National Medical Commission proposes UID for doctors
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has proposed a new registration system that assigns a Unique Identification (UID) number to doctors in India. This system would allow medical practitioners to practice across any state without needing additional state-specific licenses.
Why it matters
The proposal aims to streamline medical practice regulations and create a unified national database, potentially improving healthcare accessibility and regulatory oversight.
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has proposed a registration system under which a medical practitioner, once registered with a State Medical Council and allotted a Unique Identification (UID) number in the National Medical Register, would be eligible to practise across India without obtaining fresh registration or a licence in another State.
The proposal is part of the draft Registration of Medical Practitioners and Licence to Practice Medicine (Amendment) Regulations, 2026, notified by the NMC on August 11, 2026. The draft seeks to amend the 2023 regulations governing registration and licensing of doctors. The NMC has invited objections and suggestions for 30 days from the date of notification.
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