🩺 Telangana Nursing Council License Renewal 2026: CNE Credits, NUAD Card & Step-by-Step Process:

Updated on: 09/04/2026 By Shincy George | NursingManthra

Are you a nurse registered under the Telangana Nursing Council (TNC)? Then this important 2026 update concerns you!

🚨 What’s New?

The Telangana Nursing Council has made several major updates to the nursing license renewal process:

🔍 Quick Answer :

To renew your license with the Telangana State Nurses and Midwives Council:

👉 75 CNE Credits (≈150 hours) required in 5 years
👉 NUID Card is Mandatory
👉 Renewal is done online through TSNMC portal after login with NRTS

✅ Renewal Fees Increased
✅ ₹5000 Late Penalty if renewal is not completed within 6 months after license expiry
👉 If CNE not ready → Affidavit option available

📊 CNE Requirement (Very Important)

👉 1 Credit = 2 Hours
👉 Includes online + offline + abroad CNE

✔️ Nurses working abroad can also submit international CNE certificates

🔁 Step-by-Step Guide for Renewal:

1. Check your license expiry date
   If your license is nearing expiration, act early.
2. Apply for NUID (if not already done)
   • NUID is compulsory for license renewal.
   • The NUID card issuance may take time, so apply as soon as possible.
   • You can apply via the official NUID portal. https://nrts.indiannursingcouncil.gov.in/login.nic
   • Kindly go through this to know more about nuid process: https://nursingmanthra.com/nuid-registration-for-nurses-in-india-a-complete-step-by-step-guide/
3. Wait for NUID approval
   • Once the NUID card is issued, you can proceed with the renewal process on the Telangana Nursing Council website. https://hmis.telangana.gov.in/
   • If your NUID card is expired, you have to apply for NUID Renewal.

Kindly find out updated fees details here in the site: https://hmis.telangana.gov.in/pdf/26.pdf

⚡ Process at a Glance:

🪜 Telangana Nursing License Renewal Steps

1️⃣ Apply / Renew NUID Card
2️⃣ Collect 75 CNE Credits (150 hours)
3️⃣ Prepare required documents:

• CNE certificates
• ID proof
• Registration details

4️⃣ Visit TSNMC official portal login with NRTS
5️⃣ Fill renewal application in the portal after entering NUID details.
6️⃣ Upload documents / affidavit (if needed)
7️⃣ Pay renewal fees
8️⃣ Submit application

✅ License will be renewed online

📄 If You Don’t Have CNE Certificates (Affidavit Option)

If you have not completed CNE credits:

👉 You can upload an affidavit declaration stating:

• You will complete required CNE credits
• You will submit them during next renewal

✔️ This allows immediate license renewal

⚠️ But make sure:
👉 You complete CNE before next cycle

🌍 Abroad Nurses – Important Update

✔️ If you are working outside India:

• Your abroad CNE / CME hours are accepted
• Must meet total 150 hours requirement
• Keep proper certificates and proof

🌍 For Nurses Working Abroad:

If you’re working overseas (UAE, Saudi Arabia, UK, etc.), don’t neglect your home country registration.

Holding a valid Indian Nursing License is mandatory for most international registration and licensing procedures.

Whether you’re planning to return or move to another country, you must maintain an active home country registration.

💵 Fee & Fine Structure:

The updated fee structure and online payment page is available on the Telangana Nursing Council official website
Failure to renew on time (within 6 months) will incur a fine of ₹5000.

🧠 What is CNE (Continuing Nursing Education)?

CNE helps nurses:

• Stay updated with modern clinical practice
• Improve patient safety
• Maintain professional competency

👉 TSNMC makes it mandatory for renewal

🚫 Common Mistakes

❌ Not applying NUAD before renewal
❌ Submitting non-approved CNE certificates
❌ Not maintaining proof of credits
❌ Waiting last minute
❌ Ignoring affidavit option when needed

💡 Pro Tips

✔️ Plan 15 credits per year
✔️ Keep soft copy + hard copy of certificates
✔️ Use online CNE platforms
✔️ Track your NUAD validity regularly

❓ FAQs

🏁 Final Summary

To successfully renew your Telangana nursing license:

✔️ Complete NUID registration/renewal
✔️ Achieve 75 CNE credits (150 hours)
✔️ Apply online via TSNMC portal
✔️ Use affidavit if needed (temporary solution)

📢 Need Assistance?

NursingManthra offers full support for:

• NUID application
• CME points
• Telangana license renewal
• Good standing certificate
• No objection certificate
• Other Nursing Council documentation

📱 Contact us on WhatsApp via the number displayed on this page.
Let us assist you end-to-end!

🖊️ By Shincy George
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