You have secured a seat in NEET PG and now face the task of choosing a college and a specialty but you are anxious: Will you be able to handle it? What if the environment there isn’t good? Just how toxic could the atmosphere be? If these concerns are weighing on you, don’t worry. I have a solution.
On this page, you will find information about medical colleges across India, specifically which ones have reports of more toxic working environments and which ones have comparatively better residency experiences. This will help you make a more informed decision when selecting your college and specialty.
Labeling a college as ‘toxic’ is a serious matter. However, there are institutions and departments where residents have reported unhealthy working conditions, excessive workload, harassment and poor treatment. These experiences deserve attention. Bringing such issues to light can help protect new doctors and, ultimately, strengthen our medical community.
I have taken the initiative to highlight the growing concerns surrounding toxic culture within India’s medical colleges and advocate for better working conditions. My goal is to help new doctors make informed decisions and build a more supportive medical community (specially those who are preparing for NEET PG 2027).
I need your support in this initiative. Please visit MedicoDrive, search for your medical college and share your honest experience. Whether you had a good or bad experience, your feedback can help someone who is about to join that institution.
Let’s now look at the medical colleges and residency environments being discussed by doctors and residents across India. Our assessment will consider several factors, including postgraduate (PG) workload, faculty behavior, working hours, leave policies, PG stipends, clinical exposure, hostel facilities and mandatory service bonds.
Toxic Medical College List in India: College-wise Reviews
Before getting into individual colleges like most toxic medical colleges in India or least toxic medical colleges in India, I want to clarify something. A medical college cannot be labelled toxic simply because someone had a bad experience there. Similarly, a reputed institution cannot automatically be considered a good place for residency.
The experience of an MD/MS resident can differ significantly between departments of the same institution. For example, the working environment in General Medicine may be very different from that in Radiodiagnosis or General Surgery.
Therefore, we are collecting both college-wise and department-wise experiences.
Medical college Toxicity list & Reviews:
1. BJMC, Ahmedabad — Orthopaedics — Gujarat, Ahmedabad
Ragging, family shaming, forced consumption of rotten food and alcohol. Ragging concerns also mentioned in Surgery and Obstetrics.
2. SV Medical College — OBG, Paediatrics — Andhra Pradesh, Tirupati
Labour-like work in Paediatrics; clothing-related restrictions, excessive attire expectations and abusive language in OBG.
3. AIIMS Mangalagiri — Paediatrics — Andhra Pradesh, Vijayawada
Heavy workload, poor clinical orientation and toxic faculty behaviour.
4. BJ Medical College, Ahmedabad — Pharmacology — Gujarat, Ahmedabad
Faculty toxicity, inter-faculty ego clashes, dissertation-related harassment and personal work assigned by professors. Five of 16 students reportedly resigned.
5. MGM Medical College, Navi Mumbai — General Medicine — Maharashtra, Navi Mumbai
Excessive hierarchy and pressure to constantly show deference to seniors.
6. VCSG Government Medical College — Anatomy, Paediatrics, OBG — Uttarakhand, Srikot
Extremely toxic work culture.
7. Shri Guru Ram Rai Institute of Medical Sciences — Paediatrics — Uttarakhand, Dehradun
Rude faculty and alleged demands for money for thesis acceptance. Paediatrics and Ophthalmology also reported as problematic.
8. Indira Gandhi Government Medical College, Nagpur — FMT — Maharashtra, Nagpur
Toxic departmental environment.
9. Government Theni Medical College — Paediatrics — Tamil Nadu, Theni
Toxic seniors and hectic duties; reported learning opportunities alongside serious mental-health strain.
10. RNT Medical College, Udaipur — Radiation Oncology — Rajasthan, Udaipur
Alleged harassment by the HOD, Surgery department and college owner.
11. MNR Medical College, Sangareddy — Surgery / College Management — Telangana, Sangareddy
Allegations of sexual harassment and groping, including alleged misconduct after a complaint was raised. A suicide was also mentioned in the submission.
12. PGIMER Chandigarh — Paediatric Pulmonology — Haryana, Fatehabad
Alleged demands for sexual favours; concerns about faculty competence. Two DM fellows reportedly resigned midway.
13. SBKS Medical College — Psychiatry — Gujarat, Vadodara
Faculty-related concerns and unnecessary paperwork.
14. BJ Government Medical College, Pune — Microbiology — Maharashtra, Pune
Alleged discrimination against non-Marathi and North Indian students; excessive duties, no proper off-duty time, personal errands for faculty, poor teaching and intrusion into personal life.
15. SSPM Medical College & Lifetime Hospital, Padve — Management — Maharashtra, Sindhudurg
Alleged compulsory hostel charges, cash collections without receipts, poor patient flow, non-return of deposits and faculty taking credit for residents’ academic work.
16. Kamineni Institute of Medical Sciences, Narketpally — Entire College / Management — Telangana, Nalgonda
Alleged non-payment of stipend, excessive work, restrictive environment and a reported resident suicide.
17. MVJ Medical College and Research Hospital — Paediatrics — Karnataka, Bengaluru
Alleged inhuman working hours and repeated practical-exam failures despite theory clearance. Other departments described as comparatively non-toxic.
18. Government Medical College, Siddipet — SPM, OBG — Telangana, Siddipet
Alleged regional favouritism, poor clinical exposure and concerns about residents and students being failed.
19. Basavatarakam Indo-American Cancer Hospital — Palliative Medicine — Telangana, Hyderabad
Poor work-life balance, humiliation and lack of a clear departmental hierarchy.
20. GMC Baramulla — OBG — Jammu & Kashmir, Baramulla
Alleged regional and religious discrimination, unequal duty allocation, excessive workload, harassment by patients’ attendants, inadequate administrative support and poor surgical exposure.
21. Konaseema Institute of Medical Sciences — Department not specified — Andhra Pradesh, Amalapuram
No stipend, inexperienced faculty and inadequate facilities.
22. Subharti Medical College — Paediatrics — Uttar Pradesh, Meerut
Reported 96-hour shifts, inability to take meal breaks, toxic seniors and suspension or explanation letters for minor issues.
23. MGM Medical College, Kishanganj — Pathology — Bihar, Kishanganj
Faculty-related concerns.
24. VMKV Medical College, Salem — OBG — Tamil Nadu, Salem
Very limited independent surgical exposure, single-PG staffing and an uncooperative HOD.
25. Government Medical College, Patiala — Microbiology — Punjab, Patiala
Alleged staff favouritism, thesis-signature delays, threats of exam ineligibility, denial of leave and poor academics.
26. Dr Rajesh Kambe Dental College, Akola — Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery — Maharashtra, Akola
Poor management and lack of basic facilities, including water and electricity.
27. Raichur Institute of Medical Sciences — Medicine — Karnataka, Raichur
Bullying, targeting, backbiting and lack of faculty engagement with PG residents.
28. KIMS, Hubli — Surgery — Karnataka, Hubli
Toxic seniors and excessive duties; residents reportedly unable to bathe for several days.
29. Chhattisgarh Institute of Medical Sciences, Bilaspur — Ophthalmology, Medicine — Chhattisgarh, Bilaspur
Alleged HOD-related harassment in Medicine and toxic consultants in Ophthalmology. Paediatrics described as non-toxic but heavily loaded.
30. BJMC, Ahmedabad — Ophthalmology — Gujarat, Ahmedabad
Good learning potential reported, but poor teaching support and limited hands-on opportunities.
31. Subbaiah Institute of Medical Sciences — Paediatrics, OBG, Surgery — Karnataka, Shivamogga
Paediatrics: toxicity, overwork and harassment. OBG: harassment. Surgery: poor hands-on exposure and lack of support.
32. Maulana Azad Medical College — OBG — Delhi, New Delhi
Excessive workload, lack of leave, hierarchy and humiliation; interns reportedly denied completion if they do not meet excessive work demands.
33. Sancheti Hospital, Pune — Orthopaedics — Maharashtra, Pune
Excessive presentations and ward work, little surgical exposure, residents treated as corporate-hospital labour and reported high failure rates.
34. Mysore Medical College — FMT — Karnataka, Mysore
Alleged intimidation, shouting, mental harassment, demands for personal favours and involvement in handling alleged bribe money. Two faculty members described positively.
35. UPUMS — Paediatrics — Uttar Pradesh, Etawah
Alleged regional favouritism, excessive workload, lack of personal life and salary delays of up to three months.
36. GMC Aurangabad — General Surgery — Maharashtra, Aurangabad
Excessive workload.
37. GMC Jalgaon — FMT — Maharashtra, Jalgaon
Severe departmental toxicity reported.
38. Sahyadri Hospital, Karve Road, Pune — Anaesthesia — Maharashtra, Pune
Manipulative departmental environment, continuous 48-hour duties, no time for meals, poor academics, pressure for taking sick leave and restrictions on attending conferences.
39. RIMS, Ranchi — Paediatrics — Jharkhand, Ranchi
Alleged marks favouritism, clerical work in exchange for favourable treatment and discrimination against outsiders. Three-year bond also mentioned.
40. Index Medical College — Paediatrics — Madhya Pradesh, Indore
Alleged daily humiliation, cash demands and stipend deductions; residents reportedly required to make six attendance punches for one day’s salary.
41. Medical Trust Hospital — Thoracic and General Surgery — Kerala, Kochi
Alleged repeated humiliation by the unit head.
42. IPGMER, Kolkata — General Surgery — West Bengal, Kolkata
Extremely long working hours, repeated late-night rounds and inadequate time for sleep or meals.
43. Mamatha Academy of Medical Sciences — Orthopaedics — Telangana, Hyderabad
Verbal abuse and reported long working hours extending from morning until late night.
44. KGMU — General Surgery — Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow
Verbal and physical abuse, mental harassment, personal comments, prolonged standing and unnecessary work.
45. GMC and Rajindra Hospital, Patiala — Radiodiagnosis — Punjab, Patiala
Long duties, heavy MLC imaging workload, poor senior support, inadequate study time and poor infrastructure.
46. Yenepoya Medical College — General Medicine — Karnataka, Mangalore
Toxic staff behaviour and multiple PG dropouts reportedly linked to departmental toxicity.
47. MVJ Medical College — Paediatrics — Karnataka, Bengaluru
Toxic staff behaviour and multiple PG dropouts reported.
48. Apollo Medical College — General Surgery — Andhra Pradesh, Chittoor
Alleged physical manhandling of PG residents by a senior, with no response from the HOD.
49. VIMSAR, Burla — Anaesthesiology — Odisha, Sambalpur
Faculty-related concerns.
50. North Bengal Medical College and Hospital — Orthopaedics — West Bengal, Siliguri
Allegedly rude PG trainees, concerns about patient interactions and inadequate senior/professor presence in OPD.
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What Are PG Residents Actually Saying About Toxicity in India?
Rather than relying only on general opinions, let’s look at some actual discussions where medical residents have shared their experiences publicly.
These discussions are important because they show what happens inside departments after a student gets admission. They also show that not every residency experience is negative.
1. A surgical resident describes working from 6 AM to 1:30 AM
First-year surgical resident shared their experience after joining residency.
The resident described extremely long working hours, difficulty getting food and sleep, bullying and ragging.
The resident wrote:
“duty hours are from 6am to 1:30am.”
The post also raised concerns about stipend and the behaviour of seniors.
This is a serious account, particularly for someone considering a surgical specialty. However, the institution was not clearly identified in the post, so it should be treated as an individual resident experience rather than evidence against a particular college.
2. A resident shares a positive experience at AIIMS Bathinda
Not every resident has a negative experience. In fact, one discussion from August 2024 provides an interesting contrast.
A postgraduate resident pursuing MD Paediatrics at a peripheral AIIMS shared a positive experience and explained that the seniors were supportive.
The resident wrote:
“the seniors treat you like friends/siblings.”
The discussion also mentioned good duty distribution, academic activities, leave and a comparatively supportive environment.
This is an important example because a demanding residency does not necessarily have to be a toxic residency.
The discussion identified AIIMS Bathinda in the comments.
3. A General Medicine resident asks whether workload or toxicity matters more
A particularly interesting discussion appeared on January 1, 2026.
A NEET PG aspirant was comparing two government medical colleges for MD General Medicine.
The two options had very different working environments:
- One college had a hectic workload but supportive seniors and faculty, with comparatively little toxicity.
- The other had comparatively less workload and better academics but a strict HOD and a reportedly toxic, fear-based working environment.
The aspirant wanted to know which environment would be better in the long run.
This is a question many NEET PG aspirants should consider. Would you prefer a busy department where seniors support you, or a comparatively less busy department where you constantly feel under pressure?
4. An Orthopaedics PG resident shares concerns about a private medical college
In another discussion from March 2026, an Orthopaedics PG1 resident at a private college in Telangana described a difficult residency experience.
The resident reported being made to stay until midnight, being called early the next morning and receiving additional night duties.
The post also raised concerns about leave restrictions and a lack of proper teaching from seniors.
The resident’s account highlights an important issue: clinical workload and clinical teaching are not the same thing. Residents should get opportunities to learn, not simply be assigned work without adequate supervision.
5. A resident reports leaving Pathology residency after one month
A user shared their decision to leave a Pathology residency in March 2025.
The resident reported working approximately 114 hours per week without weekly offs and described the effect of the working environment on their physical and mental health.
The resident also mentioned receiving support from the HOD and attending a formal counselling session before making the decision.
This account is worth reading because toxicity and excessive workload are not restrict ed to surgical branches.
These are individual accounts, not verified institutional inspections. They should be used to understand the problems residents are discussing, not to conclude that every resident at these institutions has the same experience.
Which Medical Colleges Have Better PG Residency Environments?
When discussing toxic medical colleges, we should also look at institutions where residents report positive experiences.
A good residency environment does not necessarily mean fewer patients, shorter working hours or an easy postgraduate course.
What matters is whether residents receive proper clinical teaching, fair duty distribution, respectful treatment and adequate opportunities to rest.
For example, the AIIMS Bathinda Paediatrics resident discussion mentioned earlier describes how supportive seniors can make even a demanding residency more manageable.
This is why I want residents from different medical colleges to share their positive experiences too.
If you are studying at a medical college where:
- Seniors genuinely help junior residents.
- Faculty members are approachable.
- Duty schedules are reasonably managed.
- Residents receive weekly offs.
- Clinical work is accompanied by proper teaching.
- Academic activities are given importance.
Please share your experience. We want to identify colleges and departments that are doing things right, not just identify problems.
PG Workload in Medical Colleges: What Does the Data Say?
The discussion about toxicity is not limited to social media. Research and surveys have also highlighted concerns about postgraduate working conditions in India.
A study published in the Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, titled ‘Post graduate training in medical colleges of India: Resident Physicians’ perspective’, reported some concerning findings.
According to the study:
- Reported working hours ranged from 42 to 168 hours per week.
- Only 44.2% of respondents reported getting adequate rest and sleep.
- Approximately 29.1% felt that their departmental working hours were not adequately managed.
- Around 52.4% agreed or strongly agreed that their departments encouraged teamwork and healthy interactions.
These findings suggest that working conditions and resident experiences deserve much greater attention.
Tamil Nadu PG workload survey
In January 2024, The New Indian Express reported findings from a survey conducted by the Tamil Nadu Medical Officers Association.
The survey included approximately 100 postgraduate doctors from around 20 government medical colleges.
Some of the major concerns included:
- Working hours extending up to 36 hours.
- Lack of weekly offs.
- Increased workload due to staff shortages.
- Pressure in departments including General Medicine, Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Paediatrics, Anaesthesiology and Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
This is useful because it gives us a glimpse of workload differences across departments.
What about AIIMS and other premier institutions?
A report published by Medical Dialogues in April 2026 discussed RTI information concerning resident doctors at AIIMS Delhi, JIPMER, NIMHANS and AFMC.
The report highlighted concerns about heavy workloads, prolonged duty hours, psychiatric counselling and residents leaving postgraduate courses midway.
This is a reminder that a prestigious institutional name alone cannot guarantee a comfortable residency.
How Toxicity Differs From Workload
I want to make one thing clear: a high workload does not automatically mean a toxic department.
A resident working long hours in a department with supportive seniors, proper clinical teaching and fair duty distribution may have a very different experience from someone working fewer hours in an environment involving humiliation, harassment or unnecessary pressure.
Both workload and workplace culture need to be considered separately.
For example:
| Situation | What it tells you |
|---|---|
| High patient load with good teaching | Demanding but potentially good clinical training |
| Long duties with supportive seniors | Heavy workload, but potentially healthy working culture |
| Fewer duties with constant humiliation | Poor working environment despite lower workload |
| Long duties without post-duty rest | Concern regarding workload management |
| No clinical teaching, only routine work | Possible lack of academic development |
| Fair duties and supportive faculty | Comparatively positive residency environment |
This is why our college database will collect information about different aspects of residency instead of giving every institution a single arbitrary toxicity label.
What Should You Check Before Choosing a PG Medical College?
If you have secured a NEET PG seat, I strongly recommend speaking to current residents before finalising your college.
Do not ask only whether the college is good or bad. Ask specific questions.
- How many hours does a JR1 work daily?
- How many night duties are assigned every month?
- Are residents relieved after night duties?
- Are weekly offs actually provided?
- How supportive are seniors and faculty?
- Is there regular clinical teaching?
- How much time is available for self-study?
- Are residents allowed to take leave?
- Is the stipend paid regularly?
- Are there any mandatory service bonds?
- How is the hostel and mess facility?
- Would the current residents choose the same college again?
Try to speak with residents from the exact department you are considering. An MD Medicine resident may not be able to give you an accurate picture of the MS Orthopaedics department in the same institution.
Share Your Medical College Experience on MedicoDrive
This is where I need your help.
I want doctors from across India to contribute to this initiative. Whether you completed your MBBS from a government college, are doing your MD/MS at an AIIMS, are studying in a private medical college or have already completed your postgraduate training, your experience matters.
Visit “MedicoDrive” and search for your medical college.
Share whatever you think upcoming doctors should know. Let’s make medical postgraduate training in India better for the doctors who come after us. You can talk about:
College toxicity: How are the seniors, faculty and overall working culture?
PG workload: How many hours do you work? How many night duties do you get?
Best and worst branches: Which departments offer good training? Which ones have a difficult working environment?
Stipend and service bond: Is the stipend satisfactory? Is it paid on time? Are there mandatory service requirements?
Hostel and campus: How are the accommodation, food and basic facilities?
Your overall experience: Would you recommend this college to another doctor?
You can also submit a positive review. If your college has a supportive department, good academics and a healthy working environment, let others know.
Reviews can be submitted without publicly displaying your identity, subject to the site’s moderation and privacy process. Please do not include patient-identifying information or make unsupported allegations against identifiable individuals.
Search your college and share your experience: [MedicoDrive – Medical College Reviews]
Frequently Asked Questions
Which are the most toxic PG medical colleges in India?
There is no officially recognised nationwide ranking of medical colleges based on PG toxicity. Resident discussions and personal experiences can help identify institutions and departments that deserve closer investigation. MedicoDrive aims to develop a college-wise database based on resident feedback and available evidence.
Which are the least toxic medical colleges in India?
The answer depends on the department, specialty and experiences of current residents. A college with supportive faculty, fair duty distribution, good academics and a healthy senior-junior relationship may offer a comparatively better residency environment.
Which PG branches have the highest workload?
General Medicine, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics and Anaesthesiology can involve demanding clinical responsibilities and emergency duties. However, actual working hours differ between medical colleges.
Is AIIMS better than government medical colleges for PG residency?
AIIMS institutions offer established medical training environments, but the residency experience varies by institute and department. Aspirants should compare actual resident experiences, clinical exposure, duty schedules and academic support rather than relying only on the institutional name.
Do PG residents get weekly offs in India?
The NMC Post-Graduate Medical Education Regulations 2023 provide for one weekly day off, subject to exigencies of work. Postgraduate students are also entitled to 20 days of paid casual leave and five days of academic leave annually, as clarified in the NMC FAQ.
How can I find out about a medical college’s toxicity before counselling?
Speak to current JR1, JR2 and JR3 residents in the department you are considering. Ask about duty hours, night duties, post-duty relief, faculty behaviour, leave policies and clinical teaching. Compare multiple experiences rather than relying on a single person’s opinion.
Can I submit an anonymous review of my medical college?
The MedicoDrive initiative aims to allow residents and alumni to share experiences without publicly displaying their identity. Submissions will need moderation to protect privacy and prevent unsupported allegations.
Will MedicoDrive publish a top 10 list of the most toxic medical colleges?
Yes, a ranking may be developed once sufficient college-wise and department-wise feedback has been collected. We do not want to publish an arbitrary list based on a few online comments. The objective is to make the information useful and fair to both students and institutions.
A final request to all doctors and medical residents:
You have already experienced medical college life. You know what the workload, faculty, seniors, hostel and department culture are actually like. Someone is preparing for NEET PG right now and will soon be making the same decision you once made
Hello, I am Dr. Ashish. I have lot of experience in medical field and education, I have gained lot of knowledge in my entrance exam life and medical studies which I want to share with everyone so that I can help more and more people.
