This is in reference to the news circulated on social media regarding DM/MCh examinations at SKIMS. The allegations that SKIMS is conducting exams while flouting MCI guidelines in garb of COVID pandemic are factually incorrect.
The fact remains that despite challenges and constraints posed by the ongoing COVID pandemic, SKIMS University conducted all examinations on time. The academic excellence of the Institution can be gauged from the fact that SKIMS is rated as one of the top Medical Universities in the Country. Many Post-Doctoral courses in various specialities recognised by MCI speaks volumes about the excellent work done by SKIMS University whose pass outs have made their mark the world over wherever they got opportunities to shine and they stay our “Brand Ambassadors” . However, it is very unfortunate that media is playing wrong things without verifying details.
SKIMS Medical University took all decisions regarding examination vetted by a Committee. All pros and cons stand discussed. All HOD submitted the panel of local examiners &the University appointed two examiners in each speciality from the panel submitted by them.
In five specialities the university has already conducted DM/ MCh practical examinations as per MCI guidelines & the cooperation from respective HODs and the University Officials are working tirelessly during these testing times for smooth completion of the examination process successfully.
It is regrettable that the media wrongly projects / portrays any specific person or event in an unjustified way without taking the things in proper context. This not only hampers the process of completion of the various examinations which are very vital for the younger generations of students but also discourages the students, the worst being the image of this prestigious institution gets tarnished and the public faith in this institution gets a worst hit because of some vested interests.
It is reiterated that if anyone has any grievance or complaint regarding the process followed, he/she should bring it to the notice of authorities at the University and the same will be addressed on priority. It is quite unfortunate and disgraceful that some miscreants are hell bent upon damaging the hard earned reputation of this public institution.
Issued through
Assistant Director (PR), SKIMS
