Exit examination

Overview

The core skill exit examination is a test conducted as part of a comprehensive standards-based education reform programme that sets new standards intended to increase the learning of all students. The exam is given to students towards the end of their higher education tenure and is used to measure the general level of education and standard of education received at a learning institution. The core skill exit exam help colleges to improve the quality of education in any specific course or department. The quality and efficacy of academic programs can be enhanced with the use of core skill exit exams.

Purpose

The purpose of the core skill exit exams is to assess students’ educational achievement in the courses in their major area of programme study (programme's learning outcomes).

Objectives

To evaluate the essential competencies (Knowledge and skill) achieved by the students of outgoing batch of students.

Method of Assessment or Evaluation

  • The exit exam will be conducted at the end of the tenure of the study programme.
  • An online MCQ test will be conducted to measure the cognitive domain (LMS portal).
  • Skills will be assessed by OSCE and OSPE methods.
  • Sixty percentage of marks are considered for passing criteria

Department Committee Members

  • Ms Jubymol C John (Sr. Anjana Rose) (Nursing Foundation)
  • Ms Deepika N C (Community Health Nursing)
  • Ms Thamizharasi N (Obstetric and Gynaecological Nursing)
  • Dr Josmitha Maria D Souza (Child Health Nursing)
  • Ms Denitha T (Medical-Surgical Nursing)
  • Ms Santhipriya Monterio (Mental Health Nursing)

Core Skill Exit Examination Coordinator:

  • Dr Shycil Mathew