How to crack winter project viva? Useful tips and hints.

Much wanted "the End" of MBA is in the sight, only one viva to go. It was supposed to take place on 1st and 2nd May, but thanks to Swarnim Gujarat, it was rescheduled to 6th, 7th and 8th. 

A week or two back, I was undecided about when to take one exam conducted by NSE. I got the news that my joining is from 10th, viva are on 1st and 2nd, so I decided to sign in for the test on 7th at Ahmedabad. But.... 50th (or 51st I don't care much) Birthday of Gujarat came in between.Viva were rescheduled to 6-7-8. I was hoping that with just 33.33% probability of my viva on 7th, I would get away with both, viva and test. But Hay re meri kismat! my viva fell exactly on 7th. So I got a clear cut chuna of 1500 bucks. 

First day of viva is over and I am third on second day morning (tomorrow). I got many reviews and many versions about how the viva is taken, what kind of questions are asked and what to (how to) answer. In short, everyone was telling how they "ruled" the viva. How they punched answers in the face of the faculty. How they took it very easily and rocked! They never tell honestly what happened when they went in (one can refer to Suruchi's blog to see an honest confession). 

In the midst of all this confusion, I would like to suggest a few hints and tips to those who still have their viva to go. I hope they will read and take benefit of my vast experience in this field.

Let me tell you what happens. The first and foremost of all the lie (and some truth) is that you will get kicked (or use F word) but you have to keep a smiling face! All that you have to do is prefer a cigarette or a drink before entering.  Sit with your back rested. Stare the faculty as if you are his lost child (kumbh ke mele me kho gaye the). If possible, get some glycerine to get real tears in your eyes. When you feel that you have enough tears, take a deep breath and go for the Q & A.

Some of the question and answers would (should) be like this:

Q: Why did you chose this topic for your winter?

A: I got it ready made from a senior, so I picked it. (Usne bhi apne senior me se hi copy kiya tha)

Q: Why did you use this test??
A: Sir told me to use it!!! (Abe gadhe, sir to padhai karne ka bhi bolte hai, kya tu karta hai?)


Q: What does this test do?
A: Increase the length of the report. (minimum I needed was 80 pages)

Q:What is your conclusion??
A: Winter project is a waste of time. (A very honest answer)


Q:Findings of your study?
A: I have gained mastery in making report the last minute (trust me it was in binding five minutes back)


Q: What are your suggestions?
A: This viva should not be there. (Na rahega baans, na bajegi baansuri)


If you follow my advise and answer the above questions as I have said, you will end up scoring A++ in the viva. 


All the best.


Disclaimer: The results may vary form F--- to A+++