Making babies is not the easiest task in the world. Many couples and singles, though, will end up travelling the road to parenthood through IVF and surrogacy – two journeys where not just clinical knowledge is required but also a whole team that really has an understanding of what is at stake emotionally. At Ekmi Fertility, we have walked the path with hundreds of families working their way through this journey and our experience shows us that it is not just a fertility specialist that people need – we all need someone who actually listens. But in 2026, if surrogacy is something you want to explore; this is what the current surrogacy law rules on who’s permitted and what you should read.
Who Can go for Surrogacy in India
In the last few years, India has tightened its regulations on surrogacy. There are specific eligibility criteria that have been delineated by the amended Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, which include:
For Intended Parents:
- Husband-wife owns properties in one or both of their names (married for a minimum of 5 years at least)
- You need a certificate by an appropriate authority describing the medical condition of the intending mother making it traumatic or impossible to continue with pregnancy
- Selection for single intended parents includes those who are widowed and divorced between 35-45 y/o
- Women – ages 23-50; Men – ages 26-55
For the Surrogacy Mother:
- Do be a close relation of the couple concerned
- Age between 25-35 years
- It would be nice if she had at least one of her children
- Will be used as a surrogate just one time in her life
These rules exist to protect all parties involved, knowing them up front arguably saves mountains of heartache later.
What About Altruistic Surrogacy?
India does allow altruistic surrogacy only (surrogacy mother is not allowed to be compensated above medical expenses and insurance coverage). It’s a far cry from what was common practice in the past, and any respectable surrogacy doctor will guide you through before even getting started. Packages for commercial surrogacy are now no longer legal in India.
Role of IVF in Surrogacy
Genetic connection by means of IVF: Most surrogacy arrangements in India entail in vitro fertilization (IVF). The embryo, made from the intended parents’ genetic material (or donor material if recommended for medical reasons), is then placed inside the womb of a surrogate which is where the choice of a surrogate clinic really counts – because it falls not just to clinical outcomes, but also the rest of what will be 12-18-month journey (to coordinate, legally document and emotionally support).
Our guaranteed surrogacy program at Ekmi Fertility is a process that revolves around transparency. Vain promises don’t work for us. We explain what you are actually paying for with the surrogacy cost, how far along the process is at each stage and what is or isn’t covered in your care plan.
Affordable surrogacy does not compromise quality. That translates into intelligent planning, the correct medical team and not even a penny of hidden costs. Every medical journey is unique – so the cost of surrogacy in India at Ekmi Fertility is dependent on theirs and yours but we’ll only ever show you everything each rupee before you commit.
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FAQs
Q: What is the surrogacy fee in India 2026?
Cost depends on doctors or hospital needs but an altruistic surrogate cost in India can be between Rs.15-25 lakhs when a this is done by a proper, legal program.
Q: Is surrogacy allowed for a single woman in India?
The amended surrogacy laws now permit widows and divorcees (35-45 years).
Q: How many IVF cycles before a surrogacy?
There’s no fixed number. Before transferring, a fertility specialist will evaluate embryo quality and the ability of the surrogate’s uterus to accommodate the embryo and other factors.
Q: Is surrogacy always IVF?
Does that mean yes in the vast majority of cases? IVF forms the embryo that is transferred to the surrogate; it is key to the medical process.
To know more Call 9319737070 or email us at info@ekmifertility.com