Group Discussion and Personal Interview is an important process in selecting people for different positions in any organization. In the present competitive environment, having domain knowledge in a particular subject is not enough, for getting a good job. Ability to effectively communicate, ideas, right body language, problem-solving, analytical and interpersonal skills is essential and prerequisite to achieving the goal.This book aims to equip all with various important skills. After successfully crossing the first hurdle (the MBA entrance exams), MBA aspirants immediately face the next hurdle in the path to their dream B-schools - the Group Discussions (GD) & Personal Interviews (PI).These stages of the selection process give the selection committee of the B-schools a deeper insight into a candidate's personality.During a GD a candidate understands of the topic, attitude, self confidence, presence of mind and leadership skills are put to the test.Inadequate preparation can often sabotage a GD. In a PI time is of the essence. Creating an impact within the limited time frame under pressure plays an important role here. Every candidate needs to be well prepared before facing the panelists.To help our students through this daunting task, here is a book that explains exactly what to expect in a GD/PI. The material in this book outlines each step of the selection process and throws light on what is expected of a student at a GD/PI.The compilation of theory lessons, articles by CAT 100 percentiles, user experiences and GD capsules in this book will definitely boost a candidate's GD/PI preparation. This book aims at providing students with the extra edge and confidence needed to crack the GD/PI session and secure a seat in a coveted B-school.The systematic ways in which the meaning expressed by group discussion rules changes according to social settings is called pragmatics. The rules governing the expected sequence of sentences in a conversation or a composition according to pragmatic conditions fall under the rubric of discourse. In other words, if English language learners want to use English to better themselves, they need to know more than grammar. They need to know how pragmatics and discourse affect their choice of grammar rules as they interact with other English speakers if they want to avoid misunderstandings. Teachers who are preparing their students to interact with other users of English by combining grammar with pragmatics and discourse are teaching them communicative competence.