In the first semester of the BSc Nursing program, you will have two theory papers in university end-semester exams, each carrying a total of 75 marks. Each paper must be completed within 3 hours. These papers combine two subjects each, with the marks distributed between the subjects as outlined below.
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Paper 1: Anatomy and Physiology
- Total Marks: 75
- Distribution:
- Anatomy: 37 Marks
- Physiology: 38 Marks
- Duration: 3 Hours
Paper 2: Sociology and Psychology
- Total Marks: 75
- Distribution:
- Sociology: 37 Marks
- Psychology: 38 Marks
- Duration: 3 Hours
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Types of Questions in Each Subject
| S. No. | Question Type | Number of Questions | Marks per Question | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Essay | 1 Question | 10 Marks | 10 Marks |
| 2 | Short Answer | 3 Questions | 5 Marks Each | 15 Marks |
| 3 | Very Short Answer | 3 Questions | 2 Marks Each | 6 Marks |
| 4 | (MCQs) | 6 or 7 Questions (based on total marks of 37 or 38) | 1 Mark Each | 6 or 7 Marks |
| Total | 37 or 38 Marks |
Explanation of Question Types
- Essay Questions: These require detailed, well-structured answers that demonstrate a deep understanding of the topic. You will have one essay question worth 10 marks per subject, allowing you to showcase your analytical and explanatory skills.
- Short Answer Questions: These questions test your ability to provide concise yet comprehensive responses. With three questions worth 5 marks each, totalling 15 marks, they cover key concepts and require focused answers.
- Very Short Answer Questions: Designed to assess quick recall and basic understanding, these include three questions of 2 marks each, contributing 6 marks to the total.
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs): These test your ability to identify correct answers from given options. The number of MCQs varies slightly depending on whether the subject is worth 37 or 38 marks MCQs 6 for 37 marks and 7 MCQs for 38 marks, with each question carrying 1 mark.
Key Preparation Tips
- No Need To Take Stress: External exams are relatively easy or at least not as difficult as you think, most of the essays and short answers are we can guess. if you want you can order all-in-one notes I prepared for BSc nursing first semester exams which cover the syllabus and previous questions. otherwise, if you have more time you can prepare from the standard books I listed on the first sem page, link given at the bottom of this page.
- Practice Different Question Types: Most times essay questions in the previous years as short questions this year. topics being the same you need to manage to write the answer according to marks it asked for to manage the time so prepare for essays by practising long, structured answers on key topics. For short and very short answers, focus on summarizing concepts effectively.
- MCQs: How much syllabus you prepare you miss out on MCQ questions so I suggest you not stress more on 1-mark questions. prepare for high mark questions like essays and short answers automatically you can attempt most of the MCQs or at least you can guess the answers from given options. but do not waste more time on MCQs
- Time Management: Since each paper is 3 hours long and covers two subjects, practice dividing your time effectively. Allocate roughly 1.5 hours per subject, ensuring you have enough time to attempt all questions without rushing.
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