{"id":35448,"date":"2026-01-20T09:14:04","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T09:14:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/news\/?p=35448"},"modified":"2026-01-20T09:14:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T09:14:10","slug":"iim-alumni-launch-free-interview-bootcamp-in-kochi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.indcareer.com\/news\/iim-alumni-launch-free-interview-bootcamp-in-kochi\/","title":{"rendered":"IIM Alumni Launch Free Interview Bootcamp in Kochi: OpenGrad\u2019s Mission to Send Kerala Students to Top B-Schools"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This initiative marks a significant shift in the competitive landscape for MBA aspirants in Kerala. By removing the financial barrier to high-quality interview coaching\u2014which typically costs thousands of rupees in the private sector\u2014the OpenGrad Foundation<\/strong> is democratizing access to India’s elite “Ivy League.” This is particularly crucial for students who have the quantitative aptitude to clear the CAT but may lack the polished communication skills or corporate exposure required for the rigorous IIM interview process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The “return to roots” movement by these alumni suggests a growing trend of social entrepreneurship in education. By leveraging a community-powered model<\/strong>, the foundation ensures that the mentorship is current and relevant, as it is delivered by people who have successfully navigated the same selection committees within the last few years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At a Glance: OpenGrad Free MBA Interview Bootcamp<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Organization<\/strong><\/td>Event<\/strong><\/td>Mentors<\/strong><\/td>Official Website<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
OpenGrad Foundation<\/strong><\/td>Offline Interview Prep Bootcamp<\/td>Alumni from IIM A, K, I, FMS Delhi<\/td>opengrad.org<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

In-Depth Eligibility & Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To participate in OpenGrad’s specialized bootcamps and year-long mentorship, candidates generally need to meet the following criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n