Archive · 21 Jul 2026
NTR Health University to Introduce 17 Allied Healthcare Courses in 2026
Dr NTR University of Health Sciences is planning to introduce 17 new allied and healthcare profession courses in government medical colleges across Andhra Pradesh starting from the 2026-27 academic year.
These courses have been approved by the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP).
A meeting chaired by Vice-Chancellor Dr P. Chandrasekhar reviewed the plans to introduce these new programs and strengthen existing ones.
The new courses will be introduced after meeting all the regulatory requirements.
There are differing views on the need for these courses and the availability of infrastructure and qualified faculty.
Dr NTR University of Health Sciences plans to introduce 17 allied and healthcare profession courses.
The courses are approved by the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP).
The new courses will be introduced in government medical colleges across Andhra Pradesh from the 2026-27 academic year.
A meeting chaired by Vice-Chancellor Dr P. Chandrasekhar reviewed the plans for the new programs.
The introduction of the courses depends on meeting regulatory requirements and availability of infrastructure and faculty.
- Who
- Dr NTR University of Health Sciences
- What
- Plans to introduce 17 allied and healthcare profession courses
- When
- From the 2026-27 academic year
- Where
- Government medical colleges across Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To meet the growing demand for allied healthcare professionals and strengthen existing courses
Proponents of Expansion
Critics of Expansion
Need for Allied Healthcare Professionals
Proponents of Expansion
There is a growing demand for allied healthcare professionals to support the healthcare system.
Critics of Expansion
The focus should be on improving existing healthcare services rather than expanding into new areas.
Infrastructure and Faculty Availability
Proponents of Expansion
The university has the necessary infrastructure and qualified faculty to support the new courses.
Critics of Expansion
There are concerns about the availability of adequate infrastructure and qualified faculty for the new courses.
- University
- Dr NTR University of Health Sciences
- Courses
- 17 allied and healthcare profession courses
- Approval Body
- National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP)
- Implementation Year
- 2026-27 academic year
- Location
- Government medical colleges across Andhra Pradesh
- Meeting Chair
- Vice-Chancellor Dr P. Chandrasekhar