Overview

• The directive requires colleges to publicly post detailed course-wise fee schedules and stipend disbursement figures for MBBS interns, junior residents and senior residents on their official websites
• Non-compliance will trigger show-cause notices, financial penalties, possible suspension of admissions and revocation of course recognition
• The move enforces Regulation 4.3 of the PGMER 2023 and follows Supreme Court mandates requiring transparent disclosure of tuition and stipend details before counselling
• The enforcement follows widespread protests by medical trainees and the recent suspension of 64 MBBS interns at a Telangana institute over unpaid stipends
• The NMC aims to eliminate hidden charges, safeguard student welfare and strengthen accountability across India’s medical education system