NCAHP Releases Standardised Curriculum for 17 Allied Health Courses, Mandatory from 2026–27

The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) has announced a uniform curriculum for 17 allied health courses, which will become mandatory across institutions from the 2026–27 academic session. The move is aimed at bringing consistency and quality to allied healthcare education nationwide.

According to the Commission, the newly introduced framework is designed to standardise training, improve clinical competency, and ensure uniform learning outcomes for students pursuing allied health programmes. The courses covered under this mandate span multiple disciplines, including Occupational Therapy, Respiratory Technology, Medical Physics, and Nuclear Medicine Technology, among others.

NCAHP officials stated that the initiative is part of a broader effort to streamline the sector under the provisions of the NCAHP Act, 2021, which seeks to regulate and professionalise allied and healthcare education in India. The Commission is also expected to notify minimum standards and infrastructure requirements for institutions offering these programmes in the near future.

Chairperson Dr. Yagna Unmesh Shukla emphasised that the updated curriculum will strengthen the overall healthcare workforce by focusing on skill-based learning and practical exposure, making graduates more industry-ready.

The implementation will require coordination with states and institutions, with some regions already initiating steps to align their academic frameworks with the new guidelines.

With this mandate, the NCAHP aims to create a more structured, accountable, and globally aligned allied healthcare education system, addressing long-standing gaps in training standards and employability in the sector.