Surrogacy Cost in India
An honest, itemised look at what altruistic surrogacy actually costs — and the factors that influence your final estimate.
Altruistic surrogacy programmes in India typically range from ₹13,00,000 to ₹22,00,000, depending on your city, clinic and medical needs. Remember: in altruistic surrogacy no fee is paid to the surrogate — the cost covers medical treatment, mandatory insurance, and legal compliance.
Itemised Cost Breakdown
| Component | What It Covers | Indicative Range |
|---|---|---|
| IVF & embryo creation | Stimulation, egg retrieval, fertilisation, embryo culture & transfer. | ₹1,50,000 – ₹3,00,000 |
| Surrogate medical care | Ante-natal care, scans, medication, delivery & hospitalisation. | ₹3,00,000 – ₹5,00,000 |
| Surrogate insurance (36 months) | Mandatory health insurance for the surrogate, as required by law. | ₹1,00,000 – ₹2,00,000 |
| Legal & documentation | Agreements, certificates, parentage order & legal counsel. | ₹75,000 – ₹1,50,000 |
| Counselling & coordination | Psychological counselling and case coordination support. | ₹50,000 – ₹1,00,000 |
| Medicines & consumables | Hormonal and supportive medication through the journey. | ₹1,00,000 – ₹2,00,000 |
*Indicative ranges for planning only. Your personalised estimate depends on medical assessment.
Key Pricing Factors
City & Clinic
Metro cities and premium clinics generally cost more than tier-2 centres.
IVF Cycles Needed
Additional cycles increase the total. Success in the first cycle keeps costs lower.
Donor Gamete
If medically certified, a donor egg/sperm adds to the cost.
PGT Testing
Optional genetic testing of embryos is an added component.
Medical Complexity
Individual health factors can affect treatment and care needs.
Legal Requirements
Documentation and certification are fixed compliance costs.
Indicative Surrogacy Cost by City
| City | Surrogacy Programme | IVF (Per Cycle) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | ₹12,00,000 – ₹19,00,000 | ₹1,18,000 – ₹2,28,000 | Details → |
| Bangalore | ₹14,00,000 – ₹21,00,000 | ₹1,40,000 – ₹2,60,000 | Details → |
| Chennai | ₹12,50,000 – ₹19,50,000 | ₹1,25,000 – ₹2,35,000 | Details → |
| Delhi | ₹13,00,000 – ₹20,00,000 | ₹1,30,000 – ₹2,50,000 | Details → |
| Hyderabad | ₹12,00,000 – ₹19,00,000 | ₹1,20,000 – ₹2,30,000 | Details → |
| Kolkata | ₹11,50,000 – ₹18,50,000 | ₹1,15,000 – ₹2,25,000 | Details → |
| Mumbai | ₹15,00,000 – ₹22,00,000 | ₹1,50,000 – ₹2,80,000 | Details → |
| Pune | ₹12,50,000 – ₹19,00,000 | ₹1,20,000 – ₹2,30,000 | Details → |
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No. In India, the surrogate cannot be paid a fee. Only her genuine medical expenses and mandatory insurance (covering 36 months) are provided for.
Costs depend on the city, the clinic, the number of IVF cycles needed, whether a donor gamete is medically required, and individual medical circumstances.
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