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Nikshay ID: What It Is, How to Find It and What It Unlocks

Written from official TB programme sources Updated 16 Oct 2026 4 min read

A Ni-kshay ID is the unique number given to a person with TB when their case is notified on Ni-kshay. It ties together the patient’s tests, treatment, adherence and Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana payments.

हिंदी में सार

नि-क्षय आईडी वह नंबर है जो टीबी मरीज़ को नि-क्षय पर दर्ज (नोटिफ़ाई) होने पर मिलता है। इससे जाँच, इलाज और पोषण योजना का भुगतान जुड़ा रहता है। आईडी अपने अस्पताल या टीबी यूनिट से पूछें। टीबी आरोग्य साथी ऐप में इसी आईडी और OTP से लॉगिन होता है। अपनी आईडी अनजान लोगों को न दें।

At notificationwhen the ID is created
TB Aarogya Sathiapp where you use it to log in
Health facilitywhere to ask if you lost it
1800-11-6666free helpline

How you get a Ni-kshay ID

You do not apply for a Ni-kshay ID. It is created when the doctor, hospital or lab that diagnosed your TB notifies your case on Ni-kshay. Every TB case diagnosed or started on treatment in India must be notified, in government and private care alike, so every patient should have one.

  1. TB is diagnosed

    A test confirms TB, or a doctor starts TB treatment.

  2. Your case is notified

    The health facility or private doctor enters you on Ni-kshay with your basic details and diagnosis.

  3. Ni-kshay ID created

    The system creates your ID. The programme has sent registration details by SMS since Ni-kshay began, so check your messages from the time of diagnosis.

  4. Bank details added

    Give your bank details at the health facility so Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana support can be paid.

Where to find your Ni-kshay ID

Can I search for a Ni-kshay ID online?

There is no public search where anyone can look up a patient’s Ni-kshay ID by name or mobile number, and that is good: TB records are private. Be careful of any website that offers a “Ni-kshay ID check” and asks for your name, Aadhaar or phone number.

What your Ni-kshay ID is used for

UseHow
TB Aarogya Sathi appLog in with your Ni-kshay ID and the OTP sent to your registered mobile to see adherence, treatment progress and DBT payments.
Ni-kshay Poshan YojanaPayments are generated against your Ni-kshay record and sent to your bank account by DBT.
Moving or changing doctorsYour record can be transferred, so tests and treatment continue without starting again.
Follow-upCheck-ups after treatment are linked to the same record.

Do

  • Keep your Ni-kshay ID written on your treatment card or in your phone.
  • Use it in the official TB Aarogya Sathi app only.
  • Ask your health facility if any detail in your record looks wrong.

Do not

  • Do not share your Ni-kshay ID, OTP or bank details with callers or unknown websites.
  • Do not pay anyone who offers to “create” or “find” a Ni-kshay ID.
  • Do not get registered twice at different places; tell them you already have an ID.

Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana estimatorSee the expected monthly support and total for your treatment length, with the checklist for getting paid.

Estimate my support

Frequently asked questions

Can I register myself on Ni-kshay to get an ID?

No. Patients are registered (notified) by the health facility, private doctor or lab that diagnoses or treats them. If you are on TB treatment and do not know your ID, ask that facility.

I am treated by a private doctor. Do I have a Ni-kshay ID?

You should, because private doctors must notify TB patients. Ask your doctor whether you have been notified. Notification also lets you get free medicines and Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana support. See TB notification.

What does a Ni-kshay ID look like?

It is a number created by the system. Formats can change, so rely on the ID your health facility gives you rather than any sample you see online.

I lost my phone. How do I log in to TB Aarogya Sathi?

The OTP goes to your registered mobile number. If your number has changed, ask your health facility to update it in your record.

Medical review note. Written from official TB programme guidelines; last checked 16 October 2026. This is general information, not medical advice. For diagnosis and treatment, see a doctor at your nearest government health facility.