Key takeaways
- Every NABH fee is plus 18% GST, and the applicant also pays assessors' travel, boarding and lodging.
- Hospitals above 50 beds: ₹40,000 application + ₹2,00,000 a year (up to 100 beds), rising to ₹1,50,000 + ₹5,00,000 above 500 beds.
- SHCO (up to 50 beds): ₹25,000 application + ₹1,50,000 a year. Entry-level hospitals: ₹21,000–₹2,50,000 for two years.
- Lowest-cost routes: AYUSH centre ₹11,000, dental clinic ₹1,000 + ₹10,000, Panchakarma clinic ₹5,000 + ₹25,000 a year.
How NABH fees work
NABH fees have up to three parts:
- an application fee, paid when you apply;
- an annual accreditation fee for accreditation programmes — or a single certification fee covering two years for entry-level and laboratory programmes;
- occasional fees — virtual assessments, focus assessments (₹15,000) when NABH needs to re-check something, and certificate re-issue (₹6,000).
18% GST applies to all of them, and the applicant bears assessors' travel, boarding and lodging. The figures below are as published on nabh.co in October 2026 (most hospital-programme fees were revised with effect from 1 April 2024). NABH can change fees at any time — confirm on the official page before paying.
Hospitals above 50 beds (6th Edition)
| Sanctioned beds | Application | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 100 | ₹40,000 | ₹2,00,000 |
| 101–300 | ₹75,000 | ₹3,00,000 |
| 301–500 | ₹1,00,000 | ₹4,00,000 |
| 501 and above | ₹1,50,000 | ₹5,00,000 |
Virtual assessment fees range from ₹3,000 to ₹15,000 by size. Hospital accreditation details.
Small healthcare organisations (up to 50 beds)
SHCO: ₹25,000 application + ₹1,50,000 a year; virtual assessment ₹3,000. SHCO details.
Entry-level certification (allopathic hospitals of any size), 2 years:
| Beds | Certification fee |
|---|---|
| Up to 5 | ₹21,000 |
| 6–20 | ₹40,000 |
| 21–50 | ₹80,000 |
| 51–100 | ₹1,60,000 |
| 101–300 | ₹2,00,000 |
| 301–500 | ₹2,00,000 |
| 501 and above | ₹2,50,000 |
NABH offered discounted entry-level fees in several bands until 30 September 2026. Entry-level details.
AYUSH hospitals, centres and Panchakarma clinics
AYUSH hospital accreditation (Ayurveda, Homoeopathy, Siddha, Unani):
| Beds | Application | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10–50 | ₹20,000 | ₹75,000 |
| 51–100 | ₹30,000 | ₹1,25,000 |
| 101–200 | ₹40,000 | ₹1,60,000 |
| 201–500 | ₹60,000 | ₹2,00,000 |
| Above 500 | ₹60,000 | ₹2,20,000 |
Yoga & Naturopathy hospitals: 0–15 beds ₹15,000 + ₹40,000 a year; 16–20 beds ₹20,000 + ₹55,000; 21+ beds ₹25,000 + ₹75,000.
AYUSH entry-level (2 years): AYUSH centre ₹11,000; AYUSH hospital up to 50 beds ₹21,000; 51–100 beds ₹75,000; 101+ beds ₹1,00,000.
Panchakarma clinic: 2–5 tables ₹5,000 + ₹25,000 a year; 6–10 tables ₹10,000 + ₹30,000; more than 10 tables ₹10,000 + ₹40,000.
NABH announced a revised annual fee for its Ayush accreditation programme in December 2025 and rationalised Ayush entry-level fees in March 2026; check the current schedule. See AYUSH hospitals, AYUSH entry-level and Panchakarma clinics.
Dental
Entry-level dental clinics (up to 8 chairs), 2 years: ₹1,000 application + ₹10,000 (1–4 chairs) or ₹14,000 (5–8 chairs).
DHSP accreditation:
| Facility | Application | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 1–3 chairs | ₹5,000 | ₹15,000 |
| 4–10 chairs | ₹15,000 | ₹40,000 |
| 11–15 chairs | ₹20,000 | ₹60,000 |
| Larger, without in-patients | ₹30,000 | ₹1,00,000 |
| Larger, with in-patients | ₹40,000 | ₹1,50,000 |
See dental accreditation.
Clinics and laboratories
Allopathic clinics: clinic or dispensary ₹5,000 + ₹15,000 a year; clinic with additional services ₹10,000 + ₹40,000 a year.
Medical laboratory certification (2 years), by patients per day: up to 25 — ₹12,500; 26–100 — ₹25,000; 101–300 — ₹50,000; 301+ — ₹80,000.
Eye hospitals, blood centres, imaging and other programmes
| Programme | Size band | Application | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eye care organisations (2nd Edition) | Up to 5,000 surgeries a year | ₹5,000 | ₹50,000 |
| 5,001–10,000 surgeries | ₹10,000 | ₹1,50,000 | |
| More than 10,000 surgeries | ₹20,000 | ₹2,00,000 | |
| Blood centres | Up to 5,000 units a year | ₹10,000 | ₹50,000 |
| 5,001–20,000 units | ₹25,000 | ₹75,000 | |
| More than 20,000 units | ₹40,000 | ₹1,00,000 | |
| Medical imaging services | 1 modality | ₹10,000 | ₹30,000 |
| 2 modalities | ₹15,000 | ₹40,000 | |
| 3 or more modalities | ₹20,000 | ₹60,000 |
Nursing Excellence certification (two years, for NABH-accredited or certified hospitals) charges an application-cum-first-year fee and the same amount again in year two: ₹25,000 for 10–30 beds, ₹45,000 for 31–100, ₹55,000 for 101–350 and ₹65,000 above 350 beds.
Digital Health accreditation (four years) charges a ₹10,000–₹30,000 application fee and an annual fee of ₹20,000–₹1,25,000 depending on beds and the level sought (Silver, Gold or Platinum). The two-year Digital Health certification (Silver only) lists ₹10,000–₹50,000 by bed size.
All plus 18% GST, as listed on nabh.co. See also our eye hospital page.
Worked examples: what you pay NABH in year one
| Facility | Calculation | Total with 18% GST |
|---|---|---|
| 30-bed nursing home, SHCO | ₹25,000 + ₹1,50,000 | ₹2,06,500 |
| 30-bed hospital, entry-level (2 years) | ₹80,000 | ₹94,400 |
| 80-bed hospital, 6th Edition | ₹40,000 + ₹2,00,000 | ₹2,83,200 |
| 20-bed Ayurveda hospital, AYUSH accreditation | ₹20,000 + ₹75,000 | ₹1,12,100 |
| Ayurveda clinic, AYUSH centre (2 years) | ₹11,000 | ₹12,980 |
| 4-table Panchakarma clinic | ₹5,000 + ₹25,000 | ₹35,400 |
| 4-chair dental clinic, entry-level (2 years) | ₹1,000 + ₹10,000 | ₹12,980 |
Annual fees recur each year of the accreditation cycle; entry-level fees recur at each two-year renewal. Assessor travel and stay are additional.
Costs beyond NABH's fees
- Infrastructure fixes the gap analysis reveals — hand-wash stations, signage, fire safety items, storage, CSSD changes
- Equipment calibration and maintenance contracts
- Licences that are missing or expired
- Staff time for training, committees and audits
- Consultancy — ours starts from ₹1.5 lakh for NABH projects, with on-site gap analysis, training, a mock assessment and support until the certificate
The cheapest route is rarely the least expensive. A failed assessment means focus-assessment fees, another round of assessor travel and months of delay. Get a free, itemised estimate for your facility.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NABH accreditation fee for a hospital?
For hospitals above 50 beds, NABH charges an application fee and an annual fee by bed count: ₹40,000 + ₹2,00,000 a year up to 100 beds; ₹75,000 + ₹3,00,000 for 101–300 beds; ₹1,00,000 + ₹4,00,000 for 301–500 beds; and ₹1,50,000 + ₹5,00,000 above 500 beds, plus 18% GST.
What is the NABH fee for a small hospital or nursing home?
Hospitals and nursing homes with up to 50 beds pay ₹25,000 application and ₹1,50,000 a year for SHCO accreditation, or a two-year entry-level certification fee of ₹21,000 (up to 5 beds), ₹40,000 (6–20 beds) or ₹80,000 (21–50 beds), all plus 18% GST.
How much does NABH cost for a dental clinic?
Entry-level certification for dental clinics with up to 8 chairs costs ₹1,000 application plus ₹10,000 (1–4 chairs) or ₹14,000 (5–8 chairs) for two years. Full DHSP accreditation starts at ₹5,000 application plus ₹15,000 a year for 1–3 chairs. GST of 18% applies.
What is the NABH fee for an Ayurveda hospital?
NABH lists ₹20,000 application plus ₹75,000 a year for AYUSH hospitals with 10–50 beds, and a two-year entry-level fee of ₹21,000 for AYUSH hospitals up to 50 beds, plus GST. NABH revised Ayush annual fees in December 2025 and entry-level Ayush fees in March 2026, so confirm current figures.
Are NABH fees refundable?
NABH describes application fees for programmes such as CGHS and ECHS empanelment and AB-PMJAY certification as non-refundable and non-transferable. Treat NABH fees as non-refundable and apply only when you are ready.
What does a NABH consultant cost?
Consultancy fees depend on programme, size and readiness. Ours start from ₹1.5 lakh for NABH projects. Some consultants quote very low fees and deliver copied manuals — ask exactly what is included: on-site visits, training, mock assessment and support until the certificate.
Official sources
Fees and rules change. Always confirm on the official page before you apply.
- NABH — Hospitals Accreditation Programme (fees)
- NABH — SHCO Accreditation Programme (fees)
- NABH — Entry-Level Certification Programme (fees)
- NABH — Ayush Hospitals Accreditation Programme (fees)
- NABH — Entry Level Ayush Hospitals / Centres (fees)
- NABH — Panchakarma Clinic Accreditation (fees)
- NABH — Dental Healthcare Service Providers (fees)
- NABH — Entry Level Dental Clinics (fees)
- NABH — Allopathic Clinics Accreditation (fees)
- NABH — Medical Laboratory Certification (fees)
- NABH — Eye Care Organisations Accreditation (2nd Edition fees)
- NABH — Blood Banks / Blood Centres Accreditation (fees)
- NABH — Medical Imaging Services Accreditation (fees)
- NABH — Nursing Excellence Certification (fees)
- NABH — Digital Health Accreditation Programme for Hospitals (fees)
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