For a management aspirant, just clearing CAT exam is not the last step for the admission in the course. The admission is confirmed only if he or she manages to clear the Group Discussion round and Personal Interview. Due to the pressure and anxiety, most of the students make some common mistakes during group discussions which can be easily avoided. The following list of top 6 mistakes that are common and can be easily avoided will help you in keeping yourself in check.
1. Too much talking: During a group discussion, you are not only to present your point but also to listen to the other members. Those students, who try to dominate the group discussions and do not let others talk, often fail to pass the round.
2. Not participating: It is very common to get nervous during the GD round. In most of the cases, the students know good points but fail to present them. It is better to practice group discussions during preparations.
3. Emotional outburst: There are some topics which may trigger your emotional side. Getting angry, aggressive or too emotional during the GD round does not give a good impression. Try to remain calm and present yourself appropriately.
4. Low confidence or overconfidence: Being in confidence is good. Lack or it of having overconfidence can ruin your chance. The other participants are neither better than you nor superior to you. They are on the same level and you should remember this.
5. Body language: Thumping the table, pointing fingers on others and sitting in a bad posture are big turn offs for the final points during GD round. You should sit in an appropriate manner and keep calm and respectful.
6. Interrupting others: It is very common misconception that examiner likes those students who dominate the GD round and interrupt others to make sure their point is heard. Interrupting others will put your chance of clearing the GD round in jeopardy.
GD rounds are very important milestone during the admissions process. Make sure you stay calm and keep yourself on the track of the topic. Diverting from the topic and making unnecessary remarks should be avoided.
1. Too much talking: During a group discussion, you are not only to present your point but also to listen to the other members. Those students, who try to dominate the group discussions and do not let others talk, often fail to pass the round.
2. Not participating: It is very common to get nervous during the GD round. In most of the cases, the students know good points but fail to present them. It is better to practice group discussions during preparations.
3. Emotional outburst: There are some topics which may trigger your emotional side. Getting angry, aggressive or too emotional during the GD round does not give a good impression. Try to remain calm and present yourself appropriately.
4. Low confidence or overconfidence: Being in confidence is good. Lack or it of having overconfidence can ruin your chance. The other participants are neither better than you nor superior to you. They are on the same level and you should remember this.
5. Body language: Thumping the table, pointing fingers on others and sitting in a bad posture are big turn offs for the final points during GD round. You should sit in an appropriate manner and keep calm and respectful.
6. Interrupting others: It is very common misconception that examiner likes those students who dominate the GD round and interrupt others to make sure their point is heard. Interrupting others will put your chance of clearing the GD round in jeopardy.
GD rounds are very important milestone during the admissions process. Make sure you stay calm and keep yourself on the track of the topic. Diverting from the topic and making unnecessary remarks should be avoided.
