NationalWednesday, 19 August 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
National Medical Commission draft rules to assign unique ID to doctors across India
The National Medical Commission has issued draft rules to create a unique identification number for doctors, enabling all-India practice without fresh state registration.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In August 2026, the National Medical Commission issued draft rules for a unique identification number for doctors under the amended Medical Registration and Medical Practice rules.
Key specifics
- The draft is titled the Medical Registration and Medical Practice (Amendment) Rules, 2026.
- After state council registration, a doctor will get a unique ID through the NMC ethics board.
- The ID will include the state or Union Territory code and the state medical council registration number.
- Doctors with the unique ID can practise anywhere in India without registering again in another state or UT.
- Public comments and objections can be submitted within 30 days, and no fee will be charged for the ID.
Exam lens
Question type: health governance and regulatory reform. Key facts: NMC, 2026 draft rules, unique ID, 30-day consultation, all-India practice. TNPSC may ask which body issues the ID and what benefit it gives to registered doctors.