IIM Lucknow Interview Experience | Science Graduate Cracks IIM L | Reckitt Scientist | InterviewLogs

Chemistry graduate. Research scientist at Reckitt. MSc from Hindu College, University of Delhi. Not your typical MBA profile. And yet, Piyush Khandelwal just cracked IIM Lucknow, one of India's top 5 business schools, proving that the path to an IIM is not reserved for engineers and commerce graduates alone. In this session, we cover everything: ✅ How a science and research background shaped his IIM Lucknow interview ✅ What the panel actually asked a non-engineer, non-commerce candidate ✅ How he managed CAT preparation alongside a full time R&D role at Reckitt ✅ His honest advice for science graduates targeting top B-schools If you come from a non traditional background and have ever wondered whether an IIM is even possible for you, this one is for you. 🔗 Read more real interview experiences for FREE at: www.interviewlogs.com India's one-stop platform for real interview transcripts across MBA, corporate placements, UPSC, SSB and more. 📌 Subscribe to InterviewLogs for more real interview experiences every week. Video Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction & Candidate Profile 01:03 - Interview Day Experience at IIM Lucknow Noida Campus 02:25 - The First Questions & Tell Me About Yourself 03:17 - Academic Background (Chemistry Major) & Why MBA 04:03 - The Mathematics & Statistics Grill Part 05:54 - Handling Unprepared Questions & Geopolitics 07:42 - What Set Him Apart (Storytelling and Temperament) 08:43 - Preparation Journey & Overcoming Harsh Mock Interview Feedback 09:41 - Advice for Non-Engineer and Science Graduate Aspirants