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NMC Mandates Fee and Stipend Disclosure: A Big Win for Medical Aspirants
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has stepped in with a powerful move to protect medical students and ensure transparency like never before.
What’s the Latest?
On 11th July 2025, the NMC issued a public notice that requires every medical college and deemed university in India to publicly disclose two major things:
- Complete fee structure – including tuition fees, hostel charges, caution deposits, and miscellaneous fees.
- Stipend details – for MBBS interns, Junior Residents (JRs), Senior Residents (SRs), and other trainees.
This must be done before the counselling process begins, so that students and parents can make informed decisions.
Why Is This So Important?
Let’s be honest. Every year, thousands of students feel lost and frustrated during admission:
- “How much is the hostel fee?”
- “Why wasn’t I told about this hidden charge?”
- “Why are stipends not paid during an internship?”
This notice aims to end that chaos. Thanks to landmark Supreme Court judgments (like the one in Bhavna Tiwari vs. State of Uttar Pradesh), the NMC is making it legally binding for colleges to be upfront with students.
What Happens If Colleges Don’t Comply?
Colleges that fail to publish these details on their websites and fill out the official NMC Google Forms within 7 days will face serious consequences, including:
- Show-cause notices
- Financial penalties
- Suspension of admissions
- Even withdrawal of course recognition
The era of “pay first, get shocked later” is ending.
What Must Colleges Now Disclose?
Here’s what every medical college must publicly display:
- Course-wise tuition fees
- Hostel and mess fees
- One-time caution deposits
- Any other additional charges
- Stipend paid to:
- MBBS Interns
- Junior Residents
- Senior Residents
And not just on brochures, but on their official websites and through official NMC Google Forms too.
Download the Official PDF:
The candidates can refer to the following PDF for detailed information:
What Should You Do as a Student or Parent?
- Before applying or locking in choices, check the official college website
- Ask directly about fee heads and internship stipends
- If any fee isn’t mentioned in the official list, question it
- Report discrepancies to the NMC or your state’s medical education authority
FAQs
When will this information be updated?
Colleges have 7 days from July 11, 2025, to publish and submit the data.
Where can I find this information?
On each college’s official website, and also via the NMC portals, once compiled.
Can a college charge any fees not listed?
No. Any fee not disclosed officially is considered unauthorised and illegal.
What if I don’t get the stipend I was promised?
You can report the violation to the NMC. Non-payment of stipends violates multiple regulations like CRMI 2021 and PGMER 2023.
