Implementation of Standard-setting in the Assessment of Examinations in a Postgraduate Medical College: Fundamental Concepts and Emerging Challenges

The majority of key judges recognized the fundamental concepts underpinning implementation of standard-setting. They overwhelmingly supported the continuity of standard-setting despite challenges encountered. Continuous training of faculty and examiners, performance descriptors of borderline candidates, and an independent examination fund to augment logistics were recommended to enhance defensibility of the methods and results.