PICME 3.0 is Tamil Nadu’s government system for registering pregnancies and tracking mother and child health. Pregnant women can start registration online on the official portal, then finish it with their local health nurse to get an RCH ID.

What is PICME 3.0?

PICME stands for Pregnancy and Infant Cohort Monitoring and Evaluation. The Tamil Nadu government runs it through the Department of Health and Family Welfare.

Health workers use it to keep records for pregnant women and young children. Registration is not a one-time event. The system follows the mother through pregnancy and the child through the early years.

PICME 3.0 is the current version. According to the Tamil Nadu National Health Mission, it supports real-time tracking and risk-based maternal care.

Authorised health workers use it to:

• Follow antenatal check-ups.
• Spot pregnancies that need extra attention.
• Record delivery details.
• Track childhood immunisation.

Official PICME 3.0 portal and login

Use only the official government site: picme3.tn.gov.in. Third-party sites that offer registration or login help are not official.

The homepage offers these services. Options can change when the government updates the platform.

• Self-registration for an RCH ID
• Self-registration status check
• Bank detail updates
• Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy Maternity Benefit Scheme and PMMVY applications
• Other pregnancy and child healthcare services

Who uses what

User	What they use	Login needed?
Pregnant woman	Self-registration for RCH ID, status check	No staff login
Health worker or administrator	Dashboard with role-based options	Yes, user ID and password from the department

An RCH ID or pre-registration number is not a staff username. Pregnant women should use self-registration, not the staff login.

Staff login steps

These steps apply only to people with credentials from an authorised department.

1. Open the official PICME 3.0 website.
2. Find the login section on the homepage.
3. Enter your user ID.
4. Enter your password.
5. Complete the CAPTCHA if one appears.
6. Select the login option.

After login, the options you see depend on your role and permissions.

How to register and get an RCH ID

Pregnant women in Tamil Nadu can start registration online. Online registration is only pre-registration. The RCH ID comes later, from your health nurse.

1. Open the official website. Check the address before you enter any personal details.
2. Select Self-Registration for RCH ID. You will find it on the homepage.
3. Enter personal details. Give your name, contact number and address. Check the spelling.
4. Enter pregnancy details. Fill in what the form asks for.
5. Verify your mobile number. If the portal sends an OTP, enter it.
6. Submit the form. Review everything first, then save the acknowledgement or pre-registration number.
7. Contact your local health nurse. Work with your Village Health Nurse (VHN) or Urban Health Nurse (UHN) to complete registration and get your RCH ID.

The Tamil Nadu PICME FAQ says pre-registration details are forwarded to the relevant health nurse for further registration.

What an RCH ID is

RCH stands for Reproductive and Child Health. An RCH ID is a unique number that links a woman’s pregnancy records and her child’s health records.

The VHN or UHN issues it. You may need to complete an in-person verification step first.

Use	What the RCH ID does
Pregnancy tracking	Keeps pregnancy records in one place
Antenatal care	Lets health workers record and monitor check-ups
Delivery records	Links pregnancy details to delivery information
Child healthcare	Supports immunisation and other child health records
Maternity benefits	Connects eligible beneficiaries to government schemes

How to check your registration status

Use the self-registration status service on the official portal.

1. Open the official PICME 3.0 website.
2. Find the Self-Registration Current Status option.
3. Select the status-check service.
4. Enter the registration or mobile details it asks for.
5. Complete any verification shown on the page.
6. Submit and read the status.

If the application is still processing, ask your local health nurse for an update.

Keep your pre-registration acknowledgement and registered mobile number handy. Staff can use them to find your application.

The fields and options may change when the portal is updated.

Services in PICME 3.0

PICME does more than take pregnancy registrations.

Service	What it does
Pregnancy registration	Lets women start registration online so the local health department hears about the pregnancy
Antenatal care monitoring	Helps authorised staff record check-ups and follow the mother’s progress
High-risk pregnancy identification	Flags mothers who may need closer planning because of possible complications
Delivery information	Links pregnancy records to the delivery
Child immunisation tracking	Records immunisation and other follow-up services after birth
Maternity benefit applications	Gives access to the Dr. Muthulakshmi Reddy Maternity Benefit Scheme and PMMVY applications

Registration alone does not guarantee financial help. Applicants must meet the scheme’s conditions and complete verification.

PICME 2.0 vs PICME 3.0

The goal is the same in both versions: support mother and child healthcare through digital records and coordination between health workers and beneficiaries. PICME 3.0 is the newer platform.

Area	PICME 2.0	PICME 3.0
Platform	Earlier system	Updated system
Main purpose	Pregnancy and child monitoring	Expanded digital monitoring
Health records	Maternal and child information	Continued maternal and child tracking
Registration	Online and health worker assisted	Self-registration options available
Monitoring	Pregnancy and healthcare follow-ups	Real-time and risk-based monitoring

Common login and registration problems

Most problems have a simple first fix.

Problem	What to do
OTP not received	Check that the mobile number is correct and has network coverage. Wait a little before asking for another OTP. Repeated requests will not fix a network or server problem.
Website not opening	The site may be down for maintenance. Try again later, switch browsers or clear your cache.
Wrong details submitted	Wrong names, numbers or addresses cause verification trouble. Ask your VHN or UHN to correct them.
RCH ID not received	Self-registration and RCH ID issue are separate steps. Contact your local health nurse or nearest Primary Health Centre (PHC).
Staff cannot log in	Recheck the username and password. If they still fail, contact the department administrator.

Never share your password or OTP with people you don’t know.

Tips before you start

• Use only the official Tamil Nadu government website.
• Keep your mobile number active for verification messages.
• Enter your name and address carefully.
• Save your pre-registration acknowledgement.
• Keep your RCH ID safe once you have it.
• Contact your health nurse if the application stays pending.
• Check the latest maternity benefit rules before applying.
• Don’t share health details on unofficial sites.

PICME is a record-keeping system. It does not replace medical care. Keep attending your pregnancy check-ups and follow your doctor’s advice.

FAQs

Question	Answer
What is the official PICME 3.0 website?	picme3.tn.gov.in. It offers pregnancy self-registration and other services.
Who can register?	Pregnant women in Tamil Nadu can start registration online. Local health nurses complete it and issue the RCH ID.
Is an RCH ID compulsory?	Tamil Nadu uses RCH IDs to keep pregnancy and child health records. Contact your local health nurse to complete registration.
Can I register my pregnancy online?	Yes, you can start with Self-Registration for RCH ID. The local health department may need further verification.
How do I find my RCH ID?	Check your acknowledgement and SMS messages. If it isn’t there, ask your VHN, UHN or nearest PHC.
Does registration guarantee maternity benefits?	No. You must meet the eligibility rules of the scheme you apply for.
What if the website is down?	Check your connection, try another browser and come back later. If it persists, ask your PHC or health nurse.
Can PICME track child immunisation?	Yes. It records follow-up care after delivery, including immunisation.

Summary

Start on the official portal with Self-Registration for RCH ID and save your acknowledgement. Then see your VHN, UHN or PHC to finish registration and get your RCH ID. Use the same people for RCH ID problems and maternity benefit questions.