TN Dr MGR Medical University Implements formative, continuous internal assessment as per NMC CBME Guidelines for Phase I MBBS exams, Details

Tamil Nadu- Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University, Chennai in its recent notice has informed about the implementation of formative assessment and continuous internal assessment as per Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) guidelines- National Medical Commission (NMC) for Phase I MBBS.

The notice has been addressed to all the deans, principals, vice-principals, HOD PHysiology, HOD Anatomy and Biochemistry across all affiliated medical colleges with the university.

The guidelines of NMC are as follows-

1 Formative Assessment and Continuous Internal Assessment for Theory and Practicals should be done for 500 Marks each from the Academic Year 2023-2024.

2 Regular periodic examinations shall be conducted throughout the course. The students should be assessed for the first PCT, second PCT, Preliminary Paper I & II for theory and first PCT, second PCT, Prelims for practical examinations.

3 In Continuous Internal Assessment (Theory), the Continuous Class Test (LMS) includes assessment of Class Room Learning and Integrated sessions.

4 Self Directed Learning includes Assessment of Seminars, Museum Study and Library assignments.

5 Learners must secure at least 50% marks of the total marks assigned for internal assessment in a particular subject to be eligible for appearing at the final University examination of that subject. Internal assessment marks will reflect as separate heads of passing at the summative examination.

6 There shall be a minimum of 75% attendance in Theory and 80% in Practicals for eligibility to appear for the University examinations in that subject.

Tamil Nadu Dr M.G.R. Medical University, also commonly known as TNMGRMU, is a government medical university located in the city of Chennai in the state of Tamil Nadu, India.  The University offers various undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in the fields of medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and allied health sciences.

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