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The National Medical Commission (NMC) has warned medical colleges and institutions against compelling post-graduate students to stay in the hostels offered by them and charging hefty amounts for the same. It said the medical colleges failing to follow the directive may have to face action, such as monetary penalties, reduction of seats and stoppage of admissions.
The junior students complained to the varsity authorities over the matter, some alleged that they were "pressurised" to sing and dance by their seniors. | Latest News India
Mangaluru: The general medicine department of KS Hedge Medical Academy conducted an alumni meet of its postgraduate students, recently.
The students, however, pointed out that the move was beneficial to them. “The act came into effect in 2012 for the MBBS and medical PG students to serve a one-year compulsory rural bond for those who were under the government quota. Although there were benefits for us where we could get hands-on practical experience in rural district hospitals after doing our MBBS and with a stipend of Rs 62,666, there was also the disadvantage of students having to lose their one year to get their PG seat,” said Dr Shashikant Kamble.
The school, which has not been identified, charges parents a whopping Rs. 8,400 for the orientation fee.