Bachelor in Audiology and Speech - Language Pathology [BASLP]

The Bachelor in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology at CMC Vellore is a 3-year undergraduate programme approved by the Rehabilitation Council of India, affiliated to Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, and followed by a mandatory 1-year internship. Total intake is 6 seats. Total course fees are INR 1,05,310. Graduates register as RCI-certified audiologists and speech-language pathologists. CMC Vellore is ranked 3rd in the Medical category by NIRF 2025.

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

Key Points

• RCI-approved programme at CMC Vellore’s dedicated audiology and speech-language pathology department
• Well-equipped audiology lab covering cochlear implant support, hearing aid fitting, and voice analysis
• Eligible for progression to MASLP and eventually PhD in audiology or speech-language pathology

CMC Vellore BASLP Fees 2026

Component	Amount (INR)
Tuition Fee (3 years)	INR 1,800
Annual Institutional Charges (3 years)	INR 75,630
University Fee (3 years)	INR 26,580
One-Time Establishment Fee (first year)	INR 1,300
Hostel Charges (optional)	INR 8,000 deposit + INR 18,000 per year rent + INR 6,000 per month mess
Total Fees (3-year course)	INR 1,05,310

• Total Fees exclude optional hostel and mess charges.
• Fees are as per CMC Vellore Prospectus 2025-26 and subject to revision.

CMC Vellore BASLP Admission 2026

Event	Date
Online Application Deadline	30 March 2026
Step 1 Computer-Based Test	21 May 2026
Step 1 Result Announced	30 May 2026
Step 2 Interview (shortlisted candidates)	6 to 8 July 2026
Class Commencement	August 2026 (Tentative)

• Applications were submitted online at admissions.cmcvellore.ac.in.
• The Step 1 test is a science-based paper covering Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or equivalent subjects.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• 10+2 with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects. The third subject may be Biology, Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, Electronics, or Psychology
• Minimum aggregate of 50% marks in qualifying examination (45% for SC/ST candidates as per RCI norms)
• Age between 17 and 40 years as on the date of admission

Admission Process

• Online application submitted at admissions.cmcvellore.ac.in before the deadline
• Step 1: Computer-Based Test assessing science and aptitude
• Shortlisted candidates appear for Step 2: practical assessment and personal interview at Vellore
• Medical fitness assessment by CMC Vellore Medical Board
• Merit-based final selection followed by fee payment and original document submission

✓ Opt for this if

• You want to practise as an RCI-certified audiologist or speech-language pathologist
• You are interested in cochlear implants, hearing aids, voice therapy, or swallowing assessment
• You want to eventually pursue MASLP or PhD in audiology
• CMC Vellore’s well-equipped audiology lab and faculty reputation appeal to you

✗ Skip if

• You expect a large batch of peers for collaborative learning
• You prefer medicine or surgery-adjacent clinical roles over communication sciences
• You need a purely Maths-stream programme without any Biology component

CMC Vellore BASLP Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
CMC Vellore Need-Based Financial Aid	Partial to full fee waiver	Economic need. Apply after admission through the CMC registrar
Minority Network Scholarship	Subsidised fees	Christian students sponsored by CMC Vellore minority network organisations
Tamil Nadu Government SC/ST Scholarship	As per state norms	SC/ST students domiciled in Tamil Nadu
Central Government Post-Matric Scholarship	As per central norms	OBC/EWS/minority students meeting income criteria

• Scholarship applications are accepted after admission through the CMC registrar’s office.
• CMC Vellore’s fees are heavily subsidised to ensure economic need is not a barrier to admission.

According to an external review site Ranking 2025, CMC Vellore ranks 4 out of 630 colleges in India and 1st in state Tamil Nadu for its BASLP Audiology And Speech [Language Pathology] program.

• 3 out of 54 under India Today Medical Ranking 2025.
• 2 out of 44 under The Week Medical Ranking 2025.
• 3 out of 50 under NIRF Medical Ranking 2025.
• 2 out of 70 under IIRF Medical Ranking 2025.
• 1 out of 30 under Outlook Medical Ranking 2023.

Read more on CMC Vellore Rankings here

CMC Vellore BASLP FAQs

Ques. Is the BASLP programme at CMC Vellore approved by the Rehabilitation Council of India?

Ans. Yes. The BASLP programme at CMC Vellore is approved by the Rehabilitation Council of India. On completing the programme and internship, graduates can register as RCI-certified audiologists and speech-language pathologists. This RCI registration is mandatory to practise in India and gives CMC Vellore BASLP graduates legal clinical standing under the Persons with Disabilities Act and associated regulations.

Ques. Can students with a Physics, Chemistry, and Maths background apply for BASLP at CMC Vellore?

Ans. Yes. As per RCI norms, candidates with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects may choose Biology, Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, Electronics, or Psychology as the third subject. Students from a PCM background who studied any of these additional subjects are eligible, provided they secured at least 50% aggregate marks in qualifying examination. SC/ST candidates need a minimum of 45% as per RCI guidelines.

Ques. What clinical skills does a BASLP student at CMC Vellore gain?

Ans. Students gain hands-on skills in hearing diagnostics, hearing aid fitting, cochlear implant support, voice analysis and therapy, swallowing assessment and therapy, language development programmes for children, and balance disorder evaluation. The department at CMC is well-equipped with a dedicated lab and faculty, offering exposure to all age groups from children to older adults across ENT, Neurology, and Paediatrics departments.

Ques. What career options does BASLP from CMC Vellore open up?

Ans. Graduates can work as audiologists, speech-language pathologists, or voice therapists in hospitals, rehabilitation centres, special schools, cochlear implant centres, and hearing aid companies. They can also pursue private practice, collaborate with ENT and Paediatrics departments, and take up academic or research careers. Higher studies include MASLP and PhD programmes at institutions in India and abroad.

Ques. What is the duration of the BASLP programme at CMC Vellore?

Ans. The BASLP programme at CMC Vellore is 3 years of coursework spanning 6 semesters, followed by a mandatory 1-year clinical internship, making the full training period 4 years. The 3-year curriculum covers basic sciences, audiology, and speech-language pathology theory with supervised clinical practice. The 1-year internship provides independent clinical experience at CMC Vellore’s hospital across all relevant departments.