National Medical Commission: Functions, Structure and Regulation of Medical Education

UPSC Relevance: Health Governance | Education

NMC

National Medical Commission

Established Under

National Medical Commission Act, 2019.

It replaced the Medical Council of India.

Functions

  • Set standards for medical education.

  • Regulate medical institutions.

  • Regulate medical professionals.

  • Assess healthcare human-resource needs.

  • Ensure professional ethics.

  • Coordinate autonomous boards.

  • Issue guidelines regarding fees for specified seats in private/deemed medical institutions.

Ministry

NMC is a statutory body under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Prelims Pointer: NMC regulates modern medical education and professionals.