.dr.in Domain Registration India
.dr.in is a second-level zone of India’s .IN domain, run by the .IN Registry under NIXI. WebJi® registers it at ₹809 for the first year and ₹877 per renewal, before 18% GST. No medical licence is checked, only KYC, so it suits doctors, dentists, AYUSH practitioners and PhD academics building a personal profile.
For doctors and other Dr. professionals who want a low-cost personal address that stays theirs across hospitals and clinics.
INR billing
- Registration
- ₹809/yr
- Renewal
- ₹877/yr
- Term
- 1–10 yrs
- Billing
- INR + GST
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Last editorial update: 14 November 2026. Prices follow the dated sources on this page; checkout confirms current charges.
What is a .dr.in domain?
.dr.in is a second-level zone of India’s .IN country-code domain, run by the .IN Registry under NIXI, the National Internet Exchange of India. It sits beside the long-standing co.in, net.in and org.in zones on the registry’s published list, and reads as the title “Dr.” in front of India’s country code.
The Government of India has authorised NIXI as the .IN registry since January 2005, and open registration for the public began on 16 February 2005. Every dr.in name therefore follows the same national policy framework, dispute process and KYC rules as an ordinary .in.
| Point | What applies |
|---|---|
| Parent | .IN, India’s country-code top-level domain |
| Registry | .IN Registry, operated by NIXI, World Trade Center, New Delhi |
| Who may register | Anyone, first come first served; no medical licence is checked |
| Verification | Registrant KYC is mandatory under NIXI rules |
| Disputes | .IN Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (INDRP) |
Who is a .dr.in name meant for?
It suits individuals who use the title Dr. professionally: practising doctors, dentists, AYUSH practitioners, veterinarians and PhD academics. The address puts the person first, so it works best as a personal practice page or a profile that follows the doctor from one hospital to the next.
| Professional | Example | Typical page |
|---|---|---|
| Consultant physician or surgeon | anjalirao.dr.in | OPD timings at each hospital, appointment link |
| Dentist in private practice | smilecare.dr.in | Treatments offered and clinic map |
| Ayurveda or homeopathy practitioner | vaidyasharma.dr.in | Consultation days and online booking |
| Veterinarian | petvet.dr.in | Vaccination schedule and emergency number |
| PhD faculty or researcher | kumar.dr.in | Publications, CV and student contact |
A multi-doctor hospital or diagnostic chain is a business, not a person, and usually fits a .in or a dedicated .clinic domain better.
What does .dr.in cost compared with medical gTLDs?
.dr.in costs ₹809 for the first year and ₹877 per renewal at WebJi®, before 18% GST — about a tenth of a .clinic or .healthcare name. Three years total ₹2,563 (₹809 + ₹877 + ₹877). For a solo practitioner that gap pays for a year of hosting.
| Extension | Year 1 (₹) | Renewal (₹/yr) | 3 years (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| .dr.in | ₹809 | ₹877 | ₹2,563 |
| .in | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹3,000 |
| .clinic | ₹9,471 | ₹11,374 | ₹32,219 |
| .healthcare | ₹9,471 | ₹11,374 | ₹32,219 |
Prices read from WebJi® billing on 14 November 2026. The renewal column repeats for every later year.
Do you need a medical registration to buy .dr.in?
No. The .IN Registry does not ask for an NMC, state council or university certificate; what it does require is registrant KYC. Keep a government photo ID ready and register in your own name, so the domain stays yours if you leave a hospital.
- Professional conduct: the domain does not change your council’s rules on publicity; keep the site factual — qualifications, timings, location.
- Patient data: booking forms collect health details, so publish a privacy notice; our DPDP compliance page explains the duties.
- Name disputes: a rival using your name can be challenged under INDRP, the .IN dispute policy.
- Term: 1 to 10 years; renew early, because once a name is released anyone can register it.
.dr.in, .in or .clinic — what should a doctor choose?
Choose .dr.in for a personal profile tied to your name, .in for a practice brand, and .clinic when you are building a multi-doctor facility brand. Patients reach all three the same way, and Google ranks them on content, reviews and links rather than the extension.
- .dr.in — cheapest, personal, carries the title.
- .in — shortest Indian address for a clinic name such as citycareclinic.in.
- .clinic or .dental — specialty signal, at about ₹9,471 a year.
After registering your .dr.in name
Point the name at a simple profile site and set up a professional mailbox such as appointments@anjalirao.dr.in. A one-doctor site runs well on shared hosting, and the healthcare and pharma page covers larger hospital needs. Grace and redemption periods are explained in the domain renewal guide.
Frequently asked questions
Who manages the .dr.in zone?
The .IN Registry, which the Government of India has authorised NIXI to operate since January 2005. dr.in appears on the registry’s list of zones alongside co.in, firm.in, er.in and others, under the same policy framework.
Can a PhD holder who is not a medical doctor register .dr.in?
Yes. Registration is open to anyone and no qualification is verified. An academic profile such as kumar.dr.in is a common use, as long as the site does not imply medical practice.
How much does a .dr.in domain cost for three years?
₹2,563 before 18% GST at WebJi®: ₹809 for the first year and ₹877 for each of the next two. That is less than a single year of .clinic at ₹9,471.
What happens to my .dr.in name if KYC is not completed?
NIXI makes registrant KYC mandatory, and the registry can act against names whose holder is not verified. WebJi® tells you which document is requested and helps you complete the check so the site stays online.
Should I register my name in .dr.in and .in together?
If your name is common, yes. Holding both costs ₹1,809 for the first year before GST, and one can redirect to the other so patients reach you whichever address they type.
Registry facts checked against registry.in on 14 November 2026 · Reviewed by the WebJi® team, Jaipur.
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