Bachelor in Audiology and Speech - Language Pathology [BASLP]

Ali Yavar Jung National Institute of Speech and Hearing Disabilities, Mumbai, offers a 4-year BASLP programme with an annual intake of 40 seats. Admission is through the AYJNISHD Common Entrance Test and the Maharashtra CET or NEET-UG route. The annual tuition fee is INR 33,500, with a total programme cost of INR 1,34,000 over four years. AYJNISHD is a central government institution under the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities and is RCI-approved.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Class Commencement begins August 2026 (Tentative).

Key Points

• RCI-approved BASLP ensuring eligibility for Rehabilitation Council registration
• On-campus speech and hearing clinic for supervised clinical practice hours
• Training covers audiology, speech pathology, hearing aids, and cochlear implant rehabilitation

AYJNISHD BASLP Fees 2026

Component	Amount (INR)
Tuition Fee (per year)	INR 33,500
Hostel Fee (per year, optional)	INR 20,000
Total Tuition Fees (4 years)	INR 1,34,000

• Hostel accommodation charges are optional and billed separately from tuition.
• Fee concessions are available for SC/ST and PwD category students as per government norms.

AYJNISHD BASLP Admission 2026

Event	Date
BASLP CET-2026 Application Opened	Apr 13, 2026
BASLP CET-2026 Application Closed	May 21, 2026
AYJNISHD CET-2026 Exam	June 2026 (Tentative)
Merit List Declaration	July 2026 (Tentative)
Class Commencement	August 2026 (Tentative)

• 25 seats are filled through AYJNISHD CET and 15 seats through Maharashtra CET or NEET-UG.
• Candidates applying through the NEET-UG route must meet the minimum NEET-UG qualifying score.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Mathematics or Computer Science or Statistics or Electronics or Psychology from a recognised board.
• Minimum aggregate of 50% in the qualifying subjects for general and OBC candidates and 45% for SC/ST and PwD candidates.
• Minimum age of 17 years as on the date of admission for the 2026-27 session.

Admission Process

• Register and apply on the AYJNISHD admission portal before the closing date.
• Appear for the AYJNISHD Common Entrance Test (CET-2026) as scheduled by the institute.
• Candidates for the NEET-UG route must have a valid NEET-UG 2026 score and apply through the Maharashtra CET channel.
• Merit list is prepared separately for each admission route and published on the official website.
• Selected candidates must report to AYJNISHD Mumbai HQ with original documents and pay fees within the stipulated date.

✓ Opt for this if

• You want a central government BASLP programme at very low fees.
• You aim to become a licensed audiologist or speech-language pathologist.
• You prefer a government-backed RCI-approved clinical training environment.
• You are from Maharashtra and eligible for the CET or NEET-UG route.

✗ Skip if

• You want a direct MBBS-related clinical course rather than rehabilitation science.
• You seek a programme in a metropolitan city other than Mumbai for BASLP.
• You need flexible weekend or distance learning options for this course.
• You prefer campuses with dedicated placement cells and corporate tie-ups.

AYJNISHD BASLP Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Post-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities	As per NSP norms	Students with benchmark disability and family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs per year
National Fellowship for Students with Disabilities	INR 20,000 per month (maintenance) plus fees	Students with 40% or more disability pursuing full-time UG courses
Central Sector Scholarship Scheme	INR 10,000 per year	Top 20th percentile in Class 12 and family income below INR 8 Lakhs

• Scholarship applications are submitted through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in.
• Fee concessions for SC/ST and PwD students are directly applied at the time of admission.

AYJNISHD BASLP FAQs

Ques. What is the total fee for the BASLP programme at AYJNISHD Mumbai?

Ans. The annual tuition fee for BASLP at AYJNISHD Mumbai is INR 33,500, making the total tuition cost INR 1,34,000 over four years. Optional hostel accommodation is available at INR 20,000 per year. As a central government institute, AYJNISHD charges among the lowest fees for a full-time BASLP programme in India.

Ques. How many seats are available for BASLP at AYJNISHD Mumbai and through which routes?

Ans. The BASLP programme at AYJNISHD Mumbai has a total intake of 40 seats. Of these, 25 seats are filled through the AYJNISHD Common Entrance Test (CET) and 15 seats are allocated through the Maharashtra CET or NEET-UG institutional round. Three additional seats are reserved for international students.

Ques. What is the AYJNISHD CET and how should one prepare for it?

Ans. The AYJNISHD Common Entrance Test (CET) is the institute’s own national-level entrance exam for BASLP admission. It is based on the NCERT syllabus of Class 11 and 12, covering Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Candidates should refer to NCERT textbooks and previous years’ question papers from the AYJNISHD official website for preparation.

Ques. Is the BASLP degree from AYJNISHD recognised for professional practice?

Ans. Yes, the BASLP programme at AYJNISHD is recognised by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI). Graduates must register with the RCI as licensed audiologists and speech-language pathologists before independent clinical practice. RCI registration is mandatory for all audiology and speech-language pathology practitioners in India.

Ques. What career options are available after BASLP from AYJNISHD?

Ans. Graduates can work as audiologists and speech-language pathologists in government hospitals, ENT departments, rehabilitation centres, schools for the hearing-impaired, and private clinics. Many AYJNISHD alumni pursue the MASLP for advanced clinical and academic roles or seek positions in government hospital and DEPwD vacancies. The programme also prepares graduates for international audiology certification pathways.

Ques. Does AYJNISHD Mumbai offer hostel facilities for BASLP students?

Ans. Yes, AYJNISHD Mumbai provides on-campus hostel accommodation for BASLP students. Hostel charges are INR 20,000 per year for male students. The institute is located in Bandra West, Mumbai, offering good connectivity to public transport. Hostel allocation is subject to seat availability and is confirmed at the time of admission reporting.