1. Assessment Tools and Types

A. Multiple choice questions [TRUE/FALSE]

B. Multiple choice questions [One Best Answer] [OBA]

C. Multiple choice questions [Extended Matching] [EMQ]

D. Structured essay questions [SEQ]: SEQs are integrated and consist of more than one discipline.

E. Objective Structured Practical Examinations [OSPE]: OSPE would be based on the practical classes, guided learning sessions and small group discussions conducted. 

F. Objective Structured Viva Voce Examination [OSVE]. (Only to award subject distinctions at the completion of 2nd MBBS examination).

1.1. Formative assessments [FA]

There are TWO [2] Formative Assessments in each module: one at the middle and another at the end of the module. Formative assessments are mapped to the T/L activities so that by attempting them, the students can self-assess their learning progress. Group feedback is given at the end of each FA. Formative Assessments also will familiarize the learner with different assessment tools including viva voce. 

1.2. Summative assessments [SA]

End Semester Examinations (ESEs)

• These are held at the end of each semester. The End Semester Examinations will not be repeated.

• Based on the number of credit hours in a semester, a percentage from each ESE is added to the 2nd MBBS [main] examination as follows.

Table 2. Contribution of the ESE for the 2MBBS [main] examination

• Each ESE question paper is discussed with the students and group feedback is given at the end of each ESE.

• ESE marks are not added to the 2nd MBBS [subsequent] examination.

End of Stream Assessment 

2nd MBBS [main and subsequent] examinations: 

• 2nd MBBS [main] examination is held at the end of the BSS. Those who defer or fail the 2nd MBBS [main] examination shall sit for the 2nd MBBS [subsequent] examination which shall be held 6 weeks following the release of the 2nd MBBS [main] examination results.

• 2nd MBBS [main and subsequent] have two units, based on equal credit distribution.

o BSS Part 1: module content in Foundation, Blood and immune, Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Endocrine, Reproductive and Renal are assessed.

o BSS Part 2: module content in Gastrointestinal and Metabolism, Nutrition, Musculoskeletal, Neurology and Precision Medicine are assessed.

• The theory component of each Part (BSS Part 1 and BSS Part 2) has MCQs and SEQs, and the practical component of each part has OSPEs. 

2. Assessment Framework

The following table provides an overview of the different question types used in the assessments, along with their respective time and marks allocation

Table 3. Marks and Time Allocation for Different Question Types

The tables below show the assessment frameworks for

• ESE1, ESE2 and ESE3 

• 2nd MBBS [main] and 2nd MBBS [subsequent] examinations

End Semester Examination 1 (ESE1) 

Table 4. ESE1 assessment format

End Semester Examination 2 (ESE2) 

Table 5. ESE2 assessment format

End Semester Examination 3 [ESE3]

Table 6: ESE3 assessment format

2nd MBBs Examination [MAIN / SUBSEQUENT]

The 2nd MBBS Examination [MAIN / SUBSEQUENT] is comprised of two independent PARTs:

• Basic Science Stream PART 1 (BSS PART 1)

• Basic Science Stream PART 2 (BSS PART 2)

Table 7. 2nd MBBS [Main & Subsequent] BSS Part 1 Format

Table 8. 2nd MBBS [Main & Subsequent] BSS Part 2 Format

The following table outlines the weightage of various assessment components for the 2nd MBBS main and subsequent examinations

Table 9. Weightage of Assessment Components in 2nd MBBS [Main and Subsequent] Examinations