GGSIPU launches seven new healthcare and paramedical courses for 2026 admissions

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) has introduced seven new healthcare and allied medical science programmes for the 2026 academic session, expanding opportunities for students seeking careers in emerging healthcare sectors such as clinical psychology, trauma care, rehabilitation, epidemiology, and speech therapy.

The university has also opened the online admission process for these newly launched programmes. According to GGSIPU, interested candidates can apply through the university’s official admission portals, with the last date for submitting applications fixed as May 31, 2026.

The newly introduced courses include undergraduate, postgraduate, and specialised diploma programmes designed to address the growing demand for trained allied healthcare professionals across hospitals, rehabilitation centres, research organisations, and public health institutions.

New healthcare courses introduced by GGSIPU

The seven newly launched programmes are:

• BSc Clinical Psychology (Hons.)
• BSc Emergency Medical and Trauma Technology (EMTT)
• Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) / Master in Applied Epidemiology
• MA Clinical Psychology
• Post Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Psychology (PGDRP)
• MSc Speech Language Pathology (SLP)
• Bachelor of Optometry

University officials said the programmes have been introduced in response to changing healthcare needs and the increasing importance of specialised non-traditional medical professions in India’s healthcare ecosystem.

The expansion comes at a time when sectors such as mental healthcare, emergency medical services, rehabilitation sciences, speech therapy, and epidemiological research are witnessing rapid growth following rising healthcare awareness and public health challenges.

Experts say the demand for allied healthcare professionals has increased significantly in recent years, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted shortages in areas such as trauma management, rehabilitation support, public health surveillance, and mental health services.

Courses such as clinical psychology and rehabilitation psychology are expected to attract students interested in mental healthcare and behavioural sciences, while programmes like EMTT and applied epidemiology may appeal to candidates looking to work in emergency response systems, disease surveillance, and healthcare administration.

Meanwhile, speech language pathology and optometry continue to emerge as important specialised healthcare fields with growing employment opportunities in hospitals, rehabilitation clinics, schools, and diagnostic centres.

GGSIPU has fixed the application fee at ₹2,500 per programme. Students applying for multiple courses will be required to pay the application fee separately for each course.

The university has advised applicants to carefully review eligibility criteria, admission guidelines, and programme details before completing the online registration process.

Education experts believe the introduction of such specialised programmes reflects the broader transformation of India’s healthcare education system, where demand is increasingly shifting toward multidisciplinary and allied healthcare professions alongside conventional medical degrees.