Institute Academic Activities

The Institute follows a structured and competency-based academic programme in accordance with the National Medical Commission (NMC) Competency-Based Undergraduate Medical Education (CBME) curriculum and applicable university regulations. Academic activities are planned and conducted systematically across all phases of the MBBS programme with emphasis on acquisition of knowledge, clinical skills, communication skills, professionalism and competency-based learning.

The major academic activities undertaken by the Institute include:

• Lectures and interactive teaching-learning sessions  
• Small-group teaching, tutorials and seminars  
• Practical and laboratory-based teaching  
• Clinical postings and bedside teaching  
• Case-based and problem-based learning activities  
• Early Clinical Exposure (ECE)  
• Self-Directed Learning (SDL)  
• Skills-based training and assessment  
• Simulation and skill-laboratory-based teaching, wherever applicable  
• Community and field-based learning activities  
• Family Adoption Programme (FAP)  
• Electives as prescribed under the CBME curriculum  
• AETCOM (Attitude, Ethics and Communication) activities  
• Formative and summative assessments  
• Internal Assessment examinations  
• OSCE/OSPE and other structured competency-based assessments, as applicable  
• Case presentations, seminars, journal clubs and academic discussions  
• Interdepartmental teaching and integrated teaching-learning activities  
• Research-oriented academic activities and student research opportunities  
• Continuing Medical Education (CME), conferences, workshops and guest lectures  
• Academic mentoring and student support activities  
• Academic audits and periodic review of teaching-learning activities  
   

The Institute also promotes interdisciplinary learning, experiential learning, reflective learning and continuous feedback to enhance students' academic performance and professional development. Academic activities are periodically reviewed by the concerned departments and institutional academic authorities to ensure effective implementation of the curriculum and continuous improvement in the quality of medical education

Academic Calendar & Monitoring

The Institute prepares and follows a structured academic calendar incorporating curricular, co-curricular and assessment activities. The implementation of academic activities is monitored periodically by the respective departments and institutional academic committees. Timetables, teaching plans, attendance, internal assessments, academic performance and other relevant academic records are maintained as per institutional and regulatory requirements.