What is the CDSCO Single Window Portal?
The National Single Window System (NSWS) is the Government of India’s unified digital platform for business approvals. For medical devices, CDSCO has been migrating several services to this portal since January 2024.
It aims to provide a single interface for submitting applications, tracking status, and obtaining approvals instead of dealing with multiple portals.
Official Website: https://www.nsws.gov.in
Current Scope for Medical Devices (as of July 2026)
Not all medical device services have fully moved to NSWS yet. Here’s the current status:
| Service | Portal Used | Form | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Import License for Test/Evaluation/Demonstration/Training | NSWS | Form MD-16 | Fully operational on NSWS |
| Regular Commercial Import License (for sale in India) | cdscomdonline.gov.in | Form MD-14 / MD-15 | Still on old portal |
| Manufacturing License | Partially on NSWS | Form MD-5 / MD-9 etc. | Being migrated |
| Registration Certificate | Being migrated | Form MD-01 | Limited services on NSWS |
| Clinical Trial / Import for Clinical Investigation | NSWS | Related forms | Available |
Note: The full commercial import license (most commonly used by importers) is still primarily processed through the older CDSCO Medical Devices Online Portal (cdscomdonline.gov.in). Full migration of all services to NSWS is expected in phases.
Key Features of NSWS
- Know Your Approvals (KYA): Helps identify which approvals are required.
- Single document repository (upload documents once and reuse).
- Real-time application tracking.
- Integration with multiple central ministries and states.
- Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) based authentication.
- PAN is used as the primary business identifier.
How to Access NSWS for Medical Devices
- Visit https://www.nsws.gov.in
- Register/Login using PAN + DSC (Digital Signature Certificate).
- Use the Know Your Approvals tool and select Medical Devices sector.
- Apply for available services (currently Form MD-16 is the main active service for importers).
Important Points for Importers
- If you need to import medical devices only for testing, evaluation, demonstration, or training, use NSWS (Form MD-16).
- For regular commercial imports (for sale/distribution in India), continue using the CDSCO Medical Device Portal (
www.cdscomdonline.gov.in) until further notice. - Always check the latest CDSCO notice before applying, as migration is ongoing.
- NSWS is integrated with ICEGATE (customs), which helps in smoother clearance once the license is granted.
Other Related Portals
| Portal | Purpose | Link |
|---|---|---|
| NSWS | Single Window (selected CDSCO services) | nsws.gov.in |
| CDSCO Medical Devices | Main portal for most MD registrations & import licenses | cdscomdonline.gov.in |
| SUGAM | Drugs, Clinical Trials, Biologicals | cdscoonline.gov.in |
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