NMC drops passing marks to 40% for MBBS subjects with two papers; amends CBME guidelines
Anu Parthiban | September 1, 2023 | 06:18 PM IST | 1 min read
MBBS students should obtain 50% aggregate marks and 60:40 or 40:60 in university conducted exams separately in theory and in practical.
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Download EBookNEW DELHI: The National Medical Commission (NMC) Undergraduate Medical Education Board has reduced the passing marks to 40% for MBBS subjects having two papers. The amendment in the Competency Based Medical Education Regulation 2023 (CBME 2023) guidelines was notified today.
The commission notified the CBME guidelines 2023 on August 1. The regulations include new norms on curriculum, MBBS admission process, academic calendar among other guidelines.
As per the CBME guidelines issued last month, candidates must secure a minimum of 50% aggregate marks to pass the subjects having two papers. However, the qualifying marks to be declared pass has been reduced to 40%.
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CBME 2023 changes in passing marks
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Qualifying criteria announced earlier |
Revised passing criteria |
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In subjects that have two papers, the learner must secure a minimum 50% of marks in aggregate (both papers together) to pass in the said subject. |
In subjects that have two papers, the learner must secure a minimum 40% of marks in aggregate (both papers together) to pass in the said subject. |
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Criteria for passing in a subject: A candidate should obtain 50% marks in university conducted examination separately in theory and in practical (practical includes; practical/clinical and viva voce) in order to be declared as passed in that subject. |
Criteria for passing in a subject: MBBS students should obtain 50% aggregate marks and 60:40 (minimum) or 40:60 (minimum) in university conducted examination separately in theory and in practical (practical includes; practical/clinical and viva voce) in order to be declared as passed in that subject. |
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