National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM)

National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM), New Delhi)

Parent Ministry: Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India
Established: 5 July 2021 (Under NCISM Act, 2020)
Replaced: Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM)
Headquarters: 61–65, Institutional Area, Opp. D Block, Janakpuri, New Delhi – 110058
Official Website: https://ncismindia.org

What Is NCISM?

The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) is the national regulatory authority that governs education, accreditation, professional conduct, and practice in Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, and Sowa-Rigpa systems of medicine in India.

It ensures that these ancient medical systems evolve with scientific validation, modern medical education standards, and ethical practices while retaining their traditional roots.

In simple words —
NCISM is the national guardian of India’s traditional medical education — ensuring transparency, quality, and credibility in Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, and Sowa-Rigpa.

Vision & Mission

Goal	Description
Global Leadership	To position India as a global leader in traditional medicine education.
Quality Education	To set uniform and transparent standards for AYUSH education.
Competent Professionals	To ensure ethical and skilled practitioners in Indian systems of medicine.
Research Orientation	To promote evidence-based and research-driven traditional medicine.
Digital Governance	To bring transparency through digitization and public accountability.

Legal Framework

Act	Description
National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Act, 2020	Enacted by the Parliament of India to regulate medical education and practice in traditional systems of medicine.
Came into Force	5 July 2021
Objective	To improve access to quality education, ensure transparency, and promote AYUSH integration with healthcare.

Key Provisions Include:

Standardization of education and examination.
Accreditation of institutions.
Code of professional conduct and ethics.
Digital registration of all practitioners.
Continuous professional development (CPD).

Composition of NCISM

Position	Description
Chairperson	Heads the Commission and guides overall policy and regulation.
Presidents of Four Autonomous Boards	Lead education, ethics, and assessment functions.
Advisory Members	Experts from AYUSH, academia, NITI Aayog, and state governments.
Secretary	Coordinates policy implementation and communication.

Boards Under NCISM

The NCISM operates through four autonomous boards, each managing a distinct regulatory function:

Board	Role
Board of Ayurveda	Regulates education, curriculum, and exams for Ayurveda colleges.
Board of Unani, Siddha & Sowa-Rigpa	Regulates standards for Unani, Siddha, and Sowa-Rigpa disciplines.
Medical Assessment & Rating Board for Indian System of Medicine (MARBISM)	Accredits, inspects, and rates institutions for quality and compliance.
Board of Ethics and Registration for Indian System of Medicine (BERISM)	Maintains the National Register of Practitioners and enforces professional ethics.

Courses & Standards Regulated

Level	Course	Entrance Exam
Undergraduate (UG)	BAMS (Ayurveda), BSMS (Siddha), BUMS (Unani)	NEET-UG
Postgraduate (PG)	MD/MS (Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani)	AIAPGET
Doctoral (Ph.D.)	Research degrees in AYUSH disciplines	As per UGC/NCISM norms

Curriculum Features:

Standardized national curriculum.
Integration with biomedical sciences.
Practical exposure in teaching hospitals.
Emphasis on preventive and promotive healthcare.
Research methodology and evidence-based learning.

Key Functions of NCISM

1️⃣ Maintain uniform standards for education and clinical training.
2️⃣ Approve and accredit AYUSH medical institutions.
3️⃣ Regulate admissions through NEET and AIAPGET in coordination with AACCC.
4️⃣ Maintain the National Register of Practitioners (NRISM).
5️⃣ Prescribe and enforce the Code of Ethics for practitioners.
6️⃣ Conduct inspections and audits through the MARBISM.
7️⃣ Promote AYUSH research, integration, and digital transparency.

Beneficiaries

Category	Benefit
Students	Access to nationally recognized, quality AYUSH education.
Practitioners	Secure registration and ethical certification.
Institutions	Transparent approval and rating system.
Citizens	Quality-assured traditional medical care.
Global Community	Recognition of Indian traditional medicine globally.

Key Achievements

✅ Created India’s first unified digital register of AYUSH practitioners (NRISM).
✅ Implemented uniform national curriculum for Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha.
✅ Introduced digital college inspection and rating system.
✅ Linked admissions to NEET and AIAPGET, ensuring transparency.
✅ Introduced Continuous Professional Development (CPD) policy.
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Who’s Who (Leadership & Governance)

Designation	Officer Name	Role
Chairperson, NCISM	Prof. (Vaidya) Jayant Yeshwant Deopujari (as of 2025)	Head of the Commission overseeing all boards and policy implementation.
President, Board of Ayurveda	Prof. (Vaidya) K.S. Dhiman	Regulates Ayurveda education standards.
President, Board of Unani, Siddha & Sowa-Rigpa	Prof. (Hakim) Abdul Khaliq	Oversees Unani and Siddha systems.
President, MARBISM	Prof. (Dr.) Suresh Chaturvedi	Institutional assessment and accreditation.
President, BERISM	Prof. (Dr.) A. K. Gupta	Practitioner ethics and registration management.
Secretary, Ministry of AYUSH	Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha	Administrative and policy oversight.

(Names updated periodically based on official notifications.)

Publications & Resources

NCISM Act, 2020 (Official Gazette)
UG & PG Regulations (2022–23)
Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, 2023
National Register of Practitioners (NRISM)
Annual Reports and Policy Briefs
Institutional Accreditation Guidelines

Digital Integration

Platform	Function
NCISM Portal: https://ncismindia.org	Registration, institution approval, and e-governance.
NRISM: https://nrism.nic.in	Digital register of all licensed AYUSH practitioners.
AYUSH GRID: https://ayushgrid.gov.in	Data integration and performance monitoring.
AACCC: https://aacc.gov.in	Centralized counseling for UG/PG admissions.
PGPORTAL: https://pgportal.gov.in	Online grievance redressal.

Contact & Grievance Redressal

National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM)
📍 61–65, Institutional Area, Opp. D Block, Janakpuri, New Delhi – 110058
📧 Email: info@ncismindia.org / support@ncismindia.org
📞 Phone: 011-28525156 / 011-28522219
🌐 Website: https://ncismindia.org

Grievances:
https://pgportal.gov.in → Ministry of AYUSH → NCISM, New Delhi

Useful Links

Ministry of AYUSH: https://ayush.gov.in
National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH): https://nch.org.in
AYUSH Research Portal: https://ayushportal.nic.in
WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine: https://who.int/gctm
National AYUSH Mission (NAM): https://namayush.gov.in

Benefits to Citizens

Beneficiary	Benefit
Students	Transparent and standardized AYUSH education and exams.
Practitioners	Centralized registration and professional recognition.
Institutions	Clear digital approval and ranking systems.
Patients	Access to safe, qualified, and ethical AYUSH practitioners.
Global Scholars	Recognized and credible AYUSH education framework.

Impact

Revamped India’s AYUSH education governance for modern relevance.
Linked traditional knowledge with evidence-based healthcare.
Built trust and transparency through digital systems.
Promoted AYUSH integration with national and global health systems.
Strengthened India’s soft power in traditional medicine globally.

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