Master in Audiology and Speech- Language Pathology [MASLP]

Ali Yavar Jung National Institute of Speech and Hearing Disabilities, Mumbai, offers a 2-year full-time MASLP programme with an annual intake of 12 seats. Admission is through all-India merit selection and the Maharashtra CET. The first-year fee is INR 71,500 and the second-year fee is INR 66,500, totalling INR 1,38,000. The programme is RCI-approved, preparing graduates for advanced clinical, academic, and research careers in audiology and speech-language pathology.

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

Key Points

• Postgraduate focus on advanced diagnostic audiology and hearing rehabilitation
• Research opportunities in hearing aid fitting and paediatric speech disorders
• Clinical training at AYJNISHD’s active speech and hearing therapy OPD

AYJNISHD MASLP Fees 2026

Component	Amount (INR)
Tuition Fee (per year)	INR 62,500
Other Charges - Year 1	INR 9,000
Other Charges - Year 2	INR 4,000
Hostel Fee (per year, optional)	INR 20,000
Total Fees (2 years, excl. hostel)	INR 1,38,000

• First-year total charges are INR 71,500 and second-year total charges are INR 66,500.
• Hostel accommodation is optional and charged separately from programme fees.
• Fee concessions for SC/ST and PwD candidates are applied as per government norms.

AYJNISHD MASLP Admission 2026

Event	Date
MASLP 2026-27 Admission Notification Published	Apr 17, 2026
Application Closes (All-India Route)	May 2026 (Tentative)
Maharashtra CET for MASLP	June 2026 (Tentative)
Merit List Declaration	July 2026 (Tentative)
Class Commencement	August 2026 (Tentative)

• 6 seats are filled through all-India merit and 6 seats through the Maharashtra CET route.
• Maharashtra CET schedule is published separately on the official cetcell.mahacet.org portal.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Bachelor of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (BASLP) or equivalent degree recognised by the Rehabilitation Council of India.
• Minimum aggregate of 55% marks in the qualifying degree for general and OBC candidates and 45% for SC/ST and PwD candidates.
• Completion of the mandatory rotating internship and registration with the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) required before admission.

Admission Process

• Monitor the official AYJNISHD website (ayjnishd.nic.in) for the annual admission notification.
• Apply for the all-India merit route by submitting academic credentials as per the notification.
• For the Maharashtra CET route, register and appear for the Maharashtra MASLP CET on cetcell.mahacet.org.
• Separate merit lists are prepared for the all-India and Maharashtra CET routes.
• Selected candidates must report to AYJNISHD Mumbai HQ with original documents and pay fees within the stipulated period.

✓ Opt for this if

• You hold a BASLP degree and want advanced postgraduate specialisation.
• You aim for a supervisory or research career in audiology and speech pathology.
• You want PG training at a central government RCI-approved institute at low cost.
• You are based in or willing to relocate to Mumbai for two years.

✗ Skip if

• You do not hold a BASLP or RCI-recognised equivalent degree.
• You need a part-time or distance MASLP option for working professionals.
• You prefer MASLP campuses in cities other than Mumbai.
• Your BASLP aggregate is below 55% under the general category.

AYJNISHD MASLP 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 (NFSD)	INR 31,000 per month (JRF) or INR 25,000 per month (SRF)	Students with 40% or more benchmark disability pursuing full-time PG or research courses
Central Sector Scholarship Scheme	INR 10,000 per year	Top 20th percentile in Class 12 board and family income below INR 8 Lakhs

• Scholarship applications are submitted through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in.
• DEPwD fellowship amounts are subject to periodic revision by the Ministry of Social Justice.

AYJNISHD MASLP FAQs

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

Ans. The MASLP programme at AYJNISHD Mumbai costs INR 71,500 in the first year and INR 66,500 in the second year, making the total programme fee INR 1,38,000. This includes tuition of INR 62,500 per year plus additional charges. Optional hostel accommodation costs INR 20,000 per year and is billed separately.

Ques. How are the 12 MASLP seats at AYJNISHD Mumbai filled?

Ans. Of the 12 seats available for MASLP at AYJNISHD Mumbai, 6 are filled through an all-India merit route based on BASLP academic performance and 6 through the Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (CET). Reservation norms as per Government of India apply to both routes. Candidates should check the official admission notification on ayjnishd.nic.in for current-year seat distribution.

Ques. What is the eligibility for MASLP admission at AYJNISHD?

Ans. Candidates must hold a BASLP degree or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Rehabilitation Council of India, with a minimum aggregate of 55% for general and OBC categories. SC/ST and PwD candidates require 45%. Completion of the mandatory rotating internship and current RCI registration are also required at the time of admission.

Ques. What career roles can MASLP graduates from AYJNISHD pursue?

Ans. MASLP graduates from AYJNISHD can take on senior audiologist roles in government hospitals, heads of audiology in ENT departments, speech-language pathology supervisors, and academic faculty positions in BASLP and MASLP programmes. Many also pursue doctoral research in hearing science, language disorders, and assistive communication technology at national research institutes.

Ques. What is the difference between the BASLP and MASLP programmes at AYJNISHD?

Ans. BASLP is a 4-year undergraduate entry-level programme for students from a Class 12 background, while MASLP is a 2-year postgraduate programme open only to BASLP graduates. MASLP goes deeper into advanced audiology diagnostics, research methodology, hearing technology, and supervisory clinical competencies not covered at the undergraduate level.

Ques. Does AYJNISHD Mumbai provide hostel accommodation for MASLP students?

Ans. Yes, AYJNISHD Mumbai offers on-campus hostel facilities for MASLP students, with charges of INR 20,000 per year. The institute is in Bandra West, with good public transport connectivity across Mumbai. Hostel allotment is subject to availability and is confirmed at the time of admission reporting to the institute.