Bachelor in Audiology and Speech - Language Pathology [BASLP]
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About Bachelor in Audiology and Speech - Language Pathology [BASLP]
National Institute of Speech and Hearing (NISH), Thiruvananthapuram, offers the four-year BASLP programme comprising three academic years and one year of clinical internship. An autonomous institution under the Kerala State Social Welfare Department and accredited by the Rehabilitation Council of India as an Excellent Institution, NISH admits 28 students annually based on Class 12 merit. Tuition fee ranges from INR 42,500 to INR 80,000 per year depending on the seat category.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Counselling allotment through LBS Centre Kerala is expected in August 2026 (Tentative).
NISH BASLP Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Merit Seat Tuition (per year) | INR 42,500 |
| Second Merit Seat Tuition (per year) | INR 80,000 |
| Total Fees | INR 1,70,000 to INR 3,20,000 |
- Total tuition for merit seats over four years is INR 1,70,000.
- Total tuition for second merit seats over four years is INR 3,20,000.
- Fee figures are sourced from third-party education portals and may vary from the current prospectus.
NISH BASLP Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Opened | March 16, 2026 |
| Application Closed | April 30, 2026 |
| LBS Centre Counselling Allotment | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Class Commencement | September 2026 (Tentative) |
- Admission is merit-based on Class 12 marks and no entrance exam is required.
- Kerala origin is mandatory for candidates applying under the merit seat category.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Pass in Class 12 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or Biology as compulsory subjects with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.
- SC/ST candidates and persons with disabilities require only pass marks in Class 12 to be eligible.
- Only Indian citizens of Kerala origin are eligible for admission under the merit seat category.
Admission Process
- Obtain Class 12 mark sheet with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or Biology from a recognised board.
- Register online through the LBS Centre for Science and Technology portal at lbscentre.kerala.gov.in during the application window.
- Apply for the BASLP programme at NISH and upload the required certificates including community and nativity documents.
- Participate in the LBS Centre centralised online counselling based on Class 12 merit ranking.
- Download the seat allotment letter and report to NISH Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram with original documents on the specified date.
✓ Opt for this if
- Seeking BASLP at Kerala’s premier government speech and hearing institution.
- Wanting clinical training in a fully equipped audiology and speech therapy centre.
- Kerala origin candidates with strong PCM or PCB scores in Class 12.
- Committed to a career in audiology, speech pathology, or disability rehabilitation.
✗ Skip if
- Not a Kerala origin candidate as merit seats require state domicile.
- Preferring a large-intake programme with batch sizes above 100 students.
- Seeking a traditional campus alongside engineering or management programmes.
NISH BASLP Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| PM Yashasvi Scholarship | INR 75,000 per year | OBC/EBC/DNT students with family income below INR 2.5 Lakh per year |
| Central Sector Scheme (NSP) | INR 12,000 per year | Merit-based, family income below INR 8 Lakh per year |
| Kerala Post-Matric Scholarship | Full fee reimbursement | SC and ST students domiciled in Kerala |
- Apply for national scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in.
NISH BASLP FAQs
Ques. What is the annual fee for BASLP at NISH Thiruvananthapuram?
Ans. The annual tuition fee at NISH for the BASLP programme is INR 42,500 for merit seat holders and INR 80,000 for second merit seat holders. Over the four-year duration, the total tuition comes to INR 1,70,000 for merit seats and INR 3,20,000 for second merit seats. SC and ST students may be eligible for fee reimbursement under the Kerala Post-Matric Scholarship.
Ques. How many seats are available in the NISH BASLP programme?
Ans. NISH Thiruvananthapuram offers 28 seats for BASLP, with an additional 3 supernumerary seats reserved for foreign nationals. Of the 28 seats, 14 are merit seats allocated to Kerala origin candidates based on Class 12 marks, and the remaining 14 are second merit seats, which may have a higher fee component. All admissions are handled through the LBS Centre for Science and Technology, Kerala.
Ques. Is NEET required for BASLP admission at NISH?
Ans. No, NEET-UG is not required for BASLP admission at NISH. Admission is entirely merit-based on Class 12 marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or Biology. Candidates must register through the LBS Centre Kerala portal at lbscentre.kerala.gov.in and participate in the centralised counselling process based on their Class 12 aggregate.
Ques. What is the duration of the BASLP programme at NISH?
Ans. The BASLP programme at NISH spans four years in total, consisting of three years of academic coursework divided into six semesters, followed by one year of compulsory clinical internship. The programme is affiliated to the University of Kerala and trains students in both audiology and speech language pathology through clinical rotations at NISH and associated hospitals.
Ques. What accreditation does NISH hold for the BASLP programme?
Ans. NISH is accredited by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) with the status of Excellent Institution, which is the highest recognition given by RCI to rehabilitation training institutions in India. The institute is also accredited by NAAC with a B++ grade. The BASLP degree from NISH is recognised by RCI, enabling graduates to register as licensed rehabilitation professionals.
Ques. What are the career options after completing BASLP from NISH?
Ans. Graduates of the BASLP programme from NISH can work as registered audiologists and speech language pathologists in government and private hospitals, rehabilitation centres, schools for the hearing impaired, and non-governmental organisations working in disability welfare. Many graduates also pursue postgraduate study in audiology or speech language pathology at institutions affiliated to the RCI. Government jobs in health and education departments of Kerala and other states also recruit BASLP graduates.