The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued a strict warning to seven medical colleges across India for failing to submit details related to stipends paid to MBBS interns and resident doctors. The regulatory body has stated that institutions that continue to ignore the directive may face penalties of up to ₹1 crore.

The action comes as part of the commission’s ongoing effort to ensure transparency in stipend payments and to verify whether medical colleges are complying with prescribed guidelines for paying interns and resident doctors.

Why NMC issued the warning

According to the commission, several medical colleges did not submit the required stipend data despite repeated instructions. The NMC had earlier directed all medical institutions to provide detailed information about stipend amounts, payment structures, and policies for interns and resident doctors.

The data was sought to monitor whether medical colleges are providing fair and timely stipends to medical trainees during their internship and residency periods.

Penalty of up to ₹1 crore

The NMC has cautioned that failure to comply with the directive could lead to financial penalties of up to ₹1 crore under the regulatory provisions governing medical education institutions.

Officials stated that strict action may be taken if the concerned colleges do not submit the required information within the stipulated time.

Ensuring fair stipends for medical trainees

The commission has been actively working to address complaints from MBBS interns and resident doctors regarding irregular or inadequate stipend payments. By collecting stipend data from medical colleges, the NMC aims to ensure that students and trainees receive proper financial support during their clinical training.

NMC’s broader monitoring drive

The move is part of a wider initiative by the National Medical Commission to strengthen oversight of medical colleges, improve accountability, and protect the interests of medical students and young doctors.

Medical colleges have now been urged to submit the pending stipend details at the earliest to avoid regulatory action and heavy penalties.