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Uttarakhand Boosts MBBS Intern Stipend to ₹25,000 in Government Colleges
✍️ NDTV
🗓 12 Sep 2026, 04:43 PM
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The state government has increased the monthly stipend for MBBS interns in its five public medical colleges to ₹25,000, covering a total of 625 seats.
The Uttarakhand government announced on Tuesday that the monthly stipend for MBBS interns in its public medical colleges will now be ₹25,000. The decision applies to all five state‑run institutions, which together offer 625 MBBS seats. The hike aims to improve the training environment and retain interns within the state’s public health system. While the previous stipend amount was not disclosed, the new figure represents a significant boost for medical students in the region.