National Medical Commission

The National Medical Commission (NMC) was constituted by National Medical Commission Act, 2019. It is a regulatory body of which regulates medical education and medical professionals in India. It replaced the Medical Council of India on 25 September 2020.

Membership: The Commission consists of 33 members-

• Chairperson (medical professionals only)
• 10 ex officio Members
• 22 part time members

Of these at least 60% of the members must be medical practitioners.

Mission and Vision: It aims to improve access to quality and affordable medical education, availability of adequate and high quality medical professionals and promote equitable and universal healthcare. It seeks to improve medical standards and improve medical research.

• It will also assess medical institutions periodically and enforce high ethical standards in all aspects of medical services. It will also provide an effective grievance redressal mechanism.