GWPI stands for Group Discussion, Written Ability Test (WAT), and Personal Interview. It was formerly known as GDPI. Recently, with the IIMs favoring WAT over GD, GWPI has become the preferred term. Some B-schools refer to the Written Ability Test as essay writing.

GWPI is the second stage of the B-school selection process. The number of students who receive a call for the GWPI stage depends on the number of seats available at an institute and the call-to-seat ratio. This ratio varies from a minimum of 2.5:1 for top B-schools to different ratios for lower-ranked ones. Generally, most top-15 B-schools have a ratio between 10:1 and 15:1. This means that getting shortlisted is only half the task; the other half is performing well in the GWPI process to secure a final seat in the preferred B-school.

HOW TO PREPARE?

What do Indias top B-Schools look for in aspirants? They seek individuals with a strong aptitude for learning, a thirst for knowledge, clear and rational thinking, the ability to work long hours, and the capacity to understand and articulate ideas clearly. Since gathering relevant material is challenging and time-consuming, we provide this through the GWPI Briefcase. The GWPI Briefcase includes:

1. GDWI Process at B-Schools - details the post-written test process at leading B-schools, including the last three years selection processes.
2. Learning Corner - features links to relevant articles, regularly updated until the end of the GWPI season;
3. Interview Questions on Academic Subjects;
4. Glossary of Economic Terms and External Sites;

Additional features of the GWPI Briefcase, such as articles from MBA Education & Careers, Important Issues in a Nutshell, and GWPI Experiences of Students from previous years, will be added after the CAT results are announced.

We are confident that the GWPI Briefcase will significantly aid your efforts to secure admission to your chosen B-school.