Most frequently asked questions in MBA interviews [Handy List]

Let's make a collection of the most frequently asked questions in MBA interviews. It might help a student who is browsing the internet a week or two before the actual interview.

Here are the commonly asked questions I know are very frequently asked -

Tell us something about yourself.
What are your hobbies and interests?
What are your strengths & weaknesses?
Tell us about your family and childhood?
What are your short-term and long-term objectives?
Where do you see yourself 5 years and 15 years from now?
Who inspires you or Who is your role model?
What's the difference between a leader and a manager?
Do you read a newspaper? What headline spotted your attention today?
How would you handle a situation? [to test your approach]
What is a solution you recommend to a particular problem? [to test your approach]
Why do you want to join this B-school?
Why MBA? or Why do you want to earn a graduate business degree?
Why this particular niche Program?
Why MBA after engineering/medicine/commerce/arts?
What was your previous job profile?
Why do you want to leave your company?
Why MBA straight after graduation?
Why should we select you?
Talk about your accomplishments as a leader.
Why should we select you?
Can you walk me through your resume?
Question about GD: Why did you choose to be 'for' or 'against' this topic?
What kind of value will you bring to this institute or college?
Why did you choose - Marketing/Finance/HR/Operations/Other MBA Stream?
How do you manage stress with work?
What are your thoughts about work-life balance?
What leadership roles did you play at your university
Are you a team player? Tell us an example of where you've worked in a team.
Are you good at taking initiatives? Give an example from the past.
What do you do outside of work? or What do you like to do on weekends?
Describe you post-MBA plans.
How do you feel MBA study will be different from your college experience?
What would you do if not accepted anywhere?
If you crack the interviews in several B-Schools, which one would you choose and why?
What are your personal life goals?
What do the terms "success" and "failure" mean to you?
What according to you is your ideal job and how will this program help you realize the same?
What is your greatest dream?
What kind of person do you think is an ideal boss?
Have you ever disagreed with you boss? How did you resolve that difference of opinion?
What book are you reading these days?
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I am going to keep updating this list. It would be great if you suggest questions in replies below! 😀 Let's make it a one-stop list for all.