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Group Discussion Tips

Before getting ready how to start the Group Discussion, you need to understand the
Group Discussion Rules and improve and focus on Group Discussion skills.
Accordingly, it is very important to know and follow certain basic tips for Group
discussion to become well versed about the entire GD process. So prior to getting
down to learn top basic Group Discussion Tips, the advice by the experts in regard
to GD tips is that you should be aware ‘what and how do you speak in the group
discussion’; Whether your Communication skills are good; whether your behavior
during Group Discussion is positive on the expected lines; whether you are ready
to show your leadership skills in the group without being arrogant.
Top 10 basic group discussion tips

Top basic Group Discussion tips include tips to Prepare For Group Discussions
before and during the Group Discussion round and important Do’s and Don’ts.
Below are shared the Group Discussion Tips to hone your Group Discussion skills:
Do’s
1. Rich Content with good subject knowledge
Having good subject knowledge and rich content is the first and foremost GD tip to
enter the Group Discussion Round. Following are the key steps to improve your
Group discussion skills in regard to GD content preparation:
● You should prepare on variety of topics as rich and right subject knowledge will be
required during GD round.
● You should have subject knowledge and be well aware of the latest happenings
around you, not just in India but around the world as well.
● Subject knowledge is a pre-requisite while you are preparing for a group
discussion because you will then have the power to steer the conversation to
whichever direction you want to. If you can memorize some relevant data, it will
be an added advantage.
● If you are a good reader and read on variety of topics, it will help you in group
discussion round. There is no need for last minute preparation. You should read
over a period of time. Reading not only adds to your knowledge database, but
enhances your vocabulary skills as well.
● Always choose the magazines that are content rich and not just full of
advertisements. Often magazines have columns which are promoting a particular
institute etc. Avoid such magazines, do some research and buy the best that will be
beneficial for you.
2. Be a Leader
There is no doubt that to emerge a winner in GD round you should speak after
getting a grasp on the given topic. But it also gives you opportunity to take lead. So
be a leader to begin the Group Discussion. Key tips are:
● Usually when the moderator announces the GD topic, for a minute there is silence
all round.
● If possible, gather your thoughts in a few seconds and start the Group discussion
with positive impact and be a leader.
● If you find that it is taking time to gather ideas, let others begin, and then enter the
GD round by agreeing/disagreeing with previous speakers
● Beginning the Group Discussion gives the opportunity to make an impact but if
you are not able to make your point well, it will create negative effect
● Therefore, it is not necessary to speak first but it is necessary that when you speak
you are heard and are able to make your point well
● If you are able to speak out the name of your previous speaker and then present
your views, it will mark a good impact.
3. Be relevant
● When you speak you should speak to the point without any ambiguity of thought
● Express your ideas at length. If you simply follow the other speaker or his ideas,
remember your elimination is imminent
● Wherever possible, emphasize your point with facts and figures
4. Be a good Listener
● Learn to be a good listener. Listening Skills are Essential for GD round,
so carefully listen to what others have to say.
● Just speaking throughout the discussion doesn’t make you better. You should learn
to give others a chance to speak. Try and listen to others.
● If the speaker is making an eye-contact with you remember to acknowledge him by
nodding your head, so that the speaker is aware that his listeners are listening to
him and paying full attention. This will also show that you are vigilant and are an
active participant in the discussion.
● Unless you listen well, it will not be possible for you to add value to your content
and communication
● Listening offers you the opportunity to summarise the Group Discussion on each
and every aspect.
5. Improve your Communication Skills

You may have good and rich content with lot of ideas but if you are not able to
communicate well your thoughts and opinions, all is useless. The need is now to
improve your communication skills with following GD tips:
● Be well versed in your communication skills.
● You should have a good vocabulary and a decent command over English.
● Much before your actual group discussion, rehearse well.
● You can sit with a group of friends and choose a topic and indulge in a friendly
GD.
● Not only will this increase your knowledge, you will be a better speaker by the
time it is time for your GD.
● In case you are not sure about something, you can use phrases such as: “I think” or
“Probably/Approximately” or “If I remember correctly”
6. Body gestures: Very important tool for Group Discussion

The panelists observe the way you sit and react in the course of the discussion.
Body gestures are very important, because your body language says a lot about
you. In a GD, sit straight, avoid leaning back on to the chair or knocking the table
with pen or your fingers. Also, do not get distracted easily. Nervous body
movements, folding your hands across your chest, having skeptical expression,
constantly moving, evading eye movements are the indicators of a negative
personality and should be avoided at all costs.
Don’ts
7. No Aggressive Move
It is expected during the Group Discussion that you are firm on your ideas and are
audible enough to make an impact on the group. But being aggressive, shouting
and not allowing others in the group to speak, is not appreciated. So be careful and
don’t be a bully.
8. Don’t Crisscross on your Ideas

Don’t crisscross your ideas. The topics given in Group Discussion are debatable,
you might like to speak for or against the topic and while speaking don’t forget that
you may be crossing your own lines. It gives a bad impact and you are judged a
person who has no stand for his own thought.
9. Don’t be a part of fish market

As a team player, your ability to lead and play in team is measured in the GD.
During the Group Discussion there are many instances where you will find every
one is saying something and no one is heard. It is better to be quiet for a while and
then after gathering your thoughts, raise your voice initially and make your point.
10. Don’t give up: Make multiple entries

Don’t be content with one round of one minute or half a minute speaking in the
group. Focus on key points, form the ideas and opinions to enter again based on
the views presented by others to further strengthen your view point.
The Group Discussion round passes through highs and lows. So it is a good
opportunity to re-enter the Group Discussion after gathering more ideas coming
out of others’ view and make an entry when the noise level is low in Group
Discussion.
Purpose of Group Discussion
The very purpose of conducting Group Discussion (GD) round for MBA admission
by top MBA colleges is to test the applicants’ communication skills, topic
knowledge, thought process and their leadership impact on the audience before
finalizing their merit lists and offering admission.
Composition & expectation from the Group in GD round

Before learning the Group discussion tips and tricks to crack the GD round, one
must be aware what in fact is Group Discussion, how many candidates are there in
a group, what skills are expected by the MBA College from you in the Group
Discussion round before offering you admission.
● Healthy debate leading to selection of one or more candidates from the group on a
given topic is conducted in GD round.
● Around 8 to12 candidates are included in a group
● Group Discussion time duration is about 12-15 minutes
● During the Group Discussion (GD) round strong exchange of opinions with logical
and thoughtful arguments is anticipated.
● Group Discussion is supposed to be an indicator of your leadership qualities,
judgement of knowledge domain and communication skill.
● Out of these 8-12 candidates, selection goes in favour of the one or two while
others get eliminated either due to their inadvertent mistakes or because they do
not follow the Group Discussion rules.
4 Group Discussion Tricks to be a winner
To emerge a winner in GD round a candidate should speak after getting a grasp on
the given topic. Irrelevant speaking is not good. The 4 Group Discussion tricks to
crack the GD round are:
● Follow the Group Discussion Rules
● Key Group Discussion skills are - speak logically, be audible, present your idea
firmly and be a leader
● Use every opportunity to enter discussion to strengthen your point further
● Read a few model and actual Group Discussion rounds
10 roles participants play during Group Discussion

Following are the roles that participants in GD round play. While some of the roles
lead to selection, others invite elimination. Carefully choose the right role in your
Group Discussion round:
Beginner: The candidate who starts Group Discussion. He may suggest new ideas,
define the GD topic but may not necessarily have sufficient subject knowledge to
present effectively his view point.
● Facilitator: He is leading GD while keeping track of Group Discussion
● Seeker of Information– He tries to gather and solicit information from others.
● Disseminator of Information – He prefers to share information and facts.
● Seeker of Opinion- He tries to gather some opinion from others and ask the
fellow participants for their opinion.
● Giver of Opinion – Promptly jumps to give his opinion on the views shared by the
other participant.
● Analyst – He analyses and clarifies the ideas and opinions discussed during the
group discussion
● Community Supporter – He supports the ideas of all participants but has none of
his own
● Reliever – He presents and discusses the problem with a broader perspective and
makes mountain out of a mole hill and relieves all of any tension.
● Energy spreader – This participant can be seen encouraging other participants to

explore some new ideas during a GD.
● Bridge creator – He creates harmony between different opinions by giving a
solution with different ways of compromise.
● Summary maker – He summarizes and concludes a GD by including all

important points discussed during a GD.

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1) Global Warming

4) Impact of Technology on Job

5) Hard Work and Smartwork

6) Villages are proud of India

7)Use of renewable sources in India

Group Discussion Tips

Top 10 basic group discussion tips

5. Improve your Communication Skills

6. Body gestures: Very important tool for Group Discussion

8. Don’t Crisscross on your Ideas

9. Don’t be a part of fish market

10. Don’t give up: Make multiple entries

Composition & expectation from the Group in GD round

10 roles participants play during Group Discussion

● Facilitator: He is leading GD while keeping track of Group Discussion

● Seeker of Information– He tries to gather and solicit information from others.

● Disseminator of Information – He prefers to share information and facts.

● Energy spreader – This participant can be seen encouraging other participants to

● Summary maker – He summarizes and concludes a GD by including all

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