Introduction: Aim of the study is to evaluate better scoring by comparing MCQ’s with conventional method (Long Essay, Short Essay & Short Notes). Materials &Methods: This a retrospective study conducted during 2015-16 on the First-year MBBS students in the Department of Anatomy, Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Tamaka, Kolar. The marks obtained by the students in the two MCQ’s part and essay, short essay and short notes question part were compared. There was no negative marking for MCQ’s. By preparing a feedback questionnaire, qualitative analysis was done. The responses were analyzed by grading them on a Five-point Likert’s scale. Results: Out of 149 students, 94 students scored better in MCQ’s and 53 students in essay, short essay and short notes questions, 20 students scored better marks by both MCQ’s and Essay question. By feedback analysis many students agreed that MCQ’s as testing tool, more effective in enhancing better scoring, analyzing but was stressful. Conclusion: MCQ’s are better in scoring, but students who don’t have ability of perceive, resolve and apply score better in MCQ’s.
