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Wednesday February 19, 2025

Online examination centre inaugurated at GKMC

By Our Correspondent
January 30, 2025
Gajju Khan Medical College (GKMC), Swabi building seen in this image. — qec.gkmcs.edu.pk/File
Gajju Khan Medical College (GKMC), Swabi building seen in this image. — qec.gkmcs.edu.pk/File

SWABI: Gajju Khan Medical College (GKMC), Swabi, has set up a state-of-the-art online examination centre for Khyber Medical University (KMU) MBBS professional exams, aligning with modern educational standards. The facility was formally inaugurated by the Vice-Chancellor of Khyber Medical University (KMU), Prof Dr Ziaul Haq.

In line with KMU’s directive to conduct MBBS examinations online, GKMC has established this centre, which is fully equipped with modern facilities and can accommodate over 80 students simultaneously, said a spokesperson for the college.

According to the spokesperson, the inauguration ceremony was attended by VC KMU, KMU’s controller of examinations, Dean & CEO GKMC Prof Dr Shamsur Rehman and senior faculty members.

Speaking on the occasion, Prof Dr ZiaulHaq emphasized that the online examination system would enhance efficiency, save time, and promote a paperless environment. He commended GKMC’s achievements and congratulated the college administration, faculty, and examination center team for their efforts in implementing this modern system.

The VC KMU further stated that this examination centre would serve as a regional hub for KMU in Swabi, facilitating online exams for other affiliated colleges as well.

On this occasion, Dean GKMC said that adapting to modern examination systems was essential, and GKMC has taken a major step forward.It is worth mentioning that a mock examination was conducted from 10:00 am to 12:00 am to test the functionality of the new online examination center. The spokesperson further stated that the upcoming MBBS professional examination, scheduled for February 2025, will also be conducted online at this newly established centre.