When must non-Karnataka doctors obtain Karnataka Medical Council (KMC) registration?
Candidates from other state medical councils must secure provisional or permanent Karnataka Medical Council (KMC) registration before or at the time of reporting to the allotted medical college. KEA mandates submitting official KMC registration verification within 30 days of admission.
Direct Answer & Executive Summary
Under Section 13 of the Karnataka Medical Registration Act, 1961, no medical practitioner can legally examine patients, sign prescriptions, or serve as a junior resident in any hospital located within Karnataka without holding a valid registration issued or endorsed by the Karnataka Medical Council (KMC).
For out-of-state MBBS doctors who completed their degrees outside Karnataka and are registered with other state medical councils (e.g. Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Delhi, Kerala):
- At Document Verification: KEA allows you to verify your documents using your existing home State Medical Council or National Medical Commission (NMC/MCI) registration certificate.
- At College Reporting: You must submit proof that you have applied online for KMC registration (the KMC online acknowledgment receipt with transaction ID).
- Strict 30-Day Deadline: Your allotted medical college grants a maximum of 30 days from the reporting date to submit your official physical KMC Registration Certificate. Failure to do so prevents the college from uploading your admission confirmation to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS).
Step-by-Step KMC Registration Procedure for Out-of-State Doctors
| Step | Action Item | Platform / Physical Office |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | Obtain NOC from Parent Council | Apply for a digital No Objection Certificate (NOC) from your home state medical council addressed to “The Registrar, Karnataka Medical Council, Bangalore”. |
| Step 2 | KMC Online Application | Visit kmc.karnataka.gov.in, create a doctor profile, upload MBBS Degree, CRMI Completion Certificate, Parent Council Registration, and 10th Marks Card. |
| Step 3 | Fee Payment | Pay statutory registration fee online (~₹3,000–₹5,000 including verification charges). |
| Step 4 | In-Person Verification (if requested) | Visit the KMC Office at 1st Floor, Medical Council Building, K.R. Road, Bangalore if bio-metric or original verification is flagged. |
| Step 5 | Download Digital Certificate | Once approved, download the digitally signed KMC Registration Certificate displaying your unique 5-to-6-digit KMC number. |
Temporary vs Permanent Registration
- If your home state council allows Dual Registration, you can obtain permanent registration in Karnataka while retaining your home state number.
- If your home state requires complete cancellation of prior registration, you can obtain a Temporary / Resident Registration valid specifically for your 3-year MD/MS tenure in Karnataka without forfeiting your home state license.
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