I want to verify whether the doctor treating me is genuinely registered. Can I do this through RTI?

Yes. Under the NMC Act, 2020, the National Medical Commission maintains the National Medical Register (NMR) — a centralised digital register of all licensed medical practitioners in India. You can query the NMR online at nmc.org.in. If the online search is inconclusive or you want an official written confirmation, RTI to NMC can provide: (1) whether [Doctor's Name], claiming qualification from [Medical College, Year], is registered on the NMR; (2) the registration number, date, qualification on record, and current status (active, suspended, or cancelled). A practitioner who is not on the NMR and does not hold a valid State Medical Council registration is practising without a licence — actionable under Section 54 of the NMC Act, 2020 and under the Indian Medical Council Act. An RTI-confirmed answer is an authoritative record, unlike an informal online search.

My MBBS registration with the State Medical Council has been pending for months. Should I RTI NMC or the State Medical Council?

After completing MBBS, initial registration is done with the State Medical Council of the state where the student studied. The NMC maintains the National Medical Register but registration is primarily a state council function. If your state council registration is pending, file RTI with the State Medical Council through the state RTI portal — ask for the current status of your application, the specific requirement pending, and the name of the officer handling your file. If the delay is because your medical degree or college is not recognised by NMC, then file RTI with NMC asking about the recognition status of your degree/college. The second appeal for State Medical Council RTIs goes to the State Information Commission; for NMC (a Central body), second appeal goes to the CIC.

I passed my DNB exam but my result is not reflecting correctly. Can RTI help?

Yes. The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) conducts DNB (Diplomate of National Board), FNB (Fellow of National Board), and PDCET exams. If your result is incorrect, not uploaded, or the certificate has not been issued, file RTI with NBEMS asking for: (1) your roll number and result status for the [DNB/FNB] examination in [Specialty, Month/Year]; (2) the marks scored in theory and practical/clinical components (if applicable); (3) whether your certificate has been issued and the dispatch date. NBEMS is a separate body from NMC — file RTI with NBEMS (not NMC) for DNB/FNB examination matters. Both are under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, and both use rtionline.gov.in.

Can RTI confirm whether a medical college's MBBS degree is valid and recognised by NMC?

Yes. NMC (and before it, the erstwhile Medical Council of India) grants recognition to medical colleges for specific intake levels and conditions. If you are concerned about whether your college's MBBS degree will be recognised — especially if your college is new, had reduced intake in certain years, or was under scrutiny — RTI to NMC can confirm: (1) the current recognition status of [Medical College] and the intake approved for the relevant batch/year; (2) whether any condition, restriction, or derecognition was in force for the year you enrolled or graduated; (3) whether NMC has received or acted on any complaint about the college's compliance. This is especially relevant for admission to PG courses, registrations, and employment where the degree recognition is verified.

What if NMC or NBEMS does not respond to my RTI within 30 days?

File a First Appeal under Section 19(1) of the RTI Act with the First Appellate Authority (FAA) at NMC or NBEMS (as applicable) within 30 days of the date of decision or expiry of the 30-day response period, whichever is applicable. If the FAA's response is absent or unsatisfactory, file a Second Appeal with the Central Information Commission (CIC) under Section 19(3) within 90 days. Both NMC and NBEMS are Central Government statutory bodies under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare — second appeal always goes to the CIC.

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How to File RTI with NMC or NBE for Doctor Registration, Medical Qualification and Specialist Credentials

Step-by-step guide to file an RTI with the National Medical Commission (NMC) or National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) for MBBS/PG medical registration status, verification of a doctor's credentials, DNB/FNB examination results, recognition of medical colleges, and disciplinary action history. Includes a ready-to-use sample RTI draft.

Updated 24 May 2026

Quick Facts

MinistryMinistry of Health and Family Welfare

Address RTI ToCPIO, National Medical Commission, New Delhi / CPIO, National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences, New Delhi

Application Fee₹10 under RTI (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2005. Free for BPL cardholders.

Response Time30 days from receipt (Section 7(1), RTI Act 2005). 48 hours if the matter involves life or liberty.

File Online Athttps://rtionline.gov.in

All information on this page is based on the Right to Information Act, 2005 (Act No. 22 of 2005) and the RTI (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2005. First Appeal: Section 19(1). Second Appeal to CIC/SIC: Section 19(3).

The National Medical Commission (NMC) was established under the National Medical Commission Act, 2020, replacing the erstwhile Medical Council of India (MCI). NMC regulates medical education, maintains the National Medical Register (NMR) of licensed medical practitioners, grants recognition to medical colleges, and oversees postgraduate medical education standards. The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) is a separate body under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare that conducts the DNB, FNB, and related postgraduate specialist examinations.

Both NMC and NBEMS are public authorities under Section 2(h) of the RTI Act, 2005.

NMC vs NBEMS: Which Body to RTI

Subject	Body to RTI	Portal
MBBS registration on National Medical Register	NMC	rtionline.gov.in
Recognition of MBBS / MD / MS degrees from Indian colleges	NMC	rtionline.gov.in
Medical college recognition status and permitted intake	NMC	rtionline.gov.in
Disciplinary action against a registered doctor	NMC / State Medical Council	NMC: rtionline.gov.in; State Council: state RTI portal
DNB / FNB examination results and certificates	NBEMS	rtionline.gov.in
PDCET (postgraduate entrance)	NBEMS	rtionline.gov.in
State council registration delays	State Medical Council	State RTI portal

The National Medical Register

Under Section 31 of the NMC Act, 2020, NMC maintains the National Medical Register — a centralised database of all registered medical practitioners in India. NMC also provides an online lookup at nmc.org.in. RTI to NMC can confirm registration status with official, authoritative status — useful where:

A patient wants to verify whether their treating doctor is genuinely licensed
An employer (hospital, clinic) is verifying credentials of a new hire
A doctor's registration was suspended or cancelled and they are still practising
There is a dispute about whether a qualification from a foreign medical university is recognised

What Can You Achieve with RTI to NMC or NBEMS?

Verify whether a doctor's name and registration number appear on the National Medical Register and the current status (active / suspended / cancelled)
Confirm whether a medical degree (MBBS, MD, MS, DNB, foreign qualification) from a specific institution and year is recognised under NMC Regulations
Get the recognition status and permitted intake of a medical college — including any restrictions, penalties, or derecognition orders
Track a pending registration application (own or for a junior colleague) and identify the bottleneck
Obtain DNB/FNB examination results and certificate dispatch status from NBEMS
Check whether any disciplinary complaint or action is on record against a specific doctor

Where to File

Both NMC and NBEMS are in New Delhi. File on rtionline.gov.in:

For NMC matters: Select Ministry of Health and Family Welfare → National Medical Commission (NMC)
For NBEMS matters: Select Ministry of Health and Family Welfare → National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS)

For State Medical Council registration issues: file through your state's RTI portal with the relevant State Medical Council. Second appeal for state councils goes to the State Information Commission.

What Specific Information Can You Ask For?

Registration verification:

Whether Doctor's Full Name, claiming to hold MBBS/MD from College, Year, is registered on the National Medical Register — registration number, qualification on record, and current status
Whether registration No. XXX is active, suspended, cancelled, or subject to any condition

Registration delay (own application): 3. Current status of registration application submitted on Date — stage, specific requirement pending, and name of officer handling the file 4. Prescribed processing timeline for this registration category

Degree and college recognition: 5. Whether MBBS/MD/MS degree from Medical College/University, State, admitted batch Year, is recognised by NMC under the relevant regulations 6. Current recognition status of Medical College, City — permitted intake for current academic year, and any NMC order restricting intake or imposing conditions in the last three years

DNB/FNB (NBEMS): 7. Result status of Roll No. XXX in DNB/FNB examination, Specialty, Month/Year — pass/fail and marks 8. Whether certificate for Roll No. XXX has been issued and the dispatch date

Disciplinary history: 9. Whether any complaint or disciplinary action is on record against Registration No. XXX with NMC in the last five years — nature and outcome

Appeals

First Appeal (Section 19(1)): File with the FAA at NMC or NBEMS within 30 days of the date of decision or expiry of the 30-day response period, whichever is applicable.

Second Appeal (Section 19(3)): File with the Central Information Commission (CIC) within 90 days. Both NMC and NBEMS are Central Government statutory bodies under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare — second appeal is always CIC.

Sample RTI Application Draft

To,
The Central Public Information Officer (CPIO),
[National Medical Commission, Pocket 14, Sector 8, Dwarka, New Delhi – 110077]
[OR: National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), Medical Enclave, Masjid Moth, Greater Kailash-II, New Delhi – 110048]

Subject: Application under the Right to Information Act, 2005 — Medical Registration Status / Doctor Credential Verification / College Recognition

Sir/Madam,

I, [Your Full Name], residing at [Your Full Address], submit this application under Section 6 of the Right to Information Act, 2005, to seek the following information:

Doctor / registration / institution details (as applicable):
  Doctor's Full Name: [Full Name as on medical degree]
  Registration Number (if known): [NMC/State Medical Council Registration No.]
  Qualification: [MBBS / MD / MS / DNB / FNB / DM / MCh / etc.]
  University / Institution Granting Degree: [Name of Medical College / University]
  Year of Passing: [Year]
  State Medical Council (if applicable): [Name of State Medical Council]

Information sought:

1. [For registration verification] Whether a person named [Full Name], holding registration number [XXX] (or claiming qualifications from [Medical College, Year]), is registered on the National Medical Register (NMR) maintained by the National Medical Commission under Section 31 of the NMC Act, 2020. If registered, the registration number, date of registration, qualification registered, and current status (active / suspended / cancelled).

2. [For registration delay] The current status of the MBBS / PG medical registration application submitted by [Name] on [DD/MM/YYYY] with the [NMC / State Medical Council] — the specific stage at which the application is held and the reason for any delay.

3. [For NBEMS / DNB] The result of [Name] in the [DNB / FNB / PDCET] examination held in [Month/Year] for the specialty of [Specialty Name] — whether passed, failed, or absent, and the marks / result status.

4. Whether the medical degree of [MBBS / MD / MS / DNB] from [Medical College/University, Year] is recognised by the NMC under the relevant NMC Regulations — and if there are any conditions or restrictions on recognition of degrees from this institution for the relevant year.

5. [For medical college recognition] The current recognition status of [Medical College Name], [City, State] under the NMC Act, 2020 — whether the college is permitted to admit students for MBBS for the current academic year, the intake approved, and any conditions, restrictions, or penalties imposed by NMC in the last two years.

6. Whether any disciplinary action or complaint has been recorded against [Doctor's Name], Registration No. [XXX], with the NMC or the relevant State Medical Council in the last five years — and if yes, the nature of the complaint and the outcome.

I am enclosing the application fee of Rs. 10 [via online payment; Reference No.: [Payment Ref]].

I request the above information within 30 days as required under Section 7(1) of the RTI Act, 2005.

Yours sincerely,

[Your Full Name]
[Your Complete Address]
Phone: [Your 10-digit Mobile Number]
Email: [[email protected]]
Date: [DD/MM/YYYY]

Replace all text in [square brackets] with your actual details before filing. Do not include the brackets in your submission.

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