One of my friends recently got admission to NITIE. According to him, you should expect the following in the interview round. 

GD –

• The panel will consist of 3 persons (professors/ alums) and a group of 8 to 10 students will discuss any one topic. Topics will be related to generic or related to current issues.
• GD timings are set to 1 min initial time, 10 min discussion, 1 min conclusion/ summary.
• You can do 3 entries for 30 seconds each. 
• GD marks are given 60% based on communication skills, 20% group coordination, 20% knowledge.
• GD plays a crucial role in someone's selection. So, try to summarize the GD.
• In spite of giving only suggestions, put some facts and then discuss what you believe.

PI -

• The interview may take place for 5- 20 mins, depending on the number of candidates in that slot.
• Prepare a 1-minute introduction including your hometown, family background, your branch, college, final year project, summer internship, your hobbies, and achievements.
• Also prepare for technical questions (industrial engineering, thermodynamics) or subjects related to your final year project or internship. 
• There will also be some HR questions like why NITIE, your strengths, and weaknesses. 
• They will judge you based on your communication skills, and your interest in NITIE.
• Invest enough time while filling the application form as it will be a CV for the process.

Last but not the least, be confident and cooperative with the panel. 

One of my friends graduated from NITIE and here are some things I got to know from him. 

Firstly, I don't think you should drop your job to pursue PGDIE in NITIE.

• NITIE is good for Supply Chain and Operations. But no matter how good it is, it will be nothing compared to a proper work experience.
• Having a friend who is a BPCL employee and an ISB graduate, I would say, in case you want to go for learning industrial management, BPCL would be a great place to be.
• However, if you want to pursue a generic MBA and change your field, probably you would like to try your hands on IIMs, ISB, or other top 10 institutes in India.
• A lot of MBA graduates from NITIE go to FMCG companies. But Supply Chain is not their main focus.
• Due to this sometimes one gets relegated to support function, and their growth in the detector is stunning. It will be difficult to get a business leadership role.

Be very clear about your development goals and why you want to do your MBA since it is only a path to achieve what you want. Generally, things start afresh during the tenure of an MBA. 

If you are more inclined towards Mathematics and Research, then IIT will be a good option for you. You can end up working as a business analyst for an MNC.

In the PGDIE course of NITIE, you will come across management sectors rather than technical knowledge. You will also get acquainted with subjects such as Operations and Supply chain. 

• NITIE would be a fit for you if you want to pursue management in the future. It will help you in getting placed in the best FMCGs and a number of the most sought-after companies in India
• Management skills come into play if you want to pursue M.Tech from an IIT. The jobs that you will get after graduating from an IIT will be related to analytics and consulting. The salary from the core jobs is not much. 

The connection NITIE has with industries is far better than the IITs in the country and the fact that it is placed in Mumbai, the financial capital of the country, you will get lucrative opportunities to engage in work with the industries for weekend projects.

Answering such a question is a bit typical as it is important to know whether you are working or just asking. If you are working or due to some reason there is a gap of 5 years after graduation then you should have substantial reason during your PI.

Another crucial factor will be what the main reason is for the 5-year gap after graduation. Just in case,

• If you are a female candidate and left work due to marriage, childbirth, and relocation to a different city, the recruiters will tend to be more cooperative.
• If you do not have any illnesses or other severe burdens recruiters will be skeptical of hiring you as it shows that you lack the motivation to work. 
• But, if you are from PSU you would be preferred in final interviews. I would suggest you with such experience in PSU and 5 years of gap your best bet would be towards consulting. Though, it could be a bit difficult getting into FMCG.

Apart from all this, if you want to join NITIE for placements, I think the average package is pretty good now and you will get at least 15 LPA if you are a sincere person or at the worst someone will get only 10 LPA for sure. Better you prepare yourself with convincing reasons and joining NITIE would be the best option.

One of my friends has recently been in the GD/PI session conducted at NITIE for the course of PGDIE and elaborates the scenario better. Here is what he says,

1. The admission procedure followed for the PGDIE course does not usually require you to make a CV. 
2. In contrast, the concerned panelist will only require your application form, since the questions of the personal interview session will be depending upon the application form nonetheless. 
3. Having said that, it is best to personalize your preparation on the basis of your work experience, self-taken project assignments, or internships (if any). These are references for freshers.
4. Since the interviewer will have a soft copy of your application, it is best to fill it up carefully as and where required. They will ask questions based on how best you portray the application form.

Hope this helps answer your query, wish you all the best!

Coming from a mechanical background, I can assure you that you will find a lot of opportunities in your desired field of interest. Your chances of getting placed with a manufacturing firm or an FMCG are higher.

If you get placed in a manufacturing firm or an FMCG or any e-commerce company, you will get jobs offering planning roles.

NITIE attracts a lot of consulting and manufacturing firms. To be honest, the only college where you will find manufacturing firms offering SCM roles is NITIE. In addition to that, NITIE is the best in providing roles related to demand planning, forecasting, and similar job profiles in an FMCG firm.

One of my friends studied at NITIE Mumbai. According to him it is a prestigious public management institute and is often ranked among the top 10 B-schools of India. Let me share some information about the placements I got to know from him. This might be useful for you.

• The highest salary offered in the PGDIE was INR 44 LPA. 
• The average salary of the whole batch from the previous year stood at INR 20.88 LPA. 
• There has been no record of the lowest salary below INR 12 LPA.
• The students with a good academic background got a whopping salary of INR 31-36 PA respectively.

The placement stats show that irrespective of the student's performance, they have the potential to get good offers from diversified companies. Some of the well-reputed companies that participate at NITIE during their placement program include Bosch, Tech Mahindra, Capgemini, Accenture, Wipro, Byju’s, IBM, and many more.

A friend of mine joined NITIE with a one-year job experience but he was not a fresher. Some of the drawbacks are as follows:

• In the placement process, many companies show a preference for students who have prior job experience. It is seen most with consulting companies. 
• There are some companies that will hire freshers. You will not lose chances of getting placed.
• A student who has prior job experience will be able to understand the topics related to the possible real-life scenario which is more or less industry-based. They will be able to relate to the scenarios better than someone who does not have prior work experience. Experience always gives an upper hand.

Lastly, the LRP or laterals, the people with a work experience of higher than 20 months will be allowed to sit in the final placements twice. Candidates belonging to both LRP and CRP will get this opportunity and CRP if they are not placed in LRP. This option will not be available for the CRP candidates.

The PGDIE programs by NITIE Mumbai are offered to candidates based on the score obtained in the GATE Examination. 

The final steps of the admission process include a Group discussion round and a personal interview round. The students are granted admission based on their GATE score, Group discussion round, and personal interview.

The eligibility criteria for the PGDIE course at the institute are as follows:

• Candidates who are BE/B.Tech graduates in a relevant stream with an aggregate score of 60%. (55% is applicable for SC/ST/PwD candidates).
• Candidates enrolled in a course and are in the final year of their program can also apply based on the dates of the admission process. 
• These candidates are required to submit the final year mark sheets and provisional certificates to the concerned authorities within due dates. 
• Candidates are required to have a valid GATE score to apply for the programs. 

If you have a valid GATE score along with the mentioned details, then surely you would be eligible for admission into the PGDIE courses at NITIE Mumbai.