KUHS BASLP Audiology And Speech [Language Pathology]: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. BASLP fees at KUHS-affiliated colleges vary by institution type. The National Institute of Speech and Hearing (NISH), a premier government centre in Thiruvananthapuram, charges INR 65,000 per year, with a total of INR 2,60,000 over 4 years. Self-financing private colleges charge INR 1,20,000 per year, totalling INR 4,80,000. Additional hostel and mess charges apply and vary across institutions. Private college fees are regulated by the Fee Regulatory Committee (FERC), Kerala.

Ans. Yes, PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) students are now eligible for BASLP admission from 2026 onward. The Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) revised its eligibility norms to include PCM stream candidates in addition to the traditional PCB stream. Both PCB and PCM students must have a minimum 50% aggregate in their qualifying subjects (45% for SC/ST candidates). This change significantly widens the applicant pool for BASLP programs at KUHS-affiliated institutions.

Ans. The LBS application deadline for BASLP and other allied health sciences programs at KUHS for 2026 is July 22, 2026. The fee payment deadline is July 21, 2026. Candidates must register at lbscentre.kerala.gov.in, upload their Plus Two mark sheets, and submit preferences for NISH or other KUHS-affiliated BASLP colleges. Allotment results are published at the LBS portal after the application window closes. Missing this deadline excludes the candidate from the 2026 to 2027 centralized allotment.

Ans. BASLP graduates from KUHS-affiliated institutions can register with the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) and practice as licensed audiologists or speech-language pathologists. Career roles include clinical audiologist, hearing aid dispenser, cochlear implant rehabilitation specialist, speech therapist in schools and hospitals, and early intervention specialist. Government hospitals, ENT departments, pediatric units, special education schools, and rehabilitation centers are common employers. Graduates may also pursue M.Sc Audiology or M.Sc Speech-Language Pathology for advanced academic or clinical roles.

Ans. The 1-year mandatory clinical internship in BASLP is part of the 4-year program structure and is required for RCI registration. Interns rotate through audiology units, speech-language therapy departments, pediatric wards, ENT outpatient departments, and community rehabilitation camps. At NISH, interns gain clinical hours with patients who have hearing loss, voice disorders, stuttering, and language delays. The internship is typically conducted at the affiliated institution or its partner hospitals and is a prerequisite for the award of the BASLP degree.