NBEMS introduces revised stipend guidelines for trainee doctors; 5% increase for DNB post-diploma candidates

NEW DELHI : The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has issued new stipend guidelines for trainee doctors, postgraduate and undergraduate students at its accredited hospitals. As per the official notice, all NBE-accredited hospitals and medical institutions are required to comply with the NBE stipend guidelines for trainees.

The stipend must be paid as prescribed by NBEMS's new structure or as per the policy of the concerned state government, whichever is higher, adds the official notice. The striped rates should be periodically revised by the updates made by the state government or central government.

Earlier in April this year, the National Medical Commission (NMC) directed all medical colleges and institutions to provide details of the stipends paid to undergraduate medical interns, postgraduate (PG) resident doctors, senior resident doctors, and PG students in super-specialty courses for the 2023-24 academic year,” quotes official TOI.

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Stipend structure for NBEMS trainees

As per the NBE Stipend Policy, hospitals are required to pay stipends to NBE trainees as follows:

For Post MBBS DNB (Broad Specialty) Course:

For Post Diploma DNB (Broad Specialty) Course:

For 2-Year Diploma (Post MBBS Broad Specialty) Course:

For DrNB (Super Specialty) Course:

For FNB Course: