Overview
Reports of significant
variation among Indian states in how they handle Permanent Registration (PR)
for Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs)—particularly those affected by the
COVID-19 pandemic or the Ukraine war, who often completed only a one-year
internship due to exceptional circumstances.
States Allegedly Granting PR After 1-Year Internship
- Gujarat
& Karnataka: Both states have been reported to offer FMG
internships and subsequently grant PR even after just one year of
internship, including to those impacted by online study or war-induced
disruptions.
- Telangana:
FMGs from Andhra Pradesh have opted to complete internships in Telangana
due to barriers in their home state, indicating the process there is more
accommodating. After completing required internships, FMGs have been able
to secure PR in Telangana
- Rajasthan:
Graduates in Rajasthan, while facing some administrative delays, have
generally received PRs after completing a one-year internship, according
to FMGs’ own testimonies.
- West
Bengal & Assam: Although less detailed information is available,
these states are not reported in recent protests or surveys as strict,
suggesting more flexibility compared to Andhra Pradesh.
States Enforcing Stricter PR Standards
- Andhra
Pradesh: There are numerous, ongoing complaints and protests regarding
demands for more than a one-year internship, long delays in PR issuance,
and refusal to recognize compensation certificates for online or disrupted
training, despite updated National Medical Commission (NMC) guidance. Andhra Pradesh’s process is significantly more
rigid, with many FMGs unable to receive PRs even after fulfilling the
requirements recognized by other states.
- Tamil
Nadu, Kerala, Delhi, Haryana, Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab: Multiple
reports and surveys highlight significant delays and occasional refusals
to grant PR to FMGs with only one-year internships in these states. Strict
enforcement of “offline” and “physical mode” requirements is more common,
extending or blocking PR for those whose education was disrupted or partly
online during the pandemic or war.
Accusations of Discrimination and Interstate Migration
- FMGs
from Andhra Pradesh have publicly accused their state of discrimination,
because neighboring states like Telangana and Karnataka have reportedly
recognized the standard one-year internship with compensatory physical
training, while Andhra Pradesh insists on stricter or unclear requirements.
- Many
FMGs from Andhra Pradesh have migrated to other states (notably Telangana
and Karnataka) to finish their internship and pursue timely PR.
- Ongoing
student and professional protests across Andhra Pradesh, and solidarity
from junior doctors, have cited these discrepancies as unfair and
potentially career-damaging.
In Summary
- Some states (Gujarat, Karnataka, Telangana,
Rajasthan, and likely West Bengal/Assam) have granted PRs to FMGs after a
one-year internship, especially for those with compensatory physical
training following pandemic or war disruptions.
- Discrimination
is alleged in Andhra Pradesh and states like Tamil Nadu, Kerala,
Delhi, Haryana, Jammu & Kashmir, and Punjab—where stricter or less
transparent processes have left many FMGs unable to secure timely PRs.
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