February 23, 2024
In a significant turn of events, Aryabhatta Knowledge University (AKU) has finally acceded to revise the results for MBBS first-year (22 batch) students following persistent efforts and interventions by the Indian Medical Association (IMA), National Medicos Organization (NMO), Med College Darshan and entire 22 batch students. This decision comes after our previous report highlighted the concerns raised by students regarding the deviation from National Medical Commission (NMC) guidelines in assessing the 2022 batch results.
The initial discrepancy in AKU’s implementation of the NMC guidelines had left MBBS students in Bihar perplexed and anxious about the fairness of the evaluation process. However, the collaborative efforts of IMA and Med College Darshan have played a pivotal role in bringing attention to the issue and advocating for a fair resolution.
NMO state officials & IMA, through its Convenor for Bihar, Dr. Tanmay Kunj, actively engaged with AKU authorities and the NMC to address the concerns raised by the students. Vishwa Prakash, Ritesh Srivastava (co-founder, MCD) and Mili Chourasiya (S.M. Director, MCD) relentlessly pursued the matter, highlighting the urgency of aligning AKU’s evaluation criteria with the NMC directives.
After weeks of dialogues, discussions, and the unwavering efforts of IMA and Med College Darshan, AKU has agreed to revise the results not once, but twice. The university has committed to rectify the assessment methodology to align it with the NMC guidelines, ensuring that the evaluation process is fair and consistent for all MBBS students.
Lets have a look at the responses coming from IMA. MCD & students after the results!
Dr. Tanmay Kunj, the Convenor of IMA MSN Bihar, expressed satisfaction with the outcome, stating, “Congratulations to the students who passed in the final re-evaluated results. We fought this battle and won. This rule will be applicable for every exam conducted after September 1, 2023. And those who missed it by a few marks, remember, “The comeback is always stronger than the setback.” We are there for you; we’ll guide you through RTI, copy rechecking, and strategy for supplementary exams. MCD, along with IMA-MSN Bihar, will soon conduct a webinar to address all the issues of 2022 batch.”
Vishwa Prakash (Co founder, MCD & state General Secretary of IMA) said, “Our primary concern was to ensure that the students’ academic future is not jeopardized due to discrepancies in the evaluation process. I am grateful to AKU for reconsidering their approach and working towards a solution that aligns with the NMC guidelines. we will continue to raise the genuine concerns of students in future also “
Ritesh Srivastava, the Co Founder of MCD who continuously followed and escalated the issue expressed his happiness and thanked the IMA & his MCD team along with the students of 22 batch for their consistent support and said, ” This is the victory of Unity, Consistent efforts & dedication. We fought together for our legitimate demands and we won. I thank NMC but at the same time i would like to ask the NMC to have a close look on implementation of such crucial rules and strict action must be taken against colleges or universities who fails to align with the latest guidelines. I also request the NMC to ask for briefing on this issue from AKU that why they were not ready to accept the new rules”.
S.M. Manager of MCD & state IT head of IMA, Mili Chourasiya, said. “The responsiveness of Aryabhatt Knowledge University in revising the results twice signifies a commitment to upholding the integrity of the academic evaluation process and I also thank the officials of NMC for their immediate intervention. We will continue to advocate for the rights and fair treatment of medical students across the country,”.
Bibhuti Bharti, Ayush Kumar, Priya from (BMIMS Pawapuri), Lokesh Kumar, Lakshit Kumar (NMCH Patna) and Satyam Arya (PMCH, Patna) played a crucial role in the entire process. Vibhuti Bhushan from BMIMS Pawapuri said, “We are thrilled to achieve this victory through dedication, collaboration, and the unwavering support of our medicos community led by IMA members. This success is a testament to the collective efforts and dedication of everyone engaged. We want to express our gratitude for all the support and help which led to our triumph.”
Priya from BMIMS Pawapuri, in conversation with MCD said, “Heartfelt thank you to IMA for their invaluable help and support in revising the results. Your assistance has made a significant impact, and I am truly grateful for the effort that contributed to this positive outcome. It not only has helped us to get through this difficult situation but also it would bring sense of security and confidence in all medicos in their upcoming exams. Your mentorship and collaborative efforts have played a pivotal role, and I am truly thankful for your contributions to our success.”
This is a much-needed relief to the affected students and of course for those who are having exams further. The incident serves as a testament to the importance of active collaboration between medical associations, student advocacy groups, and educational institutions to address challenges in the medical education system.
The proactive involvement of IMA, NMO and Med College Darshan in advocating for the rights of students sets a positive precedent for the future, emphasizing the collective responsibility to uphold the highest standards in medical education.
