Admissions to Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy UG programmes through NEET only

Why in news

The Karnataka State Allied and Healthcare Council (KSAHC) mandated that admissions to Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy UG programs will be conducted exclusively through NEET starting in the 2026-27 academic year.

Background

The council has issued directions to all universities to adhere to this new admission process and notified the UGC regarding degree nomenclature and admission criteria.

Facts for Prelims

• BodyKSAHC: Karnataka State Allied and Healthcare Council
• BodyNCAHP: National Commission for Allied Healthcare Professions
• FactNEET: Mandatory entrance test for Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy UG programs from 2026-27
• BodyUGC: University Grants Commission notified of category-wise degree nomenclature

For Mains

Q. Discuss the implications of standardizing entrance examinations for allied healthcare professions in ensuring quality of education and professional mobility in India.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• Standardization: Uniformity in admission criteria to ensure baseline competency across diverse private and public institutions
• Regulatory Oversight: Role of NCAHP in streamlining professional standards for non-medical healthcare degrees
• Professional Mobility: Impact of unified nomenclature on career progression and inter-state recognition of allied health qualifications

Keywords: Standardization · Allied Healthcare · Regulatory Framework · Professional Mobility · Educational Policy

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