In Telangana several MBBS interns from private medical colleges have come forward with serious allegations of non-payment of stipends and institutional harassment, despite a clear government mandate.
According to a 2023 Government Order all medical interns whether in government or private colleges must receive a monthly stipend of ₹25,906. However, many private institutions are reportedly violating this rule with some interns receiving as little as ₹2,000 to ₹5,000 per month.
Interns from multiple colleges told The Hindu that certain administrations are using deceptive practices to appear compliant. For example, an intern from Patnam Mahender Reddy Institute of Medical Sciences alleged that the college deposits ₹25,000 into their account each month but then demands ₹20,000 back in cash. “We are forced to open specific bank accounts for this purpose it’s all a show to fake compliance on paper,” the intern said.
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When students voiced concerns, college authorities allegedly offered to waive hostel and bus fees instead of paying the stipend. However, students say these promises are never honored. Interns continue to work long shifts sometimes 36 to 40 hours caring for patients in poor conditions, yet they face exploitation rather than fair compensation.
At Chalmeda Anand Rao Medical College in Karimnagar, another intern revealed they receive only ₹2,000 per month and that too as a lump sum after six months. Students are required to visit rural health centers for fieldwork but must use college buses. The transport cost is then deducted from their stipend leaving them with as little as ₹500 to ₹1,000 for months of work.
Join NEET News 2025 Fear of retaliation keeps many students silent. “If we speak up, management threatens to delay our internship or block our logbooks,” said one intern. “This could put our NEET-PG chances and future at risk,” one intern said.
Some colleges are also reportedly misusing a 2003 Government Order, which allowed them to collect a one-time stipend fee of ₹5,000 per year. Interns argue that this outdated rule has been overridden by newer government orders and NMC regulations, which mandate proper monthly stipends.
The issue long ignored is finally gaining traction. Interns from multiple institutions have begun forming informal groups to submit written complaints and demand action. Their call is clear fair pay, proper implementation of government orders and an end to intimidation.
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