National Medical Commission

National Medical Commission
AbbreviationNMC
PredecessorMedical Council of India
Formation25 September 2020; 4 years ago (25 September 2020)
TypeStatutory body
PurposeRegulatory medical education, professionals, research, and institutes
HeadquartersNew Delhi, India
Chairperson
B. N. Gangadhar (interim)
AffiliationsMinistry of Health and Family Welfare
Websitenmc.org.in

The National Medical Commission (NMC) is a statutory body in India that regulates medical education, medical professionals, institutes, and research. Established on 25 September 2020, it replaced the Medical Council of India.[1][2] The Commission grants recognition of medical qualifications, gives accreditation to medical schools, grants registration to medical practitioners, and monitors medical practice and assesses the medical infrastructure in India.

It was earlier established for 6 months by an ordinance in January 2019 and later became a permanent law passed by Parliament of India and later approved by President of India on 8 August 2019.[3]

  1. ^ "NMC comes into force from today, repeals Indian Medical Council Act". ANI News. 25 September 2020. Archived from the original on 26 September 2020. Retrieved 24 September 2020.
  2. ^ "President gives assent to National Medical Commission Bill; panel to replace MCI will be formed within six months". Firstpost. Press Trust India. 8 August 2019. Archived from the original on 26 August 2019. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
  3. ^ Dey, Sushmi (4 February 2020). "National Medical Commission in advanced stage of formation, assures health minister". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 17 March 2022. Retrieved 27 February 2020.