How should I prepare for GD/PI for top B-Schools?

Hi, Both GD and PI are the stages of elimination in any process. Meaning, you are competing against all others who have equal claim on that seat. So you need to set yourself apart and make the selection panel realize that you are different from others. Now the very first thing that a selection panel is looking for in a candidate is knowledge- both, the subject knowledge and the current affairs. You should be well read about all the current affairs. Read business newspapers like Mint, Economic times etc. along with The Hindu for the editorial section. Reading up the editorial section is important because you are required to have an opinion on everything. You should always be aware about what do others think about that particular issue. Having said that, the knowledge of facts and figures is also important. All this won't be possible if you are preparing for the GD one day before. So make it a habit to read daily. About PI, confidence is the key. Interviewer is trying to know whether you would be able to fit in team along with other members or not. So showcasing qualities like team-player, humbleness are equally important along with the absolutely required relevant skills for the job.

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Hello aspirant, Well, as I have said in many answers before also, that the admission procedure totally depends from institute to Institute. If you are talking about the top 10 B-schools of India, then please go through the Internet and find out what are the procedure of taking admission in each B-schools you are looking for. You will definitely find many articles about it. In IIMs institute’s interviews, there are many questions that are tricky. So, prepare yourself well about those kind of questions. You should have knowledge about current affairs. You should know about the course you are interested in. You should know, why did you choose MBA as a career option and why they would select you over any other candidates appearing for the top 10 MBA Institute. Knowledge about your area of interest and the specialization will help you to get admission in MBA. So, the knowledge is utmost important. Also, update yourself with the current affairs and sharp communication. All these tips will definitely help you to get admission in your desired Institute.

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Firstly, make sure that you are prepared well for the PIS - starting from your personal details to current trends. Read one newspaper every day to be aware of the current affairs. Know each and every detail about yourself like, meaning of your name, details about your interests, sports you play or follow, etc. You should always be able to confidently answer any question they pose. That is possible only through a lot and lot of preparation. Next, don’t be too desperate to get into a B-schools. If you show your desperation in your interview, there are higher chances of being rejected. Being a part of elite B schools might be your dream, but it is better for you to know, if you actually need an MBA to succeed in life. So, go for it and do well in your GD/PI. You need to work hard for it.

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GD/PI is a very important part of the admission process and it is very important to prepare for GD/PI as hard as for CAT exam and other MBA entrance exams. One can simply start with reading newspaper 'The Hindu' (recommended). This will help you with the verbal section as well as for GD/PI. To perform well in GD/PI, students should try to speak on a random topic (can be picked up from internet). One can also join a coaching centre which prepares students for GD/PI. Attend a few mock GD/PIs which are conducted by these coaching institutes. For PI, please do some introspection and write down points and try to justify by giving your real life experience how you overcome difficulties in past. Be truthful during your interview. Thank you. I hope this helps.

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GD is an interactive selection round which makes it a difficult one for you to out stand the others. You are judged on how and what you speak. It is very important to choose the right words but also express it properly with limited given time. Whereas What is tested on the basis of quality content and writing style. Regular practices in writing good contents can easily help you crack this round. The students must focus on their language skills, good grammar, appropriate vocabulary and correct punctuation for What, GD & PI rounds. Be precise in delivering your speech while making your point in GD round to ensure you portray your vision clearly. Quality of the content matters the most in What round, hence, make sure to pen down good and new words to improve your vocabulary skills. While for your GD & PI rounds support your views with examples but avoid statistics and figures. Rigorous reading is essential to be up to date with the current affairs. The more you read the broader your vision and understanding of issues will become that will help you crack your What, GD & PI rounds for admission process.

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The personal interviews are one of the most important things for getting into top B Schools like IIM. Group discussions are not taken in all IIMs, nowadays What is given more preference over GDs. However there are many common things between What and GD - both need god knowledge of current affairs. So you need to stay updated about the current happenings. So make a habit of reading newspapers daily and try to develop your own opinion about the happenings. Discuss with your friends/classmates about the daily happenings. The interview is the main factor after CAT which will decide if you will get in or not. The panelists want to see if you are genuinely interested in MBA or here just for the money. You should have a great answer for "Why MBA?" and you should know as much as possible about field you are interested in. Be very careful about what you put on your resume. Most of the questions will be surrounding what you have written on your resume. So don't write hobby as reading books unless it actually is coz the panelists will surely ask you about it in detail and you will be caught.

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TO prepare for GD and PI process of top B-schools you must first understand why GDs are conducted for admissions in these top institutions. GD refers to Group Discussions these basic aim is to check the communication skills, general awareness, body language, initiative skills, confidence level and subject matter knowledge, etc. These are the basic parameters which are to be checked by conducting GD so to prepare for these you must keep you confident, must be aware about the current events or general awareness and must be willing to take initiative to speak with proper body language. Practice can help in this kind of task. Now coming to interview these are concerned about checking the individual level of understanding, knowledge, confidence and subject matter so for these one must learn to be confident and calm, do not get nervous prepare for the program and be motivated for the task and clear your concept in mind.

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GD is conducted in various B-schools as part of the selection procedure to ensure that the candidates have the right attitude, communication and current affairs knowledge necessary for completing the MBA course and getting placed in the right college. GD also helps the institutes evaluate your character when you are under stress and when you are part of a group. This will also help in evaluating your leadership skills. Similarly personal Interview is conducted to understand your depth of knowledge in the concepts, your understanding level and your interest and motivation for joining an MBA course. Keeping this in mind it is necessary to improve your communication and listening skills, your language, your knowledge in current affairs and brush upon your basic concepts you have learned during your under graduation. Understand what the institutions are looking for and prepare accordingly.

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There are various classes planned by several coaching institutes for GD/PI.

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Group discussion and personal interviews are very important part in top B-Schools. Try to get as much general knowledge as possible before you go for a GD. Some important points to remember while you go for GD and PI are: 1. Read as much trending news as possible.One such topic will be given to you while you go for GD. 2. Prepare a very strong resume before you go for GD and PI. 3. Try to prepare very well for GD/PI by attending Maximum mock group discussion and personal interviews. 4. Ask opinions from your placement head. 5. Read Hindu newspaper every day. By doing all these things, you can prepare for GD and PI. By clearing MAT or CAT for getting selected to a best B-school is just a matter of fact. But, if you really need to get into a campus, be prepared for GD/PI. It is one of the toughest in terms of selection.

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