Change in Allied & Healthcare Admissions from 2026–27
A major official update has been released by the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) regarding admission eligibility for undergraduate Allied and Healthcare courses in India. According to the newly notified admission guidelines, appearing in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET-UG) will now be a compulsory eligibility requirement for several allied and healthcare undergraduate programmes starting from the academic year 2026–27.
This change marks a significant shift in how students must plan their careers in fields such as physiotherapy, optometry, medical laboratory science, and more. Under the revised framework:
✔️ NEET UG exam registration and appearance will be mandatory for admission to many Allied & Healthcare courses.
✔️ Admissions based purely on merit or state-level entrance exams will be replaced by a standardized national system.
✔️ The new rule applies from Academic Session 2026-27 onwards.
📚 Impact on Students & Career Planning
In practical terms, if you are planning to pursue any of the below courses after Class 12, you will now need to appear for NEET UG — even if you are not aiming for MBBS or BDS:
- Physiotherapy (BPT)
- Optometry
- Nutrition & Dietetics
- Medical Laboratory & Life Sciences
- Medical Radiology & Imaging Technology
- Dialysis Technology
(List based on official NCAHP notified curricula)
This standardization ensures a uniform national eligibility criterion for healthcare professions across India and helps maintain consistent academic quality and transparency in the admission process.
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📎 What’s inside the PDF:
✔️ Official NCAHP eligibility notification
✔️ Courses listed as NEET-eligible
✔️ Effective academic year and regulations
✔️ Details on academic criteria and entry requirements
🤔 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Is qualifying NEET necessary for admission?
A: According to NCAHP guidelines, you must appear in NEET to be eligible for admissions from 2026-27 – qualification marks may not be required for every course, but appearance is mandatory.
Q: Do all allied courses now require NEET?
A: So far, 13 curricula have been notified by NCAHP requiring NEET for allied and healthcare UG/PG admissions. More may be added in the future.
📣 Conclusion
This update is one of the biggest changes in healthcare education eligibility in India. Students aiming for careers in Allied & Healthcare fields must plan early for NEET preparation starting 2026. Understanding this shift now can make a major difference in admission success.
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