M.Sc. Nursing 1st Year Examination Guidelines – AIIMS

Examination Rules

1. To successfully pass each subject, candidates must secure a minimum of 50% marks in both theory and practical examinations separately.

2. Candidates must maintain at least 80% attendance in theory and 90% attendance in practical sessions to be eligible for the examination. In exceptional cases, up to 5% attendance relaxation may be granted by the Principal of the College of Nursing.

3. If a student fails in either the theory or practical component of a subject, they must retake both the theory and practical exams for that subject.

4. A supplementary examination will be conducted within 45 days of the annual exam results. Students who do not pass a subject may continue into the second year but will not be permitted to appear for the second-year examination until they clear all first-year subjects.

5. Practical examinations will be conducted jointly by internal and external examiners.

Theory Examination Pattern

Nursing Research & Statistics (75 Marks)

Section A: Nursing Research (50 Marks)

• Essay: 2 questions × 15 marks = 30 marks

• Short Notes: 4 questions × 5 marks = 20 marks (1 optional question may be provided)

Section B: Statistics (25 Marks)

• Essay: 1 question × 15 marks = 15 marks

• Short Notes: 2 questions × 5 marks = 10 marks (1 optional question may be provided)

Other Subjects (75 Marks)

• Essay: 3 questions × 15 marks = 45 marks

• Short Notes: 6 questions × 5 marks = 30 marks (2 optional questions may be provided)

Practical Examination Guidelines

• Each student will undergo 4 hours of practical examination.

• Clinical Speciality practical exams include:

  • Long Case Examination (Application of the nursing process to a patient case)

  • OSCE/OSPE (Objective Structured Clinical/Practical Examination)

  • Viva-Voce

Research Dissertation Submission

• As per institutional guidelines, each student must submit a research dissertation in their chosen specialty area before the final examination for evaluation.

Degree Award Criteria

To be awarded the Master of Science in Nursing degree, students must:

1. Complete two years of prescribed study.

2. Successfully pass all examinations and fulfil academic requirements.

3. Submit the approved dissertation within the given timeline.

Classification of Results

• Distinction: 75% and above

• First Class: 60% to less than 75%

• Pass: 50% to less than 60%

• Fail: Below 50%

Top-performing students will receive merit-based medals as per institutional policies.

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