Evaluating the content validity of the undergraduate summative exam question papers of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology from 6 medical universities in India

Introduction: Summative assessments play a major role in shaping the student’s learning. There is little literature available on validity of summative assessment question papers Forensic Medicine & Toxicology. This study analyses 30 from 6 reputed universities for content validity. Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional record-based observational was conducted where university Toxicology across India were evaluated The learning domain assessed, type questions asked, and sampling compared presented results. Results: From results study, it noted that 80% weightage allotted to recall most only one paper tested application. 70 marks Pathology leading disproportionate sampling. Core areas Medical Jurisprudence sparsely assessed. Conclusion: unsatisfactory, emphasising need evaluation clarity efficacy blueprints being used by universities. Faculty training motivate influence change mindset necessary bring about course correction.