UP government doubles BAMS, BUMS, BHMS internship stipend to Rs 15,000

The Uttar Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has increased the monthly internship stipend for students pursuing Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS), Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery (BUMS), and Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS) courses. The stipend has been doubled from Rs 7,500 to Rs 15,000 per month, a decision made at a Cabinet meeting on October 9, 2026.

This revision is expected to benefit a total of 1,714 interns across Uttar Pradesh, including 588 Ayurveda, 150 Unani, and 976 Homoeopathy interns. The increase aims to provide additional financial support to students undertaking compulsory rotating internships at government medical colleges and associated institutions, and to address long-standing concerns about internship allowances.

Revised Stipend Details and Beneficiaries

The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet approved a 100% increase in the monthly internship stipend for BAMS, BUMS, and BHMS students. This means interns will now receive Rs 15,000 per month, up from the previous Rs 7,500. The decision covers students who have successfully completed their respective BAMS, BUMS, and BHMS examinations and are currently engaged in mandatory clinical training at eligible government Ayurveda, Unani, and Homoeopathy medical colleges, institutions, and universities within the state.

The revised allowance is set to impact a bunch of interns across various disciplines. Specifically, 588 Ayurveda interns, 150 Unani interns, and 976 Homoeopathy interns are expected to benefit from this increase. The move is intended to offer greater financial stability to these students during their crucial period of practical training.

Context of Stipend Revisions in Uttar Pradesh

This latest decision to increase stipends for BAMS, BUMS, and BHMS interns follows a similar move by the Uttar Pradesh government earlier this year. The state government had previously approved an increase in the monthly internship stipend for MBBS and BDS graduates from Rs 12,000 to Rs 25,000, representing an increase of more than 108%. These revisions collectively mark a significant adjustment in internship allowances for medical graduates across various streams in Uttar Pradesh.

The increases come amidst broader demands for improved stipends among medical interns in several states. Governments in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Bihar have agreed to increase stipends for medical interns, while the Jammu and Kashmir government has assured interns that their monthly allowance will be revised. These developments reflect a growing recognition of the need for better financial support for interns undertaking mandatory clinical training.

Growth in Medical Education and Healthcare Infrastructure

The stipend increases occur in a period of expansion for medical education and healthcare infrastructure in Uttar Pradesh. The number of medical colleges in the state has grown from 36 in 2017 to 85 currently. Concurrently, MBBS seats in Uttar Pradesh have increased from 4,690 to more than 13,600, indicating a substantial boost in medical training capacity.

Also, the state’s healthcare coverage has expanded significantly, with more than 10 crore residents of Uttar Pradesh now covered under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana and Mukhyamantri Jan Arogya Abhiyan. These initiatives point out the government’s hone in on strengthening both medical education and public health services in the state.

Written by Nishit Kumar

Nishit Kumar is a senior EdTech industry leader with over a decade of experience in building and scaling education platforms, shaping their product, content, and growth strategy. At FindMyCollege, Nishit oversees content and editorial strategy, guiding topic selection and content frameworks to ensure accuracy, relevance, and student-first value across the website.

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