Last Updated:September 28, 2026, 11:06 IST

The revision of the stipend follows a proposal submitted by the Directorate of Medical Education on August 13, according to reports on the government decision.

Under the new stipend structure, first-year PG medical students will receive Rs 85,050 per month, up from Rs 67,500 earlier. (Representational/File Photo)

Chhattisgarh has joined the list of states revising the monthly stipend for postgraduate medical and dental students. The state government has approved an increase in the stipend for PG students enrolled in government medical and dental colleges, with the revised rates coming into effect from October 1, 2026.

Under the new stipend structure, first-year PG medical students will receive Rs 85,050 per month, up from Rs 67,500 earlier. Second-year students will now receive Rs 90,027, compared with Rs 71,450 previously, while the stipend for third-year PG medical students has been increased from Rs 74,600 to Rs 93,996 per month.

Dental MDS Students To Also Get Higher Stipend

The revised stipend structure will also benefit postgraduate dental students enrolled in government dental colleges. First-year MDS students will receive Rs 85,050 per month, up from Rs 53,500 earlier. The stipend for second-year students has been increased from Rs 56,700 to Rs 90,027, while third-year students will now receive Rs 93,996, compared with Rs 59,200 previously.

The increase will provide higher financial support to postgraduate students during their training, which includes clinical duties, patient care, academic activities and research. The revised stipend rates will be applicable from October 1, 2026.

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Meanwhile, the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) declared the NEET-PG 2026 results on September 24. The exam was conducted on August 30 across the country, with more than 2.65 lakh candidates appearing for the test. The results are now available on the official website at natboard.edu.in while the answer key will be issued on October 1.

According to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the examination was conducted for around 2.73 lakh candidates across 1,111 centres in 339 cities, covering all 36 States and Union Territories. The ministry said more than 2.65 lakh candidates appeared for the examination. The top 20 candidates in NEET PG 2026 scored between 614 and 641 marks.

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What are the revised monthly stipend rates for PG medical students in Chhattisgarh?

Under the new stipend structure effective October 1, 2026, first-year PG medical students will receive Rs 85,050 per month, second-year students will receive Rs 90,027, and third-year students will receive Rs 93,996 per month.

When do the new stipend rates for medical and dental students take effect in Chhattisgarh?

The revised stipend rates for both postgraduate medical and dental students in government colleges are approved by the state government and will come into effect from October 1, 2026.

When were the NEET-PG 2026 results declared and when was the exam conducted?

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The NEET-PG 2026 exam was conducted nationwide on August 30, and the results were declared by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences on September 24, 2026.

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