In a formal communication issued to the Ministry of Education, state governments, and education boards across the country, NCAHP confirmed that 13 new curricula for various Allied and Healthcare programs have already been finalized and notified. These courses, spanning both undergraduate and postgraduate level, will be implemented from the upcoming academic cycle. The Commission is also in the process of releasing more curricula, which will be made available on its official portal.

According to the notification, the NCAHP Act, 2021 mandates that entry criteria for Allied and Healthcare programs be clearly defined within the curricula. The majority of these updated curricula now incorporate NEET as a compulsory component for admission, in addition to other academic and eligibility requirements.

The letter directs Central and State education boards to disseminate this information widely to schools and institutions, ensuring that students planning to pursue Allied and Healthcare programs are fully aware of the new admission norms. From 2026–27 onward, students completing their Senior Secondary (or equivalent) qualification will need to appear for NEET to be considered for these courses.

The notification was issued with the approval of the Competent Authority and signed digitally by Rajender Singh Sidhu, Under Secretary, NCAHP. Copies have also been forwarded to key education bodies including the CBSE, ICSE Board, UGC, State Councils for Allied and Healthcare Professions, and the National Testing Agency (NTA).

The announcement marks a significant shift in India’s Allied and Healthcare education framework, aligning it more closely with standardized national entrance testing and bringing uniformity to admission processes across the country.