Top 8 Important Criteria for the National Medical Council Registration!

The National Medical Council (NMC) regulates medical education and practice in India. If you want to practice medicine in this country, registration with NMC is mandatory. The NMC works as a guardian to ensure that individuals who are practicing medicine possess the necessary credentials and adhere to ethical standards.

Through this blog, you will get to know about the top 8 important criteria for Medical Registration with NMC!

1. Medical Degree:

   First and foremost, you need to have a medical qualification from a recognized Indian institute or any foreign university with specific approvals that the National Medical Council grants. 

2. Completing Internship:

   Before registering in NMC, you must complete a mandatory 12-month internship at an NMC-recognized medical college or hospital. This will solidify your theoretical and practical knowledge. 

3. Foreign Medical Graduates:

   If you graduated from a foreign university, you must take the Foreign Medical Graduates Examination (FMGE) and National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) to qualify for NMC registration. Additionally, you must possess a certificate for a one-year clerkship. Furthermore, you need to go through another year of internship at a government medical college in India.

4. Registry With State Medical Council:

   Under the NMC regulations, the data of state registries are synced in real-time with the National Medical Register (NMR). So you need to register with the State Medical Council, like Punjab Medical Council, Rajasthan Medical Council, Hyderabad Medical Council, etc., first, as per your preference. Disclaimer: Each SMC has state-specific requirements. So, make sure to obtain a registration certificate from SMC.

5. Eligibility in Permanent or Provisional Register:

   You can apply for registration in either the permanent register or the provisional register. The individuals who have completed the one-year internship can register under the permanent register, and those who have yet to complete the internship can register under the provisional register. 

6. Proper Documentation:

   To register in NMC, one must produce valid documents. These include your MBBS degree certificate, internship completion certificate, valid identity proof, i.e. Aadhar, Voter, and PAN card. 

7. Online Registration and Fee Payment:

   The National Medical Council has initiated an alteration in the medical licensing and registration process by making it online. Make sure to have a valid email ID and a phone number. There are prescribed fees for both the National Medical Council and the State Medical Council. These fees vary for Indian medical graduates and foreign medical graduates. Make sure to follow the official websites to avoid any processing delays, ensuring timely payment. 

8. Professional Conduct:

   Ethical practice is paramount for doctors. During registration, NMC will verify your credentials as well as if any issue was raised during your internship. So, adhere to the ethical guidelines accepted by the NMC.

Wrapping up 

 By fulfilling the criteria discussed in this blog, doctors will become eligible for the National Medical Council registration. Until December 2023, NMC had 104,891 new candidates applying for registration. For a smooth registration process, we recommend seeking guidance from a medical professional familiar with the NMC registration process. 

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References 

1. https://www.nmc.org.in/wp-content/uploads/Eligibility-Notice/Eligibility_Certificate_Information_Bulletin.pdf 
2. https://www.pw.live/exams/neet-pg/mbbs-internship/#:~:text=Medical%20students%20must%20complete%20the%20MBBS%20Internship%20to%20get%20their%20degree%20certificate.&text=MBBS%20Internship%20is%20a%20training,Bachelor%20of%20Surgery%20(MBBS) 
3. https://www.ruseducation.in/news/nmc-released-new-guidelines-for-foreign-medical-graduates/#:~:text=They%20must%20undergo%20mandatory%20clinical%20clerkships%20in%20India%20for%20one%20year.&text=Upon%20completing%20clerkships%2C%20they%20can,by%20the%20State%20Medical%20Council