Eligibility to appear for Professional examinations
The performance in essential components of training are to be assessed, based on:
(a) Attendance
- Attendance requirements are 75% in theory and 80% in practical /clinical for eligibility to appear for the examinations in that subject. In subjects that are taught in more than one phase – the learner must have 75% attendance in theory and 80% in practical in each phase of instruction in that
- If an examination comprises more than one subject (for e.g., General Surgery and allied branches), the candidate must have 75% attendance in each subject and 80% attendance in each clinical
- Learners who do not have at least 75% attendance in the electives will not be eligible for the Third Professional – Part II examination.
(b) Internal Assessment:
Internal assessment shall be based on day-to-day assessment. It shall relate to different ways in which learners participate in learning process including assignments, preparation for seminar, clinical case presentation, preparation of clinical case for discussion, clinical case study/problem solving exercise, participation in project for health care in the community, proficiency in carrying out a practical or a skill in small research project, a written test
Marks Distribution
| Phase of Course | Written- Theory –Total | Practicals/ Orals/ Clinicals | Pass Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Professional |
Internal Assessment: 50% combined in theory and practical (not less than 40% in each) for eligibility for appearing for University Examinations
University Examination Mandatory 50% marks separately in theory and practical (practical = practical/ clinical + viva) | ||
| Human Anatomy – 2 papers | 200 | 100 | |
| Physiology – 2 papers | 200 | 100 | |
| Biochemistry – 2 papers | 200 | 100 | |
| Second Professional | |||
| Pharmacology – 2 Papers | 200 | 100 | |
| Pathology – 2 papers | 200 | 100 | |
| Microbiology – 2 papers | 200 | 100 | |
| Third Professional Part – I | |||
| Forensic Medicine & Toxicology – 1 paper | 100 | 100 | |
| Ophthalmology – 1 paper | 100 | 100 | |
| Otorhinolaryngology – 1 paper | 100 | 100 | |
| Community Medicine – 2 papers | 200 | 100 | |
| Third Professional Part – II | |||
| General Medicine – 2 papers | 200 | 200 | |
| General Surgery – 2 papers | 200 | 200 | |
| Pediatrics – 1 paper | 100 | 100 | |
| Obstetrics & Gynaecology – 2 papers | 200 | 200 |
Note: At least one question in each paper of the clinical specialties should test knowledge – competencies acquired during the professional development programme (AETCOM module); Skills competencies acquired during the Professional Development programme (AETCOM module) must be tested during clinical, practical and viva.
In subjects that have two papers, the learner must secure at least 40% marks in each of the papers with minimum 50% of marks in aggregate (both papers together) to pass in the said subject.
Criteria for passing in a subject: A candidate shall obtain 50% marks in University conducted examination separately in Theory and Practical (practical includes: practical/ clinical and viva voce) in order to be declared as passed in that subject.
University Examinations shall be held as under
First Professional
- The first Professional examination shall be held at the end of first Professional training (1+12 months), in the subjects of Human Anatomy, Physiology and
- A maximum number of four permissible attempts would be available to clear the first Professional University examination, whereby the first Professional course will have to be cleared within 4 years of admission to the said Partial attendance at any University examination shall be counted as an availed attempt.
Second Professional
- The second Professional examination shall be held at the end of second professional training (11 months), in the subjects of Pathology, Microbiology, and
Third Professional
- Third Professional Part I shall be held at end of third Professional part 1 of training (12 months) in the subjects of Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology, Community Medicine and Forensic Medicine and Toxicology
- Third Professional Part II – (Final Professional) examination shall be at the end of training (14 months including 2 months of electives) in the subjects of General Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynecology and The discipline of Orthopedics, Anesthesiology, Dentistry and Radiodiagnosis will constitute 25% of the total theory marks incorporated as a separate section in paper II of General Surgery.
- The discipline of Psychiatry and Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy (DVL), Respiratory Medicine including Tuberculosis will constitute 25% of the total theory marks in General Medicine incorporated as a separate section in paper II of General