Theory, practical and clinical assessment in line with applicable university and nursing authority regulations.
Examinations are an important part of nursing education, helping students demonstrate their subject knowledge, practical skills and understanding of professional nursing responsibilities.
At Vijaya Krishna, assessment requirements are governed by the applicable academic regulations for each programme. Students are expected to attend classes, participate in practical and clinical learning, complete prescribed academic work and meet the examination requirements established by the relevant university or nursing authority.
This page provides an overview of examination procedures for B.Sc. Nursing and General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM).
B.Sc. Nursing students are assessed through theory examinations, practical examinations and internal assessments, according to the applicable university curriculum and examination regulations.
Assessment may cover nursing subjects, related health sciences, practical competencies and clinical learning requirements.
GNM students undertake theory and practical assessments in accordance with the applicable curriculum and examination requirements of the relevant nursing authority.
Assessment may include written examinations, practical or clinical examinations, internal assessments and prescribed academic records.
Theory examinations assess students' understanding of nursing concepts, healthcare sciences, patient care, disease prevention and other prescribed subjects.
Practical assessments evaluate students' understanding and performance of relevant nursing procedures, according to the prescribed practical examination criteria.
Internal assessment helps monitor academic progress throughout the programme. Depending on the applicable rules, it may include written tests, assignments, practical work and other prescribed academic activities.
Clinical assessment may evaluate students' learning during approved clinical activities, including nursing procedures, patient-care responsibilities, documentation and professional conduct.
Students may be required to maintain practical records, clinical records, assignments and other prescribed documents as part of their academic requirements.
The assessment methods and their weightage vary by programme, subject and applicable regulations.
Students must satisfy the attendance, academic progression and other eligibility requirements prescribed for their programme before appearing for examinations.
Requirements may include:
The exact attendance percentage, internal assessment thresholds and eligibility conditions must be confirmed from the latest official regulations applicable to the student’s programme and academic year.
Consistent preparation helps students strengthen their understanding and approach examinations with confidence.
Participate in classroom teaching, practical sessions and academic activities.
Prepare a study timetable and revise topics regularly rather than waiting until the examination period.
Review practical procedures and follow the instructions provided by qualified teaching staff during supervised practice.
Maintain assignments, practical records and other prescribed documentation within the required timelines.
Seek guidance from faculty members when concepts, procedures or examination requirements are unclear.
Check examination notifications, timetables, hall-ticket instructions and submission deadlines through the appropriate institutional or university channels.
Students are expected to follow the examination rules issued by the relevant academic authority and institution.
Any breach of examination rules may be dealt with according to the applicable institutional and regulatory procedures.
Examination results are published according to the procedures of the relevant university or nursing authority.
Students should check official result notifications and follow the instructions provided for result verification, revaluation or supplementary examinations, where applicable.
Students who do not pass a subject should contact the appropriate academic office to understand the applicable rules, reappearance process and timelines. Eligibility for promotion, supplementary examinations and completion of the programme is determined by the relevant regulations.
For university examination schedules, subject-wise assessment rules, internal assessment requirements and results, students should follow the latest notifications and regulations issued by KNRUHS and the institution.
For theory and practical examinations, internal assessments, results and supplementary examination procedures, students should follow the latest instructions issued by the relevant nursing examination authority and the school.
A disciplined approach to academic study and practical learning helps nursing students build the knowledge and competencies required by their programmes.
Students are encouraged to stay informed about examination notifications, complete academic requirements on time and seek guidance whenever needed.
