SUMANDEEP VIDYAPEETH

Deemed to be university (Declared under Section 3 of UGC act of 1956)

FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Based on Regulations of Graduate Medical Education, Medical Council of India, 1997.

Program Outcomes (M.B.B.S.)

The undergraduate medical education program is designed with a goal to create an “Indian
Medical Graduate” (IMG) possessing requisite knowledge, skills, attitudes, values and
responsiveness, so that she or he may function appropriately and effectively as a physician of first
contact of the community while being globally relevant. To achieve this, the following goals for the
learner of the Indian Medical Graduate training program are hereby prescribed:-

Program Specific Outcomes (M.B.B.S.)

At the end of undergraduate program, the Indian Medical Graduate should be able to:
POS 1: Recognize “health for all” as a national goal and health right of all citizens and by
undergoing training for medical profession fulfill his/her social obligations towards realization of
this goal.
POS 2: Learn every aspect of National policies on health and devote herself/himself to its practical
implementation.
POS 3: Achieve competence in practice of holistic medicine, encompassing promotive,
preventive, curative and rehabilitative aspects of common diseases.
POS 4: Develop scientific temper, acquire knowledge and educational experience for proficiency
in profession and promote healthy living.
POS 5: Become exemplary citizen by observance of medical ethics and fulfilling social and
professional obligations, so as to respond to national aspirations.
POS 6:Be competent in diagnosis and management of common health problems of the individual
and the community, commensurate with his/her position as a member of the health team at the
primary, secondary or tertiary levels, using his/her clinical skills based on history, physical
examination and relevant investigations.

POS 7:Be competent to practice preventive, promotive, curative and rehabilitative medicine in
respect to the commonly encountered health problems.

POS 8:Appreciate rationale for different therapeutic modalities, be familiar with the administration
of the "essential drugs" and their common side effects.

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POS 9:Be able to appreciate the socio-psychological, cultural, economic and environmental
factors affecting health and develop humane attitude towards the patients in discharging one's
professional responsibilities.

POS 10:Be familiar with the basic factors which are essential for the implementation of the
National Health Programs including practical aspects.

POS 11:Acquire basic management skills in the area of human resources, materials and resource
management related to health care delivery, General and hospital management, principal
inventory skills and counseling.

POS 12:Be able to identify community health problems and learn to work to resolve these by
designing, instituting corrective steps and evaluating outcome of such measures.

POS 13:Be able to work as a leading partner in health care teams and acquire proficiency in
communication skills.

POS 14:Be competent to work in a variety of health care settings.

POS 15:Have personal characteristics and attitudes required for professional life including
personal integrity, sense of responsibility and dependability and ability to relate to or show concern
for other individuals.
POS 16:Become a clinician who understands and provides preventive, promotive, curative,
palliative and holistic care with compassion.
POS 17:Become a. Leader and member of the health care team and system with capabilities to
collect analyze, synthesize and communicate health data appropriately.
POS 18:Become a Communicator with patients, families, colleagues and community.
POS 19:Become a Lifelong learner committed to continuous improvement of skills and knowledge.
POS 20:Become a Professional, who is committed to excellence, is ethical, responsive and
accountable to patients, community and profession.

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1. Admission to the MBBS course – Eligibility Criteria

1.1 A candidate for Degrees of MBBS for being eligible for admission to the Medical College
affiliated to this University must have:
1.1.1 Passed the Higher Secondary Examination of XII Standard in Science Stream conducted by
the Gujarat Higher Secondary Education Board or its equivalent examination recognized by
this University with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as Compulsory subjects.

1.1.2 Passed in the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English individually and must
have obtained a minimum of 50% marks taken together in Physics, chemistry and Biology at
the qualifying examination.

1.1.3 Passed the entrance examination conducted by this University at the national level

1.1.4 Completed the age of 17 years at the time of admission or shall complete the same on or
before 31st December of the year of admission to the First MBBS course.

1.2 Admission process A student shall be admitted strictly on merit decided by the merit list
prepared by this university on basis of the entrance test referred to above 1.1.3.

Notes
(1) Admission to MBBS course and enrollment of the student with University will be strictly
based on rules in vogue and duly framed by the competent authority i.e Medical Council
of India / Government of India / Government of Gujarat/SumandeepVidyapeeth.
(2) Migration of a medical student from college/s of this University to any other medical
college in India will be strictly on the basis of rules of Medical Council of India to this
effect.
(3) Any rule modified by a competent authority i.e. Medical Council of India, duly notified
through the Gazette of India will take effect from the date of publication in the Gazette,
whether the same is adopted or not by University at the given time.

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2. The academic year for the students in the Faculty of Medicine shall consist of two
terms. Academic year for I MBBS will start from 1st August of a year and not later
than 30th September of that year in any case.
3. Training Period and Time Distribution
3.1 Every student for the degrees of M.B.B.S shall undergo a period of certified study
extending over 4 ½ academic years divided into 9 Terms, (i.e of 6 months each) from the
date of commencement of his study for the subjects comprising the medical curriculum to
the date of completion of examination and followed by one year of compulsory rotating
internship. Each term will consist of approximately 135 teaching days of 8 hours each of
college working time, including one hour of lunch.
3.2 The period of 4 ½ years is divided into three phases as follows:-
3.2.1 Phase – I (two Terms) - consisting of Pre-clinical subjects (Human
Anatomy, Physiology including Bio-Physics, Biochemistry, Introduction to
Community Medicine including Humanities and Evidence-based Education
system).
3.2.2 Phase – II (threeTerms) - consisting of Para-clinical/clinical subjects
3.2.2.1 During this phase teaching of Para-clinical and clinical subjects shall be
done concurrently.
3.2.2.2 The Para-clinical subject shall consist of Pathology, Pharmacology,
Microbiology, Forensic Medicine including Toxicology, part of Community
Medicine and Evidence-based Education system.
3.2.2.3The clinical subjects shall consist of all those detailed below in Phase
III.
3.2.3 Phase – III (Continuation of study of clinical subjects for seven Terms after
passing Phase – I)
3.2.3.1 The clinical subjects to be taught during Phase – II & III are Medicine
and its allied specialties, Surgery and its allied specialties, Obstetrics
&Gynaecology and Community Medicine.
3.2.3.2 Medicine and its allied specialties training will include General
Medicine, Pediatrics, Pulmonary Medicine, Skin & Sexually Transmitted
diseases, Psychiatry, Infectious diseases etc. Surgery and its allied
specialties training will include General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
including Physio-therapy and Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology,
Otorhinolaryngology, Anesthesiology, Dentistry, Radiology etc. Obstetrics
&Gynaecology training will also include family medicine, family welfare
planning etc.

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 3.2.3.3 In addition, students shall continue to learn Evidence-based
Education system as a subject.
3.3. First two Terms (approximately 240 teaching days ) shall be devoted as the Phase – I
(Pre-clinical) subjects and introduction to a broader understanding of the perspectives
of medical education leading to delivery of health care. No student shall be permitted
to join the Phase – II (Para-clinical/clinical) group of subjects until he has passed in all
the Phase – I (Pre-clinical) subjects.
3.4. After passing Pre-clinical subjects, 1 ½ years ( 3 Terms) shall be devoted to Para-
clinical subjects.
Phase II will be devoted to Para-clinical and clinical subjects, along with clinical
postings. During clinical phase (Phase – III) Pre-clinical and Para-clinical teaching
will be integrated into the teaching of clinical subjects where relevant.
3.5. Didactic lectures will not exceed one third of the time schedule; two third time schedule
will include practicals, clinicals or/and group discussions. Learning process will
include living experiences, problem oriented approach, case studies and community
health care activities.
3.6 University shall organize admission timings and admission process in such a way that
teaching in first semester starts by 1st of August each year, but not later than 30th
September each year.

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4.PRESCRIBED MINIMUM TEACHING HOURS :
4.1 PRE-CLINICAL SUBJECTS: (Phase-I, First & Second Terms)

No. Subject Teaching Hours

I Anatomy 650
II Physiology 480
III Biochemistry 240
IV Community Medicine 60
V Evidence-based 50
Education system

4.2 PARA-CLINICAL SUBJECTS : (Phase – II, Third, Fourth & Fifth Terms).

No. Subject Teaching Hours

I Pathology 300
II Pharmacology 300
III Microbiology 250
IV Community Medicine 200
V Forensic Medicine 100
VI Evidence-based 50
Education system

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 4.3 CINICAL SUBJECTS: (Phase – II & III, 3rd to 9th Terms)

No. Subject Clinical Posting Other Teaching

(weeks) (hours)
1 General Medicine 26 300
2 Paediatrics 10 100
3 Pulmonary Medicine 02 20
4 Psychiatry 02 20
5 Skin & STD 06 30
6 General Surgery 26 300
7 Orthopedics 10 100
8 Radiology 02 20
9 Dentistry 02 10
10 Casualty 02 --
11 Anaesthesiology 02 20
12 Ophthalmology 10 100
13 Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) 08 70
14 Community Medicine 12 50
15 Obstetrics &Gynaecology and 24 300
Family Planning
16 Evidence-based Education - 100
System

Notes: 1. Total clinical posting of 144 weeks.

2. This period of training is minimum suggested.
3. This period of training does not include University examination period,
but time spent on internal assessment (examination) shall be composite
part of training period.

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5.Phase Distribution and Subjects for examination.

PHASE PERIOD OF STUDY SUBJECTS FOR EXAMINATION

(Terms)
I 1 and 2 i) Anatomy
ii) Physiology
iii) Biochemistry
iv) Evidence-based Education
system
II 3,4 and 5 i) Pathology
ii) Microbiology
iii) Pharmacology
iv) Forensic Medicine
v) Evidence-based Education
system
III-Part-I 6 and 7 i) Ophthalmology
ii) Otorhinolaryngology
iii) Community Medicine
iv) Evidence-based Education
system
III-Part-II 8 and 9 i) Medicine
ii) Surgery
iii) Obstetrics &Gynaecology
iv) Paediatrics
v) Evidence-based Education
system

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6. EXAMINATION REGULATIONS:

6.1EXAMINATION SCHEDULE

University examinations shall be held as under:

Name of Examination Subjects Time of Examination

First Professional Anatomy At the end of 2nd Term
(First M.B.B.S) Physiology and
Biochemistry
Evidence-based Education
System
Second Professional Pathology At the end of 5th Term
(Second M.B.B.S) Microbiology
Pharmacology
Forensic Medicine
Evidence-based Education
System
Third Professional Part – I Ophthalmology At the end of 7th Term
(Third M.B.B.S Part – I) Oto-rhino-laryngology (ENT)
Community Medicine
Evidence-based Education
System
Third Professional Part – II Medicine At the end of 9th Term
(Third M.B.B.S Part – II) Surgery
Obstetrics &Gynaecology
Paediatrics
Evidence-based Education
System

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 Notes : (a) Passing in First Professional (1st MBBS) examination is compulsory
before
Proceeding to Phase – II (2nd MBBS) training.

(b) A student who fails in the Second Professional examination, shall

not be allowed to appear in Third Professional Part – I
examination unless he passes all subjects of Second Professional
examination.

(c) Passing in Third Professional (Part – I) is not compulsory before

entering 8th and 9th Terms for training, however passing of Third
Professional (Part – I) is compulsory for being eligible to take
Third Professional (Part – II) examination.

6.2 Supplementary Examination

6.2.1 A supplementary examination for first MBBS shall be conducted within 45 days of
declaration of result of the main examination. Students passing at this examination shall join
the third term of their regular batch who had passed in the main examination. Students
failing this examination will appear at the next main examination of first MBBS to be
conducted by University.
6.2.2 Supplementary examination for students failing in the main examination of 2nd MBBS,
3rd MBBS part I and 3rd MBBS part II shall be held between 5th and 6th month of the
commencement of the main examination.
6.2.3 In short, there shall be only two each year for each phase , one being the main
examination and the other as supplementary examination.

6.3 Candidates desirous of appearing at any examination must forward their applications
in the prescribed form to the Registrar through the Principal /Dean of the Institution on
or before the date prescribed for the purpose under the relevant ordinance.

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7. Following are compulsory for being eligible to appear at any examination.

7.1 Attendance : Seventy five percent attendance in a subject, inclusive of

attendance in non-lecture teaching i.e. seminars, group discussions,
tutorials, demonstrations, practicals, hospital ( primary, secondary, tertiary )
posting and bed-side clinics etc.
7.2 Internal assessment: A minimum of 35% marks of the total marks fixed for
internal assessment in a particular subject.

Note: Dean/Principal of the college will have to certify for both above in
the
Examination form, based on continuous performance assessment
card (CPA) of the student.

8. Internal Assessment
8.1 It shall be based on day to day assessment, evaluation of student
assignment, preparation for seminar, clinical case presentation etc.
8.2 Regular periodical examinations shall be conducted throughout the course.
The question of number of examinations is left to the institution
8.3 Day to day evaluation records should be given importance during internal
assessment
8.4 Weightage for the internal assessment shall be 20% of the total marks in
each subject
8.5 Student must secure at least 35% marks of the total marks fixed for internal
assessment in a particular subject in order to be eligible to appear in final
university examination of that subject.
Note: Internal assessment shall relate to different ways in which student’s participationin
learning process during terms is evaluated. Some examples are as follows:
(i) Preparation of subject for student’s seminar.
(ii) Preparation of a clinical case for discussion
(iii) Clinical case study/problem solving exercise
(iv) Participation in Project for health care in the community ( planning
stage to evaluation)
(v) Proficiency in carrying out a practical or a skill in small research project
i.e. Problem Solving for Better Health ( PSBH
Each item tested shall be objectively assessed and recorded. Some of the
items can be assigned as Home work/Vacation work.

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9. University Examination: General Rules

9.1 Theory papers will be prepared by the examiners as prescribed. Nature of

questions will be short answer type/objective type and marks for each part
indicated separately.
9.2 Practical/ clinics will be conducted in the laboratories or hospital wards.
Objective will be to assess proficiency in skills, conduct of experiment,
interpretation of data and logical conclusion. Clinical cases should
preferably include common diseases not esoteric syndromes or rare
disorders. Emphasis should be on candidate’s capability in eliciting physical
signs and their interpretation.
9.3 Viva/oral examination shall include evaluation of management approach
and handling of emergencies. Candidate’s skill in interpretation of common
investigative data, x-rays, identification of specimens, ECG, etc. also is to
be evaluated.
9.4 The examinations are to be designed with a view to ascertain whether the
candidate has acquired the necessary knowledge and minimum skills along
with clear concepts of the fundamentals which are necessary for him to
carry out his professional day to day work competently. Evaluation will be
carried out on an objective basis.

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10. Scheme of Examination for First Professional (I M.B.B.S.) Examination (Preclinical
subjects):

10.1 Anatomy:
Theory paper – I 50 marks
Theory paper – II 50 marks
Oral ( Viva) 20 marks
Practical 40 marks
Internal Assessment 40 marks
(Theory-20, Practical – 20)
TOTAL 200 marks

10.2 Physiology including Biophysics:

Theory paper – I 50 marks

Theory paper – II 50 marks
Oral ( Viva) 20 marks
Practical 40 marks
Internal Assessment 40 marks
(Theory-20, Practical – 20)
TOTAL 200
ks

10.3 Biochemistry:
Theory paper – I 50 marks
Theory paper – II 50 marks
Oral ( Viva) 20 marks
Practical 40 marks
Internal Assessment 40 marks
(Theory-20, Practical – 20)
TOTAL 200 marks

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Notes:
1. Each paper will be of 3 hours duration. Each paper will have 2 Sections.
2. In each of the theory papers, there will be one applied question of 10 marks and one questions
of objective nature of 6 marks.
3. For passing in any subject, a candidate must obtain 50% in aggregate with a minimum of 50%
in theory and minimum of 50% in practical.
4. Marks of oral (viva) will be clubbed with that of theory only.
5. Grace marks up to a maximum of five marks may be awarded at the discretion of the University
to a student who has failed only in one subject but has passed in all other subjects.

10.4Evidence-based Education System (EBES)

Theory Paper – I 30 marks

Assignments 20 marks
TOTAL 50 marks
Notes:-
1. It is compulsory for a student to take the examination of EBES.
2. Paper shall be of one hour duration containing 15 MCQs and 15 one line answers.
3. The answers shall be entered in the question paper itself.
4. The options of the MCQs shall have an empty circle next to the option number. Candidates
shall have to darken the correct option by an HB dark pencil. Ball point or ink pen will not be
allowed.
5. Questions shall be selected from a question bank at random.
6. 20 marks will be assigned from two assignments done during the year. Each assignment
will carry 10 marks.
7. Marking for assignments will be done as per Check list which will be preserved for one year
in the department.
8. Passing Grade:- A student shall be declared pass if he secures 50% i.e. 25 marks out of
total 50 marks allotted to the subject.
9. Marks of EBES shall not be considered in the total of subjects in the phase for deciding
merit. A separate mark sheet and / or certificate of passing shall be issued to the candidate.

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11. Scheme of Examination for Second Professional (Second M.B.B.S.) Examination
(Para-clinical subjects):

11.1. Pathology:

Theory paper – I 40 marks

Theory paper – II 40 marks
Oral ( Viva) 15 marks
Practical 25 marks
Internal Assessment 30 marks
(Theory-15, Practical – 15)
TOTAL 150 marks
11.2Pharmacology:

Theory paper – I 40 marks

Theory paper – II 40 marks
Oral ( Viva) 15 marks
Practical 25 marks
Internal Assessment 30 marks
(Theory-15, Practical – 15)
TOTAL 150 marks

11.3Microbiology:

Theory paper – I 40 marks

Theory paper – II 40 marks
Oral ( Viva) 15 marks
Practical 25 marks
Internal Assessment 30 marks
(Theory-15, Practical – 15)
TOTAL 150 marks

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 11.4Forensic Medicine:

Theory – one paper 40 marks

Oral ( Viva) 10 marks
Practical / clinical 30 marks
Internal Assessment 20 marks
(Theory-10, Practical – 10)
TOTAL 100 marks

Notes:
1. Each paper will be of 2 hours duration. Each paper will have 2 Sections.
2. In each of the theory papers, there will be one applied question of 10 marks and one
questions of objective nature of 6 marks.
3. For passing in any subject, a candidate must obtain 50% in aggregate with a minimum
of 50% in theory and minimum of 50% in practical.
4. Marks of oral (viva) will be clubbed with that of theory only.
5. Grace marks up to a maximum of five marks may be awarded at the discretion of the
University to a student who has failed only in one subject but has passed in all other
subjects.

11.5 Evidence-based Education System (EBES)

Theory Paper – II 30 marks

Assignments 20 marks
TOTAL 50 marks
Notes:-
1. It is compulsory for a student to take the examination of EBES.
2. Paper shall be of one hour duration containing 15 MCQs and 15 one line answers.
3. The answers shall be entered in the question paper itself.
4. The options of the MCQs shall have an empty circle next to the option number.
Candidates shall have to darken the correct option by an HB dark pencil. Ball point or
ink pen will not be allowed.
5. Questions shall be selected from a question bank at random.
6. 20 marks will be assigned from two assignments done during the year. Each
assignment will carry 10 marks.
7. Marking for assignments will be done as per Check list which will be preserved for
one year in the department.

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 8. Passing Grade:- A student shall be declared pass if he secures 50% i.e. 25 marks out
of total 50 marks allotted to the subject.
9. Marks of EBES shall not be considered in the total of subjects in the phase for
deciding merit. A separate mark sheet and / or certificate of passing shall be issued to
the candidate.

12. Scheme of Examination for Third Professional (Third M.B.B.S) Part – I

Examination (Clinical subjects):

12.1Ophthalmology
Theory – one paper 40 marks
Oral ( Viva) 10 marks
Practical / clinical 30 marks
Internal Assessment 20 marks
(Theory-10, Practical – 10)
TOTAL 100 marks
12.2Oto-Rhino-Laryngology (ENT)) :
Theory-one paper 40 marks
Oral ( Viva) 10 marks
Clinical Examination 30 marks
Internal Assessment 20 marks
(Theory-10, Practical – 10)
TOTAL 100 marks
12.3 Community Medicine including Humanities:
Theory paper – I 60 marks
Theory paper – II 60 marks
Oral ( Viva) 10 marks
Practical Examination 30 marks
Internal Assessment 40 marks
(Theory-20, Practical – 20)
TOTAL 200 marks

Notes:
1. Each paper will be of two hours duration but Community Medicine will be of threehours
duration. Each paper shall have two sections.

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2. In papers of Ophthalmology and Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, one question of 10 marks will be
devoted to Pre-clinical and Para-clinical aspects and one question of 6 marks will be of
objective nature.
3. In each paper of Community Medicine there will be one question each of objective natureof 6
marks.
4. Questions in Community Medicine will include problem solving, applied aspects ofmanagement
at primary level including essential drugs, occupational (agro based)diseases, rehabilitation
and social aspects of community.
5. For passing in any subject, a candidate must obtain 50% in aggregate with aMinimum of 50%
in theory and minimum of 50% in practical.
6. Marks of oral (viva) will be clubbed with that of theory only.
7. Grace marks up to a maximum of five marks may be awarded at the discretion of the
University to a student who has failed only in one subject but has passed in all other subjects.

12.4 Evidence-based Education System (EBES)

Theory Paper – III 30 marks

Assignments 20 marks
TOTAL 50 marks
Notes:-
1. It is compulsory for a student to take the examination of EBES.
2. Paper shall be of one hour duration containing 15 MCQs and 15 one line answers.
3. The answers shall be entered in the question paper itself.
4. The options of the MCQs shall have an empty circle next to the option number.
Candidates shall have to darken the correct option by an HB dark pencil. Ball point or ink
pen will not be allowed.
5. Questions shall be selected from a question bank at random.
6. 20 marks will be assigned from two assignments done during the year. Each assignment
will carry 10 marks.
7. Marking for assignments will be done as per Check list which will be preserved for one
year in the department.
8. Passing Grade:- A student shall be declared pass if he secures 50% i.e. 25 marks out of
total 50 marks allotted to the subject.
9. Marks of EBES shall not be considered in the total of subjects in the phase for deciding
merit. A separate mark sheet and / or certificate of passing shall be issued to the
candidate

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13. Scheme of Examination for Third Professional (Third MBBS) Part – II Examination
(Clinical subjects):

13.1 Medicine

Theory paper – I - General Medicine 60 marks

Theory paper – II - General Medicine 60 marks
(including Psychiatry, Dermatology and
STD and T.B & Chest diseases )
Oral ( Viva) , Interpretation of x-ray, ECG 20 marks
etc.
Clinical Examination 100 marks
Internal Assessment 60 marks
(Theory-30, Practical – 30)
TOTAL 300 marks

13.2 Surgery
Theory paper – I- General Surgery 60 marks
(section – 1 ) including Orthopedics
(section – 2)
Theory paper – II- General Surgery 60 marks
(including Anesthesiology, Radiology
and Dental diseases)
Oral (Viva) – Interpretation of 20 marks
Investigative data
Clinical Examination 100 marks
Internal Assessment 60 marks
(Theory-30, Practical – 30)
TOTAL 300 marks

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 13.3 Obstetrics & Gynecology
Theory paper – I- Obstetrics including 40 marks
social obstetrics
Theory paper – II- Gynaecology, Family 40 marks
Welfare and Demography
Oral (Viva) – including record of delivery 30 marks
cases (20 + 10)
Clinical Examination 50 marks
Internal Assessment 40 marks
(Theory-20, Practical – 20)
TOTAL 200

13.4Pediatrics including Neonatology

Theory-one paper 40 marks

Oral ( Viva) 10 marks
Clinical e 30 marks
Internal assessment 20 marks
(Theory-10, Practical – 10)
TOTAL 100 marks

Notes:
1. Each paper will be of 3 hours duration for Surgery & Medicine; Pediatric &Obs&Gynaec will
be of 2 hours duration. Each paper will have two sections.
2. In each question-paper of above subjects there shall be a question of objective nature of 6
marks. Additionally in paper – II of Medicine, Surgery and Obstetrics and Gynaecology and
the paper of Pediatrics there will be one question each on basic sciences and allied
subjects.
3. For passing in any subject, a candidate must obtain 50% in aggregate with a minimumof 50%
in theory and minimum of 50% in practical.
4. Marks of oral (viva) will be clubbed with that of theory only.
5. Grace marks up to a maximum of five marks may be awarded at thediscretion of the University
to a student who has failed only in onesubject but has passed in all other subjects.

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 13.5 Evidence-based Education System (EBES)

Theory Paper – IV 30 marks

Assignments 20 marks
TOTAL 50 marks
Notes:-
1. It is compulsory for a student to take the examination of EBES.
2. Paper shall be of one hour duration containing 15 MCQs and 15 one line answers.
3. The answers shall be entered in the question paper itself.
4. The options of the MCQs shall have an empty circle next to the option number.
Candidates shall have to darken the correct option by an HB dark pencil. Ball point or ink
pen will not be allowed.
5. Questions shall be selected from a question bank at random.
6. 20 marks will be assigned from two assignments done during the year. Each assignment
will carry 10 marks.
7. Marking for assignments will be done as per Check list which will be preserved for one
year in the department.
8. Passing Grade:- A student shall be declared pass if he secures 50% i.e. 25 marks out of
total 50 marks allotted to the subject.
9. Marks of EBES shall not be considered in the total of subjects in the phase for deciding
merit. A separate mark sheet and / or certificate of passing shall be issued to the
candidate

14. No candidate will be allowed to reappear at any Examination in which he has already
passed.

15. The candidate who has passed in any of the subjects be exempted from appearing
again in that subject at a subsequent examination and be declared to have passed the
examination when he has passed in all the remaining subjects in which he had failed
earlier.
16. The subject or subjects in which successful candidates may have distinguished
themselves will be shown on the list. In order to obtain distinction in any subject, the
candidate should pass the examination at the first attempt in all subjects and obtain 75
percent of the full marks in a subject(s).

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17. Failure to pass the examination will not debar a candidate from appearing at any
subsequent examination on the submission of a new application form with the
payment of stipulated fee and the production of certificate showing that he has, during
the interval between the declaration of his failure and subsequent reappearance at the
examination, pursued a further course of study in the subjects of the examination to
the satisfaction of the Principal/Dean of the Medical College. A candidate shall be
deemed to have failed to pass an examination under the above clause if his name has
been submitted to the Principal of his college for inclusion in the list of candidates
appearing for the examination and if the candidate has failed to pass examination
because he has not attained the standard of passing or has not appeared in the
examination.
18. Broad guidelines on the goal and objectives (covering imparting of knowledge, training
in skills and integration) of teaching each subject are laid down in various Annexure as
under:
Annexure No Subject

I Human Anatomy
II Human Physiology including Biophysics
III Biochemistry
IV Pathology
V Microbiology
VI Pharmacology
VII Forensic Medicine including Toxicology
VIII Community Medicine
IX Otorhinolaryngology (ENT)
X Ophthalmology
XI Medicine & Allied Subjects
(a) Medicine
(b) Psychiatry
(c) Dermatology & Sexually transmitted diseases
(d) Tuberculosis & Respiratory diseases
XII Surgery & Allied subjects
(a) Surgery – including pediatrics surgery
(b) Orthopedics
(c) Radio-diagnosis & Radiotherapy
(d) Anesthesiology

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 (e) Dentistry
XIII Paediatrics – including neonatology
XIV Obstetrics and Gynaecology including Family Welfare Planning
XV Evidence-based Education System (EBES)

19. All examinations will be conducted by duly appointed qualified examiners. For rules
relating to appointment of examiners please refer to Annexure No. XVI
INTERNSHIP

1. GENERAL :

Internship is a phase wherein a graduate is expected to conduct actual practice of medical and
health care and acquire skills under supervision so that he/she may become capable of functioning
independently.

2. SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the internship training, the student will be able to:

(i) Diagnose clinically common disease conditions encountered in practice and make
timely decision for referral to higher level;
(ii) Use discreetly the essential drugs, infusions, blood or its substitutes and laboratory
services;
(iii) Manage all types of emergencies-medical, surgical, obstetric, neonatal and pediatric,
by rendering first level care;
(iv) Demonstrate care in monitoring of the National Health Programmes and schemes,
oriented to provide preventive and promotive health care services to the community;
(v) Develop leadership qualities to function effectively as a leader of the health team
organized to deliver the health and family welfare service in existing socio economic,
political and cultural environment.
(vi) Render services to chronically sick and disabled (both physical and mental) and to
communicate effectively with patient and the community.

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3. INTERNSHIP: TIME DISTRIBUTION:
Community Medicine 2 months
Pediatrics 1 month
Medicine 1.5 months
Casualty 15 days
Surgery 1.5 months
Ophthalmology 15 days
Obst./Gynaec. 2 months
ENT 15 days
Orthopedics 1 month
Anesthesia 15 days
Elective Posting (one) 15 days
Psychiatry 15 days

Elective Postings:
Elective Posting will include oneof thefollowing for 15 days in subject.

i) Dermatology and Sexually Transmitted Diseases

ii) Psychiatry
iii) Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
iv) Radio – diagnosis
v) Forensic Medicine and Toxicology
vi) Blood bank and Transfusion Department

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4. OTHER DETAILS:

(i) All parts of the internship shall be done as far as possible in the parent institution &
allied hospitals or centers duly approved by the SumandeepVidyapeeth.
(ii) Every candidate will be required, after passing the final MBBS examination, to undergo
compulsory rotating internship to the satisfaction of the college authorities and
university concerned for a period of 12 months so as to be eligible for the award of the
degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) and full registration.

(iii) The University shall issue a provisional MBBS pass certificate on passing the final
examination.
(iv) The State Medical Council will grant provisional registration to the candidate on
production of the provisional MBBS passing certificate. The provisional registration will
be valid for a period of one year. In the event of shortage or unsatisfactory work, the
period of provisional registration and the compulsory rotating internship may be suitably
extended by the appropriate authorities.
(v) The intern shall be entrusted with clinical responsibilities under direct supervision of
Senior Medical Officer. They shall not be working independently.
(vi) Interns will not issue a medical certificate or a death certificate or a medico-legal
document under their signature.
(vii) Leave &Posting: Maximum 12 casual leave will be allowed per year. Posting will be
done before starting of internship. No change will be entertained except in special
situationwhere Authority finds it necessary for institutional circumstances.

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5. ASSESSMENT OF INTERNSHIP :

(i) The intern shall maintain a record of work (log book) which is to be verified and certified
by the medical officer under whom he works. Apart from scrutiny of the record of work,
assessment and evaluation of training shall be undertaken by an objective approach
using situation tests in knowledge, skills and attitude during and at the end of the
training. Based on the record of the work and date of evaluation, the Dean/Principal
shall issue certificate of satisfactory completion of training, following which the
University shall award the MBBS degree or declare him eligible for it.

(ii) Satisfactory completion shall be determined on the basis of the following.

1. Proficiency of knowledge required for each case Score 0 to 5
2. The competency in skills expected to manage each case:
a) Competency of self performance
b) Of having assisted in procedures
c) Of having observed procedures Score 0 to 5
3. Responsibility, punctuality, work up of case, involvement in treatment, follow-up reports
Score 0 to 5
4. Capacity to work in a team (behaviour with colleagues, nursing staff andrelationship with
paramedics). Score 0 to 5
5. Initiative, participation in discussions, research aptitude Score 0 to 5

Explanation:
0-poor
1-fair
2-below average
3-average
4-above average
5-excellent
A score of less than 3 in any of the above items will mean unsatisfactory completion of internship.
Special note:

Full registration shall be given only by the State Medical Council/Medical Council of India on the
award of the MBBS degree by the University or its declaration that the candidate is eligible for it.

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CURRICULAM

1 Give title as Annexure – I, II, III etc. as per list

2 At the end of Annexure – XV put the following notes :

(1). Latest editions of text-books and reference books should be used and consulted for each
subject.
(2). Broad guidelines, as laid down by Medical Council of India, are provided for framing
curricula. Each department should work out the detailed curriculum using these guidelines
and implement the same. The curriculum should be revised and updated from time to time
based on need and recommendations of MCI.

ANNEXURE – XVI
Following rules shall apply for appointment of examiners by the University for any professional
examinations i.e. First, Second and Third professional examination.

1. No person shall be appointed as an examiner in any of the subjects of the professional

examination leading to and including the final professional examination for the award of the
degrees of M.B.B.S unless he has taken at least five years after obtaining a doctorate
degree from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification in the particular subject
as per recommendations of the Medical Council of India on teachers’ eligibility
qualifications and has had at least five years of total teaching experience as assistant
professor in the subject concerned in a college affiliated to a recognized university at a
faculty position.

2. There shall be at least four examiners for up to 100 students, out of whom not less that
50% must be external examiners. Of the four examiners, the senior most internal examiner
will act as the Chairman and coordinator of whole examination programme so that
uniformity in the matter of assessment of candidates is maintained. Where candidates
appearing are more than 100, two additional examiners for every additional 50, or part
thereof, candidates appearing be appointed.

3. Non medical scientists engaged in the teaching of medical students as whole time
teachers, may be appointed examiners in their concerned subjects provided they possess
requisite doctorate qualification and five years teaching experience of medical students

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 after obtaining their post graduate qualifications. Provided further that the 50% of the
examiners (internal & external) are from the medical qualification stream.

4. External examiners shall not be from the same University and preferably be form outside
the state.

5. The internal examiners in a subject shall not accept external examiner ship for a college
from which external examiner is appointed in his subject.

6. Same examiners shall not be appointed continuously for more than 2

consecutiveexaminations.

7. There shall be a three paper setters, each paper setter will give one set of paper and one
set of paper will be selected by university authority for examination. Each paper setter shall
be provided style of paper & syllabus.

8. All staff of the department of subject concerned in a college/institution, with requisite

qualifications and experience shall be appointed internal examiners by rotation, in their
subjects provided that where there are no post of Associate Professors, then an Assistant
Professor of five years standing as Assistant Professor after a doctorate degree may be
considered for appointment as examiner.

9. The grace marks up to a maximum of five marks may be awarded at the discretion of the
University to a student who has failed only in one subject but has passed in all other
subjects. However the grace marks shall not be considered for assigning merit to the
student.

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