Bachelor in Audiology and Speech - Language Pathology [BASLP]

NIEPMD Chennai offers the Bachelor in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology (BASLP), a 4-year full-time undergraduate programme recognised by the Rehabilitation Council of India. NIEPMD is a national autonomous institute under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. Admission is through the Common Entrance Test (CET). The programme has an intake of 27 seats and a total tuition fee of INR 1,61,700 over the four-year duration.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Second round seat allotment expected 28 July 2026 (Tentative).

NIEPMD BASLP Fees 2026

Component	Amount (INR)
Tuition Fee (Year 1)	INR 41,700
Tuition Fee (per year, Years 2 to 4)	INR 40,000
Hostel Fee (per year, optional)	INR 18,000
Total Fees (4 years, tuition only)	INR 1,61,700

• Hostel charges are optional and excluded from total tuition fees.
• Year 1 fee is slightly higher due to initial registration charges included in INR 41,700.

NIEPMD BASLP Admission 2026

Event	Date
CET Application Window	May to June 2026 (Tentative)
CET First Round Seat Allotment	14 Jul 2026 (Tentative)
CET Second Round Seat Allotment	28 Jul 2026 (Tentative)
Document Verification and Admission	August 2026 (Tentative)
Class Commencement	August 2026 (Tentative)

• CET for BASLP is national-level and official notifications are at niepmd.tn.nic.in.
• Application fee for CET is INR 1,300.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and any one of Biology, Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, Electronics, or Psychology from a recognised board.
• Minimum aggregate of 50% marks in the qualifying subjects (45% for SC/ST candidates).
• Qualified in the BASLP Common Entrance Test conducted for the current admission cycle.

Admission Process

• Apply for the BASLP CET during the application window of May to June by registering on the official portal and paying the application fee of INR 1,300.
• Appear for the Common Entrance Test as per the schedule announced by the conducting body.
• Check CET result and merit-based seat allotment published for Round 1 and Round 2.
• Accept the allotment and report to NIEPMD Chennai with original documents for verification and admission.
• Pay the applicable programme fee at the time of admission to confirm enrolment.

✓ Opt for this if

• You want RCI-recognised BASLP training at a government national institute in Chennai.
• You are interested in audiology and speech therapy for persons with multiple disabilities.
• You prefer a small cohort of 27 seats for focused clinical and academic mentorship.
• You plan to work in rehabilitation hospitals, special schools, or set up a private practice.

✗ Skip if

• You prefer a location closer to North or West India rather than relocating to Chennai.
• You need on-campus hostel accommodation without a gender restriction.
• You are seeking a BASLP programme with stronger corporate hospital placement infrastructure.

NIEPMD BASLP Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
NSP Post Matric Scholarship (SC/ST/OBC)	Varies by category and income	SC/ST/OBC students with family income below INR 2.5 lakh per annum
NSP Scholarship for Persons with Disabilities	INR 13,500 to 22,500 per year	Students with at least 40% disability enrolled in degree programmes
NSP Post Matric Scholarship for Minorities	INR 10,000 to 20,000 per year	Students from notified minority communities with family income below INR 2 lakh per annum

• Apply for NSP scholarships at scholarships.gov.in before the annual portal deadline of October to November.
• Tamil Nadu state government scholarships are available for domicile students at tamilnaduscholarship.gov.in.

NIEPMD BASLP FAQs

Ques. What is the total fee for BASLP at NIEPMD Chennai?

Ans. The total tuition fee for the 4-year BASLP programme at NIEPMD Chennai is INR 1,61,700. Year 1 fee is INR 41,700 and each subsequent year costs INR 40,000. Hostel accommodation is available at INR 18,000 per year and is excluded from the total above. The fees are relatively low compared to private institutions offering BASLP, given NIEPMD’s status as a government national institute.

Ques. What entrance exam is required for BASLP admission at NIEPMD?

Ans. Admission to BASLP at NIEPMD Chennai is through the Common Entrance Test (CET), a national-level test for audiology and speech pathology programmes. The CET application typically opens in May and seat allotment is conducted in two rounds in July. Candidates must register on the official CET portal and appear for the examination to be considered for admission to NIEPMD’s 27 available seats.

Ques. What is the eligibility for BASLP at NIEPMD?

Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and any one of Biology, Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, Electronics, or Psychology with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST). Candidates must also qualify in the BASLP Common Entrance Test. Indian nationality is a mandatory requirement for admission to this government institute programme.

Ques. What careers are available after BASLP from NIEPMD?

Ans. BASLP graduates from NIEPMD are RCI-registered audiologists and speech language pathologists eligible to practise across India. Career opportunities include positions in government hospitals, ENT departments, special rehabilitation centres, hearing aid dispensing centres, and special schools. Graduates can also work as audiologists in the armed forces, set up private audiology clinics, or pursue M.Sc in Audiology or Speech Language Pathology for academic and research careers.

Ques. Is hostel accommodation available for BASLP students at NIEPMD?

Ans. Hostel accommodation is available at NIEPMD Chennai at INR 18,000 per year. The hostel facility at NIEPMD is limited and availability should be confirmed at the time of admission. NIEPMD is located in Muttukadu, Kovalam, Chennai, and students are advised to confirm hostel availability and the applicable terms directly with the institute during admission counselling.

Ques. How does BASLP from NIEPMD compare to private BASLP programmes?

Ans. BASLP at NIEPMD is a government-run national institute programme with a total fee of INR 1,61,700 for 4 years, significantly lower than private institutions where fees can range from INR 4 lakh to INR 10 lakh for the same duration. NIEPMD’s focus on multiple disabilities provides exposure to complex clinical cases not always available at general hospital-based programmes. The small intake of 27 seats ensures higher faculty-to-student contact time.