What do you get under CM Free Diagnostics?
Free CT scan, X-ray and laboratory tests for all patients at government health facilities in Assam, whether APL or BPL. No user charges.
Launched on 11 May 2017. By 30 November 2025 about 19.4 lakh patients had free CT scans and about 54.8 lakh had free X-rays. Lab tests now include blood sugar, haemoglobin, liver and kidney function tests and more, from Ayushman Arogya Mandirs up to district hospitals.
Who is eligible for CM Free Diagnostics?
- All patients at government health institutions in Assam, irrespective of APL or BPL status.
- CT scans and X-rays are free for patients referred by a government health facility.
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- Free CT scans run at 30 district and sub-district hospital locations; free X-rays at government facilities in every district (156 working of 164 planned). Ask your doctor where the nearest centre is.
How to apply for CM Free Diagnostics
- Go to a government hospital or health centre and see the doctor.
- If the doctor writes a CT scan, X-ray or lab test, get it done at the facility's free service. Nothing is charged.
How to check CM Free Diagnostics status
- Reports are given by the facility; CT scans are reported within 6 hours (2 hours in emergencies).
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Common questions
Who is eligible for CM Free Diagnostics?
All patients at government health institutions in Assam, irrespective of APL or BPL status. CT scans and X-rays are free for patients referred by a government health facility.
How much do I get under CM Free Diagnostics?
Free CT scan, X-ray and laboratory tests for all patients at government health facilities in Assam, whether APL or BPL. No user charges. Launched on 11 May 2017. By 30 November 2025 about 19.4 lakh patients had free CT scans and about 54.8 lakh had free X-rays. Lab tests now include blood sugar, haemoglobin, liver and kidney function tests and more, from Ayushman Arogya Mandirs up to district hospitals.
How do I apply for CM Free Diagnostics?
Go to a government hospital or health centre and see the doctor. If the doctor writes a CT scan, X-ray or lab test, get it done at the facility's free service. Nothing is charged. Official site: https://nhm.assam.gov.in/scheme-page/chief-minister%E2%80%99s-free-diagnostic-services-programme
How do I check CM Free Diagnostics status?
Reports are given by the facility; CT scans are reported within 6 hours (2 hours in emergencies).
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for CM Free Diagnostics?
No. Applying for a government scheme is free on the official portal, and at Common Service Centres you pay only the notified service fee, if any. Never pay an agent who promises approval.
Official sources
Last checked 1 November 2026; next review by 30 April 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.