Upl

Role: Chemical Engineer (Core Placement)

College: Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT), Surat

Interview Date: Not Specified (Placement season typically in August, interview for a final year student, video posted Oct 2023)

Interview Type: On-Campus, Full-Time

Result: Selected

Difficulty: Medium (Implied, especially for the online test due to competition and core technical rounds)

Rounds: 3 rounds

Topics Asked: Aptitude (Logical Reasoning, English), Group Discussion, Projects (Internships, College Projects), NCC Experience, Core Chemical Engineering, Behavioral Questions

Experience:

The candidate, Kuldeep Saini, a final year Chemical Engineering student from SVNIT Surat, shared his UPL interview experience. The process began with an email in late August, indicating UPL's campus hiring, which is considered a dream company for the Chemical branch.

Round 1: Online Test
This round consisted of 45 questions to be completed in 45 minutes. The questions covered logical reasoning and English aptitude. It was an offline test, and the candidate emphasized the need for practice due to the competitive nature and the filtering of many students in this round.

Round 2: Group Discussion (GD)
Out of 50 students, 22 were shortlisted for the GD round. These 22 candidates were divided into three groups, and specific topics were provided for discussion.

Round 3: Interview (Technical + HR)
The final round was a combined technical and HR interview. It started with a self-introduction. The interviewers then deeply explored the candidate's projects, which included two internships (one online and one offline) and two college projects done under a student chapter. Questions were also asked about his NCC (National Cadet Corps) experience, including his rank and battalion. Subsequently, the interview transitioned into core chemical engineering questions. The candidate mentioned feeling a slight panic during the core questions but maintained confidence due to his preparation. Behavioral questions were also part of this round. He highlighted that he prepared using online resources like YouTube, the internet, and insights from friends who had already been placed.