PPDT stands for Picture Perception & Discussion test. It is a test of screening. The procedure of this test is very simple. One picture and a story based on that picture. Actually “based on picture” are wrong words. Better say, the story should base on your prescription of the picture. Now we will learn how to write ppdt story. Read next points with full attention.
This is so because for some candidates there will be an elephant, for some other it will be river and for rest it may be a playground or desert or something like that. So your prescription can be anything. So don’t panic if you can’t see what the rest are seeing in the picture, because imagination has no prescription limit.
PPDT Story Writing
1. You can see the picture for only 30 seconds. So don’t waste this time in doing anything else. Just observe the picture and its surroundings carefully.
2. Now the 2nd thing is story & its characters. Note down the no. of characters, their age, sex, mood & action in prescribed space. For a better understanding, you can see the sample of PPDT sheet & Story.
3. Make up a story in your mind. By making up a story, we mean to say, make a story with start, middle & end. A very common mistake committed by candidates is that:- “they make beginning of story in mind and then start writing. When they reach at the middle of story, they get stuck. They get confused: what to write next?” So keep this thing in mind.
4. Order of writing the story – “What led to the present situation, what is going on currently and what will happen at the climax of story”.
5. Now we will talk about the theme of story. The story can be anything. By “anything” means anything. You must have heard a very famous line – “Don’t write a story about army in PPDT.” That is completely nonsense. You can write about anything. The only requirement is, it should be logical and positive.
6. Here positive & logical mean:
(a) Don’t give your character some superman or He-man powers.
(b) Don’t kill peoples in your story.
(c) Show some joy, happiness, enjoyment in your story. Make a story of a picnic, morning walk, festival celebrations, sports event etc. Keep one thing is mind “Even Army wale don’t Love War & Blood”
6. One very basic technic of writing a good story is – Relate the picture to your own life events, take idea from there, be the hero of your story and write a simple story based on it.
Also Read:
- How to Narrate PPDT Story
- PPDT Group Discussion in SSB Interview Screening
- How to Write PPDT Story in Screening
For clearing your all doubts we have given an example of PPDT picture. Full story is not given here. This is because preconceived stories only lower your chances of recommendation. For your help, we have given some very common incidences of everybody’s life. Take these ideas and complete this story & post it in the comment section.
Correct Approach : Writing PPDT Story
1. You can write a story on football match.
2. You can write a story on friends’ reunion.
3. You can write story on science/art exhibition.
4. You can write story on a school/collage debate.
FAQs
How can I improve my PPDT story?
You must try to complete the story in time. If not in written then narrate the complete story.The outcome of the story must be realistic.
What kind of stories to write in ppdt?
Write practical stories. This is the basic Golden rule to perform well in this text. Next comes the mood, keep it positive.
How do I prepare for PPDT?
Prepare by writing different stories on one picture. It will enhance your thinking and writing skills.
How much time is given to write a story in PPDT ?
30 Seconds : To observe Picture
1 Minutes. : To Note down No. of characters, age, gender & mood on answer sheet.
4 Minutes : To write the story on paper.
Important Note: Watch is not allowed in this test. Hence you have to practice for same well in advance to complete the task in allowed time.
If you have any other question in your mind then don’t forget to write in the comment section. Our expert team will try to bring clarification on same as soon as possible.