Mumbai | July 23, 2026: In a major policy decision, the Maharashtra government has officially abolished the compulsory post-MBBS bond service, bringing relief to thousands of medical graduates across the state. The move marks one of the biggest reforms in Maharashtra’s medical education system in recent years.
According to the government order, MBBS graduates who have not yet joined their bond service will no longer be required to complete the mandatory one-year government service. However, doctors who have already started their bond postings must continue and complete their assigned tenure as per existing rules.
The decision has been welcomed by several medical student groups and resident doctors, who had long argued that the bond system delayed postgraduate education and career progression. With the bond requirement removed, newly graduated MBBS doctors can now directly pursue higher studies, private practice, or other career opportunities without waiting for compulsory government postings.
It is important to note that this announcement applies only to the undergraduate (MBBS) bond service. The existing bond rules for postgraduate (MD/MS) and super-specialty courses remain unchanged.
The policy is expected to significantly influence NEET UG counselling preferences, with Maharashtra likely becoming an even more attractive destination for aspiring medical students due to the removal of the compulsory service obligation.
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