The need to make a quick impression is especially urgent when preparing for the IIM – Ahemdabad, IIM – Bangalore, IIM- Calcutta Group Discussion as the panel members here are simply the very best - trying to select the very best.

4 quick steps you can do to impress the panel in the actual Group Discussion are:

1) Use simple, clear, and precise words to articulate your viewpoint. Focus on 3 keywords that you intend to say and build a sentence around those keywords.

2) Make a logical argument. State clearly why you support your particular viewpoint based on data and always state a solution, never highlight existing problems. For example if the topic is Reservation in IIM’s- DO NOT argue emotionally, talk about how you think a viable solution can be found. REMEMBER you are here to IMPRESS, not DEPRESS.

3) Do not use complex acronyms to validate your source of data, like”these figures were reported in IIP” – use Indian Industrial Production. Make use of data for only 1 of the keyword selected sentences. Use of too much data will make you come across as a showoff. For example – “India’s growth will be 8% plus, and create … many jobs, and so much income… etc.”


4) Come up with real life viable solutions. Especially for abstract topics – your ability to relate it to problems in the economy and your suggestion for a particular course of action to solve it will be most appreciated by the Group Discussion panel

Using these steps will greatly improve your chances of being noticed in many Group Discussion rounds for various institutes

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