AN OVERVIEW

GD has its own importance in the various admission procedures for highly reputed management institutes. Besides it also plays a major role in the recruiting process for the various administrative and high level posts in MNCs.

STRUCTURE OF GROUP DISCUSSION

GD generally consists of 7 to 10 candidates with roll/chest numbers. The candidates are seated in a closed circle in the sequence of roll/chest numbers. No one is designated as leader, president, chairman or speaker. After announcing the subject and launching the group on its task, the examiner retires to the background. He does not intervene or take any further part in the group's deliberations. The time limit given for completion of discussion by the group is generally 30 minutes. Once the GD starts, the candidates hold cross-talks continuously.

TIPS ON GROUP DISCUSSION

1. One week before the GD, you must go through the current news/topics which is very helpful to pick up the right thought.
2. First of all make the right views related to the topic and keep it in mind for right approach.
3. Even if starting the discussion bring you the notice of the examiner, it can be a plus point for you if you don't start the discussion first because this gives you the sufficient time to pickup the line.
4. Listen carefully the views of other's. Its better to be silent instead of giving a wrong statement.
5. Try to display original ideas and faced the challenge with assurance and determination.
6. Speak clearly revealing good command over the language. Make sure you are audible.
7. Always gives chance and support to others.
8. Don't loose your patience. Be calm.
9. Don't create controversies and quarrels with others.
10. Always gives your arguments logically and rationally giving emphasis on important points to clinch the issue.
11. Adopt a mature and scientific approach.
12. Be persuasive and convince others trying to win them over by way of thinking.
13. Don't be confused and timid. It shows your lack of confidence.
14. Don't be emotional or display unsteady behaviour.