Parameters on which an individual is judged during a GD/PI round are:
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Communication skills – The way an individual puts forth their thoughts in front of the other participants/panel
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Interpersonal skills – The way an individual interacts with others in the group
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Subject Knowledge – How aware an individual is about various topics
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Listening power – The ability to grasp and decode what the other person wants to convey
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Attitude – The individual’s body posture, pitch and tone
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Confidence – How confident they are in establishing their points
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Leadership Skills – Whether an individual can lead a discussion
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Self-presentation – Presenting themselves in front of a panel (appropriately dressed from top to bottom)
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Decision making/ problem solving competence
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Critical thinking and analytical skills
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Basic past academic concepts