Group Discussion (GD) Topics & PI Experience by Anu P. Kaimal, SRM Chennai

In a recent conversation with Shiksha, Anu P. Kaimal talks about his experience of GD & PI process for admission at SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai. He talks about questions asked by the panelists and also has a few tips for aspiring students.

I was asked about my opinion about reservation in the religion category. The topic was basically reservation of the backward classes. We were asked whether we agreed or disagreed with the same.

I only spoke valid points. I discussed reservation in relation to job and admission. I did not focus on any particular thing. It was a sudden interview and I didn’t know what they would ask.

I did not follow any such method.

I did not take any coaching classes but I sought help from Google. I gathered all the knowledge I could from CAT prepration websites.

There were two panelists and both of them were college faculty members. There were 9 participants, few of them were fresh graduates and few were experienced.

There were 2 professors, one was Ms. Arpita. They were somewhat difficult to tackle as I did no preparation beforehand. I am from Kerala. I do not have good communication skills but I tried to convey my message and tell them what I thought. I don’t know if the answers were right or wrong. But yes they were interested in listening to me.

They asked me to introduce myself. They asked questions related to my educational background specifically graduation. 

I did not do any preparation beforehand. I just randomly cracked it. I was not even aware that it was going to happen that very day.

I surfed the internet for help. I visited CAT prepration websites. Also, my neighbor has completed his MBA and he helped me a lot during the entire process.

Since I was not prepared, I panicked a little. There is no such particular moment which I want to change.

I would rate it 8. It was quite good. I liked the college and the faculty was quite supportive during the entire process.

Aspirants should be aware of the recent news and only raise valid points. Don't make stories. Also, one should be aware of the current scenario.

About the Author:

Hi! I am Anu P. Kaimal. I am pursuing MBA from SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai. I am a self-motivated person and I love to travel.