The University Grants Commission (UGC) revises rules for allied and healthcare degrees and introduces new specialisations for Master’s programmes. The updates, which come into effect from 2026, add or restructure certain degree requirements within the allied healthcare framework.
Among the changes, the UGC includes specific specialisations for Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) and Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) programmes. The amendment also lists additional allied healthcare degrees under the relevant regulatory umbrella connected to the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions.
Both outlets report that the revision applies to academic admissions starting in 2026, while students admitted before that academic year are not affected by the new rules. The overall thrust of the coverage focuses on the updated degree structures, the new specialisations for MPT and MOT, and the expanded catalogue of allied healthcare degrees.
