The National Medical Commission (NMC) has imposed a penalty of ₹1 crore each on seven medical colleges across India for failing to disclose details of stipends paid to MBBS interns and postgraduate medical residents on their official websites.
The action was taken after the institutions did not comply with the Commission’s directions aimed at ensuring transparency and uniformity in stipend payments.
NMC Directive on Stipend Transparency
In a notice issued on March 12, 2026, the Under-Graduate Medical Education Board (UGMEB) of the National Medical Commission stated that all medical colleges had earlier been directed to publish details of stipends paid to MBBS interns and PG residents on their official websites.
This directive was issued following court orders in the cases of State of Uttar Pradesh & Ors vs Miss Bhavna Tiwari & Ors and Abhishek Yadav & Ors vs Army College of Medical Sciences & Ors, which emphasised transparency and proper payment of stipends to medical trainees.
Despite sufficient time being provided for compliance, the Commission found that several institutions failed to publish the required information.
Seven Medical Colleges Penalised
After reviewing the submitted data, the NMC identified seven medical colleges that failed to furnish the required information despite repeated reminders. These institutions include:
- Akash Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Devanahalli, Karnataka
- Dumka Medical College, Jharkhand
- Government Medical College Barmer, Rajasthan
- Government Medical College Ongole, Andhra Pradesh
- RKDF Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Prasad Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
- Pt. B. D. Sharma Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana
Each of these colleges has been fined ₹1 crore for non-compliance with the regulatory requirements.
Violation of NMC Regulations
According to the NMC notice, failure to disclose stipend information constitutes a violation of the provisions under the National Medical Commission Act and related regulations governing medical education.
The Commission noted that the non-compliance attracts regulatory action under multiple provisions, including the Establishment of Medical Institutions, Assessment and Rating Regulations, 2023, the Postgraduate Medical Education Regulations (PGMER) 2023, and the Maintenance of Standards of Medical Education Regulations, 2023.
Warning of Further Action
The NMC termed the violation a serious breach, especially in light of directions issued by the Supreme Court of India mandating payment and disclosure of stipends to interns and residents.
The Commission warned that continued non-compliance could lead to stricter regulatory and penal actions. These may include restrictions on admissions, suspension of permissions granted to the institutions, or other disciplinary measures.
Notice Sent to State Authorities
Following the UGMEB notice, the National Medical Commission issued another communication on March 13, 2026, informing the Departments of Medical Education and Directorates of Medical Education of all states and union territories about the penalties imposed on the defaulting colleges.
Authorities stated that further action will depend on whether the concerned institutions comply with the transparency requirements regarding stipend payments to medical interns and postgraduate residents.
