Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Allied Health Sciences)

Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE) at Kelambakkam, Chennai, offers B.Sc Allied Health Sciences, a programme spanning 3 academic years plus a 1-year mandatory internship, with 15 specialisations and over 100 seats. Admission is merit-based on Class 12 marks. Annual fees are INR 6 Lakhs. Ranked NIRF Medical 49 in 2025, CARE provides hospital-integrated training within Chettinad Health City on the OMR corridor.

📋 Admission Status: Applications are currently open. Last date to apply is August 2026 (Tentative).

CARE B.Sc AHS Fees 2026

Component	Amount (INR)
Annual Tuition Fee (per year, 3 academic years)	INR 6 Lakhs
Hostel Fee (optional, per year)	INR 1 Lakh
Total Fees (3-year programme, excluding hostel)	INR 18 Lakhs

• Internship year fees, if applicable, are charged separately and notified at the time of allotment.
• Hostel charges are optional and not included in the INR 18 Lakhs programme total.
• Merit scholarships are available for students with high Class 12 aggregate marks.

CARE B.Sc AHS Admission 2026

Event	Date
Application Opens	May 2026
Merit List Declaration	August 2026

• Apply online at ahsadmission.care.edu.in with Class 12 marks and other documents.
• Specialisation preference is submitted at the time of application.
• CARE fills seats as a deemed university without state counselling rounds.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Passed Class 12 from a recognised board with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Botany or Zoology.
• English as a compulsory subject in the qualifying examination.
• Minimum age of 17 years by 31 December of the admission year.
• Candidates appearing in Class 12 board examination may apply provisionally.

Admission Process

• Register and apply on the CARE allied health admissions portal at ahsadmission.care.edu.in.
• Submit Class 12 marks and indicate specialisation preference during the online application.
• CARE prepares a merit list based on aggregate Class 12 marks in eligible subjects.
• Shortlisted candidates receive an offer and must confirm acceptance within the given deadline.
• Complete document verification and fee payment at the campus to confirm enrolment.

✓ Opt for this if

• You want specialised allied health training at a NIRF Medical ranked university.
• You prefer merit-based direct admission without any allied health entrance exam.
• You aim for roles in cardiac technology, radiology, or neuroscience in hospitals.
• You value a health city campus with on-site hospital internship during the programme.

✗ Skip if

• INR 18 Lakhs over 3 years is beyond your financial capacity for allied health.
• You prefer a government medical college allied health programme with subsidised fees.
• Your preferred specialisation is not available in the CARE B.Sc AHS list.

CARE B.Sc AHS Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Merit Scholarship (91% and above)	Full tuition waiver	91% or above in Class 12 qualifying examination
Merit Scholarship (76% to 90%)	75% tuition waiver	76% to 90% aggregate in Class 12
Merit Scholarship (61% to 75%)	50% tuition waiver	61% to 75% aggregate in Class 12
Merit Scholarship (51% to 60%)	25% tuition waiver	51% to 60% aggregate in Class 12

• Scholarship reviewed each year based on academic standing in the AHS programme at CARE.
• Apply for scholarship consideration at the time of admission through the CARE portal.

CARE B.Sc AHS FAQs

Ques. What is the total fee for B.Sc Allied Health Sciences at CARE?

Ans. The total programme fee for B.Sc AHS at CARE Kelambakkam is INR 18 Lakhs for the 3-year academic portion of the course, at INR 6 Lakhs per year. The 1-year mandatory internship follows these 3 years, and any applicable internship fees are notified separately. Hostel charges of INR 1 Lakh per year are optional and not included in the above total. Merit scholarships can reduce the annual fee based on Class 12 marks.

Ques. What specialisations are available under B.Sc AHS at CARE?

Ans. CARE Kelambakkam offers 15 specialisations under B.Sc Allied Health Sciences: Anaesthesia Technology, Cardiac Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology, Radiology and Imaging Technology, Renal Dialysis Technology, Perfusion Technology, Cath Lab Technology, Blood Banking Technology, Dermato-cosmetology, Emergency Room and Trauma Care Technology, Respiratory Care Technology, Neuroscience Technology, Operation Theatre and Surgical Technology, Endoscopy and Urology Technology, and Medical Records Science and Hospital Management.

Ques. Is NEET required for B.Sc AHS admission at CARE?

Ans. NEET is not required for most B.Sc AHS specialisations at CARE in the 2026-27 cycle. The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions has deferred the mandatory NEET requirement for allied health programmes. Admission at CARE is based entirely on Class 12 merit. Candidates should verify the NEET mandate status for their specific specialisation at the time of application, as regulatory requirements may change for future cycles.

Ques. What career options are available after completing B.Sc AHS from CARE?

Ans. B.Sc AHS graduates from CARE can work as technicians and allied health professionals in hospitals, diagnostic centres, cardiac catheterisation labs, radiology departments, dialysis units, and operation theatres. Graduates in Medical Laboratory Technology are eligible for government lab technician posts. Many AHS graduates pursue postgraduate diplomas or M.Sc programmes in their specialisation to advance into supervisory or research roles in the healthcare sector.

Ques. How is the internship structured for B.Sc AHS at CARE?

Ans. The 1-year mandatory internship for B.Sc AHS at CARE is completed at Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, the multi-speciality hospital within Chettinad Health City on the same campus. Students rotate through their respective specialisation departments under the supervision of senior clinicians and technicians. This hospital-based internship provides hands-on patient care and equipment operation experience before the degree is awarded.

Ques. Can a student change their specialisation after joining B.Sc AHS at CARE?

Ans. Specialisation preference is submitted at the time of application and seats are allocated based on merit and availability. Changes to the allocated specialisation after joining are subject to the university’s internal policy and availability of seats in the preferred specialisation. Students are advised to carefully rank their specialisation preferences during the application process, as the most competitive specialisations such as cardiac technology and radiology fill quickly.