Why PG Doctors Leave Coveted AIIMS and JIPMER Seats

Several postgraduate doctors are leaving their advanced medical training programmes before completing them, even after securing admission to prestigious institutions such as AIIMS and JIPMER. Data collected from 10 medical institutions has highlighted concerns over the growing number of students dropping out midway through their courses.

In 2025, a total of 233 postgraduate doctors left their programmes across these institutions. The list includes AIIMS Delhi, Kalyani, Jodhpur, Rishikesh, Raipur, Patna, Nagpur, Gorakhpur and Bibinagar, along with JIPMER Puducherry.

Out of 1,480 students admitted during the year, around 15.7% discontinued their training before completion. The figures have raised concerns about the working conditions and challenges faced by postgraduate medical students.

Long working hours, heavy workloads and an unhealthy working environment are believed to be among the major reasons behind these departures. Medical trainees often face demanding responsibilities while managing their academic requirements and clinical duties.

The findings highlight the need to examine working conditions in medical institutions and provide better support for postgraduate doctors to help them complete their training.