3. The term suggests a discussion
among a group of persons.
The group will have 8 & 12
members who will express their
views freely, frankly in a friendly
manner, on a topic of current
issue.
Within a time limit of 20 to 30
minutes, the abilities of the
members of the group is
measured
4.
5. A GD is a method to gauge whether the candidate has
certain personality traits or skills that it desires in its
members.
Definition
It is both a technique and an art and a
comprehensive tool to judge the worthiness of
the student and his appropriateness for the
job.
6. Understand a subject more deeply.
Ability to think critically.
Solving a particular problem.
Group to make a particular decision.
It gives you the chance to hear other students' ideas.
It improves your listening skills.
It increases your confidence.
It can change your attitudes.
7. Topics given by panelists
Planning and preparation
Knowledge with self-confidence
Communication skills/ power of
speech
Presentation
Body Language and personal
appearance
Being calm and cool
Extensive knowledge base related to
state, country and globe.
8. Extensive knowledge base related to state, country
and globe.
Areas are politics, sports, science &trade commerce,
Industry and Technology, MNC, etc.
Analyze the social, economical issues logistically .
Listening skills
Co-operation.
Cont.
9. Topic may be given to judge your public speaking
talent.
Discussion revolves around a specific subject.
The examiner does not interfere once he announced
the topic.
Maintain cordiality and free expression of thought
and opinion.
10. Stimulation of thinking in a new way.
Expansion of knowledge
Understanding of your strength and weakness.
Your true personality is revealed and qualities of leadership
crystallize
provides chance to Expose
Language skills
Academic knowledge
Leadership skills
people handling skills
Team work
General knowledge.
11. 1. Topic Based GD:
Kind of GD in which the group is given a specific topic to
discuss on.
Topic GDs can be further classified into:
• Topical Proposition and
• Topical Issue
2. Case Based GD:
In this you analyze a Situation and Discuss about it.
Case based GDs can be classified into 2 types:
• Organisational
• General
12. 3. GD based on Creative Theme:
A creative topic mainly focuses on discussion of abstract
themes.
This type of GD can be further classified into
• Thematic GD
• Face expression GD
4. GD based on Role Play:
A role play GD stimulates a situation and carry on the
discussion from the point of view of the role.
Role Play can be of 2 types:
• Survival Role Play
• Sales Role Play
13. Be assertive: An assertive person is direct , honest
careful about not hurting others ‘self-respect’.
A patient listener: listening to another person is one
way of showing appreciation.
Right language : Words can make friends & right
words at the right time make the best results.
Be analytical and fact-oriented : It is necessary to
make relevant points which can be supported with
facts and analyzed logically.
14. Listen to the subject carefully
Put down your thoughts on a paper
Initiate the discussion if you know the subject well
Listen to others if you don’t know the subject
Support points with some facts and figures
Make short contribution of 25-30 seconds 3-4 times
Give others a chance to speak
Speak politely and pleasantly. Respect contribution
from other members.
Disagree politely and agree with what is right.
Summarize the discussion if the group has not reached
a conclusion.
15. Initiate the discussion if you do not have sufficient
knowledge about the given topic.
Over speak, intervene and snatch other’s chance to speak.
Argue and shout during the GD
Look at the evaluators or a particular group member
Talk irrelevant things and distract the discussion
Pose negative body gestures like touching the nose,
leaning back on the chair, knocking the table with a pen
etc.
Mention erratic statistics.
Display low self confidence with shaky voice and
trembling hands.
Try to dominate the discussion
Put others in an embarrassing situation by asking them to
speak if they don’t want.
16. Is India Shining
Mobile phones / Internet – a boon or nuisance
Students focusing on software industry-good or bad
Child marriage
India 2020
Daughters are more caring than sons
Influence of western culture in Indian Universities
Influence of computers in medical sciences
