If you are an MBBS graduate from a Haryana government medical college and have secured a postgraduate seat through NEET-PG 2026 counselling, a recent state government directive may resolve a critical admission hurdle. Around 300 doctors faced the risk of losing their MD or MS seats because their original academic certificates—including degrees, mark sheets, and registration documents—were being held by their colleges under a five-year government service bond policy. The Haryana government has now ordered four state-run medical colleges to release these documents immediately, allowing graduates to complete physical verification and admission formalities before the November 2 deadline. This move clarifies how the bond policy works alongside postgraduate admission and what obligations you must fulfil.
Haryana has directed four government medical colleges to release original MBBS documents to graduates pursuing NEET-PG seats, with the understanding that PG study years count toward your five-year bond service period.
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Haryana's bond policy, introduced in November 2020 and formally notified in December 2022, requires MBBS graduates from government medical colleges (admitted from 2020-21 onwards) to complete five years of government service or pay an applicable bond amount. Under this policy, colleges were retaining not only permanent MBBS degrees but also detailed mark sheets from all four professional examinations, internship records, character certificates, attempt certificates, and permanent registration documents issued by the Haryana Medical Council.
Graduates argued that the policy permitted colleges to withhold only the permanent MBBS degree—which could be replaced with a provisional degree—and not the other original certificates. The retention of these additional documents prevented them from completing the Medical Counselling Committee's mandatory physical verification process for All India Quota postgraduate seats, putting their newly secured MD and MS positions at risk.
What does the Haryana government's new directive require?
The Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER) has issued clear instructions to four colleges—PGIMS Rohtak, BPS Government Medical College Sonipat, Kalpana Chawla Government Medical College Karnal, and SHKM Government Medical College Nalhar—to release original documents to eligible graduates. The process differs depending on where you have secured your postgraduate seat.
If your PG seat is within Haryana, your original documents will be transferred to your new institution through special messengers. You must submit an undertaking to complete your remaining government service within three months of finishing your postgraduate course. If your PG seat is outside Haryana, you will receive your documents after submitting an undertaking to return your MBBS degree and other academic certificates to your original college within three weeks of completing your PG degree or diploma, and to join your remaining government service within three months of course completion.
How does postgraduate study time count toward your bond?
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A significant relief in this directive is that the two or three years you spend pursuing your postgraduate course (depending on whether it is an MD/MS or PG Diploma) will be counted as part of your five-year bond service period. This means you will not serve an additional five years after completing your PG studies; instead, you will only need to complete the remaining service obligation after your higher studies end.
For example, if you complete a three-year MD course, three years will be credited toward your bond. You will then owe only two more years of government service. This significantly reduces the total time commitment and makes pursuing postgraduate education more feasible for bonded graduates.
What are your options after completing your postgraduate course?
The Haryana government has begun the process of contractual appointments for 595 eligible MBBS graduates from the 2020-21 batch—the first cohort covered under the bond policy. After completing your postgraduate studies, you will have two choices: join government service to fulfil your remaining bond obligation, or opt out by paying the applicable bond amount either as a lump sum or through instalments.
If you choose to join government service, the Health Department will issue appointment letters, and your posting will be decided through a merit-cum-choice process. Graduates who cannot be accommodated against available vacancies may also be considered for appointments in government medical colleges. The DMER has directed colleges to collect details of eligible graduates, including their service preferences and consent, by November 2 at 5 pm, with action-taken reports due by November 3 at noon.
What was the timeline pressure, and how has it been addressed?
Around 300 graduates had approached the DMER seeking urgent intervention before a November 2 deadline set by the Medical Counselling Committee for physical verification of documents. The Indian Medical Association also wrote to the directorate requesting immediate release of original documents and a uniform procedure across all government medical colleges. The tight deadline created genuine anxiety among graduates who feared losing their hard-won postgraduate seats.
The government's swift response—directing colleges to release documents and remain open on holidays to complete the process—has addressed this immediate crisis. However, the underlying issue of delayed implementation of the employment mechanism under the bond policy remains. Graduates noted that the promised recruitment portal had not been created even nine months after their graduation, and that available vacancies had reduced following recruitment through the Haryana Civil Medical Services.
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Which colleges are affected, and what does this mean for other states?
The directive applies to graduates from four Haryana government medical colleges: PGIMS Rohtak, BPS Government Medical College Sonipat, Kalpana Chawla Government Medical College Karnal, and SHKM Government Medical College Nalhar. If you graduated from one of these institutions and are pursuing NEET-PG 2026, you should contact your college's DMER office immediately to initiate document release.
This situation is specific to Haryana's bond policy and does not directly affect MBBS graduates from other states. However, it highlights a broader tension between state-level bond policies and the national postgraduate admission process. Other states with similar bond policies should take note of how document retention can inadvertently obstruct postgraduate admission and consider similar clarifications.
What undertakings will you need to sign?
The undertakings you sign are legally binding commitments tied to your bond obligation. If your PG seat is in Haryana, you commit to completing your remaining government service within three months of finishing your postgraduate course. If your seat is outside Haryana, you commit to returning your MBBS degree and academic certificates to your original college within three weeks of completing your PG degree or diploma, and to joining your remaining government service within three months of course completion.
These undertakings are designed to ensure that the state can track your whereabouts and enforce the bond obligation. Failure to honour these commitments could result in legal action or financial penalties. Before signing, ensure you understand the exact service period remaining and the consequences of non-compliance.
What should you do now if you are affected?
If you are an MBBS graduate from one of the four Haryana government medical colleges and have secured a NEET-PG 2026 seat, contact your college's DMER office or the office of the dean immediately. Provide your name, registration number, and details of your postgraduate seat (institution, course, and location). Request the release of your original documents and confirm the process for transfer to your new institution or direct delivery to you.
Ensure you have all required undertakings prepared and ready to sign. If your PG seat is outside Haryana, clarify the exact procedure for document return and the timeline. Do not delay this process—the November 2 deadline for physical verification is firm, and any administrative delays on your part could jeopardise your admission. Keep copies of all communications and signed undertakings for your records.
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What documents are being released by Haryana medical colleges?
Haryana government medical colleges are releasing permanent MBBS degrees, mark sheets from all four professional examinations, internship records, character certificates, attempt certificates, and permanent registration documents issued by the Haryana Medical Council. These documents were previously held under the state's five-year government service bond policy.
Do the years I spend in postgraduate study count toward my five-year bond?
Yes. The two or three years you spend pursuing your MD, MS, or PG Diploma course will be counted as part of your five-year bond service period. This means you will only owe the remaining service time after completing your postgraduate studies, not an additional five years.
What happens if my postgraduate seat is outside Haryana?
If your PG seat is outside Haryana, you will receive your original documents after submitting an undertaking to return your MBBS degree and academic certificates to your original college within three weeks of completing your PG degree or diploma. You must also commit to joining your remaining government service within three months of course completion.
Can I opt out of government service after completing my postgraduate course?
Yes. After completing your postgraduate studies, you can choose to opt out of government service by paying the applicable bond amount either as a lump sum or through instalments. However, if you choose to serve, the government will assign your posting through a merit-cum-choice process.
What is the deadline for colleges to submit information about eligible graduates?
The four Haryana government medical colleges must collect details of eligible graduates and submit the information to the DMER by November 2 at 5 pm. An action-taken report must be submitted by November 3 at noon. Any requests must be decided within two days.
Which four Haryana medical colleges are covered by this directive?
The directive applies to PGIMS Rohtak, BPS Government Medical College Sonipat, Kalpana Chawla Government Medical College Karnal, and SHKM Government Medical College Nalhar. If you graduated from one of these institutions, you are eligible for document release.
What if I cannot complete my remaining government service within the required timeframe?
If you cannot complete your remaining service within three months of finishing your postgraduate course, you may face legal action or financial penalties as per the bond policy terms. It is important to clarify the exact service period and any flexibility with your college or the DMER before signing undertakings.
Does this directive apply to graduates from government-aided medical colleges in Haryana?
The directive specifically applies to graduates from the four named government medical colleges. The bond policy also covers government-aided institutions from the 2022-23 batch onwards, but the current document release directive has been issued only for the four government colleges mentioned.
If you are an MBBS graduate from one of the four Haryana government medical colleges and have secured a NEET-PG 2026 seat, act immediately to request your original documents from your college. The November 2 deadline for physical verification is firm, and delays in document release could jeopardise your admission. Understand your bond obligations clearly before signing any undertakings, and keep detailed records of all communications.
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