Srinagar, June 21: MBBS interns from various Government Medical Colleges in Jammu and Kashmir have raised serious concerns over inordinate delays in the registration process being carried out by the J&K Medical Council (JKMC).
A group of recent graduates told Rising Kashmir that it has come to their notice that the JKMC is verifying and processing documents for only four applicants per day.
“Given the large number of fresh MBBS graduates applying for registration, this limited daily verification has resulted in unacceptable delays, forcing many of us to wait for three months or more before being able to complete the process,” said an intern from GMC Anantnag.
The interns said the delay directly affects their ability to start jobs as junior residents, apply for postgraduate courses, or pursue higher studies all of which require valid registration with the State Medical Council.
“This is not just a professional setback, it also causes financial strain and emotional stress for young doctors who have undergone years of rigorous training,” they added.
The interns urged the JKMC to increase the number of daily verifications to speed up the process. They also suggested introducing online document verification and appointment systems to streamline the process and reduce queues and delays.
“We understand the need for due diligence, but with proper planning and digital solutions, the Council can uphold its standards without subjecting young doctors to such prolonged delays,” the interns said.
They appealed to the President of the State Medical Council and other concerned authorities to take immediate steps to resolve the issue.
President of J&K Medical Council, Dr. M. Salim Khan, said the registration process for MBBS interns has significantly improved over the past few years.
“We have nearly doubled the pace of registrations. There are 11 medical colleges in Jammu and Kashmir, and every graduate requires a provisional certificate. We currently process around 50 to 60 applications daily,” he said.
Dr. Khan said the Council has received approximately 2,500 applications in the past month alone.
“It takes time to register such a large number of MBBS interns, including Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs), as FMGs often face delays in completing the required documentation and certification,” he said.
“We are overstretched and need more staff to handle the growing workload efficiently. However, we are doing our best to ensure all applications are processed on time,” he added.
