Table S1.
Grading Scheme for MBBS Programme, UniSZA
| Marks Awarded | Grade | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 75 and above *(subject to viva voce) | A+ | Distinction |
| 70 and above | A | Very good pass |
| 65–69 | B+ | Good pass |
| 60–64 | B | Good pass |
| 55–59 | C+ | Pass |
| 50–54 | C | Pass |
| 50 **(For Viva-Voce) | – | Redeemable Failure |
| 0–49 | ***F | Fail |
| 0 | F/X | Barred from exam |
| 0 | F/TH | Absent from exam (without valid reason) |
| 0 | X/TK | Absent from exam (with valid reason) |
Notes:
*
Applicable for professional (PRO) Examination only: a student who obtains 75 and above shall be called for a viva voce and if the student passes the viva voce, the grade shall be upgraded to A+.
**
Applicable for PRO II Examination only: a student who obtained total marks of >50% and theory marks of 45%–49.4% shall be called for viva-voce and if the student passes the vivavoce, the student shall be awarded with grade C.
***
Applicable for end of clinical posting (EOP) and PRO II Examination: a student who failed in clinical component shall be given grade F.