T-JUDA seeks comprehensive audit of PG medical examination evaluation system

The Telangana Junior Doctors Association has urged KNRUHS to audit postgraduate medical examination evaluation and revaluation systems. It cited alleged discrepancies in marks and practical assessments, seeking independent evaluations, transparent recounting, limited grace marks, a grievance cell and technology-assisted evaluation tools.

Hyderabad: The Telangana Junior Doctors Association (T-JUDA) on Friday urged Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS) to conduct a comprehensive audit of postgraduate medical examination evaluation and revaluation mechanisms.

The association said a large section of PG doctors were distressed over examination outcomes and cited severe discrepancies in recent examination evaluation cycles, unexpected failure rates, unusual variations in marks between theory assessments and final moderation, and large gaps between theory and practical performance.

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T-JUDA, in a press release, said several candidates with stellar academic and theory records had received unexpectedly low or failing grades in practical assessments.

The association submitted a representation seeking limited grace marks, recounting and the introduction of a transparent revaluation mechanism for eligible PG 2023 batch candidates who had narrowly missed the prescribed qualifying marks.

T-JUDA demanded an independent audit of theory and practical evaluations, with provisions for independent second evaluations where discrepancies were extreme. It also sought a time-bound, transparent recounting facility alongside a regulated revaluation mechanism for theory answer scripts.

It also called for limited grace marks of up to 4 to 5 marks for eligible candidates who had narrowly missed qualifying thresholds, the setting up of a permanent examination grievance cell, a review of examiner-wise subject variations, and restrictions on examination duties for evaluators found guilty of serious irregularities.

The junior doctors also urged the university to explore AI-assisted and validated technology-driven evaluation tools to ensure consistency and academic oversight.