Punjab MBBS Interns, Resident Doctors protest over High Fees and Low Stipend - Video

Published On 2025-05-28T17:45:32+05:30 | Updated On 28 May 2025 5:45 PM IST

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Sky-High Fees, Peanut Stipend! Punjab MBBS Interns, Resident Doctors take to streets in protest

MBBS interns and resident doctors from Government medical colleges across Punjab are protesting against the huge cost of medical education in the State and extremely low stipend. In their agitation, the medicos staged a rally yesterday.

While the 2020 batch MBBS interns paid Rs 7.8 lakh for undergoing medical education in Punjab, they get only Rs 15,000 per month as stipend. The amount of the fee is even higher for the consecutive batches. Those who were admitted to the MBBS courses at the Government Medical Colleges (GMCs) in 2024 will have to pay Rs 9.5 lakh as their entire course fee.

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Sky-High Fees, Peanut Stipend! Punjab MBBS Interns, Resident Doctors take to streets in protest

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Yakshi Chugh

With a graduation in Journalism and Mass Communication from Amity University, Yakshi Chugh embarked on a journey to explore the dynamic intersection of media and healthcare. In 2024, she joined Medical Dialogues, driven by a passion to enhance healthcare journalism and deliver insightful, impactful content to readers.