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GROUPGROUP DISCUSSIONDISCUSSION
 In group discussion
methodology, the group of
candidates is given a topic or a
situation, given a few minutes to
think about the same, and then
asked to discuss the it among
themselves for 15-20 minutes.
 GD is a forum where people sit
together and discuss the issue
administrated to them with the
common objective of discussing
it in a wholesome way.
TYPES OF GROUPTYPES OF GROUP
DISCUSSIONDISCUSSION
Topic based GD
Case based GD
Article based GD
TOPIC BASEDTOPIC BASED
GD:-GD:-
 In topic based GD, the group member are
given a topic to discuss. A topic is
typically in the form of statement. By the
end of the discussion, the group should
strive to arrive at a consensus on the
issue that is covered by the topic.
CASE BASEDCASE BASED
GD:-GD:-
 In case studies GD, a short description of
a situation is given to all the particulars.
The case will typically be a problem
situation that require a solution. The
participants have to study the case,
analyze the problem and then discuss
various situation to the problem.
ARTICLE BASEDARTICLE BASED
GD:-GD:-
 Article based GD, cover wide range of
areas, like current affairs, politics,
economics, technology etc.
 The participants are given 4-5 minutes to
read the article and are then asked to
hold a regular group discussion of around
10-15 minutes on the article.
TOPICS OF GDTOPICS OF GD
KNOWLEDGE BASED TOPICS:- knowledge
based topics require of some topical knowledge. This
topic mostly cover economics issue as well as current
non-economics issues.
Knowledge based topics fall into different
categories based on the type of knowledge required.
Some of the important categories of this are: -
 Economic topic
 Social topic
 Political topic
 Sports/film related topic
 IT based topics
NON KNOWLEDGE BASED TOPICS:-
Common, day-to-day knowledge is sufficient to do a good
job of talking about such topics.
 Concrete topics
 Abstract topics
 To understand a subject more deeply.
 It improves your ability to think critically.
 It helps in solving a particular problem.
 It helps the group to make a particular
decision.
 It gives you the chance to hear other student’s
ideas.
 It improves your listening skills.
 It increases your confidence in speaking.
 It can change your attitudes.
 Speak pleasantly and politely to the group.
 Respect the contribution of every speaker.
 Remember that a discussion is not an argument.
Learn to disagree politely.
 Think about your contribution before you speak.
 Try to stick to the discussion topic. Don't
introduce irrelevant information.
 Be aware of your body language when you are
speaking.
 Agree with the point of your partner what you
find interesting.
DO’SDO’S
DONT’SDONT’S
 Lose your temper.
 Don’t Shout. Use a moderate tone and medium pitch.
 Use too many gestures when you speak. Gestures like
finger pointing and table thumping can appear
aggressive.
 Dominate the discussion. Confident speakers should
allow quieter students a chance to contribute.
 Draw too much on personal experiences.
 Interrupt. Wait for a speaker to finish what they are
saying before you speak. 
HOW TO FACE GDHOW TO FACE GD
 Communication Skills
 Knowledge and ideas regarding a given subject
 Capability to co-ordinate and lead
 Exchange of thoughts
 Addressing the group as a whole
 Thorough preparations
TIPS FORTIPS FOR
SUMMARIZING GDSUMMARIZING GD
 Avoid raising new points.
 Avoid stating only your viewpoint.
 Avoid dwelling only on one aspect of the GD.
 Keep it brief and concise.
 It must incorporate all the important points that
came out during the GD.
 If the examiner asks you to summaries a GD, it
means the GD has come to an end.
 Do not add anything once the GD has been
summarized.
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IRSHAD ALAMIRSHAD ALAM

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  • 2.  In group discussion methodology, the group of candidates is given a topic or a situation, given a few minutes to think about the same, and then asked to discuss the it among themselves for 15-20 minutes.  GD is a forum where people sit together and discuss the issue administrated to them with the common objective of discussing it in a wholesome way.
  • 3. TYPES OF GROUPTYPES OF GROUP DISCUSSIONDISCUSSION Topic based GD Case based GD Article based GD
  • 4. TOPIC BASEDTOPIC BASED GD:-GD:-  In topic based GD, the group member are given a topic to discuss. A topic is typically in the form of statement. By the end of the discussion, the group should strive to arrive at a consensus on the issue that is covered by the topic.
  • 5. CASE BASEDCASE BASED GD:-GD:-  In case studies GD, a short description of a situation is given to all the particulars. The case will typically be a problem situation that require a solution. The participants have to study the case, analyze the problem and then discuss various situation to the problem.
  • 6. ARTICLE BASEDARTICLE BASED GD:-GD:-  Article based GD, cover wide range of areas, like current affairs, politics, economics, technology etc.  The participants are given 4-5 minutes to read the article and are then asked to hold a regular group discussion of around 10-15 minutes on the article.
  • 7. TOPICS OF GDTOPICS OF GD KNOWLEDGE BASED TOPICS:- knowledge based topics require of some topical knowledge. This topic mostly cover economics issue as well as current non-economics issues. Knowledge based topics fall into different categories based on the type of knowledge required. Some of the important categories of this are: -  Economic topic  Social topic  Political topic  Sports/film related topic  IT based topics
  • 8. NON KNOWLEDGE BASED TOPICS:- Common, day-to-day knowledge is sufficient to do a good job of talking about such topics.  Concrete topics  Abstract topics
  • 9.  To understand a subject more deeply.  It improves your ability to think critically.  It helps in solving a particular problem.  It helps the group to make a particular decision.  It gives you the chance to hear other student’s ideas.  It improves your listening skills.  It increases your confidence in speaking.  It can change your attitudes.
  • 10.  Speak pleasantly and politely to the group.  Respect the contribution of every speaker.  Remember that a discussion is not an argument. Learn to disagree politely.  Think about your contribution before you speak.  Try to stick to the discussion topic. Don't introduce irrelevant information.  Be aware of your body language when you are speaking.  Agree with the point of your partner what you find interesting. DO’SDO’S
  • 11. DONT’SDONT’S  Lose your temper.  Don’t Shout. Use a moderate tone and medium pitch.  Use too many gestures when you speak. Gestures like finger pointing and table thumping can appear aggressive.  Dominate the discussion. Confident speakers should allow quieter students a chance to contribute.  Draw too much on personal experiences.  Interrupt. Wait for a speaker to finish what they are saying before you speak. 
  • 12. HOW TO FACE GDHOW TO FACE GD  Communication Skills  Knowledge and ideas regarding a given subject  Capability to co-ordinate and lead  Exchange of thoughts  Addressing the group as a whole  Thorough preparations
  • 13. TIPS FORTIPS FOR SUMMARIZING GDSUMMARIZING GD  Avoid raising new points.  Avoid stating only your viewpoint.  Avoid dwelling only on one aspect of the GD.  Keep it brief and concise.  It must incorporate all the important points that came out during the GD.  If the examiner asks you to summaries a GD, it means the GD has come to an end.  Do not add anything once the GD has been summarized.