# Freezing of PG Training in Punjab: When and How (PPM 2024)

Source: https://upmed.net/ppm-freezing-of-training/  
Published: 2026-11-07 · Updated: 2026-11-07  
Category: Central Induction Policy / Punjab Residency Program  
Publisher: UPMED (https://upmed.net/)

> PPM 2024 freezing rules for Punjab Residency Program trainees: after 2 years and mid-term, earlier only on medical grounds, once, max 6 months, DAI NOC and...

Sometimes a trainee needs to pause training. The [PPM 2024](https://upmed.net/ppm-level-3-punjab-residency-program-rules/) calls this **freezing**. It is allowed, but with strict limits.

## When can you freeze?

- **Normally:** only after completing **two years of initial training and the mid-term evaluation** (Clause 9.1).
- **Before two years:** only on **medical grounds**, verified by a Special Medical Board of the Department on the recommendation of the Institutional Post-Graduate Committee.

## How long and how many times?

- Freezing is allowed **only once** in the whole PG training (Clause 9.2).
- It must **not exceed six months**. The only exceptions are natural calamity, disasters or life-threatening medical grounds.
- Freezing can be taken in episodes, but the **total must not exceed six months** in the whole training.

## Procedure

1. Apply through proper channel: VC / Principal / Head of Institution to the SHC&ME Department, well in time (Clause 9.3).
2. Submit your **original documents** to the institution to secure your continuation of training (Clause 9.2).
3. Obtain an **NOC from your Degree Awarding Institution** (CPSP or university).
4. The freezing is then notified by the SHC&ME Department.

## Is the frozen period paid?

No. After freezing, you must work extra time to complete the full duration of training, and **no stipend or salary is paid for that make-up period** (Clause 8.6). Remember that total stipend is capped at four or five years from your first day of induction (see [stipend rules](https://upmed.net/ppm-stipend-deputation-rules/)).

## Freezing or resignation?

If you need a short break, freezing protects your seat. Leaving or resigning has penalties such as debarment and stipend refund. Read [exit and resignation rules](https://upmed.net/ppm-exit-resignation-penalties/) before deciding.

## Read more PPM rules

- [PPM 2024: all rules of Level-III training](https://upmed.net/ppm-level-3-punjab-residency-program-rules/)
- [Leave rules](https://upmed.net/ppm-leave-rules/)
- [Change of specialty](https://upmed.net/ppm-change-of-specialty/)
- [Exit, resignation and stipend refund](https://upmed.net/ppm-exit-resignation-penalties/)

**Applying for the January 2027 intake?** See the [December 2026-Jan 2027 Induction](https://upmed.net/december-2026-jan-207-induction/) page for the policy, merit criteria, CIP calculator and seat distribution.

*Source: Policy and Procedure Manual (PPM) of Post-Graduate Residency of Level-III Programs, SHC&ME Department, notified 15 May 2024, Clauses 8.6 and 9. [Download the PPM (PDF)](https://securedimages.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/f5177b16-203f-4126-8a4c-e2e5746fe0d1.pdf). Your Degree Awarding Institution may have its own freezing rules too. Always check the latest notification of the SHC&ME Department.*