·         Be prepared with a 15-20 second introduction which clearly states your name, the place you come from, the degree and the name of the university from which you are pursuing/pursued your degree. Most moderators ask students to introduce themselves to the rest of the group before starting the GD.

·         Carry a small notepad along with a pen to the GD to take down notes. You might be asked to summarise the GD verbally or in writing.

·         Do not address the moderator. Address the group. Once the GD starts, as far as you are concerned, the moderator ceases to exist.

·         Do not try to start the GD just for the sake of starting it. Start the GD only if you are sure that you are adding value to the topic straightway.

·         Do not repeat a point that you or someone may already have made in the GD. You get marks for each idea only once.

·         Make your points in crisp, short sentences. If you get into a long sentence, there is every possibility that you will be interrupted even before you come to the main idea.

·         Do not take a stance in a GD at the beginning. This, theoretically, halves the number of point you could possibly make.

·         Make it a point to come into GD at least 4-5 times.

·         Do not address a GD perticipant by name. You are not expected to remember their names.

·         Do not seek the assistance of moderator directly or indirectly at any time during the GD.

·         Always discuss the pros and cons of the topic given . Remember, it is a discussion and not an argument or a debate where you need to take sides.

·         You do not get points for proving other participants wrong. Make your point and move on.

·         Do not point fingers at your co-participants or get aggressive with them. It won’t endear you to them and certainly not to the moderator.

·         Do not use slang or vernacular.

·         Maintain eye contact with the group.

·         Do not show disappointment or disgust on your face in case you are not being allowed to speak.

·         Practice as often as possible with different groups, different topics, and in different situations.

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