Introduction

Those of you who have recently received admissions to IIIT-H through the UGEE Mode, congratulations! You have taken a significant step towards your academic journey and career goals. The next crucial part of your admission process is the interview. To equip you better, Vedantu, a leading educational platform, offers specialized Mock Interviews free of cost for all UGEE aspirants.

Our Mock-Interview process is designed to imitate the real interview experience exactly. Two rounds of intense practice with expert interviewers, followed by actionable feedback, will help you crack the interview. Our success record speaks volumes. Out of nearly 65 students who attended our Mock Interviews last year, 3 were among the top 50 AIRs!

Personal Experience: A Tale from UGEE 2021

As someone who experienced the UGEE 2021 process, I share my interview experience here. The interview process began online via Microsoft Teams, marking my first time using this platform for such an important test.

Preparation and Initial Hopes

I had high hopes for the UGEE and dedicated time to preparation. I received a free copy of the IIIT-Prep interview book, which turned out to be a waste of time. However, I benefited from the Vedantu Eklavaya program, mentored by Adil Ali Nirban. The program included 3 sets of 1-hour mock interviews, which significantly boosted my confidence.

Following a confirmation interview on August 4th to verify personal details, I was given the final confirmation that my interview was scheduled for August 6th at 9:15 AM via an email. However, the interview didn't start as expected. A mail was sent saying the link for the interview had been sent and I had to acknowledge it.

After waiting for nearly 90 minutes, I was finally called in at 12:45 PM. The experience is best described as harrowing but enlightening.

The Interview Process

The interview started with a straightforward question: 'Where do you live?' My answer, 'Mam, I live in Kolkata,' was followed by a question about rivers. The interviewer's monologue on the importance of rivers made me feel unprepared. Suddenly, a male interviewer interrupted, saying, 'Cut to the chase.'

Key Questions and Analysis

The interview proceeded with the following questions:

Question 1: A set of 6 statements. The initial response was a lack of contradiction, but the interviewer insisted it was contradictory. I eventually identified the flaw. Question 2: A simple logic-based conditional probability question, answered correctly within 10-20 seconds. Question 3: The river question, which was the most painful. Despite my attempts to apply complex mathematical principles, the interviewer cut me off within 2 minutes, saying 'best of luck' and ending the interview in under 7 minutes.

After the interview, it dawned on me that the answer to the river question was Occam's Razor. Simplicity is often the best approach.

Lessons Learned

This experience, though daunting, was incredibly educational. It emphasized the importance of clarity, simplicity, and the ability to think on your feet. Even with a high level of preparation, unexpected twists can occur. The key takeaway is to always think in the simplest possible way when faced with complex or ambiguous questions.

For those who are curious, here's the correct approach to the river question: The width of the river is the same on both sides. You only need to measure the width where you can see it, which is the simplest and most direct solution.

While I had some hope based on my second response, I did not qualify for the interview. Nevertheless, this experience was a valuable lesson in preparation and adaptability.

Conclusion

If you are an applicant preparing for the UGEE interview process, consider availing yourself of the resources available, such as our Mock-Interviews at Vedantu. Practice and preparation are crucial, but so is remaining calm and thinking clearly under pressure. Best of luck to all future UGEE applicants!