The NMC reverses the decision to change the passing grades
CBME Guidelines 2023: According to the latest updates, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has withdrawn its decision to lower the pass marks for MBBS subjects having two papers to 40%. The commission issued a notification and said that amending the guidelines of Curriculum Based Medical Education (CBME) is “not possible”. In September, the NMC notified an amendment to the CBME guidelines. The regulations include new rules on MBBS curriculum, admission process, academic calendar, etc.
What was the new amended page 58 of the CBME guidelines?
As per the amendment, the MBBS pass marks have been reduced from 50% to 40%. “In subjects that have two papers, the student must secure at least 40% of points in total (both papers combined) to pass the said subject,” the amendment states.
However, the NMC reversed its decision. Referring to this new amendment, the Commission has now stated: “After a thorough consideration of the matter, it has been decided that retroactive effect in this regard is not possible.” Check the table below for better understanding:
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Page 58 of the CBME Guidelines |
Revised page 58 of the CBME guidelines |
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In subjects that have two papers, the student must secure at least 50% of the total points (both papers together) to pass the said subject |
In subjects that have two papers, the student must secure at least 40% of points in total (both papers together) in order to pass the said subject |
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Criteria for passing the course: The candidate must obtain 50% points in the university exam separately from theory and practice (the practical part includes; practical/clinical and viva voce) in order to be declared passed in that subject |
Passing Criteria: MBBS students should obtain 50% overall marks and 60:40 (minimum) or 40:60 (minimum) in university examinations separately in theory and practical (practical includes; practical, clinical and live) in order to is declared passed in that subject |
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