It was okay, based on post graduation and major project. Boards are friendly and willing to listen. There are two rounds for each department, lasting 15-20 minutes. After two rounds lists are released for selected students who can do rounds of laboratories and meet potential supervisors
I applied through university. I interviewed at Indian Institute of Science (Bengaluru)
Interview
The interview panel included both experimental and theoretical professors, each with diverse expertise. Ultimately, what truly matters is having a clear thought process. It's far better to speak confidently about what you know than to attempt to cover uncertain ground or be vague.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is the broader question that I want to answer in my PhD?