What is the Penalty for Leaving AIIMS Delhi PG Seat?

AIIMS Delhi stands as one of India’s top medical institutes. Each year, thousands of postgraduate medical aspirants compete for its limited seats through PG exams like INI-CET. Despite the tough competition, some candidates still choose to resign from their allotted seat. They may do this because of personal reasons, interest in a different course, or admission offers from other institutions.

Since AIIMS Delhi PG seats are in high demand, the institute has set strict rules for resigning after allotment. These rules include clear penalties for leaving a seat at different stages of counselling. In this guide, you will find a complete breakdown of the resignation rules, the penalties for each counselling round, possible exceptions, and smart ways to avoid paying any penalty.

What Are the AIIMS Delhi PG Seat Resignation Rules

AIIMS Delhi, following the guidelines set out in its official prospectus and the combined entrance examination rules, enforces specific terms for postgraduates (MD/MS/MDS courses) who resign or wish to withdraw from an allotted seat.

• Contractual Obligation: Once a candidate joins a confirmed seat, their original educational certificates are retained by the Academic Section and are only returned upon either completion of the course or payment of the applicable penalty amount if the course is left midway.

• Bond/Undertaking: At the time of joining, candidates are required to sign a bond/undertaking agreeing to the seat-leaving penalty clause. This is a mandatory process for all PG admits at AIIMS Delhi.

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Penalty for Leaving AIIMS Delhi PG Seat After Round 1 Counselling

The rules for resigning an AIIMS Delhi PG seat after Round 1 of counselling are relatively lenient compared to later rounds:

• Free Exit/Resignation Without Heavy Penalty: If a candidate allotted a seat in Round 1 wishes to resign, they can do so within the stipulated deadline (“resignation period”), typically a few days after the next round’s result is announced. In this window:

  • The candidate’s security deposit is forfeited.

  • There is no substantial monetary penalty (no bond forfeiture), and the candidate can still participate in subsequent rounds of counselling.

• If the candidate fails to resign within the official window, they will be automatically considered part of Round 2, and subsequent (stricter) penalties apply.

Penalty for Leaving AIIMS Delhi PG Seat After Round 2 or Mop-Up Round Counselling

After Round 1, the rules become considerably stricter. If a candidate resigns after joining a seat in Round 2 or during the Mop-Up Round:

• Joining the Seat and Resigning within 6 Months: Leaving the course within six months of joining leads to a penalty of Rs. 3,00,000 (three lakh rupees). The PG resident’s salary for the month of resignation is also forfeited.

• Resigning After 6 Months of Joining: The penalty amount increases to Rs. 5,00,000 (five lakh rupees), and the month’s salary is forfeited.

• No Option for Free Exit: Unlike Round 1, exiting after Round 2 or during/after the mop-up round almost always entails paying the bond penalty.

• Certificate Withholding: The original certificates are usually not returned until the penalty (and any applicable dues) are fully paid.

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Penalty Rule Exceptions for AIIMS Delhi PG Admissions

There are a few exceptions and reliefs from such a penalty in special circumstances:

Supreme Court & MoHFW Relief:

• Recent Supreme Court orders and suggestions from the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare have, in particular cases (such as when joining a new All India Institute of National Importance, INI), allowed resignations from AIIMS/INI PG seats to join another INI institute or course, often without the penalty, especially if vacated early enough. However, such exceptions are rare and do not constitute precedents applicable to all future cases.

Non-Joining Candidates:

• Candidates who have not physically joined (reported to the college) often face only the forfeiture of the security deposit or a smaller amount, as compared to those who have formally joined and later choose to leave.

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How to Avoid Penalty for Leaving AIIMS Delhi PG Seat

Candidates can follow these strategies to avoid a penalty for leaving the AIIMS Delhi PG seat:

• Resign Within the “Free Exit” Window: You must make your decision quickly and resign during the official free exit period after Round 1. In this stage, you only lose the security deposit and avoid paying a bigger penalty.

• Do Not Join If You Are Uncertain: You must not report physically and join the formalities if you are unsure about the seat. Once you join, leaving will lead to a higher penalty.

• Monitor Deadlines Closely: You must check the counselling schedule regularly on the MCC or AIIMS portal.

• Document Your Resignation Properly: You can generate your resignation letter through the official counselling portal and keep a copy. The system-generated letter is the only valid proof; verbal or informal resignations don’t count.

• Check for Penalty Waiver on Upgradation: If you get upgraded to another INI PG seat, confirm whether you qualify for a penalty waiver. Authorities decide these cases individually.

Leaving a PG seat at AIIMS Delhi is not a casual decision; it can cost you a lot of money and affect your medical career. Penalties exist to stop last-minute withdrawals that block seats for other deserving candidates. Use the free exit period in Round 1 to avoid heavy losses, stay committed once you join, and always track deadlines to prevent unnecessary trouble.