Tag: Exams

MAHE: A Fantastic Test Experience of an Unfair Evaluation System

I took the Manipal MD/MS PG Entrance examination today (aka MAHE) and as it was the first ever online test I was going to sit for, I was naturally a little excited and tensed about it. I managed to work it up to a bit of a useless frenzy last night. But I must say … Continue reading MAHE: A Fantastic Test Experience of an Unfair Evaluation System

Landmark Order: JIPMER Asked to Reveal Test Paper and Keys

One of the biggest bones that the Indian post graduate entrance examinees had to pick with the system was the (?apparent) lack of transparency in the examination system, One of the things that could have easily ensured a transparent and clean exam would be if the students were handed the question papers and answer keys … Continue reading Landmark Order: JIPMER Asked to Reveal Test Paper and Keys

The Map of the Cat Conundrum: Richard Feynman and AIIMS November 2011

Well, that sounds like an odd assortment of topics to group under the same heading, does it not? Well, today I had the misfortune of experiencing first hand what Feynman had described ages ago in Surely You’re Joking, Mr. Feynman? As my blog readers might know, I had an examination today, and before you ask … Continue reading The Map of the Cat Conundrum: Richard Feynman and AIIMS November 2011

Google+ for Google Apps, Open Lab and Exam Musings

So this is a bit of a mishmash of a post. Google Plus is finally being opened up to the Google Apps users! Phew. That settles the hash of using my old Gmail address solely for the purpose of sticking stuff in the Google Plus panel! Anyways. With over 40 million users in a few … Continue reading Google+ for Google Apps, Open Lab and Exam Musings

USMLE: New Rules for Time Between Attempts

From January 1, 2012, there will be a new set of rules outlining the time between attempts for USMLE. The ECFMG Reporter outlines the present rules which shall be applicable for examinees taking the tests before that date: - For the computer-based examinations (Step 1, Step 2 CK, and Step 3), you may take the … Continue reading USMLE: New Rules for Time Between Attempts