The National Medical Commission of India is considering relaxing the service and seat leaving bond policy for doctors who have completed their NEET post-graduation. In 2019, the Supreme Court urged the Centre to reconsider this policy due to rigid conditions imposed by some state governments and suggested creating a uniform policy. There are two types of bond policies: the service bond and the seat leaving bond.
These bonds impose heavy fines on students leaving their courses or doctors leaving their jobs. Purpose and challenges of seat leaving bonds Seat leaving bonds are widely used for medical students, particularly those in postgraduate programs, to deter resignations and avoid the 'wastage' of medical education. However, with the significant increase in medical school seats over the past decade, these bonds now impose considerable financial strain and mental health issues on…
