Abstract
Assessment is an integral component of curriculum. It is essential for the assessment of learning as well as assessment for learning. With time, there have been drastic changes in the assessment system with more emphasis on continual evaluation instead of two or three assessments throughout the year. With the advent of competency-based medical education, there is an urgent need to plan assessment for the authentic evaluation of skills and competency of the students. This article describes the types, advantages and attributes of assessment in medical education.
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