Group Discussion - Basic Things To Take Care Of During Group Discussion

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Basic Things To Take Care Of During Group Discussion

Communication skills:

The first aspect of the group discussion is communication skills. A candidate has to speak thoroughly to convince other members of the group. Grabbing the attention of the audience creates a positive impact.

The judges evaluate on the basis of listening. It is necessary that it should be precise and clear. Evaluators look on the candidate’s knowledge in the subject, precision and clarity of the thoughts. Never focus on irrelevant talks in the discussion and speak forcefully to create impact on the subject.

Listening is also important and based on that the judges evaluate. It is also necessary that you should be able to convey your thoughts convincingly to others. If you are not good at speaking, join a crash course of public speaking which may be offered by many institutes. This course is designed to improve communication skills, conversation skills, business writing, negotiation skills and presentation skills. In depth knowledge on the topic being discussed makes one confident and enthusiastic.

Addressing the group as a whole:

In a group discussion it is not nessacary to address the members by their name. It is advisable to address the group as a whole. Use very formal language but not as used in normal conversations. Never use words or phrases like “Yar”, “Chalta Hai”,”CP”,”I Donno”etc. There is no need to speak in highly textured English. Use formal, plain and simple English. Don’t mix-up Hindi and English in group discussion.

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What is Group Discussion (GD)?

Group Discussion (GD)

Group discussion (GD) is a methodology to assess a candidate’s personality traits and skills. The members of the group are assigned with a topic or a situation and given a few minutes to think about the topic and then asked to discuss it among themselves for 15 to 20 minutes. The purpose of the group discussion is to assess the candidates’ skills related to membership, leadership qualities, listening and articulation skills in the given short time which cannot be evaluated in an interview.

Effective group discussion may be useful to:

• To be a good team member
• Assess communication skills
• Reasoning ability
• Leadership skills
• Initiativeness
• Assertiveness
• Flexibility
• Creativity
• Ability to think on one’s feet

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Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education, Bhopal

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE) was formed in 1972 under the Madhya Pradesh Secondary Education Act, 1965 to promote excellent education in the state. The board is vested with certain powers to achieve its objectives and improve the quality of education system. It has the power to prescribe courses, conduct examinations in recognised institutions, impose penalties on candidates adopting unfair means in examinations, grant diplomas and confer certifications, announce results and recognise schools. Preparing courses and publication of text books for secondary education is also a significant objective of the board.

The board also adopts measures to promote moral, physical and social welfare of the students. From time to time, it organises educational exhibitions, demonstrations to promote education both in the rural and urban areas. MPBSE ensures the standard of education in the state and if necessary adopts new policies to make the system efficient so that students get proper education and benefit the society as a whole.

Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education is constituted of a chairman and other ex-officio members recruited under rules and regulations framed by the state government. All the powers exercised by the board are regulated by the policies framed by the committee.

WEBSITE: http://mpbse.nic.in/

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Kerala Board of Public Examinations (KBPE)

Kerala Board of Public Examinations (KBPE) functions under the guidance of the state Department of Education and holds the key responsibilities to make the education system more efficient and promote education in the state, Kerala. Established in the year 1949, the board enjoys the authority to conduct two major examinations in the state viz. Secondary School Leaving Certificate Examination (SSLC) and Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate (HCLC) examination. Announcement of results is also considered as an important role by the board which is also made accessible on its website for the students. However, apart from the prime objective of conducting exams, the board administers the pre-primary level up to the secondary level and intends to increase the literacy population in the rural and urban areas.

Kerala Board of Public Examinations, with its head office located at Thiruvananthapuram, works through a well organised organisation structure with commissioner at the top and assisted by joint commissioners, secretary and more. The body frames rules and policies to conduct examinations at the various recognised institutions at the given dates and also decides the fee structure. The policies are also enacted in favour to promote mental and physical development of students and propel the growth of educational facilities.


WEBSITE: http://keralapareekshabhavan.in/

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Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board

Since its inception in 1966, the Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board (KSEEB) has been successfully promoting school education and conducting examinations in the state. The board was formed under the approval of government of Karnataka and vested with certain powers and duties that aim to identify the factors that can improve the education system. It exercises its powers to conduct examinations, issue certificates and marksheets, recognise examination centres, make appointments with the consent of the Director, prepare annual budget, and arrange meetings.

With the objective to provide better services and first hand information to students, teachers and guardians about its latest developments and achievements, the Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board has launched its official website. It even announces SSLC (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) examination results, SSLC supplementary examination results, CET examination results and PUC examination results.

The Karnataka Secondary Education Examination constitutes of a chairman, a vice-chairman and other members as mentioned in the constitution of the board. It has also an examiner's committee that draws up the panel of names of examiners. Through the constituted body, the board frames and implements policies to achieve its set goals and promote education. It also exercises it powers through the divisional offices to perform its duties.

WEBSITE: http://www.kar.nic.in/kseeb/

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