Nursing and allied health
Nursing, physiotherapy and allied health programmes train the professionals hospitals run on, from nurses to lab and imaging technologists. Admission is through institute tests, state counselling, NEET-UG at some institutes, or Class 12 marks.
The usual admission route
- Class 12 with PCB
- Institute test, NEET-UG or merit
- Counselling
- Admission
Courses and how long they take
| Course | Level | Duration | Who can apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Sc Nursing | Undergraduate | 4 years | Class 12 with PCB and English |
| Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) | Undergraduate | 4.5 years including internship | Class 12 with PCB |
| B.Sc Medical Laboratory Technology | Undergraduate | 3–4 years | Class 12 with PCB |
| B.Sc Radiology and Imaging Technology | Undergraduate | 3–4 years | Class 12 with PCB |
| B.Sc Operation Theatre Technology | Undergraduate | 3–4 years | Class 12 with PCB |
| Bachelor of Optometry | Undergraduate | 4 years including internship | Class 12 with PCB or PCM |
| M.Sc Nursing | Postgraduate | 2 years | B.Sc Nursing |
| Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) | Postgraduate | 2 years | BPT |
Entrance exams
Eligibility
- Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology for most programmes.
- Nursing programmes must be recognised by the Indian Nursing Council and the state nursing council.
Where it can lead
- Hospital nursing
- Physiotherapy practice
- Diagnostic laboratories
- Radiology and imaging
- Operation theatres
- Optometry
- Healthcare jobs abroad (after licensing)
Allied health colleges in our directory
14 institutions offer allied health programmes.
AIIMS New Delhi
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
- Location
- New Delhi, Delhi
- Type
- Government, est. 1956
- Main entrance
- NEET-UG
- Medical
- Allied health
IP University (GGSIPU)
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
- Location
- New Delhi, Delhi
- Type
- Government, est. 1998
- Main entrance
- Depends on the programme
- Engineering
- Management
- Law
- Computer applications
- +3 more
Amity Noida
Amity University, Noida
- Location
- Noida, Uttar Pradesh
- Type
- Private, est. 2005
- Main entrance
- University's own process
- Engineering
- Management
- Law
- Commerce
- +7 more
Manav Rachna (MRIIRS)
Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies
- Location
- Faridabad, Haryana
- Type
- Private, est. 2008
- Main entrance
- University's own process
- Engineering
- Management
- Allied health
- Computer applications
- +1 more
MAHE Manipal
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
- Location
- Manipal, Karnataka
- Type
- Private, est. 1953
- Main entrance
- MET (NEET-UG for MBBS and BDS)
- Engineering
- Medical
- Pharmacy
- Allied health
- +3 more
CMC Vellore
Christian Medical College, Vellore
- Location
- Vellore, Tamil Nadu
- Type
- Private, est. 1900
- Main entrance
- NEET-UG
- Medical
- Allied health
AFMC Pune
Armed Forces Medical College
- Location
- Pune, Maharashtra
- Type
- Government, est. 1948
- Main entrance
- NEET-UG
- Medical
- Allied health
JIPMER Puducherry
Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research
- Location
- Puducherry
- Type
- Government
- Main entrance
- NEET-UG
- Medical
- Allied health
KGMU Lucknow
King George's Medical University
- Location
- Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
- Type
- Government, est. 1905
- Main entrance
- NEET-UG
- Medical
- Allied health
- Location
- Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
- Type
- Private, est. 2009
- Main entrance
- University's own process
- Engineering
- Medical
- Management
- Law
- +3 more
- Location
- Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
- Type
- Private, est. 2011
- Main entrance
- University's own process
- Engineering
- Management
- Law
- Computer applications
- +2 more
LPU
Lovely Professional University
- Location
- Phagwara, Punjab
- Type
- Private, est. 2005
- Main entrance
- LPUNEST or merit
- Engineering
- Management
- Law
- Computer applications
- +6 more
Allied health: common questions
Do I need NEET for B.Sc Nursing?
It depends on the institute and the state. Some use NEET-UG scores; others run their own entrance test or admit on Class 12 marks. Check each institute's current notice.
Last reviewed October 2026. Admission rules, dates and eligibility change every year, so confirm them on the official website before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.