What Is the NCISM?

The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) is a statutory body established under the NCISM Act, 2020. It came into force through a Gazette notification dated 21st September 2020.

The commission governs and regulates medical education, institutions, professionals, and practices in the fields of:

• Ayurveda
• Unani
• Siddha
• Sowa-Rigpa

Key Vision & Purpose of NCISM

NCISM works to modernize India’s traditional medical systems while preserving their cultural depth. Its objectives include:

• Improve access to affordable, quality AYUSH education
• Develop skilled and ethical medical professionals
• Promote community-oriented healthcare
• Support evidence-based AYUSH research
• Maintain a National Medical Register for ISM
• Implement transparent evaluation of colleges
• Foster a culture of innovation in traditional medicine
• Establish an efficient grievance redressal mechanism

 NCISM aims to bridge tradition and modernity in AYUSH education and practice.

What Is MARB Under NCISM? (Medical Assessment & Rating Board)

The Medical Assessment and Rating Board for ISM (MARB-ISM) is a core unit within NCISM that ensures compliance and quality in education.

Key Responsibilities of MARB-ISM:

1. Assessment & Rating:
   • Evaluates whether institutions meet the educational norms.
   • Assigns performance ratings to colleges.
2. Granting Approvals:
   • Grants permission for new colleges or increased intake.
   • Approves launch of new courses (BAMS, PG, etc.)
3. Quality Assurance:
   • Conducts inspections, surprise audits.
   • Takes action for non-compliance: fines, warnings, recognition withdrawal.
4. Transparency:
   • Publicly lists approved colleges and ratings.
   • Collaborates with independent third-party assessors.
5. Support to NCISM:
   • Acts as the quality-checking arm of the commission.
   • Implements national guidelines fairly and uniformly.

Why Students Should Understand NCISM & MARB

NCISM governs the entire lifecycle of AYUSH education — from syllabus to internships and registration.

Before applying to any BAMS/BHMS/BUMS/BNYS college, students should:

• Verify NCISM approval status of the college
• Confirm if MARB has granted admission capacity for that year
• Ensure the hospital and faculty standards are maintained

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• Round-wise & category-wise seat matrix
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•  College ratings (Govt / Pvt / Deemed / Minority)
•  Fee structure + hidden costs
•  Bond, internship, rural service rules
•  Campus info: hostels, IPD/OPD stats, clinical exposure

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