Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune

Richa Kholkute
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune.

1. General Questions
2. Questions related to Pre-MBA Preparation
3. Questions related to Group Discussion / Group Exercise
4. Interview-related Questions
5. After Joining MBA

3. Questions related to Group Discussion / Group Exercise

Q. Was Group Discussion or Group Exercise part of selection process?
A. There was Group Discussion and Case Study as part of the selection process.

Q. The duration of GD, size of the group, number of panelists, etc.
A. The GD lasted around 20 minutes. The groups consisted of 8-10 people and was judged by a panel of 3.

Q. What was your GD topic?
A. Our GD topic was 'Ethics in Politics'.

Q. Tell us about your GD experience?
A. Fortunately, my group exhibited "excellent group dynamics" and the whole discussion was carried out without creating a ruckus. Since all of us had become familiar with each other prior to the GD, we resolved to have a fruitful discussion with pertinent points sans any shouting matches.

Q. How was the environment during discussion?
A. Though everyone was tense and wanted to speak, each allowed everyone to have their take on the matter at hand and the process was conducted very smoothly.

Q. Describe your impression of the your team members and overall GD process ?
A. Out of 8 people in the team, 5 of us got through the process. The people chosen were of diverse backgrounds and were a good mix of freshers and those with work experience.

Q. Some handy tips that would be of great help.
A. The judges, I believe, are looking for good content, communication and good team work. Because of the organized and peaceful GD that we had, a majority of us got through the process. So, I believe that it really helped.

Q. Were there any set norms of Group Discussion?
A. No.