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Telemedicine Practice Guidelines compliance: documents, fees and how to apply online and offline

Online consultations must be given by registered medical practitioners following the 2020 guidelines (consent, records, prescriptions).

Issued byNational Medical Commission
Government feeNone
Usual timeBefore launch
ValidityOngoing
Apply on the official portalApplying is free of agents; pay only the government fee shown on the portal.
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How to apply online, step by step

  1. Onboard only doctors registered with a State Medical Council or NMC and show their registration numbers.
  2. Build consent, record keeping and e-prescription formats into the platform as the guidelines require.

How to apply offline (in person)

  1. No licence to apply for; keep the compliance records.

Documents required for Telemedicine Practice Guidelines compliance, and how to get each

Qualification certificate required for the trade (for example agriculture degree or diploma, pharmacist registration)

Get it online

  1. Download the State council or university certificate, or the course completion certificate, from its portal.

Get it in person

  1. Collect a certified copy from the issuing institution or council.

Fee: As set by the issuer · Time: Varies

Questions people ask

How much does Telemedicine Practice Guidelines compliance cost?

None

How long does Telemedicine Practice Guidelines compliance take?

Before launch

Who issues Telemedicine Practice Guidelines compliance?

National Medical Commission

Can I apply for Telemedicine Practice Guidelines compliance without an agent?

Yes. Every step above can be done by the founder on the official portal or at the office; agents and consultants are optional.

Official source: https://www.nmc.org.in/. Rules and fees change; the official page is the authority. Checked October 2026.

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