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Piyush Ranjan1, Rajeev Ranjan2, Mukul Kumar3
1Department of Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology
|March 20, 2020
Summary
The National Exit Test (NEXT) in India aims to standardize medical education and postgraduate admissions. A proposed three-step NEXT structure will assess final MBBS, licentiate, and postgraduate entry exams effectively.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education Reform
- Health Professions Education Assessment
Background:
- The National Medical Commission (NMC) Act mandates significant reforms in Indian medical education.
- A unified National Exit Test (NEXT) is a key provision of the NMC Act, set for implementation within three years.
- NEXT aims to standardize final MBBS exams, ensure quality in licentiate exams, and streamline postgraduate admissions.
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