National Medical Commission
Council Body under MoHFW, Govt. of India | |
National Medical Commission | |
| Abbreviation | NMC |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | Medical Council of India |
| Formation | 25 September 2020 |
| Type | Statutory body |
| Purpose | Regulatory medical education, professionals, research, and institutes |
| Headquarters | New Delhi, India |
Chairperson | B. N. Gangadhar (interim) |
| Affiliations | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare |
| Website | nmc |
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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. 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.