RGUHS Allows Pre-2019 MBBS Students to Opt for New Evaluation Scheme

MBBS students enrolled before 2019-20 had complained after they realised there was so much variation in the evaluation that one low mark out of the four options would result in a lower average. As per the evaluation pattern for students before the 2019-20 batch, each script was evaluated by four invigilators, and then the average was calculated. In case, if there is a 15% difference in marks between the evaluators, it was sent to the fifth evaluator.

Meanwhile, as per the new scheme of evaluation, there will be only two evaluations and the best of the two will be considered for result calculation. However, there are no grace marks in the new system. Earlier, there were five grace marks. The passing criteria are a minimum of 40% in theory, 40% in practical and viva, and 50% in total of theory and practical. Each question paper will have MCQ questions of 10 marks, reports TOI.

In addition, the maximum period to complete the MBBS course is double the course duration, and in the new scheme, the first year has to be completed within four attempts/four years. On this, speaking to the TOI, a student said “While we welcome the decision of the university to give us a chance, our demand is to give us justice in the already completed exams. To write a new exam will need several lakhs of rupees in exam fees in some of the private medical colleges. There is a committee formed with student representatives to look into this issue”.

Further, the syndicate said that existing students of pre-2019 batches will be allowed to join the new scheme. The body has suggested taking a written undertaking from the students on a bond paper stating that they are ready to abide by the changes in the scheme, which will be forwarded by the respective college principals.