New Delhi: Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) has enforced a one-year mandatory bond service for MBBS and postgraduate (PG) medical students, effective from the 2025–26 academic session. As outlined in the IPU Admission Brochure 2025, all MBBS and PG students must complete a one-year service period—post-course completion, including the internship—within medical institutions under the Government of the National Capital Territory (GNCT) of Delhi.
Under the new policy, the university mandates MBBS and PG students, including those in super-speciality courses, to deposit ₹15 lahk and ₹20 lakh respectively at the time of admission. Students who fail to fulfil the mandatory service will forfeit this amount.
The move has sparked strong opposition from aspirants and doctors’ associations, who have raised concerns regarding its implications.
Previously, Delhi was among the few states that did not impose a service bond. However, the Delhi Health Department announced last year that all medical students admitted from the 2025–26 session onward will be subject to this requirement. Across India, NEET PG bond policies generally fall into three categories: service bonds, seat-leaving bonds, and bank guarantees.
Major Medical Colleges in Delhi:
- AIIMS New Delhi
- Maulana Azad Medical College
- Lady Hardinge Medical College
- University College of Medical Sciences
- Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital
- Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar Medical College
- ESI Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences and Research
- Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences
The new bond policy will significantly impact students’ post-graduation career paths, with potential benefits for public healthcare services in Delhi and possible challenges for students seeking flexibility in their medical careers.
