State-wise Practice Eligibility Chart

Doctor of Naturopathy (ND) – India

Note:
This chart explains practice possibilities for ND + Private Council Registration (e.g. INPC).
It does not replace government BNYS-based registration where mandated by law.

🔴 STATES WHERE GOVERNMENT REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY

(BNYS Required for State Medical Board Registration)

StateCan I get Govt Registration with ND?What practice is allowed with ND + INPC?
Karnataka❌ NoWellness centre, Yoga, Diet & Lifestyle guidance (non-medical)
Rajasthan❌ NoNature cure & wellness services (no medical claims)
Tamil Nadu❌ NoWellness / Yoga / Drugless therapies only

👉 Summary:
In these states, BNYS is compulsory for government medical registration.
ND holders cannot get state-board registration.

🟡 STATES WHERE REGISTRATION IS OPTIONAL / LIMITED

(Clinical Establishments Act / No Separate Naturopathy Council)

StateGovt Medical Registration for NDPractical Status
Uttar Pradesh❌ Not definedClinic/centre registration possible
Bihar❌ Not definedWellness practice allowed
Uttarakhand❌ Not definedLifestyle & naturopathy services
Jharkhand❌ Not definedWellness centre allowed
Assam❌ Not definedNon-medical naturopathy practice
Haryana❌ Not definedWellness & yoga services
Himachal Pradesh❌ Not definedDrugless therapies
Mizoram❌ Not definedWellness guidance
Sikkim❌ Not definedNaturopathy services
Arunachal Pradesh❌ Not definedCommunity wellness practice

👉 Summary:
No exclusive naturopathy council exists.
Usually clinic/establishment registration is required, not practitioner licensing.

🟢 STATES / UTs WHERE THERE IS NO GOVERNMENT REGISTRATION

(ND Practice Possible in Wellness / Naturopathy Scope)

State / UTCan ND Practice?Conditions
Maharashtra✅ YesNo allopathic drugs
Gujarat✅ YesWellness & naturopathy only
Delhi (NCT)✅ YesEthical non-medical practice
Kerala✅ YesDrugless therapies only
Andhra Pradesh✅ YesLifestyle & wellness practice
Telangana✅ YesNaturopathy & yoga allowed
Punjab✅ YesNo surgery / no allopathy
Madhya Pradesh✅ YesWellness-based practice
Goa✅ YesPreventive healthcare only
Chandigarh (UT)✅ YesWellness centre allowed
Daman & Diu (UT)✅ YesNaturopathy practice
Lakshadweep (UT)✅ YesWellness guidance
Andaman & Nicobar (UT)✅ YesNatural health services

👉 Summary:
These states/UTs have no separate naturopathy medical council,
so ND holders can practice within ethical and legal limits.

🧾 What ND Practitioners CAN Do (All States)

✔ Run wellness / naturopathy centres
✔ Provide diet & nutrition guidance
✔ Yoga & yogic therapy
✔ Hydrotherapy, mud therapy, massage
✔ Lifestyle disease management
✔ Health education & counselling

🚫 What ND Practitioners CANNOT Do (Any State)

❌ Prescribe allopathic medicines
❌ Perform surgery
❌ Emergency or invasive medical treatment
❌ Claim MBBS or government medical registration

🔐 Important Legal Disclaimer

Disclaimer:
Doctor of Naturopathy (ND) is an academic and professional qualification in Alternative & Natural Health Sciences.
Practice rights may vary by state.
ND does not authorize allopathic medical practice, surgery, or prescription drugs.
Students are advised to verify local rules before starting practice.

We believe in transparency and ethical guidance.

ND is ideal for wellness, naturopathy and self-employment practice in most Indian states.
In a few states, BNYS is required for government medical registration.
We believe in transparency and ethical guidance.