Understanding the learning styles of medical students is essential for effective education. The VARK questionnaire categorizes preferences into visual, auditory, read/write, and kinesthetic modalities. A cross-sectional study was conducted at Dr SS Tantia Medical College, Rajasthan, in 2024. The VARK questionnaire was administered to 450 MBBS students, with 398 complete responses analyzed for learning style preferences, gender, and academic year. Visual learning was the most common style (35.18%), followed by auditory (27.64%), read/write (26.13%), and kinesthetic (11.06%). Learning preferences varied significantly across academic years, with a higher visual preference in later years. Gender differences were noted but not statistically significant. Medical students exhibit diverse learning styles, with significant variations by academic year. These findings highlight the need for adaptive teaching strategies to cater to different learning preferences and improve educational outcomes. Future research should examine the effectiveness of tailored instructional methods.
Chahal et al. (Wed,) studied this question.