The MDCAT test plays an important role in allowing students to take admissions in medical colleges and universities. The main purpose of this test is to evaluate the capability of the students and their medical concepts. The chaos observed in the test this year is the major cause of students’ disturbance. By considering the student’s stress, the Senate Committee decided to retake the test. The students can be satisfied in this manner.
Aspects highlighted by the committee:
On Tuesday, this matter was investigated and suggestions for re-conducting the exam were given. The inquiry was made by the National Health Services for overcoming the problems of the students. Here are the few aspects highlighted by the committee:
- A detailed report was generated for making proper investigations in this matter. This report is based on the information regarding the company responsible for taking the test.
- It was also highlighted that the mental health of the students is also affected due to the mismanagement of the exam.
- The committee focused on the aspect that fair marking should be done. It is a matter of a student’s future. That is why no compromise can be made over this negligence.
The reason behind retaking of MDCAT test:
Following are different reasons behind the suggestion of exam retake:
- The students are not satisfied by the rules set by PMC because they attained lower marks. Thus, they took out their frustration on social media.
- The candidates found a lot of issues in the PMC policies. Some candidates face internet connection problems while attempting the test.
- Additionally, some students claim that their answer key was wrong.
- Out of syllabus questions also made the students furious.
- The ambiguous MCQs in the test are also a reason for students’ dissatisfaction. According to the students, they were not able to solve these MCQs properly within the given time limit.