MBBS graduates from government colleges seeking admission to post graduation (PG) courses are in for a shock after DMER issued a notice on February 5 making submission of their bond release certificate mandatory for registration. If not, those candidates who haven't completed the bond yet will have to pay the difference amount, which is around Rs 1 lakh a month, to be able to register for PG.

The catch is that the registration process begins on February 10 and goes on till February 28. But, last year, the list of bond service appointments was declared only in March and, hence, almost all applicants will be falling short of either one or two months for successful completion of their bonds. More than 90% of the students are affected by DMER's order. The Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER), is, however, firm on its stand.