Vani Jha
This new format intends to holistically assess a candidate regarding essential aspects such as communication skills.
Micro-Presentation for Admission to the MBA/PGPM programme February 2025 intake All nine campuses of IBS To better assess the ability of students to work effectively in a post-management education environment, IBS is replacing the traditional Group Discussion (GD) with a new evaluation format called Micro-Presentation for its MBA/PGPM programme admissions from February 2025.
The selection process for the MBA/PGPM program will now comprise two key components, namely the Micro-Presentation and the Personal Interview, both carrying 25 marks. The new format is intended to completely assess applicants on key skills such as communication skills, quick thinking, and aptitude for management.
Micro-Presentation: A New Way of Testing Communication Skills
The Micro-Presentation tests if the candidates think quickly, can mentally organise their thoughts, and present them effectively. This is how it works out:
- Topic Choice: Students will first choose a number between 1 and 100. Each number then corresponds to a pre-assigned topic.
- Preparation Time: After the students have chosen the number, the candidate will be given the assigned topic and will have 1 minute for preparation purposes.
- Presentation: After the preparation time, candidates will deliver a 3-minute presentation on the chosen topic.
- Flexibility: If the candidate finds the initial topic difficult, they may request a second topic by choosing a different number. However, they are allowed only one topic change. Topics are randomized after each selection to ensure fairness.
Key features of the micro-presentation
- Individual Exercise: A Micro-Presentation is a task that no one will complete in a Group Discussion. Only the candidate presenting the topic will speak, and there will be no interaction or discussion with other candidates during the presentation.
- No Q&A: Candidates will not be posed any questions during or after their presentation, allowing them to showcase their ability to organize and express their thoughts without interruption.
- Audience: Each candidate will speak in front of 9-11 fellow classmates and 2 panel members, so it will be an excellent opportunity to communicate, and demonstrate confidence and clarity.
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Micro-presentation evaluation criteria
The Selection Panel will assess candidates against the following criteria:
- Thinking: ability to think fast and present within the time allocated
- Clear and concise: delivery of information in 3 minutes with clarity and conciseness.
- Communication Skills: How effectively the candidate presents his thoughts.
- Logical Reasoning: How logically the candidate frames his presentation.
- Relevance to the Topic: Not losing track and showing relevance on the core elements of the topic.
- Body Language and Confidence: Maintaining appropriate body language, and how confident he/she is while presenting.
- Personal Interview: Get into the inner aspiration and skill
After the Micro-Presentation, candidates will undergo a 5-7 minute Personal Interview. The interview panel will cover:
- Attitude and Aspirations: Judgment of attitudes towards management and more related long-term objectives
- General Knowledge: This includes the extent to which such a candidate is aware of current affairs and possesses information.
- Communication Skills: This involves judgment of thought clarity, expression, and overall communication during the interview.
- Aptitude for Management: Judgment of how well the candidate would fit a management career based on answers given.
Help for IBS candidates
To master the Micro-Presentation and Personal Interview, candidates are advised to:
- Key Points Preparation: Make a brief preparation for 1 minute for key points and thoughts organization.
- Relevant Content Concisely: Focus on being clear within the constrained time, say 3 minutes.
- Practice Speaking: Work on a steady pace of speaking so that clarity and impact come forth within the designated time.
- Mental Confidence: Stay calm, confident, and have proper body language throughout the process.”
Conclusion
IBS has included a Micro-Presentation and Personal Interview in the MBA/PGPM admission process for assessing the communication skills, analytical capabilities, and management aptitude of candidates in a very balanced and holistic way. In this innovative approach, emphasizing individuality and clarity, each candidate gets a fair chance to display their strengths. Candidates are encouraged to prepare well, feel confident, and make the most of this opportunity to stand out in the selection process.