MBBS Intern Stipend Disparity: NMC Says CRMI Amendments Require Statutory Process
Written By : Anshika Mishra
Published On 2026-02-24 12:00 GMT | Update On 2026-02-24 12:00 GMT
Regarding the long-pending issue of stipend disparity between MBBS interns in government and private medical colleges, the Undergraduate Medical Education Board (UGMEB) of the National Medical Commission has noted that any amendment to the existing rule would require a statutory process.
In its communication dated February 18, 2026, the Commission stated that the Compulsory Rotating Medical Internship (CRMI) Regulations, 2021 already provide for payment of stipend to interns. However, the actual implementation and the amount paid are decided by the respective States and Union Territories based on their financial capacity and budget provisions.
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