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In exercise of the powers conferred by Sub Section (3) of Section 22 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 and in amendment

Issue Date: 27 August 2026 Published: 31 August 2026 Published with 4 days delay
Gazette ID: CG-DL-E-31082026-275870 Download PDF Official source ↗
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The University Grants Commission, with the approval of the Central Government, notifies the fifth amendment to its Notification on Specification of Degrees, exercising powers under Sub-Section (3) of Section 22 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956.

        

        

        
        
        

            

                
                    
                    
                    
                    
                
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The University Grants Commission (UGC) published a notification on August 27, 2026, effecting the fifth amendment to its earlier Gazette Notification on Specification of Degrees issued on July 5, 2014. This amendment, approved by the Central Government and enacted under Sub-Section (3) of Section 22 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956, comes into force from its publication date. It specifies various degrees under the regulatory purview of the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP), categorized under "Medicine & Surgery / Ayurveda / Unani / Homeopathy / Allied & Healthcare/Pharmacy / Paramedical / Nursing." Key amendments include increasing the minimum duration for Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom.) from 4 to 5 years, Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (B.OT) from 4.5 to 5 years, and Bachelor of Physiotherapy (B.PT) from 4.5 to 5 years. The abbreviation for Master of Optometry (M.Optom.) has been modified. Additionally, universities offering Master of Occupational Therapy (M.OT) and Master of Physiotherapy (M.PT) programmes are required to restructure them to align with a comprehensive list of newly specified specializations for these Master's degrees. The notification also introduces numerous new Bachelor's and Master's degrees across various allied health disciplines, including Medical Laboratory Science (B.MLS, M.MLS), Emergency Medical Technology (B.EMT, M.ACP), Anaesthesia and Operation Theatre Technology (B.AOTT, M.AOTT), Nutrition and Dietetics (B.ND, M.ND), Psychology (B.Psy), Medical and Psychiatric Social Work (B.MPSW, M.MSW, M.PSW), Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology (B.MRIT, M.MRIT), Radiation Therapy Technology (B.RTT, M.RTT), Nuclear Medicine Technology (B.Sc. (NMT), M.Sc. (NMT)), Medical Physics (M.Sc. (Medical Physics)), Physician Associates (B.PA, M.PA), Dialysis Therapy Technology (B.DTT, M.DT), Respiratory Technology (B.RT, M.RT), and Health Information Management (B.Sc. (HIM), M.Sc. (HIM)). Most Bachelor's degrees have a minimum duration of 4 years with a 10+2 entry qualification, while Master's degrees are typically 2 years (except M.Sc. in NMT and Medical Physics which are 3 years) with a Bachelor's entry qualification.

        

        

        
        

            

                
                    
                    
                    
                    
                    
                
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REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99
The Gazette of India
CG-DL-E-31082026-275870
EXTRAORDINARY
PART III—Section 4
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
No. 524]
NEW DELHI, THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2026/BHADRA 5, 1948

UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION
(Specification of Degrees)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 27th August, 2026

NO. F.21-12/2026(CPP-II) - (UIN:3/2026).—In exercise of the powers conferred by Sub-Section
(3) of Section 22 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 and in amendment of earlier Gazette
Notification on Specification of Degrees issued on 5th July, 2014, the University Grants Commission
(UGC) with the approval of the Central Government hereby notifies the fifth amendment in the said UGC
Notification on Specification of Degrees. This amendment will come into force from the date of its
publication in the Official Gazette.

The following degrees that come under the regulatory purview of the National Commission for
Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) are notified under the head of "Medicine & Surgery /
Ayurveda / Unani / Homeopathy / Allied & Healthcare/Pharmacy / Paramedical / Nursing".

SPECIFIED DEGREES

Medicine & Surgery/ Ayurveda/ Unani/ Homeopathy/ Allied & Healthcare/ Pharmacy/ Paramedical/ Nursing:
+------------+---------------------------+------------+----------------------+-------------------+
|            | Specified Degrees         | Level      | Minimum Duration     | Entry Qualification |
|            +--------------+------------+            | (Years)              |                   |
|            | Abbreviated  | Expanded   |            |                      |                   |
+============+==============+============+============+======================+===================+
| 100.       | B.Optom.     | Bachelor of Optometry | BACHELOR'S | 5                    | 10+2              |
+------------+--------------+------------+------------+----------------------+-------------------+

Duration has been increased from 4 years to 5 years

+------------+--------------+------------+------------+----------------------+-------------------+
| 101.       | M.Optom.     | Master of Optometry | MASTER'S   | 2                    | BACHELOR'S        |
+------------+--------------+------------+------------+----------------------+-------------------+

Abbreviation of Degree has been modified

+------------+--------------+------------+------------+----------------------+-------------------+
| 102.       | B.OT         | Bachelor of Occupational Therapy | BACHELOR'S | 5                    | 10+2              |
+------------+--------------+------------+------------+----------------------+-------------------+

Duration has been increased from 4 ½ years to 5 years

+------------+--------------+------------+------------+----------------------+-------------------+
| 103.       | M.OT (MSK)   | Master of Occupational Therapy in Musculoskeletal Sciences | MASTER'S   | 2                    | BACHELOR'S        |
+------------+--------------+------------+------------+----------------------+-------------------+
| 143.       | M.OT (P&N)   | Master of Occupational Therapy in Paediatrics & Neonatology | MASTER'S   | 2                    | BACHELOR'S        |
+------------+--------------+------------+------------+----------------------+-------------------+
| 144.       | M.OT (NEURO) | Master of Occupational Therapy in Neurosciences | MASTER'S   | 2                    | BACHELOR'S        |
+------------+--------------+------------+------------+----------------------+-------------------+
| 145.       | M.OT (MH)    | Master of Occupational Therapy in Mental Health | MASTER'S   | 2                    | BACHELOR'S        |
+------------+--------------+------------+------------+----------------------+-------------------+
| 146.       | M.OT (CVPS)  | Master of Occupational Therapy in Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Sciences | MASTER'S   | 2                    | BACHELOR'S        |
+------------+--------------+------------+------------+----------------------+-------------------+
| 147.       | M.OT (REHAB) | Master of Occupational Therapy in Rehabilitation | MASTER'S   | 2                    | BACHELOR'S        |
+------------+--------------+------------+------------+----------------------+-------------------+
| 148.       | M.OT (GR)    | Master of Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics | MASTER'S   | 2                    | BACHELOR'S        |
+------------+--------------+------------+------------+----------------------+-------------------+
| 149.       | M.OT (Hand)  | Master of Occupational Therapy in Hand | MASTER'S   | 2                    | BACHELOR'S        |
+------------+--------------+------------+------------+----------------------+-------------------+
| 150.       | M.OT (ONCO)  | Master of Occupational Therapy in Oncological Sciences | MASTER'S   | 2                    | BACHELOR'S        |
+------------+--------------+------------+------------+----------------------+-------------------+

The Universities which are offering MOT programme shall accordingly restructure the programme and award the degree as any of the above

+------------+--------------+------------+------------+----------------------+-------------------+
| 104.       | B.PT         | Bachelor of Physiotherapy | BACHELOR'S | 5                    | 10+2              |
+------------+--------------+------------+------------+----------------------+-------------------+

Duration has been increased from 4 ½ years to 5 years

+------------+--------------+------------+------------+----------------------+-------------------+
| 105.       | M.PT (Musculoskeletal Sciences) | Master of Physiotherapy in Musculoskeletal Sciences | MASTER'S   | 2                    | BACHELOR'S        |
+------------+--------------+------------+------------+----------------------+-------------------+
| 151.       | M.PT (Neuro Sciences) | Master of Physiotherapy in Neuro Sciences | MASTER'S   | 2                    | BACHELOR'S        |
+------------+--------------+------------+------------+----------------------+-------------------+
| 152.       | M.PT (Cardio-Pulmonary Sciences) | Master of Physiotherapy in Cardio-Pulmonary sciences | MASTER'S   | 2                    | BACHELOR'S        |
+------------+--------------+------------+------------+----------------------+-------------------+
| 153.       | M.PT (Sports Sciences) | Master of Physiotherapy in Sports sciences | MASTER'S   | 2                    | BACHELOR'S        |
+------------+--------------+------------+------------+----------------------+-------------------+
| 154.       | M.PT (Pediatrics and Neonatal Sciences) | Master of Physiotherapy in Pediatrics and neonatal sciences | MASTER'S   | 2                    | BACHELOR'S        |
+------------+--------------+------------+------------+----------------------+-------------------+
| 155.       | M.PT (Obstetrics and Gynecology Sciences) | Master of Physiotherapy in Obstetrics and Gynecology sciences | MASTER'S   | 2                    | BACHELOR'S        |
+------------+--------------+------------+------------+----------------------+-------------------+
| 156.       | M.PT (Oncology Sciences) | Master of Physiotherapy in Oncology sciences | MASTER'S   | 2                    | BACHELOR'S        |
+------------+--------------+------------+------------+----------------------+-------------------+
| 157.       | M.PT (Community Rehabilitation Sciences) | Master of Physiotherapy in Community Rehabilitation sciences | MASTER'S   | 2                    | BACHELOR'S        |
+------------+--------------+------------+------------+----------------------+-------------------+

The Universities which are offering MPT programme shall accordingly restructure the programme and award the degree as any of the above

NEW SPECIFIED DEGREES

Medicine & Surgery/ Ayurveda/ Unani/ Homeopathy/ Allied & Healthcare/ Pharmacy/ Paramedical/ Nursing:
+------------+---------------------------+------------+----------------------+-------------------+
|            | Specified Degrees         | Level      | Minimum Duration     | Entry Qualification |
|            +--------------+------------+            | (Years)              |                   |
|            | Abbreviated  | Expanded   |            |                      |                   |
+============+==============+============+============+======================+===================+
| 158.       | B.MLS        | Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science | BACHELOR'S | 4                    | 10+2              |
+------------+--------------+------------+------------+----------------------+-------------------+
| 159.       | M.MLS (Medical Biochemistry) | Master of Medical Laboratory Science in Medical Biochemistry | MASTER'S   | 2                    | BACHELOR'S        |
+------------+--------------+------------+------------+----------------------+-------------------+
| 160.       | M.MLS (Medical Microbiology) | Master of Medical Laboratory Science in Medical Microbiology | MASTER'S   | 2                    | BACHELOR'S        |
+------------+--------------+------------+------------+----------------------+-------------------+
| 161.       | M.MLS (Hematology and Transfusion Medicine) | Master of Medical Laboratory Science in Hematology and Transfusion Medicine | MASTER'S   | 2                    | BACHELOR'S        |
+------------+--------------+------------+------------+----------------------+-------------------+
| 162.       | M.MLS (Histology and Cytopathology) | Master of Medical Laboratory Science in Histology and Cytopathology | MASTER'S   | 2                    | BACHELOR'S        |
+------------+--------------+------------+------------+----------------------+-------------------+
| 163.       | B.EMT        | Bachelor of Emergency Medical Technologist (Paramedics) | BACHELOR'S | 4                    | 10+2              |
+------------+--------------+------------+------------+----------------------+-------------------+
| 164.       | M.ACP        | Master of Advance Care Paramedics | MASTER'S   | 2                    | BACHELOR'S        |
+------------+--------------+------------+------------+----------------------+-------------------+
| 165.       | B.AOTT       | Bachelor of Anaesthesia and Operation Theatre Technology | BACHELOR'S | 4                    | 10+2              |
+------------+--------------+------------+------------+----------------------+-------------------+
| 166.       | M.AOTT       | Master of Anaesthesia and Operation Theatre Technology | MASTER'S   | 2                    | BACHELOR'S        |
+------------+--------------+------------+------------+----------------------+-------------------+
| 167.       | B.ND         | Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours) | BACHELOR'S | 4                    | 10+2              |
+------------+--------------+------------+------------+----------------------+-------------------+
| 168.       | M.ND         | Master of Nutrition and Dietetics | MASTER'S   | 2                    | BACHELOR'S        |
+------------+--------------+------------+------------+----------------------+-------------------+
| 169.       | B.Psy        | Bachelor of Psychology | BACHELOR'S | 4                    | 10+2              |
+------------+--------------+------------+------------+----------------------+-------------------+
| 170.       | B.MPSW       | Bachelor of Medical and Psychiatric Social Work | BACHELOR'S | 4                    | 10+2              |
+------------+--------------+------------+------------+----------------------+-------------------+
| 171.       | M.MSW        | Master of Medical Social Work | MASTER'S   | 2                    | BACHELOR'S        |
+------------+--------------+------------+------------+----------------------+-------------------+
| 172.       | M.PSW        | Master of Psychiatric Social Work | MASTER'S   | 2                    | BACHELOR'S        |
+------------+--------------+------------+------------+----------------------+-------------------+
| 173.       | B.MRIT       | Bachelor of Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology | BACHELOR'S | 4                    | 10+2              |
+------------+--------------+------------+------------+----------------------+-------------------+
| 174.       | M.MRIT (CT Imaging Technology) | Master of Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology in CT Imaging Technology | MASTER'S   | 2                    | BACHELOR'S        |
+------------+--------------+------------+------------+----------------------+-------------------+
| 175.       | M.MRIT (MR Imaging Technology) | Master of Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology in MR Imaging Technology | MASTER'S   | 2                    | BACHELOR'S        |
+------------+--------------+------------+------------+----------------------+-------------------+
| 176.       | M.MRIT (Breast Imaging Technology) | Master of Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology in Breast Imaging Technology | MASTER'S   | 2                    | BACHELOR'S        |
+------------+--------------+------------+------------+----------------------+-------------------+
| 177.       | B.RTT        | Bachelor of Radiation Therapy Technology | BACHELOR'S | 4                    | 10+2              |
+------------+--------------+------------+------------+----------------------+-------------------+
| 178.       | M.RTT        | Master of Radiation Therapy Technology | MASTER'S   | 2                    | BACHELOR'S        |
+------------+--------------+------------+------------+----------------------+-------------------+
| 179.       | B.Sc. (NMT)  | Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine Technology | BACHELOR'S | 4                    | 10+2              |
+------------+--------------+------------+------------+----------------------+-------------------+
| 180.       | M.Sc. (NMT)  | Master of Science in Nuclear Medicine Technology | MASTER'S   | 3                    | BACHELOR'S        |
+------------+--------------+------------+------------+----------------------+-------------------+
| 181.       | M.Sc. (Medical Physics) | Master of Science in Medical Physics | MASTER'S   | 3                    | BACHELOR'S        |
+------------+--------------+------------+------------+----------------------+-------------------+
| 182.       | B.PA         | Bachelor of Physician Associates | BACHELOR'S | 4                    | 10+2              |
+------------+--------------+------------+------------+----------------------+-------------------+
| 183.       | M.PA         | Master of Physician Associates | MASTER'S   | 2                    | BACHELOR'S        |
+------------+--------------+------------+------------+----------------------+-------------------+
| 184.       | B.DTT        | Bachelor of Dialysis Therapy Technology | BACHELOR'S | 4                    | 10+2              |
+------------+--------------+------------+------------+----------------------+-------------------+
| 185.       | M.DT         | Master of Dialysis Therapy | MASTER'S   | 2                    | BACHELOR'S        |
+------------+--------------+------------+------------+----------------------+-------------------+
| 186.       | B.RT         | Bachelor of Respiratory Technology | BACHELOR'S | 4                    | 10+2              |
+------------+--------------+------------+------------+----------------------+-------------------+
| 187.       | M.RT (ARC)   | Master of Respiratory Technology in Adult Respiratory Care | MASTER'S   | 2                    | BACHELOR'S        |
+------------+--------------+------------+------------+----------------------+-------------------+
| 188.       | M.RT (NP)    | Master of Respiratory Technology in Neonatal and Paediatric Respiratory Care | MASTER'S   | 2                    | BACHELOR'S        |
+------------+--------------+------------+------------+----------------------+-------------------+
| 189.       | B.Sc. (HIM)  | Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management | BACHELOR'S | 4                    | 10+2              |
+------------+--------------+------------+------------+----------------------+-------------------+
| 190.       | M.Sc. (HIM)  | Master of Science in Health Information Management | MASTER'S   | 2                    | BACHELOR'S        |
+------------+--------------+------------+------------+----------------------+-------------------+

Prof. SHYAMA RATH, Secy.
[ADVT.-III/4/Exty./293/2026-27]

                

                
                
                
            

            
        


        
        

        
        
        

            

                

                    
                        
                    
                

                

                    
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