Table 3 Perception of students towards institute’s preparedness and online exams. (n = 824)
Sections and questions | Response in YES n (%) | Response in NO n (%) |
|---|---|---|
Section III: Perception of Institute’s Preparedness: | ||
 Course objectives and curriculum were well explained to me | 444 (53.5%) | 360 (46.5%) |
 Learning material was provided properly | 502 (60%) | 322 (40%) |
 My online course was highly structured as the traditional course used to be | 294 (35.5%) | 512 (64.5%) |
 All my queries regarding the subject were resolved during online classes | 236 (28.5%) | 588 (71.5%) |
 Online learning has helped me to develop clinical and lab skills more than traditional learning. | 170 (20.5%) | 654 (79.5%) |
 I was able to complete my tasks/ assignments on time | 510 (61%) | 314 (39%) |
 Overall, I am satisfied with the institution’s readiness for online teaching | 322 (39%) | 502 (61%) |
Section IV: Perception of online exam: | ||
 I appeared in an online exam/ class test (both theory and viva) | 650 (79%) | 174 (21%) |
 I faced technical problems while attempting an online exam | 514 (63%) | 310 (37%) |
 The online exam was well-structured | 616 (74.5%) | 208 (25.5%) |
 I was able to complete my exam in the given time | 627 (76%) | 197 (24%) |
 I was able to interact with the examiner during the online viva exam | 448 (54%) | 376 (46%) |
 Overall, online learning is more effective than traditional learning. | 156 (18%) | 668 (81%) |