NITTE M.Sc Respiratory Therapy: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for M.Sc Respiratory Therapy at Nitte University (Nitte Institute of Allied Health Sciences (NIAHS), Mangaluru) is INR 3,14,000 for the two-year programme: INR 1,60,000 in Year 1 (tuition INR 1,40,000 + university fee INR 6,000 + exam fee INR 14,000) and INR 1,54,000 in Year 2 (tuition INR 1,40,000 + exam fee INR 14,000). Hostel charges are separate. Source: nitte.edu.in/fee/PGGEN.pdf 2026-27.

Ans. Candidates must hold a B.Sc in Respiratory Therapy from a recognised university with minimum 50 percent aggregate marks (45 percent for SC/ST Karnataka candidates). A CUET-PG 2026 score or NUCAT-PG score is required.

Ans. NIAHS M.Sc Respiratory Therapy admissions accept CUET-PG 2026 (conducted by NTA; exam Mar 6 - Mar 27, 2026) and NUCAT-PG (Nitte University PG Admission Test). Merit-based direct admission is also available at apply.nitte.edu.in. Intake is 10 seats; apply early.

Ans. M.Sc Respiratory Therapy graduates from Nitte University can work with multi-specialty hospitals, ICU and critical care centres, pulmonology departments, chest clinics, government medical colleges, and neonatal intensive care units across Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and the Gulf. Typical roles include Senior Respiratory Therapist, ICU Ventilator Specialist, Pulmonary Function Test In-Charge, Neonatal Respiratory Care Specialist, and Respiratory Research Associate. Graduates may also pursue PhD research in allied health sciences or clinical specialist certifications.

Ans. Yes, the M.Sc degree from Nitte Institute of Allied Health Sciences (NIAHS) is awarded by Nitte (Deemed to be University), established under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, and holding NAAC A+ accreditation. The degree carries full UGC recognition and is accepted for senior clinical appointments and PhD admissions at recognised universities.