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FMGs protest in Delhi as MCD halts internships, NEET PG dreams in limbo
FMG students staged a protest outside the Delhi Medical Council, claiming that MCD-funded internships have been halted for nearly a month due to fund shortages. The protests follow an NMC directive that stipends are mandatory for all interns, including FMGs, and an MCD notice cancelling FMG internships.
Why It Matters
Stalling internships jeopardizes FMGs' eligibility for NEET PG and limits their ability to practice in India, impacting medical training pipelines and regulatory enforcement.
Timeline
3 Events
FMGs protest outside DMC office in Shastri Park over stalled internships
May 4, 2026
FMG students protested outside the Delhi Medical Council office near Shastri Park, East Delhi, alleging that their compulsory internships have been stalled for nearly a month due to a lack of funds to pay stipends. They linked the halt to MCD funding constraints and noted that this blocks their NEET PG eligibility and medical practice plans; some participants cited a nine-month internship completed and three months remaining, with no way to complete the required period.
MCD health department cancels FMG internship postings
April 23, 2026
The MCD health department issued a notice cancelling internship postings for FMG students with immediate effect due to administrative reasons and pending clarification from the NMC after Supreme Court orders.
NMC issues order mandating stipends for all medical interns, including FMGs
April 8, 2026
The National Medical Commission issued an order stating that stipends are mandatory for every medical intern, including foreign medical graduates (FMGs), making stipend payment a non-negotiable right.