‘Hart ka Daura’ Instead Of Heart Attack? MP Varsity Allows Students To Write Exams In Hinglish

Expressing their displeasure, Twitteratis cautioned that use of Hinglish could "just ruin medical education completely."

In a first, Madhya Pradesh Medical Science University has decided to let students use ‘Hinglish’ (a mix of Hindi and English) in examinations. According to a circular issued by the university on May 26, this rule is applicable in both oral and written exams, PTI reported.

“Following a detailed discussion, the board of studies has decided that students of all colleges will have the option to answer questions in their examinations in English, Hinglish (a mixture of Hindi and English) and Hindi,” it said.

University vice-chancellor RS Sharma said the move will help medical students especially those from rural areas who are not at ease in writing in English even when they know the correct answer.

“The decision is being hailed by students and other concerned people as it is bound to help medical students, especially those hailing from rural areas,” he told PTI. Giving an example, he said a student can now write ‘hart ka daura’ instead of ‘heart attack’ in the examination.

These students struggle to express themselves effectively in oral examinations, and at times it annoys the examiners, he quipped. The varsity has 312 colleges teaching various courses including MBBS, Ayurvedic medicine and nursing affiliated to it.

However, the varsity’s move has been given a cold shoulder on social media. Expressing their displeasure, Twitteratis cautioned that use of Hinglish could “just ruin medical education completely.”

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