24 Part-Time Members Selected for NMC

On 15th July 2025, the Union Health Ministry appointed 24 part-time members to the National Medical Commission (NMC) and its four autonomous boards through a draw of lots.

Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda participated in the selection process, which included appointments to the NMC, its autonomous boards, and the search committee.
As per official procedure, 10 part-time members were chosen from among the State and Union Territory government nominees in the Medical Advisory Council.
These members represent Gujarat, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Andhra Pradesh, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Jharkhand, Chandigarh, and Madhya Pradesh.
Additionally, nine part-time members were selected from State Medical Council nominees who had earlier been appointed to the Medical Advisory Council in 2022.
The draw-of-lots method was used to ensure a fair and transparent selection process, involving officials and observers in the presence of the Health Minister.