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UP Raises MBBS and BDS Internship Stipend to ₹25,000; 14 New Medical Colleges Planned
Published on
27 August 2026
The Uttar Pradesh government has approved a substantial increase in the monthly internship stipend for MBBS and BDS graduates, raising it from ₹12,000 to ₹25,000.
The decision was approved by the state Cabinet and is expected to benefit around 3,928 medical and dental interns undergoing compulsory rotating internships at government medical colleges, institutions and medical universities across Uttar Pradesh.
The previous stipend revision took place in 2021, when the amount was increased from ₹7,500 to ₹12,000. The latest revision therefore represents a significant increase in financial support for students during their mandatory clinical training period.
The increased stipend applies to eligible students who have completed their MBBS or BDS examinations and are undertaking the compulsory rotating internship at eligible government medical institutions in the state.
The internship is an important part of medical training. During this period, graduates gain practical experience by working in clinical settings and assisting with patient-care responsibilities under the supervision of medical professionals.
Interns may be posted across departments and can be required to work in areas such as wards, outpatient services and emergency care. Night duties may also form part of their clinical responsibilities.
For medical graduates, the increase means greater financial support while they complete this mandatory stage of professional training.
The stipend decision comes alongside a much larger expansion of medical education infrastructure in Uttar Pradesh.
Under the 2026–27 state Budget, the government has proposed ₹1,023 crore for establishing and operating 14 new medical colleges. The state has also earmarked ₹14,997 crore for medical education.
The expansion is intended to increase access to medical education and healthcare infrastructure in districts where medical-college facilities remain limited.
According to the state Budget document, Uttar Pradesh currently has 81 medical colleges, comprising:
Medical college facilities currently cover 60 districts. The government has proposed establishing medical colleges in 16 districts that do not currently have such facilities, using the public-private partnership (PPP) model.
This expansion could gradually improve access to medical education for students from districts that currently require them to travel elsewhere for medical training.
The expansion of medical infrastructure has also been accompanied by a substantial rise in medical seats.
According to the 2026–27 Budget document, the combined number of MBBS seats in government and private medical institutions has increased from 4,540 in 2017 to 12,800.
Postgraduate medical seats have also grown from 1,221 in 2017 to 4,995.
The increase in both undergraduate and postgraduate capacity is significant for students preparing for NEET UG and NEET PG, although admission to individual institutions remains subject to applicable counselling, eligibility and seat-allotment rules.
Uttar Pradesh's medical-education plans extend beyond the establishment of new medical colleges.
The 2026–27 Budget includes a provision of ₹315 crore for the Cancer Institute in Lucknow. Another ₹130 crore has been proposed to provide free treatment for incurable diseases.
These allocations indicate that the state's healthcare expansion is being planned across medical education, specialist treatment and public healthcare services.
For MBBS and BDS graduates, internship is not simply an optional work experience period. The compulsory rotating internship forms part of the professional training pathway after completion of the respective degree examinations.
The higher stipend can provide additional financial support during a period when graduates are working in clinical environments while completing their training requirements.
However, students should distinguish between the internship stipend and the salary or remuneration associated with employment after completing medical education. The ₹25,000 amount relates to the eligible internship period covered by the state decision.
The stipend increase is therefore one component of a wider effort by Uttar Pradesh to expand its medical education ecosystem.
The combination of additional medical colleges, higher MBBS and postgraduate seat capacity, healthcare infrastructure investment and increased internship support could affect different stages of a student's medical journey — from undergraduate admission to postgraduate training and clinical internship.
For NEET aspirants, however, the expansion of seats does not automatically guarantee admission. Candidates still need to meet the applicable eligibility requirements and secure a seat through the relevant counselling process.
