{"id":2415,"date":"2021-12-23T10:12:44","date_gmt":"2021-12-23T10:12:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.imsindia.com\/campaign\/?page_id=2415"},"modified":"2026-11-04T10:05:18","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T10:05:18","slug":"cat-gdpi","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/imsindia.com\/campaign\/cat-gdpi.html","title":{"rendered":"CAT GDPI"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com\/content.imsindia.com\/ims-india\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/3328-banner2a.webp\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"programs\"><\/span><br \/>\n<!---- Program Start --><\/p>\n<p>Now that you have crossed the first hurdle of cracking the written exam, it\u2019s time to focus on the next stage.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you are targeting the IIMs, XLRI, MICA, NMIMS, SIBM, TISS or any other leading B-school &#8211; your interview performance decides your final admission.<\/p>\n<p>During the GD-WAT-PI selection process, you compete with the best of the best and it is but natural that you would want to be coached by the leading experts in the field of Personality development and GDPI training. IMS helps you build the right skills, confidence, and personalized strategy to succeed in GD, WAT, Extempore, Case Discussion and Personal Interview.<\/p>\n<h2><i class=\"fa fa-list\"><\/i> REASONS TO SELECT THE IMS GDPI 2026 PROGRAM<\/h2>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-4 col-sm-12 content-box-md-02\">\n<div class=\"icon-txt\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imsindia.com\/campaign\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/mock-interviews-1.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"icon-txt1\"><strong>Mock Interviews<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"icon-txt1\">Upto 4 Mock Interviews with Detailed Feedback<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-4 col-sm-12 content-box-md-02\">\n<div class=\"icon-txt\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imsindia.com\/campaign\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/classroom-session-1.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"icon-txt1\"><strong>Practice Sessions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"icon-txt1\">Institute specific Practice sessions for GDs, GEs, Case Studies, &amp; WAT<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-4 col-sm-12 content-box-md-02\">\n<div class=\"icon-txt\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imsindia.com\/campaign\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/online-banking-1.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"icon-txt1\"><strong>Smart AI-Powered GDPI Prep<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"icon-txt1\">Smart AI-Powered Mock PI &#038; WAT Review with access to AI WAT Lab &#038; AI PI Lab for enhanced preparation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-4 col-sm-12 content-box-md-02\">\n<div class=\"icon-txt\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imsindia.com\/campaign\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/expert-1.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"icon-txt1\"><strong>Power Sessions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"icon-txt1\">20+ Recorded Online Knowledge sessions by Industry &amp; Domain experts<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-4 col-sm-12 content-box-md-02\">\n<div class=\"icon-txt\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imsindia.com\/campaign\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/online-banking-1.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"icon-txt1\"><strong>Online Resource Bank<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"icon-txt1\">Comprehensive toolkit with 40+ videos &amp; 3 e-books<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-4 col-sm-12 content-box-md-02\">\n<div class=\"icon-txt\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.imsindia.com\/campaign\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/expert-session-1.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"icon-txt1\"><strong>An Expert Team of Mentors<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"icon-txt1\">Experienced team who have guided thousands of students<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"guarantee-container\">\n<!--\n\n<div class=\"shield-badge\">\n<i class=\"fa-solid fa-shield-halved\"><\/i>\n<\/div>\n\n--><\/p>\n<div class=\"guarantee-details\">\n<h2>Call Convert Guarantee<\/h2>\n<p>Every IMS GDPI 2026 student is protected with the IMS Call Convert Guarantee. A student may claim one of the following benefits:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Call Convert Reward (For Converts):<\/strong> 50% refund of the Total Fee Paid for the GDPI program, if upon converting a call from: <br \/> IIMs (2-year full-time MBA\/PGP\/PGDM), SPJIMR (PGDM\/PGBM), XLRI (BM\/HRM), FMS Delhi (MBA), or ISB (PGP\/PGP-YL)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Call Convert Guarantee Waiver (For Non-Converts)<\/strong> If you get a call but couldn\u2019t convert any of the above institutes, get a waiver equivalent to 50% of the Total Fee Paid for the GDPI program, redeemable toward CAT 2026 programs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"btn-more\">\n<a href=\"#register\" class=\"btn-secondary-action\">More Details<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><i class=\"fa fa-list\"><\/i> PRODUCT FEATURES<\/h2>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table class=\"table table-bordered\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"danger\">\n<td width=\"30%\"><strong>Features<\/strong><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"15%\"><strong>GDPI Classroom 2026<\/strong><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"15%\"><strong>GDPI Online 2026<\/strong><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"15%\"><strong>PI Prep Offline 2026<\/strong><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"15%\"><strong>PI Prep Online 2026<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mode of Delivery<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\">Offline<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\">Online<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\">Offline<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\">Online<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mock PI<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\">4<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\">4<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\">2<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\">2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mock GDs\/ GEs<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\">4<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\">4<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\"><i class=\"fa fa-times fa-lg\" style=\"color: #ff1100;\"><\/i><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\"><i class=\"fa fa-times fa-lg\" style=\"color: #ff1100;\"><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>SOP Reviews<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\"><i class=\"fa fa-check fa-lg\" style=\"color: #00be09;\"><\/i><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\"><i class=\"fa fa-check fa-lg\" style=\"color: #00be09;\"><\/i><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\"><i class=\"fa fa-times fa-lg\" style=\"color: #ff1100;\"><\/i><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\"><i class=\"fa fa-times fa-lg\" style=\"color: #ff1100;\"><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>AI-Powered Mock Interview<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\">1<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\">1<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\">1<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\">1<\/td>\n<p><!--\n\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\"><i class=\"fa fa-times fa-lg\" style=\"color: #ff1100;\"><\/i><\/td>\n\n\n\n\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\"><i class=\"fa fa-times fa-lg\" style=\"color: #ff1100;\"><\/i><\/td>\n\n--><br \/>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>AI WAT Lab<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\"><i class=\"fa fa-check fa-lg\" style=\"color: #00be09;\"><\/i><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\"><i class=\"fa fa-check fa-lg\" style=\"color: #00be09;\"><\/i><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\"><i class=\"fa fa-times fa-lg\" style=\"color: #ff1100;\"><\/i><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\"><i class=\"fa fa-times fa-lg\" style=\"color: #ff1100;\"><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PI-Lab<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\"><i class=\"fa fa-check fa-lg\" style=\"color: #00be09;\"><\/i><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\"><i class=\"fa fa-check fa-lg\" style=\"color: #00be09;\"><\/i><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\"><i class=\"fa fa-check fa-lg\" style=\"color: #00be09;\"><\/i><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\"><i class=\"fa fa-check fa-lg\" style=\"color: #00be09;\"><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>AI Powered WAT evaluation<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\"><i class=\"fa fa-check fa-lg\" style=\"color: #00be09;\"><\/i><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\"><i class=\"fa fa-check fa-lg\" style=\"color: #00be09;\"><\/i><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\"><i class=\"fa fa-times fa-lg\" style=\"color: #ff1100;\"><\/i><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\"><i class=\"fa fa-times fa-lg\" style=\"color: #ff1100;\"><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>20+ Knowledge Sessions \u2013 Foundation Series &amp; Weekly Current Affairs<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle;\" align=\"center\">Offline\/Live Online<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle;\" align=\"center\">Live Online<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\"><i class=\"fa fa-times fa-lg\" style=\"color: #ff1100;\"><\/i><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\"><i class=\"fa fa-times fa-lg\" style=\"color: #ff1100;\"><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Online Resource Bank \u2013 40+ videos for PI, GD, SOP, Case Study prep &amp; recorded sessions from Economics, Finance &amp; Specializations Series<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\"><i class=\"fa fa-check fa-lg\" style=\"color: #00be09;\"><\/i><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\"><i class=\"fa fa-check fa-lg\" style=\"color: #00be09;\"><\/i><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\"><i class=\"fa fa-check fa-lg\" style=\"color: #00be09;\"><\/i><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\"><i class=\"fa fa-check fa-lg\" style=\"color: #00be09;\"><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Exhaustive coverage with 3 e-books (GD-WAT Bible, PI Bible, Nano MBA capsule)<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\"><i class=\"fa fa-check fa-lg\" style=\"color: #00be09;\"><\/i><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\"><i class=\"fa fa-check fa-lg\" style=\"color: #00be09;\"><\/i><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\"><i class=\"fa fa-check fa-lg\" style=\"color: #00be09;\"><\/i><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\"><i class=\"fa fa-check fa-lg\" style=\"color: #00be09;\"><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Access to GK Zone<\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\"><i class=\"fa fa-check fa-lg\" style=\"color: #00be09;\"><\/i><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\"><i class=\"fa fa-check fa-lg\" style=\"color: #00be09;\"><\/i><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\"><i class=\"fa fa-times fa-lg\" style=\"color: #ff1100;\"><\/i><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\"><i class=\"fa fa-times fa-lg\" style=\"color: #ff1100;\"><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fees<\/td>\n<td class=\"fee-highlight\" align=\"center\">\u20b94500 <span style=\"font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 500;\">+GST<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"fee-highlight\" align=\"center\">\u20b94500 <span style=\"font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 500;\">+GST<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"fee-highlight\" align=\"center\">\u20b91950 <span style=\"font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 500;\">+GST<\/span><\/td>\n<td class=\"fee-highlight\" align=\"center\">\u20b91950 <span style=\"font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 500;\">+GST<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background: #e2eefb; color: #000; text-align: center; font-weight: 600;\" colspan=\"5\">Waiver Applicable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Loyalty Waiver<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>&#8211; Existing IMS CAT 2025 Live Online \/ SLP \/ Test series students<\/li>\n<li>&#8211; Past IMS CAT Classroom \/ Live Online students<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle;\" align=\"center\">20%<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle;\" align=\"center\">20%<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle;\" align=\"center\">20%<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle;\" align=\"center\">20%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"background: #e2eefb; color: #000; text-align: center; font-weight: 600;\" colspan=\"5\">Call Convert Guarantee <sup>NEW<\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Call Convert Reward<\/strong><br \/>\nConverted at least one call from IIM, SPJIMR, XLRI, FMS, ISB<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"4\" align=\"center\">Refund of 50% of the total fee paid<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Call Convert Guarantee Waiver<\/strong><br \/>\nNot converted any calls from IIM, SPJIMR, XLRI, FMS, ISB<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"4\" align=\"center\">Waiver equivalent to 50% of the total fee paid, redeemable as a waiver on CAT 2026 Programs. Validity to avail waiver: 15<sup>th<\/sup> July&#8217;26<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\"><a class=\"btn btn-ar btn-primary\" href=\"#form-id\">Enquire Now <\/a><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\"><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\"><a class=\"btn btn-ar btn-primary\" href=\"#form-id\">Enquire Now <\/a><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>Note:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Classroom Program fee varies at select IMS Centres. Connect with IMS Centres before enrolment.<\/li>\n<li>Check more details about the Call Convert Guarantee <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1d3_BKFc1Fbt9--dtF_b9tv-HC-Om2VBv\/view?usp=sharing\">here<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>IMS students enrolled in the CAT 2025 Classroom, Hybrid, Regional Online &amp; CATapult Elite 2025 programs need not enroll separately for the GDPI Program as GDPI is already a part of their current program offering.<\/p>\n<h2><i class=\"fa fa-list\"><\/i> DETAILED PROGRAM FEATURES<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mock Interviews<\/strong> Personal Mock Interviews from experienced IMS Mentors and expert B-School Alumni with detailed structured feedback.<\/li>\n<li><strong>GD-GE-WAT Practice sessions<\/strong> Institute specific group discussions or group exercises to help you develop clarity of thought, articulation and confidence, with individual performance feedback.<\/li>\n<li><strong>SOP &amp; WAT Evaluation<\/strong> Get B-School specific WAT &amp; SOP reviewed by Top B-School Alumni, Industry Experts &amp; IMS Mentors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><i class=\"fa fa-list\"><\/i> Knowledge Sessions<\/h2>\n<p>A series of 20+ Knowledge sessions in the following categories:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Foundation Series:<\/strong> Covering the basics of GD-WAT-PI<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weekly Current Affairs :<\/strong> Major current affairs topics.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Specialization Series :<\/strong> Understand specialization-wise career options &amp; questions asked in interviews.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><i class=\"fa fa-list\"><\/i> AI-powered GDPI preparation<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>AI Powered Mock Interview<\/strong> <br \/> Experience a fully AI-driven mock interview, similar to the AI interviews conducted by select B-schools. The interview is conducted entirely by AI and provides instant, structured feedback to help you identify gaps in content, clarity, and articulation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>AI Powered WAT Lab<\/strong> <br \/> AI-powered WAT practice and evaluation platform with 750+ curated topics, sample essays, and smart AI evaluation to help you practise effectively for B-school WATs. Get detailed performance breakdown, personalised writing feedback, improved sample response and suggested readings to strengthen your content and structure.<\/li>\n<li><strong>PI-LAB:<\/strong> <br \/>  With ~5000 real interview questions from top B-schools, the PI Lab is a powerful AI-driven practice tool designed to make you interview-ready. Explore real interview questions organised by institute and category. PI-Lab also simulates real interviews and gives instant, structured feedback to sharpen your answers. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><i class=\"fa fa-list\"><\/i> Online Resource Bank<\/h2>\n<p>40+ videos to help on PI, GD, SOP &amp; Case study preparation, giving you flexibility to learn anytime.<\/p>\n<h2><i class=\"fa fa-list\"><\/i> Exhaustive coverage with 3 e-books<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Knowledge Articles:<\/strong> Comprehensive articles on important topics. It will provide you with a solid foundation for your WAT &amp; GDs and help with suggested GD-WAT topics for practice.<\/li>\n<li><strong>PI Transcripts:<\/strong> Over 100 common PI questions across categories like Personal questions, questions on academics, questions related to work experience, &amp; hobbies. Get a quick summary of B-School processes along with Interview experiences of last year.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nano MBA Capsule :<\/strong> A concise guide covering most important concepts and terms you need to master before your B-School interview. Important concepts from Economics, budget, Finance etc will be covered.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><i class=\"fa fa-list\"><\/i> ENROLMENT &amp; SCHOLARSHIPS FAQs<\/h2>\n<div class=\"accordion\" id=\"accordion2\">\n<div class=\"accordion-group\">\n<div class=\"accordion-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"accordion-toggle collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion2\" href=\"#collapseOne\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\tWhy is the GDPI stage important in MBA admissions?<br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"collapseOne\" class=\"accordion-body collapse\" style=\"\">\n<div class=\"accordion-inner\">\n\t\t\t\tThe GDPI round assesses a candidate\u2019s communication skills, clarity of thought, academic understanding, industry awareness, personality, and career goals. A strong score in GDPI can significantly improve final conversion chances, making structured GDPI preparation essential for top B-school admissions like IIMs, XLRI, FMS, SPJIMR and ISB.\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-group\">\n<div class=\"accordion-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"accordion-toggle collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion2\" href=\"#collapseTwo\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\tWhat is the validity of the IMS GDPI 2026 Programs?<br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"collapseTwo\" class=\"accordion-body collapse\" style=\"\">\n<div class=\"accordion-inner\">\n\t\t\t\tYou will have access to all resources &amp; mock interviews till 31<sup>st<\/sup> May 2026. In the event of a delay in the B-School admission process, we may extend the program validity till 30<sup>th<\/sup> June 2026.\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-group\">\n<div class=\"accordion-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"accordion-toggle collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion2\" href=\"#collapseThree\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\tShould IMS CAT 2025 classroom students pay for the GDPI Programs?<br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"collapseThree\" class=\"accordion-body collapse\" style=\"\">\n<div class=\"accordion-inner\">\n\t\t\t\tIMS students enrolled in the CAT 2025 Classroom, Hybrid, Regional Online &amp; CATapult Elite 2025 programs need not enroll separately for the GDPI Program as GDPI is already a part of their current program offering.\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-group\">\n<div class=\"accordion-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"accordion-toggle\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion2\" href=\"#collapseFour\">\n\t\t\t\tHow does AI-powered GDPI preparation work at IMS?<br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"collapseFour\" class=\"accordion-body collapse\">\n<div class=\"accordion-inner\">\n<p>IMS offers a fully AI-driven GDPI preparation experience designed to simulate real B-school selection processes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>AI Mock Interview:<\/strong> Experience an AI-conducted interview similar to those used by select B-schools. Get instant, structured feedback on your content, clarity, articulation, and overall performance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>AI WAT Lab:<\/strong> Practice with 750+ curated WAT topics, access sample essays, and receive smart AI evaluation with detailed performance breakdowns, personalised feedback, improved sample responses, and suggested readings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PI-Lab:<\/strong> Prepare with ~5000 real interview questions from top B-schools. Practice institute-wise and category-wise questions, simulate real interviews, and receive instant feedback to sharpen your answers.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-group\">\n<div class=\"accordion-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"accordion-toggle\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion2\" href=\"#collapseFive\">\n\t\t\t\tWho conducts the mock interviews?<br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"collapseFive\" class=\"accordion-body collapse\">\n<div class=\"accordion-inner\">\n\t\t\t\tAll mock PIs are conducted by a panel of expert mentors, industry professionals, and alumni from top B-schools. This ensures students get realistic, institute-specific interview training.\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion-group\">\n<div class=\"accordion-heading\">\n<h4 class=\"accordion-toggle\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion2\" href=\"#collapseSix\">\n\t\t\t\tHow will I claim my call convert reward if I get eligible for the same later?<br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/h4>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"collapseSix\" class=\"accordion-body collapse\">\n<div class=\"accordion-inner\">\n\t\t\t\tYou can enroll now and start your preparation. Once the Final Converts from IIMs, SPJIMR, XLRI, FMS, ISB are released, you can submit the eligible convert letter via a common form circulated by us. We will verify the same and the necessary amount will be refunded to you, as per the eligibility. We would be processing the refund in 2 phases \u2013 March end and June. 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