The average stipend of top 10 per cent has been recorded at Rs 4.22 lakh, Rs 4.03 lakh for top 25 per cent, and Rs 3.57 lakh for top 50 per cent. The stipend in each category has seen an increase in the past three years. Overall, the average stipend is Rs 2.96 lakh and Rs 3 lakh is the median stipend.