The same criteria used for shortlisting could be adopted, interview is the a defence of the already scored marks towards your shortlisting!

eaddyboy:
And what would be their basis or criteria for selection if it's done directly, I doubt, although time is going.

So are you implying that they might likely shortlist MSc Scholars directly without interview due to to time constraint?

tundeloveday:
70% reliable

Brother what is the source of this info?

tundeloveday:
I heard it’s too late for interviews for all candidates for selection process now. They might have to restrict interview for only phd students as universities in the U.K (e.g Strathclyde university) are already issueing CAS letters due to the lengthy time it takes visa to be issued now... (6 weeks on the average now as against the original 3 weeks).
Get prepared also for test just IF.

Wait and see