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Gujarat government announces stipend for foreign medical graduates

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The Gujarat government has announced a monthly stipend of Rs 21,840 for foreign medical graduates (FMGs) undergoing mandatory internships at government and GMERS medical colleges in the state. This amount brings their compensation on par with regular MBBS interns.

Health Minister Praful Pansheriya stated that the decision is expected to benefit approximately 350 students. Under National Medical Commission (NMC) regulations, medical graduates who complete their MBBS degrees abroad must undergo a one-year mandatory internship in India to be eligible to practice medicine.

The stipend will apply to FMGs who received internship postings between June 1, 2026, and October 1, 2026. The All India Medical Students’ Association (AIMSA) welcomed the move, describing it as a historic milestone achieved through collective representation and perseverance.

Entities

All India Medical Students’ Association · Gujarat government · National Medical Commission · Praful Pansheriya

Sources

Gujarat announces Rs 21,840 monthly stipend for FMG interns [medicaldialogues.in]
Gujarat Govt Announces Rs 21,840 Monthly Stipend For Foreign Medical Graduates [www.timesnownews.com]