State allows docs to join medical, dental colleges

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab government on Friday granted permission for reporting/joining of doctors in state’s medical and dental colleges selected through the NEET-PG counselling conducted by the union health ministry.

The government has also allowed holding of entrance exam for post graduate/under graduate courses by Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh.

An official spokesperson said the Union ministry of health & family welfare has informed the state regarding this selection process and joining/reporting by the doctors in state medical institutions.