online-start-ups/articleshow/49877963.cmshttp://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/startups/is-the-bubble-bursting-for-indias-online-start-ups/articleshow/49877963.cmshttp://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/tech-news/Is-it-the-end-of-bubble-for-overvalued-Indian-online-startups/articleshow/49887161.cmshttp://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/tech-news/Is-it-the-end-of-bubble-for-overvalued-Indian-online-startups/articleshow/49887161.cmshttp://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/tech-news/Is-it-the-end-of-bubble-for-overvalued-Indian-online-startups/articleshow/49887161.cmshttp://www.firstpost.com/business/to-make-india-clean-modis-swach-bharat-dream-needs-a-designated-organization-2506248.htmlhttp://www.firstpost.com/business/to-make-india-clean-modis-swach-bharat-dream-needs-a-designated-organization-2506248.htmlhttp://www.firstpost.com/business/to-make-india-clean-modis-swach-bharat-dream-needs-a-designated-organization-2506248.htmlhttp://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-08-04/news/52428601_1_sanitation-drinking-water-ldcshttp://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-08-04/news/52428601_1_sanitation-drinking-water-ldcshttp://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-08-04/news/52428601_1_sanitation-drinking-water-ldcshttp://taxguru.in/service-tax/swachh-bharat-cess-sbc-india.htmlhttp://taxguru.in/service-tax/swachh-bharat-cess-sbc-india.htmlhttp://www.vox.com/2016/1/29/10868604/japan-negative-interest-rateshttp://www.vox.com/2016/1/29/10868604/japan-negative-interest-rateshttp://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/13/upshot/negative-interest-rates-are-spreading-across-the-world-heres-what-you-need-to-know.html?_r=0http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/13/upshot/negative-interest-rates-are-spreading-across-the-world-heres-what-you-need-to-know.html?_r=0http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/13/upshot/negative-interest-rates-are-spreading-across-the-world-heres-what-you-need-to-know.html?_r=0http://www.bloombergview.com/quicktake/negative-interest-rateshttp://www.bloombergview.com/quicktake/negative-interest-rateshttp://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/omkar-goswami-what-china-s-market-crash-means-for-india-115082701311_1.htmlhttp://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/omkar-goswami-what-china-s-market-crash-means-for-india-115082701311_1.htmlhttp://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/omkar-goswami-what-china-s-market-crash-means-for-india-115082701311_1.htmlhttp://www.hindustantimes.com/business/monday-mayhem-10-things-to-know-about-indian-markets-crash/story-mAQJlFbMptL8ltbGSzqIjM.htmlhttp://www.hindustantimes.com/business/monday-mayhem-10-things-to-know-about-indian-markets-crash/story-mAQJlFbMptL8ltbGSzqIjM.htmlhttp://www.hindustantimes.com/business/monday-mayhem-10-things-to-know-about-indian-markets-crash/story-mAQJlFbMptL8ltbGSzqIjM.htmlhttp://www.ibnlive.com/news/india/dark-clouds-over-chinese-economy-world-wide-impact-and-what-it-means-for-india-1188368.htmlhttp://www.ibnlive.com/news/india/dark-clouds-over-chinese-economy-world-wide-impact-and-what-it-means-for-india-1188368.htmlhttp://www.ibnlive.com/news/india/dark-clouds-over-chinese-economy-world-wide-impact-and-what-it-means-for-india-1188368.htmlhttp://www.ibnlive.com/news/india/dark-clouds-over-chinese-economy-world-wide-impact-and-what-it-means-for-india-1188368.htmlhttp://www.ibnlive.com/news/india/dark-clouds-over-chinese-economy-world-wide-impact-and-what-it-means-for-india-1188368.htmlhttp://www.hindustantimes.com/business/monday-mayhem-10-things-to-know-about-indian-markets-crash/story-mAQJlFbMptL8ltbGSzqIjM.htmlhttp://www.hindustantimes.com/business/monday-mayhem-10-things-to-know-about-indian-markets-crash/story-mAQJlFbMptL8ltbGSzqIjM.htmlhttp://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/omkar-goswami-what-china-s-market-crash-means-for-india-115082701311_1.htmlhttp://www.business-standard.com/article/opinion/omkar-goswami-what-china-s-market-crash-means-for-india-115082701311_1.htmlhttp://www.bloombergview.com/quicktake/negative-interest-rateshttp://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/13/upshot/negative-interest-rates-are-spreading-across-the-world-heres-what-you-need-to-know.html?_r=0http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/13/upshot/negative-interest-rates-are-spreading-across-the-world-heres-what-you-need-to-know.html?_r=0http://www.vox.com/2016/1/29/10868604/japan-negative-interest-rateshttp://taxguru.in/service-tax/swachh-bharat-cess-sbc-india.htmlhttp://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-08-04/news/52428601_1_sanitation-drinking-water-ldcshttp://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-08-04/news/52428601_1_sanitation-drinking-water-ldcshttp://www.firstpost.com/business/to-make-india-clean-modis-swach-bharat-dream-needs-a-designated-organization-2506248.htmlhttp://www.firstpost.com/business/to-make-india-clean-modis-swach-bharat-dream-needs-a-designated-organization-2506248.htmlhttp://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/tech-news/Is-it-the-end-of-bubble-for-overvalued-Indian-online-startups/articleshow/49887161.cmshttp://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/tech-news/Is-it-the-end-of-bubble-for-overvalued-Indian-online-startups/articleshow/49887161.cmshttp://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/startups/is-the-bubble-bursting-for-indias-online-start-ups/articleshow/49877963.cmshttp://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/startups/is-the-bubble-bursting-for-indias-online-start-ups/articleshow/49877963.cms

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      US Fed rates hikes and its impact on India

    Suggested Readings:

    http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/business/effects-of-past-us-fed-interest-rate-increases-offer-guide-to-future-risks/articleshow/50265367.cms 

    http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/world-news/see-one-fed-hike16-lift-off-timing-was-right-

    kaushik-basu_5446081.html 

    http://www.hindustantimes.com/business/historic-fed-rate-hike-made-in-us-felt-in-india/story-

    YRLlvcjCx78w0soEBFX6EI.html 

      India’s Monetary Policy 

    Suggested Readings

    http://indianexpress.com/article/explained/monetary-policy-a-13-year-debate-on-unshackling-the-

    reserve-bank/ 

    http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/government-rbi-sign-pact-to-target-cpi-at-

    4/article6950836.ece 

    http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/going-beyond-inflation-targeting/article7550932.ece 

    Current Rates:

    Policy Repo Rate: 6.75%

    Reverse Repo Rate: 5.75%

    Marginal Standing Facility Rate: 7.75%

    Bank Rate: 7.75%

    Cash Reserve Ration (CRR): 4%

    Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR): 21.5%

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    Expected Questions for PIGeneral

    1. 

    Tell us something about yourself.

    2. 

    Tell us about an instance when you handled crisis.  3.

     

    What differentiates a manager from a leader? 

    4. 

    Who is your role model? 

    MBA

    1. 

    Why do you want to pursue MBA?

    2. 

    Which specialisation will you choose, and why so?

    3. 

    Why MBA after engineering?

    4. 

    Where do you see yourself 5 years down the line?5.

     

    Why MBA without work-ex? (for freshers)

    6. 

    Don’t you think you can go up the ladder without an MBA degree?

    7. 

    Which colleges (apart from New IIMs) have shortlisted you?

    8. 

    If you convert more than one call, which college will you choose?

    Activities and Interests

    1. 

    What do you like doing in leisure time?2.

     

    How do your hobbies relate to your career goals?

    3. 

    Why don’t you pursue your hobbies as a career option? 

    Strengths and Weakness

    1. 

    What are your strengths and weaknesses?

    2. 

    Give examples of your strength.3.

     

    Why should you select you?

    4. 

    How are you different from other candidates?

    5. 

    What have you done to overcome your weakness?

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    Academics

    1. 

    What are your favourite subjects?

    2. 

    Questions on core subjects of graduation. 

    3. 

    Tell us about your final year project. 

    4. 

    What difficulties did you face while working on the project? 5.

     

    Why are your academic scores low? 

    Work Experience

    1. 

    Questions on the company you are working for. 

    2. 

    Questions on the industry of your company. 

    3. 

    What is your role at your workplace? 

    4. 

    What is the business impact of your work? 

    5. 

    What have you learnt from your work? 

    6. 

    What motivates you to go to office daily? 

    7. 

    What challenges have you faced at your workplace? 

    Achievements and Failures

    1. 

    Tell us about an instance when you failed.

    2. 

    How did you handle failure?

    3. 

    What did you learn from failure?

    4. 

    What is the biggest achievement of your life?

    To have insights on do’s and don’ts of the personal interview and how to approach

    the ‘Why MBA’ and ‘Tell us something about yourself’ questions, please read our PI

    preparation article here: http://insideiim.com/iim-rohtak-watpi-preparation-

    series-a-guide-to-ace-the-interviews/ 

    All the Best!

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