Zaheer S, Khan Js.
Student`s Failure In Post-Graduation; Student`s Perspective.
Biomedica Jan ;34(2):119-23.

Background and Objectives: Failing post-graduation exams is a multi-dimensional experiential phenomenon which can cause significant set-backs to students. The reasons and factors involved within, if addressed properly in time, can decrease the frequency of failing students. Hence, we find it important to identify the reasons and factors from students? perspective involved in their failure in an attempt to make their post-graduation exams a manageable task. Methodology: This qualitative study was carried out at UHS and consenting participants were interviewed for their experiences of failing their postgraduate exams in basic health sciences. One-to-one semi-structured interviews were conducted until data saturation was achieved. Themes were extracted from the information provided and results were drawn. Results: Exam-related issues and non-congenial educational environment were the most commonly stated reasons (69.2%) from a total of 13 participants. The second most stated reason was personal factors? (61.5%). Some of the students (30.7%) complained about the lack of orientation in the beginning of their course which cost them time. Academic inefficiency was stated by 3 students (23%) and income stress was stated by 2 students (15%). Conclusion: Student?s perspective regarding exams, departments and academics may be taken in account for a better outcome. Students not performing well may be identified before final exams and remedial approaches may be implied.

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