3 yrs Compulsory Rural Service, Rs 50 Lakh Penalty for PG Medical degree, Rs 25 lakh for PG Diploma: Karnataka Bond Policy
Bengaluru: MBBS or BDS graduates getting admitted to postgraduate medical/dental degree courses in Karnataka Government medical institutes must undergo three years of compulsory rural service or pay Rs 50 lakh as a penalty. Besides, the bond service penalty is Rs 25 lakh for the candidates getting admitted to PG medical/dental diploma courses.
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) shared the information in this regard on its official website. At the time of admission to PG Medical/Dental Degree/Diploma courses, the candidates are required to submit compulsory rural service bond on Rs 100 stamp paper and undertaking for three years of service on Rs 200/- stamp paper duly notarized at the time of admission.
In the undertaking as required under Rule 15(6) of the Karnataka Conduct of Entrance Test for Selection and Admission to the Post-Graduate Medical and Dental Degree and Diploma Courses Rules, 2006, the candidates admitted under 'All India Quota'/'State Quota' PG medical degree/diploma courses will have to state the following:
"I am aware of the fact that the tuition fee for Government seat is highly subsidized, I shall be under an obligation to serve the State of Karnataka for a minimum period of three years after completion of my post-graduate course as required under rule 15(6) of the Karnataka conduct of entrance test for selection and admission to the post-graduate medical and dental degree and diploma course rules, 2006. After reading and fully understanding the abovementioned Rules, I have opted for the "Government’ seat"," states the undertaking.
"In compliance with the above Rule 15(6), I hereby furnish the undertaking voluntarily, with my free will that I shall abide by the condition to serve the Government of Karnataka for a period of three years after completion of my post-graduate course in any location decided by the Government of Karnataka, and that If I fail to comply with undertaking, myself and/or my sureties mentioned below do hereby bind ourselves and each of us, our and each of heirs, executors and administrators jointly and severally to pay to the Governor of Karnataka on demand, we shall pay a penalty of Rs. 50.00 lakh (RUPEES FIFTY LAKH ONLY) for post-graduate degree and Rs. 25.00 lakhs (RUPEES TWENTY FIVE LAKH ONLY) for post-graduate diploma to the Government and only after payment of penalty, I shall collect my original documents which are in the custody of the Institution," it further mentions.
Compulsory Rural Service Bond for Non-in-service Candidates for All Categories:
Apart from the candidates getting admitted to government seats, the non-in-service candidates from all the category candidates allotted to Government or Private or Deemed Colleges under the Government quota, Private Quota, NRI Quota, or Management Quota will also have to submit Compulsory Rural Service Bond Format (executed on a stamp paper of Rs 100 and duly notarized). The candidates will have to submit this at the time of collecting admission order at KEA.
As per the undertaking, the candidate will have to state, "I understand that all the candidates (other than the candidates who have undergone compulsory rural service after award of MBBS degree) who take admission to PG Medical Degree/Diploma courses and successfully complete the Post Graduate Degree/ Diploma shall under go one-year compulsory service in Government hospital in urban area as per Karnataka Compulsory service training by the candidates completed medical courses (counseling, allotment, and certification) as per Karnataka Compulsory Service Act 2012 as amended in 22/09/2017 and rules there under to the said act."
"I am fully aware of the fact that the candidates will be entitled to only temporary registration until completion of such service. I shall be abide voluntarily to the said condition," the undertaking further mentions.
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