KPME Registration for Clinics in Bangalore and Karnataka

KPME for clinics

Opening a clinic in Bengaluru or anywhere in Karnataka? Register under KPME before you see your first patient.

Clinics, labs, dental and hospitals
All districts of Karnataka
Portal filing, documents and inspection support

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KPME guide: all topics

Does my clinic need KPME registration?

Yes. Every private clinic and polyclinic in Karnataka, including a single-doctor clinic, must be registered under the KPME Act. The KPME portal lists clinics and polyclinics first among the establishments that must register.

The four clinic categories

Category	Choose it if	Fee
Consultation only	You examine, consult and prescribe; minor procedures like dressings and injections only; no observation	Rs 3,100
With diagnostic support	You also have a pharmacy, sample collection, basic lab, X-ray, ultrasound or ECG on site	Rs 6,300
With dispensary	Medicines are dispensed to outpatients by qualified professionals	Rs 6,300
With observation	You have an observation or short-stay facility of up to 8 hours	Rs 6,300

Fees are as shown on the KPME portal on 2 November 2026. See all categories on the KPME fees page.

Steps to register a clinic

Finalise premises and layout: reception and waiting area, consultation room, and any procedure or observation area.
Collect documents: building documents, doctor’s KMC or other council registration, staff details and schedule of charges. See the documents checklist.
Apply on the KPME portal, e-sign and pay online.
Receive provisional registration (due within 10 days under the 2026 amendment).
Prepare for inspection and receive permanent registration. See KPME inspection.

Other licences a clinic may need

Trade licence from the local body (BBMP in Bengaluru)
Biomedical waste authorisation and an agreement with an authorised waste handler
Drug licence if you run a pharmacy
AERB registration if you install an X-ray unit
PC&PNDT registration if you do ultrasound
Shop and establishment registration and professional tax for staff

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Get a free KPME check

Tell us your facility type and city. We will tell you which KPME category applies, what documents you need and what else your facility must have (fire, pollution, drug licence and so on).

Frequently asked questions

Does a single-doctor clinic need KPME registration?

Yes. Every private clinic in Karnataka must be registered under KPME, whatever its size.

What is the KPME fee for a clinic?

Rs 3,100 for consultation only and Rs 6,300 for clinics with diagnostic support, dispensary or observation, per the KPME portal.

Can I start my clinic before KPME approval?

Do not see patients without at least a provisional registration. Under the 2026 amendment, provisional registration is due within 10 days of a complete application.

Is KPME registration needed for a polyclinic?

Yes. Polyclinics use the same four clinic categories as clinics.

Need help with KPME?

Talk to the Medasus licensing team in Bengaluru. We handle the portal filing, documents and inspection preparation.

Get a free licence check WhatsApp us Call +91 99165 15255

Last reviewed on 2 November 2026 against: KPME portal, Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Karnataka; KPME category and fee table (Rate Details); Karnataka Act No. 06 of 2026 (KPME Amendment Act, 2025). Medasus Healthcare Pvt Ltd is a private consultancy that helps establishments prepare and file applications. Registrations are granted only by the Government of Karnataka through the district Registration and Grievance Redressal Authority; Medasus cannot guarantee approval or timelines. Rules and fees change, so always check the official portal before applying.