Bachelor in Audiology and Speech - Language Pathology [BASLP]

Dr. S.R. Chandrasekhar Institute of Speech and Hearing (SRCISH), Bangalore, is one of India’s premier institutes for the 4-year BASLP programme, governed by the Rehabilitation Council of India. Admission is based on KCET merit or direct institute merit from Class 12. The programme covers audiology, speech-language pathology, clinical diagnostics, and a 10-month compulsory internship, preparing graduates for careers in speech therapy and hearing healthcare. Total fees are INR 7.48 Lakhs.

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

SRCISH Bangalore BASLP Fees 2026

• Annual fee breakdown is available from the SRCISH admissions office.
• Internship-related charges may apply separately in the fifth-semester period.

SRCISH Bangalore BASLP Admission 2026

• KCET-based allotment for Karnataka students is handled through KEA at kea.kar.nic.in.
• Out-of-state and NRI candidates may apply directly through the SRCISH admission office.
• Original documents must be submitted at the time of reporting for admission.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• 10+2 or PUC with Physics and Chemistry plus Biology, Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, Electronics, or Psychology
• Minimum 50% aggregate marks in qualifying subjects (45% for SC/ST candidates)
• Minimum age of 17 years as of December 31 of the admission year
• RCI registration is required for professional practice after degree completion

Admission Process

• Register for KCET at kea.kar.nic.in or for NEET UG at nta.ac.in for the relevant exam
• Appear in KCET and secure merit rank for Karnataka counselling allotment
• Register for KEA counselling at kea.kar.nic.in after result declaration
• Fill and lock college preferences including SRCISH for BASLP allotment
• Receive provisional seat allotment based on KCET rank and preferences
• Report to SRCISH Bangalore with original mark sheets and ID proof for admission

✓ Opt for this if

• Seeking BASLP at one of India’s leading speech and hearing institutes
• KCET rank or Class 12 marks qualify for Karnataka counselling allotment
• Interested in audiology, speech therapy, or hearing rehabilitation careers
• Want clinical exposure at a dedicated speech and hearing diagnostic centre

✗ Skip if

• Total fees of INR 7.48 Lakhs exceeds budget for allied health education
• Prefer a nursing or pharmacy course over the speech-hearing specialisation
• Need a college in home state with local language support

SRCISH Bangalore BASLP Scholarships 2026

• Apply for scholarships at scholarships.gov.in or sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in.
• Students with speech or hearing disabilities may access RCI-linked support schemes.

SRCISH Bangalore BASLP FAQs

Ques. What is the total fee for BASLP at Dr. S.R. Chandrasekhar Institute of Speech and Hearing, Bangalore?

Ans. The total programme fee for BASLP at SRCISH, Bangalore, is INR 7.48 Lakhs for the full 4-year course. An annual fee breakdown is available from the institute’s admissions office on request. Additional charges during the 10-month compulsory internship period may apply separately. Students should inquire about government scholarship eligibility to offset costs through state and central financial assistance programmes.

Ques. How is admission to BASLP at SRCISH Bangalore done?

Ans. BASLP admission at SRCISH Bangalore is primarily based on KCET merit for Karnataka students, with seat allotment through the Karnataka Examinations Authority at kea.kar.nic.in. Candidates appear in KCET, receive their rank, then register for KEA counselling and fill college preferences. Out-of-state candidates may apply directly to the institute. Final admission requires submission of original documents and payment of the programme fee at the admissions office.

Ques. What is the eligibility for BASLP at Dr. S.R. Chandrasekhar Institute Bangalore?

Ans. Candidates must have completed 10+2 or PUC with Physics and Chemistry, along with at least one of Biology, Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, Electronics, or Psychology, from a recognised board. A minimum of 50% aggregate marks in qualifying subjects is required (45% for SC/ST candidates). The minimum age is 17 years as of December 31 of the admission year. RCI registration is required after degree completion for professional practice.

Ques. What is covered in the BASLP programme at SRCISH Bangalore?

Ans. The 4-year BASLP programme at SRCISH, Bangalore, covers foundational and applied subjects in audiology, speech-language pathology, clinical diagnosis, hearing aid fitting, voice disorders, fluency disorders, and language disorders in children and adults. The programme includes a 10-month compulsory clinical internship where students work with patients under supervised practice at the institute’s hearing and speech diagnostic centre and affiliated hospitals.

Ques. What career options are available after BASLP from SRCISH Bangalore?

Ans. BASLP graduates from SRCISH Bangalore can work as audiologists or speech-language pathologists in government hospitals, private ENT clinics, rehabilitation centres, schools for children with speech and hearing disabilities, and hearing aid companies. They may also pursue M.Sc in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology for specialisation or academic roles. International positions are available in Gulf countries, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia for RCI-registered practitioners.

Ques. What is the internship structure for BASLP at Dr. SR Chandrasekhar Institute?

Ans. The BASLP programme at SRCISH includes a 10-month compulsory clinical internship, typically spread across two semesters after the completion of coursework. Internship is conducted at the institute’s own speech and hearing diagnostic centre and affiliated healthcare settings in Bangalore. Students gain hands-on experience in audiological evaluations, hearing aid fittings, speech therapy sessions, and communication disorder interventions. Completion of internship is mandatory for degree award and RCI registration eligibility.