Syllabus - MBBS

Obstetrics & Gynaecology 111
voce in obstetrics, gynaecology and family planning. In the 8 th semester, a theory exam also taken at the
end of the ward learning.
Pre-professional and Final MBBS Examination :
It consist of a written examination, a clinical examination to assess the clinical competencies and skills,
and a viva voce examination. The final MBBS examination is conducted by two internal examiners and
one external examiners. Candidates must exhibit acceptable level of competence in all the areas of
knowledge, attitudes and skills being evaluated by the examiners and teaching faculty.
Written theory examination is conducted with the help of traditional essay type question papers and
short notes. There is questions paper of 3 hours.
Clinical examination is aimed at assessing the clinical skills of the candidate and diagnostic reasoning.
Entirely objective evaluation of these skills is neither feasible nor desirable. However, in order to test the
various skills, the examiners may evaluate the candidates on a structured format, namely, history taking,
physical examination, diagnostic reasoning, choice of diagnostic investigations, general management,
medical and surgical procedures and strategies, and general attitude and demeanor towards the patient
and the examiners. Patients material selected for examination one obstetrics and one gynae case is
usually sufficiently representative of the type of patients for whom an internist may by called upon to
give an opinion.