Question : PERFORMANCE OF RURAL STUDENTS IN MBBS



(a) whether the percentage of rural students who pass MBBS examination is low in the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;

(c) whether the Government proposes to provide any assistance to ensure better performance of rural students in the said examinations; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE(SHRI DINESH TRIVEDI)

(a)&(b): Data relating to the number of rural students who pass MBBS examination is not centrally maintained.

(c): No.

(d): Does not arise.