NCAHP Draft Regulations
NCAHP Draft Regulations
PUBLIC NOTICE
The draft of “Registration of Allied and Healthcare Professionals
Regulations 2025”, is placed in the public domain through the National
Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professionals (NCAHP) website in
accordance with Sub-section 1 of Section 66 and clauses (b), (f), (g), (h), (k), (l),
(m), (n) and (q) of Sub- Section 2 of Section 66 read with Section 11(1) (f) and (n),
13(1) & (2), 19, 32 (1) & (2), 33 (4), 36 (2), 39 of the National Commission for
Allied and Healthcare Professions Act 2021, inviting comments from public in
general, experts, stakeholders and organizations etc.
2. Objections, suggestions/comments, if any, on the above draft regulations,
should be sent to email at [email protected], within
one month i.e. by 25.10.2025.
(Umesh Balonda)
Secretary, NCAHP
Encl.: As above
The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section 1 of Section 66 and clauses (b), (f), (g),
(h), (k), (l), (m), (n) and (q) of Sub-Section 2 of Section 66 read with Section 11(1)(f), (k) and (n),
13(1) and (2), 19, 32 (1) & (2), 33 (4), 36 (2), 39 of the National Commission for Allied and
Healthcare Professions Act 2021 and of all other powers enabling it in that behalf, the National
Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions, with the previous approval of the Central
Government, hereby proposes to make the Registration of Allied and Healthcare Professionals
Regulations 2025.
CHAPTER I
Preliminary
2. Definitions:
In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires, the terms defined herein shall bear
the meaning assigned to them below and their cognate expressions and variations shall be
construed accordingly.
(a) “Act” shall mean the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021.
(b) “Additional qualifications” shall mean the recognized qualifications, other than the primary
qualifications, that are obtained by the registered allied and healthcare professionals and
included in the Central Register in the manner prescribed under these Regulations.
(c) “Central Register” shall mean the Central Allied and Healthcare Professionals’ Register to
be maintained by the Commission under Section 13 of the Act in the manner prescribed under
these regulations.
(d) “Certificate of Registration” shall mean the certificate issued by the Commission or State
Council upon completion of registration of an allied and healthcare professional with the
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Central Register or State Register respectively, and the terms ‘Central Certificate of
Registration’ and ‘State Certificate of Registration’ shall be construed accordingly. Provided
that the term Certificate of Registration shall include a “Certificate of Renewal”, which shall
mean the certificate issued by the Commission or State Council upon renewal of registration
of an allied and healthcare professional with the Central Register or State Register
respectively, and the terms ‘Central Certificate of Renewal and ‘State Certificate of Renewal’
shall be construed accordingly.
(e) “Certificate of Temporary Registration” shall mean the certificate issued by the
Commission upon granting temporary registration to a foreign qualified allied and healthcare
professional or a sponsored foreign allied and healthcare professional in accordance with the
manner prescribed under these Regulations.
(f) “Duplicate Certificate” shall mean the certificate issued to a registered allied and healthcare
professional by the Commission or the State Council as the case may be, in the event of loss
or destruction of the original Certificate of Registration and in the manner prescribed under
these Regulations. The terms ‘Central Duplicate Registration Certificate’ and ‘State Duplicate
Registration Certificate’ shall be construed accordingly.
(g) “Equivalency credential evaluation” shall mean the evaluation process to determine the
equivalency of the qualifications of a foreign qualification with the recognized qualifications
under the Act, and as prescribed by the Commission under the Recognition of Institution
Regulations 2025 and further notified by the Commission from time to time.
(h) “Exit examination” shall mean such examination as prescribed by the Commission under
Section 11(1)(h) of the Act.
(i) “Foreign allied and healthcare qualification” shall mean such foreign qualification as
recognized under Section 39 of the Act.
(j) “Foreign qualified allied and healthcare professional” shall mean a citizen of India who
holds a qualification granted by an institution outside India that is recognized under Section
39 of the Act but does not hold any recognized qualification from a recognized institution in
India.
(k) “Good standing certificate” shall mean the certificate issued by the State Council or
Commission as the case may be to certify the professional conduct of a registered allied and
healthcare professional for the purposes of undertaking any education or professional practice
outside India, in the manner prescribed under these Regulations.
(l) “Interim Registration” shall mean a registration granted to a person enrolled in a recognized
institution to undertake any internship / practical training required for the fulfilment of such
recognized qualifications, in the manner as prescribed under these Regulations.
(m) “Primary qualification” shall mean the basic recognized qualification that is obtained by an
allied and healthcare professional and included as the initial recognized qualification in the
State Register and the Central Register as the case maybe, in the manner prescribed under
these Regulations.
(n) “Provisional registration” shall have the same meaning as provided under the Provisional
Registration Regulations, as prescribed under Section 38 of the Act.
(o) “Recognized categories” shall have the same meaning as provided under the Act and as
specified in the Schedule to the Act.
(p) “Recognized institution” shall mean an allied and healthcare institution that has been
recognized under the Act and in the manner prescribed under the Recognition of Institutions
Regulations.
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(q) “Recognized profession” shall mean such allied and healthcare professions recognized under
the Act and listed in the Schedule to the Act.
(r) “Recognized qualification” shall mean the qualifications for practice of allied and healthcare
professions recognized in the manner prescribed by the Commission under Section 11(1)(f)
of the Act, and shall include the curriculum and mandatory internships as may be prescribed
by the Commission by notification from time to time.
(s) “Registered allied and healthcare professionals” shall mean any allied and healthcare
professional that has obtained registration in accordance with these Regulations.
(t) “Registered foreign qualified allied and healthcare professional” shall mean a foreign
qualified allied and healthcare professional that has been granted a registration for the practice
of an allied and healthcare profession in India or a Temporary Registration under Section
39(2) of the Act and in the manner prescribed under these Regulations.
(u) “Registration” shall mean the procedure for recording names and details of allied and
healthcare professionals on the Central Register or State Register, as the case may be and, in
the manner prescribed under these Regulations, to entitle such allied and healthcare
professionals to provide any service within the scope of practice of a recognized profession
under the Act.
(v) “Removal” shall mean removal of the name and details of a registered allied and healthcare
professional from the Central Register and State Register as the case may be, in the manner
prescribed under these Regulations.
(w) “Renewal” shall mean the procedure for extension of validity for a further period of five years
upon expiry of the validity period of a Certificate of Registration in the manner prescribed
under these Regulations.
(x) “Restoration” shall mean re-registration of an allied and healthcare professional who has
been removed from any State Register or the Central Register as the case may be, in the
manner prescribed under these Regulations.
(y) “Rules” shall mean the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Rules,
2021.
(z) “Sponsored foreign allied and healthcare professional” shall mean a foreign national, who
is enrolled as an allied and healthcare professional or such similar professional or has obtained
the relevant qualification for such enrolment in accordance with the applicable laws of that
country and who has been sponsored by an Indian sponsor for obtaining a Temporary
Registration in the manner prescribed under these Regulations.
(aa) “State Register” shall mean the State Allied and Healthcare Professionals’ Register
to be maintained by the State Council under Section 32 of the Act in the manner prescribed
under these regulations.
(bb) “Temporary Registration” shall mean the registration of a foreign qualified allied
and healthcare professional or a sponsored foreign allied and healthcare professional under
Section 39(2) of the Act that has been granted for a specific purpose in India and for a specified
period of time and under such stipulation or such other conditions, in the manner as prescribed
under these Regulations.
(cc) “UID Number” shall mean a unique identification number provided to a registered
allied and healthcare professional in the manner prescribed under these Regulations.
Words and expressions used in these Regulations and not defined herein but defined in the Act and
the Rules or any other regulation issued under the Act, shall have the same meaning assigned to them
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in that Act, Rules or such regulations, respectively.
CHAPTER II
4. Manner of registration of allied and healthcare professionals with the State Register
(a) A person shall be considered eligible for registration with the State Register to practice any
recognized profession as an allied and healthcare professional, if they have:
(i) Obtained a recognized primary qualification from a recognized institution. Provided that
the Commission shall, by notification, specify the recognized qualifications that have to
be obtained for registering for each category of recognized profession from a recognized
institution.
Further provided that, where a postgraduate qualification is the primary professional
recognized qualification to be obtained as per the Schedule of the Act, there should not
be any conflict of interest between the relevant allied and healthcare profession and any
other profession undertaken by the individual;
(ii) Qualified the relevant exit examination as prescribed by the Commission; Until such time
that the Commission notifies an independent exit examination, the final examination
being conducted by recognized institution for awarding of recognized qualifications shall
be construed as the “exit examination” under these Regulations.
(iii)Residence in the State where they intend to register.
(b) The manner and procedure of application for the grant of registration of allied and healthcare
professionals in the State Register shall be as prescribed by the relevant State Government
under Section 33 of the Act. Provided that such procedure to be prescribed by the State
Government shall ensure that:
(i) The registration fees payable for registration to the State Register shall not exceed INR
2000 /- (two thousand rupees only excluding any taxes payable) or such other amount as
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may be prescribed by the Commission from time to time.
(ii) The registration application for the State Register shall be accepted or rejected by the
State Council within such period of time from the receipt of the registration application
as the State Government may notify, and such period of time shall not exceed 30 days.
(iii) An acknowledgement shall be provided to the applicant upon receipt of the registration
application for the State Register by the State Council.
(iv) Any allied and healthcare professional shall be registered in only one State Register at
any point of time.
(v) The manner and procedure of application is in compliance with such other directions and
guidelines as may be notified by the Commission from time to time.
(c) The State Government shall ensure that the following information is obtained through the
application form for registration of an allied and healthcare professional with the State
Register:
1. Name:
2. Gender: Male/Female/Others
3. Age:
4. Date of birth:
5. Place of birth
6. Father's Name:
7. Mothers Name:
8. Are you a Citizen of India:
I. By Birth or
II. by domicile
9. Permanent Address:
10. Present occupation and address
11. E-mail:
12. Mobile No.:
13. Date of Application:
14. Primary qualification including additional qualification:
15. Year of passing the basic professional qualification degree:
16. Name of the Institute(s)/College(s) (Where qualification obtained) along with
address and pincode /DIGIPIN and the unique institution id of such institute:
17. Evidence of successful completion of recognized qualification(s) with self-attested
on each page:
I. Provisional or Final degree
II. Certificate of Completion of internship
III. Transcript of the applicant issued by respective institute/university
IV. Soft copy of curriculum followed in the programme
V. Evidence of experience
VI. Valid ID proof (Aadhar/Passport/Voter ID)
VII. Fee receipt
[Note: The application form shall contain appropriate language to seek consent from
the applicants to process their personal information, especially Aadhaar details, for
the purpose of reviewing the application to grant / deny the registration].
18. States in which the applicant is desirous of practicing the recognized profession:
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(d) The State Council shall consider the application for grant of registration to the State Register
and verify all such documents and details as is necessary to satisfy themselves that the
applicant is appropriate for grant of registration in accordance with the criteria set out in
Regulation 4(a) above. The State Council shall forward the approved applications to the
Commission for issuance of a UID Number. The UID will be unique to each allied and
healthcare professional and contain the country code - state abbreviation - professional
category number - year of registration and unique number. For example: IND-GU-08-2025-
XXXXXXXXX along with QR code. The Commission may amend the format of such UID
Number from time to time.
(e) The Commission shall, subject to any clarifications it may seek from the State Council, issue
the UID Number for the approved applicants, and the State Council shall grant the Certificate
of Registration, and the details of the registered allied and healthcare professional shall be
entered into the State Register. The registration shall be granted within a period of time as
the State Council may notify but not exceeding 30 working days from the receipt of the
application.
(f) An allied and healthcare professional shall only apply for registration in one State Register
based on the State of their residence.
(g) Any registered allied and healthcare professional, who seeks to practice in a State other than
the State in which they are registered, shall intimate the same to the State Council with which
they are registered, in such form and manner as may be specified by the Commission from
time to time. The State Council shall, upon receipt of such intimation, update the State
Register with the relevant details of the States of practice of the registered allied and
healthcare professionals.
(h) An allied and healthcare professional shall not be allowed to apply for registration with a
State Council, while their application for registration is pending with another State Council
or is subject to an appeal before the Commission in accordance with Section 33(5) of the
Act.
(i) The State Council shall, upon update to an entry in the State Register, intimate the
Commission for such details to also be updated in the Central Register, including but not
limited to the removal and restoration of registrations in the State Register.
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the Commission, along with prescribed documents, and shall also respond to any queries that
may be raised by the Secretary to the Commission in this regard.
(b) The Commission shall, upon reviewing the documents, update the details of residence in the
relevant entry of the allied and healthcare professional in the Central Register.
(c) Upon updating the Central Register, the Commission shall direct the relevant State to update
the State Register with the relevant details of residence, as well as direct for the migration of
registration to another State Register in case of change of residence from one State to another.
(d) Where the relevant details of an allied and healthcare professional undergo change after
registration in the State Register but prior to registration in the Central Register, such
individual must intimate the Secretary to the Commission of the modified details at the
earliest possible instance after registration in the Central Register has been granted.
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(b) As and when a registered allied and healthcare professional obtains any additional
qualification, such professional shall apply to the Commission for entering the additional
qualifications against their name in the Central Register in the manner as prescribed under
Rule 15 of the Rules.
(c) An application fee of Rs. 1000 /- (one thousand rupees only excluding any taxes payable) or
such other fee as may be prescribed by the Commission shall be payable in favour of the
Secretary to the Commission, along with the application for registration of an additional
qualification.
(d) Upon registration of the additional qualification, entry of the relevant allied and healthcare
professional in the Central Register shall be updated with the details of the additional
qualification and the date of entering the additional qualification but shall retain the same
period of validity and UID Numbers.
(e) Upon alteration of the Central Register with the relevant details of the additional
qualification, the concerned State Register shall also be automatically updated without
payment of any additional fees.
(f) The validity period of the Certificate of Registration shall not be changed upon addition of
the additional qualification.
(g) An allied and healthcare professional with additional qualifications, that are registered with
the Central Register, shall be allowed to practice in the field of specialization/super-
specialization commensurate with additional knowledge and skill obtained, as applicable to
the additional qualification, anywhere in India with all its privileges as the case may be.
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Council in Form F along with the payment of prescribed renewal fee, including such
additional fees as applicable.
(c) The State Government shall prescribe the manner and procedure of obtaining the renewal of
registration with the State Register, as required under Section 33(3) and 35 of the Act, and
shall ensure that:
(i) The State Council has satisfied itself that the registered allied and healthcare professional
has complied with the requirements specified in Regulation 9 in order to be granted a
State Certificate of Renewal under these Regulations.
(ii) An acknowledgement is provided to the applicant upon receipt of the renewal application
for the State Register and the prescribed fee by the State Government.
(iii)The fees for the renewal application, to be prescribed by the State Government, shall not
exceed INR 1000 /- (One thousand rupees only excluding any taxes payable) or such
other amount as may be prescribed by the Commission from time to time
(iv) Upon failure to pay the fee for the renewal application, the Secretary of the State Council
shall remove the name of the defaulter from the State Register.
(v) The State Government shall prescribe an additional fee for restoration of name on the
State Register under Section 35(2) of the Act not exceeding Rs. 1000 /- (one thousand
rupees only excluding any taxes payable).
(vi) The State Government may prescribe an additional fee not exceeding Rs. 1000 /- (one
thousand rupees only excluding any taxes payable) for each consecutive year of non-
payment of the renewal fees by the allied and healthcare professional.
(d) The State Certificate of Renewal shall be granted by the State Council in the same format as
the State Certificate of Registration.
(e) Upon renewal of the registration under the State Register, the validity period against the
relevant entry in the Central Register shall also be automatically updated by the Commission
without payment of any additional fees.
(f) The application for renewal of registration under the State Register may be made three
months before the expiration of the validity of registration.
Provided that if no renewal application is received within three months before expiration of
the validity of registration, the entry of the relevant allied and healthcare professional in the
State Register shall be reflected as ‘inactive’. The entry of the status – ‘inactive’ made in the
State Register shall be automatically updated in the Central Register. No allied and healthcare
professional shall be entitled to practice their allied and healthcare professions during this
period of ‘inactive’ status.
(g) No additional qualification shall be registered during the period that the registration of the
allied and healthcare professionals is marked as ‘inactive’ in the State Register and the
Central Register.
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of any first information report filed by the registered allied and healthcare professional with
the local police station in this regard, to be furnished along with the application as may be
necessary to determine that the original State Certificate of Registration has been lost or
destroyed.
(c) The fees payable for obtaining a duplicate certificate shall be prescribed by the State
Government but shall not exceed INR 2000/- (two thousand rupees only excluding any taxes
payable).
(d) Upon receipt of an application for a duplicate certificate, the State Council shall issue an
acknowledgement token to the registered allied and healthcare professional, and such
acknowledgement token may be furnished as evidence of registration till such time as the
duplicate certificate is issued. Provided that the acknowledgement token shall be returned to
the State Council at the time of collecting the duplicate certificate.
(e) The duplicate certificate shall be provided by the State Council within a specified period of
time as may be notified by the State Government; provided that such period of time shall not
exceed 30 days from the receipt of the application.
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the time period specified in Regulation 12(a).
(f) The Central Register shall be automatically updated based on the removal or subsequent
restoration of registration of allied and healthcare professionals in the State Register.
CHAPTER III
Registration of Certain Allied and Healthcare Professionals only with the Central Register
13. Registration of allied and healthcare professionals residing in Union Territories or States
with no State Council
(a) Until such time that the State Council has been established in any State or Union Territory,
allied and healthcare professionals residing in such State or Union Territory shall apply for
the grant of registration with the Central Register to the Commission, upon fulfilling of the
qualifications prescribed in Regulation 4(a) above and in the manner prescribed under the
Rules. The Commission may, from time to time, issue guidelines regarding the manner of
submitting the application form and grant of registration as prescribed under the Rules.
(b) Any allied and healthcare professional who has been granted such a registration in the Central
Register shall be deemed to have obtained the relevant registration with the State Register in
the concerned State or Union Territory for the practice of the recognized category of allied
and healthcare profession in that State or Union Territory as the case maybe.
(c) Any such registration to the Central Register granted by the Commission shall not be
considered as invalid upon the subsequent establishment of the respective State Council,
subject to compliance with the procedure in Regulation 13(d) below.
(d) Upon establishment of the respective State Council and the State Register, the State Register
shall be automatically updated with the entries of allied and healthcare professional having
residence in that State as provided in the Central Register.
(e) The period of validity of such registered allied and healthcare professional for the purpose of
Section 33(4) of the Act shall be considered from the date of their registration with the
Central Register.
(f) The State Council shall, upon being established, retain all the powers of removal and
restoration of registrations and such other powers as provided under the Act read with these
Regulations.
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(iv) A processing fee of Rs.5000/- (five thousand only) or such other fee as may be prescribed
by the Commission from time to time, in favor of the Secretary to the Commission.
(d) The Commission shall forward the review application to the relevant Professional Council
based on the primary qualification of the allied and healthcare professional that has filed the
appeal.
(e) The relevant Professional Council shall examine the review application and take a decision
within ninety days of receipt of the appeal.
(f) If the review is allowed by the respective Professional Council of the Commission, it may
pass an order for the Commission to grant the Central Certificate of Registration to the
applicant and enter their name in the Central Register. If the review is rejected by the
respective Professional Council of the Commission, it may uphold the decision of the
Commission to reject the registration application of the applicant.
(g) Any such order passed by the respective Professional Council of the Commission shall be
binding and have to be complied within thirty days of issuance of such an order.
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relevant entry in the Central Register shall be updated by the Commission.
(i) No additional qualification shall be registered during the period that the registration of the
allied and healthcare professional is marked as ‘inactive’ in the Central Register.
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(f) The Commission may, upon receipt of an application in this regard and upon payment of
such fee as it may notify from time to time, restore the registration of such allied and
healthcare professional to the Central Register. Provided that such restoration shall not take
place prior to the time period specified in Regulation 12(a) above.
CHAPTER IV
Interim Registration for Internship
CHAPTER V
Maintenance of Central Register and State Register
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6. State (based on registration with concerned State Register):
7. Name of place of work/practice
8. Preliminary Qualification:
9. Additional Qualification(s):
10. Specialty:
11. Year of passing the qualification:
12. Name of the concerned Institute(s)/University(s) (where qualification was obtained):
13. Period of valid registration:
14. UID Number:
15. States of practice (based on intimations provided by allied and healthcare
professionals from time to time):
16. Status (Active / Inactive):
CHAPTER VI
Foreign Qualified and Sponsored Allied and Healthcare Professionals
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for a registration to practice a recognized profession in India, only if they have:
(i) Obtained a foreign allied and healthcare qualification recognized by the Commission in
the Recognition of Institutions Regulations under Section 39(1) of the Act.
(ii) Obtained a foreign allied and healthcare qualification within or after such date as may be
notified by the Central Government under Section 39(3) and 39(4) of the Act, and if no
such date has been specified then from the date of the relevant notification issued by the
Central Government.
(iii) Completed the relevant equivalency credential evaluation, as may be prescribed by the
Commission under Section 39(1) of the Act.
(iv) Qualified the relevant exit examination, as may be prescribed by the Commission under
Section 11(1)(h) of the Act.
(v) Such other requirements as may be specified by the Commission from time to time.
(c) Upon registration with the Central Register, a registered foreign qualified allied and
healthcare professional shall be treated as registered allied and healthcare professional for
the purpose of the Act, the Rules and these Regulations.
22. Procedure for registration of foreign qualified allied and healthcare professional
(a) A foreign qualified allied and healthcare professional desirous of being registered shall
submit the specific application form applicable for respective recognized category of
allied and healthcare professional, for registration in the Central Register, as the
Commission may specify from time to time. Provided that the foreign qualified allied and
healthcare professional shall be required to indicate their chosen State of residence in India
in such application form.
(b) An application fee of Rs. 11,000 / - (eleven thousand rupees only excluding any taxes
payable) or such other amount as may be prescribed by the Commission, shall be payable
in favor of the Secretary to the Commission, along with the application.
(c) The Commission shall consider the application and satisfy themselves that the applicant
is appropriate for grant of registration to the foreign allied and healthcare professional in
accordance with the criteria set out in Regulation 21(b) above, and thereafter the
Commission shall issue a UID number to the applicant. The UID will be unique to each
allied and healthcare professional and contain the country code (country of residence of
the foreign qualified allied and healthcare professional) - professional category number -
year of registration and unique number. For example: NZ-08-2025-XXXXXXXXX along
with QR code. The Commission may amend the format of such UID Number from time
to time.
(d) Upon issuance of the UID number, the Commission shall issue a certificate of registration
to the foreign qualified allied and healthcare professional in such format and subject to
such specific conditions as the Commission may specify from time to time. Thereafter,
the details of such foreign qualified allied and healthcare professional will be uploaded on
the Central Register.
(e) Upon alteration of the Central Register with the relevant details of the foreign qualified
allied and healthcare professional, the State Register of the concerned State, which such
professional has indicated in its application form as its State of residence, shall also be
automatically updated without payment of any additional fees. Where there is no State
Council in a Union Territory or State, the concerned State Register shall be updated once
it has been set up under these Regulations and the provisions of Regulation 13(d), (e) and
(f) shall apply mutatis mutandis.
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23. Temporary Registration of Foreign Qualified Allied and Healthcare Professional
(a) A foreign qualified allied and healthcare professional shall be allowed to obtain a Temporary
Registration for such purposes and subject to such conditions and in the manner as prescribed
below.
(b) A foreign qualified allied and healthcare professional shall be considered eligible to apply
for a Temporary Registration, only if they have:
(i) Obtained a recognized foreign allied and healthcare qualification recognized by the
Commission in the Institutions Regulations under Section 39(1) of the Act.
(ii) Obtained a foreign allied and healthcare qualification within or after such date as may be
notified by the Central Government under Section 39(3) and 39(4) of the Act.
(iii) Completed the relevant equivalency credential evaluation, as may be prescribed by the
Commission under Section 39(1) of the Act (if applicable).
(iv) Qualified the relevant exit examination, as may be prescribed by the Commission under
Section 11(1)(h) of the Act (if applicable).
(v) Complied with all other relevant immigration related requirements under the Act.
(vi) Such other requirements as may be specified by the Commission from time to time.
(c) A Temporary Registration may be granted to an eligible foreign allied and healthcare
professional for a specific period for the following purposes only:
(i) Pursuing any allied and healthcare education at the postgraduate level or specialty level,
as recognized under the Act.
(ii) Fellowship/ certificate programmes/ clinical research/ clinical training/ hands-on
workshop/ observership for enhancing skill and competence through training or academic
programmes conducted in any Recognized Institution in India.
(iii) Expert visit for providing the training in techniques / procedures / workshop required in
various areas of the allied and healthcare professions.
(iv) Voluntary service - visiting as an allied and healthcare professional for performing
community service.
(d) Any Temporary Registration granted to a foreign qualified allied and healthcare professional
may be cancelled in case of violation of any conditions specified under the Temporary
Registration or in case of violation of any such other applicable standards of professional
conduct and etiquette or the code of ethics by the allied and healthcare professional, as may
be specified by the Commission from time to time.
(e) The Temporary Registration shall be terminated on the date of expiry mentioned on the
Certificate of Temporary Registration or on the date of expiry of such permit as obtained by
the foreign qualified allied and healthcare professional under applicable immigration related
laws of India, whichever is earlier.
(f) A foreign qualified allied and healthcare professional shall make an application for
Temporary Registration along with such prescribed fees as may be notified by the
Commission from time to time, and the corresponding Certificate of Temporary Registration
shall be granted by the Commission in such form as also may be notified by the Commission
from time to time.
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any postgraduate / specialty programme only upon completion of such equivalency
credential evaluation and exit examination and other requirements as may be prescribed
by the Commission.
(ii) The foreign qualified allied and healthcare professional, upon fulfilling the provisions of
Regulation 24(a)(i), shall apply for a Temporary Registration in the manner as may be
prescribed by the Commission from time to time.
(iii) An application fee Rs. 11,000 / - (eleven thousand rupees only excluding any taxes
payable) or such other amount as may be prescribed by the Commission, shall be payable
in favor of the Secretary to the Commission, along with the application.
(iv) The Commission shall consider the application and satisfy themselves that the applicant
is appropriate for grant of registration in accordance with the criteria set out in Regulation
23 above, and thereafter grant a Temporary Registration to the foreign qualified allied
and healthcare professional for the duration of the relevant post graduate/ specialty
programme as specified by the recognized institution to which they are admitted.
(v) No admission to any recognized institution for any postgraduate / specialty programme
shall be granted to any foreign qualified allied and healthcare professional without having
obtained a Temporary Registration.
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be only limited to participation in the specific programme of the specified recognized
institution.
25. Grant of Temporary Registration to sponsored foreign allied and healthcare professional
(a) A foreign national who is enrolled in their country as an allied and healthcare professional
or such similar professional in accordance with the applicable laws of that country and who
has a sponsor in India, may also obtain Temporary Registration under Regulation 23 in the
manner prescribed and for the purposes specified below.
(b) The procedure for making an application for Temporary Registration under Regulation 24
shall apply mutatis mutandis to sponsored foreign allied and healthcare professionals as well.
Provided that:
(i) The rights of the sponsored foreign allied and healthcare professionals in India will be
subject to the provisions of the Foreigners Act and the conditions specified in the
Certificate of Temporary Registration granted to any foreign national, and shall be
subject to the guidelines and notifications issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs in this
regard.
(ii) The entity or institution inviting a sponsored foreign allied and healthcare professional
into India or admitting them into a post graduate course or offering them any fellowship/
certificate programmes/ clinical research/ clinical training / observership/ hands on
workshop/ voluntary service under Regulation 24 shall be responsible for the conduct
of such sponsored foreign allied and healthcare professionals.
(iii)The Temporary Registration granted to a sponsored foreign allied and healthcare
professional may be cancelled, if they breach any provision of the Act, Rules or
Regulations or is found to be involved in activities outside of the recognized categories
of the allied and healthcare profession.
(iv) The foreign national seeking Temporary Registration shall possess a valid visa as
prescribed by the Government of India.
(v) The Temporary Registration shall be co-terminus with the Indian visa held by the
foreign national, whichever expires earlier.
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26. Issuance of good standing certificate
(a) Any registered allied and healthcare professional, who is required to obtain a good standing
certificate for pursuing any foreign education or carrying out any profession outside India,
shall make an application for the good standing certificate to the relevant State Council with
which they are registered. Provided that in case of a Union Territory or a State where no State
Council is established, the said application for a good standing certificate shall be made to
the Secretary of the Commission.
(b) Any student enrolled in a recognized institution for obtaining a recognized qualification, who
is required to obtain a good standing certificate for pursuing higher education or participating
in student exchange programmes outside India, shall make an application for the good
standing certificate to the Secretary of the State Council of the State where they are
undertaking their education, or to the Commission, as the case may be.
(c) The good standing certificate shall be provided in accordance with such procedure and in
such format as may notified by the Commission.
(d) The State Council shall periodically intimate the Commission regarding the list of all such
good standing certificates that have been issued, and such intimation shall be made in the
manner as may be notified by the Commission.
CHAPTER VII
Miscellaneous
28. Penalty
Whoever contravenes any provisions of these Regulations shall be subject to the relevant penalties
prescribed under the Act and where no such appropriate penalty has been prescribed, then under
Section 59 of the Act.
Form B
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[See Rule 11 and 12]
Signature of Applicant
Dated:
Note:
1. The application form should be properly and neatly filled in.
2. Following documents to be duly attested and enclosed with application:
a) Degree or Diploma in original or Provisional Certificate from the University/or Dean of the college that the
applicant is eligible for the award of the degree along with attested copies thereof may be forwarded along with
the Registered Certificate.
b) Duly attested copy of certificate of practical training. (Compulsory rotating internship) issued by Dean of the
college.
c) Provisional registration Certificate in original.
d) Two recent passport size photographs front view.
e) Signature on two self-adhesive slips provided with application.
f) Valid ID proof (Aadhar/Passport/Voter ID)
3. The total registration fee is Rs.2000/- to be paid along with the application as fee for registration.
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FORM F
[See Regulation 10(b)]
Application Form for Renewal of Registration in the State Allied and Healthcare Professional‘s
Register and for Issuance of State Certificate of Renewal
1. Name of the Professional:
2. Registration Number:
3. UID Number:
4. Registered recognized qualification(s) with year of obtaining:
5. Address and Phone No. as given in the State Register:
6. Present Address in Block Capitals with Pin code & Phone No.
7. Permanent Address in Block Capitals with Pin Code & Phone No.
8. Payment details:
FORM G
[See Regulation 15(b)]
Application Form for Renewal of Registration in the Central Allied and Healthcare Professional‘s
Register and for Issuance of Central Certificate of Renewal
1. Name of the Professional:
2. Registration Number:
3. UID Number:
4. Registered recognized qualification(s) with year of obtaining:
5. Address and Phone No. as given in the Central Register:
6. Present Address in Block Capitals with Pin code & Phone No.
7. Permanent Address in Block Capitals with Pin Code & Phone No.
8. Payment details:
FORM H
[See Regulation 16(a)]
Application Form for Issuance of Central Duplicate Registration Certificate
1. Name of the Professional:
2. Registration Number:
3. Number of Certificate of Renewal (if applicable):
4. Date of issuance of Certificate of Registration / Certificate of Renewal (as applicable):
5. UID Number:
6. Registered recognized qualification(s) with year of obtaining:
7. Address and Phone No. as given in the Central Register:
8. Present Address in Block Capitals with Pin code & Phone No.
9. Permanent Address in Block Capitals with Pin Code & Phone No.
10. Duplicate of Central Certificate of Registration / Central Certificate of Renewal (specify
as applicable)
11. Payment details:
12. Detailed reason for issuance if duplicate certificates with supporting documentation.
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Approved Nomenclature for
Registration of Allied and Healthcare
Professions
Approved Nomenclature for Registration of Allied and Healthcare Professions
Main Category: Medical Laboratory and Life Sciences
Sub-Category: Life Science Professional
Profession Allied and Healthcare Qualifications Abbreviation Duration Mode of
Learning
Biotechnologist 1) MSc Biotechnology (Medical) Regular
Biochemist (nonclinical) 1) MSc Biochemistry (Medical)/ MMLS - Masters of Medical Laboratory Sciences Regular
(Specialization in Medical Biochemistry)
Cell Geneticist 1) MSc Genetics/Life Sciences/Biomedical Sciences/Zoology; Regular
(Cytogenetecist) 2) PhD Cytogenetics/PhD Cytogenomics (Related to Medical Genetics/Cancer Genetics)
Microbiologist 1) MSc Microbiology(Medical) Regular
(nonclinical)
Molecular Biologist 1) PhD Molecular Biology (Related to Medical Biochemistry/Medical Regular
(nonclinical) 2) Microbiology/Pathology/Cancer Genetics/Medical Genetics)
Molecular Geneticist 1) PhD Molecular Genetics (Related to Medical Biochemistry/Medical Regular
2) Microbiology/Pathology/Cancer Genetics/Medical Genetics)
Main Category: Trauma, Burn Care and Surgical/ Anaesthesia related technology
Sub-Category: Trauma and Burn Care Professional
Profession Allied and Healthcare Qualifications Abbreviation Duration Mode of
Learning
Advance M.Sc programs in M.Sc programs in 2 years Regular
Care 1)Emergency Medical Services (EMS) 1)Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Paramedic 2) Trauma Care Management (TCM) 2) Trauma Care Management (TCM)
3) Emergency Care Technology 3) Emergency Care Technology
(ECT) (ECT)
4) Emergency Medical Technology (EMT) 4) Emergency Medical Technology (EMT)
5) Emergency Medicine and Critical Care Technology (EMCCT) 5) Emergency Medicine and Critical Care
6) Accident and Emergency Care Technology (AECT) Technology (EMCCT)
7) Emergency and Trauma Care Technology (ETCT) 6) Accident and Emergency Care Technology
(AECT)
7) Emergency and Trauma Care Technology
(ETCT)
Burn Care , Regular
Technologist
Emergency 1) Advanced Post Graduate Diploma in Emergency Care 1) Advanced Post Graduate Diploma in 2 years Regular
Medical (APGDEC), Emergency Care (APGDEC),
Technologist 2) Post Graduate Program in Emergency Care (PGPEC), 2) Post Graduate Program in Emergency Care
(Paramedic) 3) Advanced Post Graduate Diploma in Emergency (PGPEC),
Care/Emergency medical Services(APGDEMS) 3) Advanced Post Graduate Diploma in
Emergency Care/Emergency medical
Services(APGDEMS)
B.Sc programs in B.Sc programs in 3-4 years Regular
1) Emergency Medical services(EMS) 1) Emergency Medical services(EMS)
2) Trauma Care Management (TCM) 2) Trauma Care Management (TCM)
3) Emergency Care Technology (ECT) 3) Emergency Care Technology (ECT)
4) Emergency and Trauma Care Technology (ETCT) 4) Emergency and Trauma Care Technology
(ETCT)
Approved Nomenclature for Registration of Allied and Healthcare Professions
5) Accident and Emergency care technology (AECT) 5) Accident and Emergency care technology
6) Emergency Medicine and Critical care technology (EMCCT) (AECT)
6) Emergency Medicine and Critical care
technology (EMCCT)
Main Category: Trauma, Burn Care and Surgical/ Anaesthesia related technology
Sub-Category: Surgical and Anaesthesia-related Technology
Profession Allied and Healthcare Qualifications Abbreviation Duration Mode of Learning
Anaesthesia 1) B.Sc. Anaesthesia Technology/ B.Sc. AHS (AT), 1) B.Sc : Bachelor of Science, 1) Bachelors: Minimum Regular
Assistants 2) B.Sc. Operation Theatre and Anaesthesia 2) M.Sc. : Master of Science, 3 years,
and Technology/B.Sc. AHS (OTAT), 3) PhD : Doctor of Philosophy, 2) Bachelors Internship:
Technologists 3) B.Sc. Medical Technology (OT & Anaesthesia), 4) AT : Anaesthesia Technology, Minimum 6 months,
4) B.Sc. Operation Theatre Technology/B.Sc. 5) OTT : Operation Theatre 3) Masters: Minimum 2
AHS(OTT). M.Sc. Anaesthesia Technology, Technology, Years,
Operation 5) M.Sc. Operation Theatre and Anaesthesia 6) OTAT : Operation Theatre and 4) PhD : Minimum 3 Regular
Theatre (OT) Technology, Anaesthesia Technology, Years.
Technologists 6) M.Sc. Medical Technology (OT & Anaesthesia), 7) AHS : Allied Health Sciences
7) M.Sc. Operation Theatre Technology.
8) Ph.D. in Allied Health Sciences / Anaesthesia / OT
Technology.
Endoscopy Regular
and
Laparoscopy
Technologists
Main Category: Community Care, Behavioural Health Sciences and other Professionals
Sub-Category: Community Care
Profession Allied and Healthcare Qualifications Abbreviation Duration Mode of Learning
Environment Regular
Protection
Officer
Ecologist Regular
Community Recognized Qualifications for Registration for Community Health Regular
Health Promoters
promoters 1) BA/BSW Social Work (Regular 3 year Full time), ≥3 years in NGOs
Settings
2) BA/BSW Social Work (Regular 3 year Full time), ≥2 years in Health
Settings
3) MA or MSW Social Work (Generic, Regular 2 year Full time), ≥1 year in
Health Settings
4) MA or MSW Social Work (Any health/counselling related specialization,
Regular 2 year Full time), ≥6 months experience in Health Settings
Occupational Regular
Health and
Safety
Officer
(Inspector)
Approved Nomenclature for Registration of Allied and Healthcare Professions
Main Category: Community Care, Behavioural Health Sciences and other Professionals
Sub-Category: Psychology Professionals
Profession Allied and Healthcare Qualifications Abbreviation Duration Mode of Learning
Psychologist (Except REGULAR REGISTRATION CATEGORY Psychologist (Except B.Psych. (Bachelor Bachelor's- 4 years Regular
Clinical Psychologist Clinical Psychologist covered under RCI for PWD) : of Psychology) (prospective),
covered under RCI (regular program) Masters- 2 years,
for PWD) 1) B.Psych.(Bachelor of Psychology) (regular program) 4 years + PsyD / PhD- 3-5 years
program + M.Psych. (Masters
2) M.Psych. (Master of Psychology) (regular program) 2 years of Psychology)
program + (regular program)
3) Doctor of Psychology/ Ph.D. in Applied Psychology i.e. Doctor +
of Philosophy (3-5 years) PsyD (Doctor of
Psychology) / PhD
(Doctor of
Philosophy in in
Applied
Psychology)
Approved Nomenclature for Registration of Allied and Healthcare Professions
Behavioural Analyst Recognized Qualifications for Registration For Psychological Regular
Behavioural Analyst for provisional allied health registrations (
Henceforth for regular registration as a psychologist one will
have only one entry point of Psychologist (Except Clinical
Psychologist covered under RCI for PWD) as per international
standards.
Pathway 1: Bachelor's in Psychology (regular)+ :
Pathway 2: Bachelor’s degree in Psychology (regular program) +
5 years’ work experience,
Pathway 3: Master’s degree in Psychology (regular program) +
3 years’ work experience,
Pathway 4: Diploma of at least one-year duration from any
institutions or government institution in Counseling psychology +
5 years’ work experience
3) BSc (3 years)
4) MSc (2 years),
5)MSc Applied (2 years)
6) Biomedical Instrumentation,
7) Medical Instrumentation
Medical 1) Biomedical Electronics, Regular
Equipment 2) Biomedical Engineering,
Technologist 3) Biomedical instrumentation,
Approved Nomenclature for Registration of Allied and Healthcare Professions
4) Instruments and Medical Equipment,
5) Medical Electronics Engineering,
6) Medical Electronics
Main Category: Medical Technologists and Physician Associate
Sub-Category: Physician Associate or Physician Assistant
Profession Allied and Healthcare Qualifications Abbreviation Duration Mode of Learning
Physician 1) B.Sc Physician Assistant or Associate and Bachelor of Physician Regular
Associates Assistant or Associate (4 years)
2) Bachelor of Physician Assistant (3years, upto admission year 2021)
3) Post graduate Diploma in Physician Assistantship (2 years, upto
admission year 1993)
4) Master or Vocational Science in Physician Assistant (2 years, upto
admission year 1995)
5) Master of Philosophy in Physician Assistant (3 years, upto
admission year 2000)
6) Master of Science in Allied Health Sciences (Physician Assistant)
(3.6 years, upto admission year 2021)
7) Master of Science in Allied Health Sciences (3.6 years, upto
admission year 2012)
8) Advanced PG Diploma in Physician Assistant (2 years, upto
admission year 2020)
9) PG Diploma Physician Assistant (3 years, upto admission year
2010)
10) Physician Assistant-Two Year PG Diploma (2 years, upto admission
year 2017)
11) Master of Science in Physician Associate (2 years, upto admission
year 2025)
12) Master of Science (Physician Associate) (2 years, upto admission
year 2025)
13) Master of Science (Physician Assistant) (2 years, upto admission
year 2025)
Approved Nomenclature for Registration of Allied and Healthcare Professions
Main Category: Medical Technologists and Physician Associate
Sub-Category: Cardio-vascular, Neuroscience and Pulmonary
Profession Allied and Healthcare Qualifications Abbreviation Duration Mode of Learning
Cardiovascular Technologists Regular
Perfusionist Regular
Before completing this application form, please read carefully the following
documents:
(i) Information Note on the Recognition of Non-Indian Professional Qualifications in
Psychology;
(ii) Professional Training requirements in Psychology in India.
Please share typed soft copy of this form (handwritten application forms will
not be accepted).
The candidate is required to attach a copy of internship and training hour logs,
and a copy of the education prospectus of where the degree is obtained from.
Surname: Title:
First name(s):
__________________________________________
Email address:
Citizenship:
(Supporting documentation required: See Section I, document no. 1)
Statutory Registration
Please list all your degrees and qualifications in psychology in chronological order, starting with the first.
Full title of the course as Degree and Start date, Type of study and Name and country of Name and country of
named by the degree grade obtained completion date, assessment method university, institute, accrediting body
awarding authority date awarded college or other degree
(month & year) awarding authority
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Postgraduate
Postgraduate
Notes about the row headings. Degree and grade obtained: Please give the abbreviated
title of your degree with your honours/pass classification
Full title of the course: Please give the full title of your
For example: BPsych/BA 2(1) Hons, MPsychSc, PhD etc.
degree exactly as shown on the degree certificate,
including such descriptions as Joint Honours or Combined Type of study and assessment method: Full time/part
Studies. time/distance learning. Indicate whether your degree
involved coursework, empirical research or some
combination, and how it was assessed.
For example:
Coursework and examination
60% course and exam, 40%
thesis Research and thesis
Coursework and continuous assessment
SECTION C: UNDERGRADUATE QUALIFICATION IN PSYCHOLOGY
Note: If your undergraduate psychology degree is accredited by the NCAHP, Psychology Professional’s Regulation of
India you do NOT need to complete SECTION C.
Indicate below how you see your education/training in psychology as meeting the requirements in relation to some or all of
the following components. The components are in accord with the NCAHP, Psychology Professional’s Regulation of India
Undergraduate Accreditation Standards 2025.
a. include only courses in psychology (i.e. courses presented in psychology departments or by suitably qualified
psychologists);
b. indicate clearly which courses were taken at an advanced level; and
c. include cross-references to the supporting documentation you have submitted, e.g. the course code from your official
transcripts
Developmental Psychology
Required Component
Principles of human development
Physical, cognitive, and socio-
emotional development
Development across lifespan:
infancy to old age
Theories of Piaget, Erikson,
Vygotsky
Attachment and parenting styles
Educational Psychology
Required Component
Learning styles and individual
differences
Motivation in educational settings
Classroom management
Assessment and evaluation
Special education need
Component Information from applicant Transcript course Credits
reference number
Theories of Personality
Required component
Psychoanalytic theories: Freud, Jung
Humanistic theories: Rogers, Maslow
Trait theories: Eysenck, Cattell
Social-cognitive theories: Bandura
Assessment of personality
Health Psychology
Required component
Health beliefs and behavior
Patient-practitioner relationship
Chronic illness and management
Pain and its psychological aspects
Behavioral interventions in health
Psychopathology
Include areas such as Classification of
mental disorders (DSM/ICD)
Anxiety, mood, and psychotic disorders
Personality disorders
Childhood disorders (ADHD, Autism)
Substance use disorders
Psychological Assessment
Include areas such as: Principles of
psychological testing
Types of tests: intelligence, personality,
aptitude
Reliability and validity
Test administration and interpretation
Report writing
Behaviour Therapy & Counselling
Include areas such as Principles of
behavior therapy
Techniques: Systematic desensitization,
exposure, reinforcement
Cognitive-behavioral therapy basics
Counselling skills and process
Ethics in counseling
Industrial-Organizational Psychology
Include areas such as:
Personnel selection and training
Motivation at the workplace
Leadership and group dynamics
Work stress and coping
Organizational culture
Behavioural Medicine
Include areas such as:
Mind-body relationship
Psychoneuroimmunology
Management of chronic illnesses
Biofeedback and relaxation
techniques
Lifestyle interventions
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D1: PLACEMENTS DURING TRAINING
Please provide details, for each placement outlined in the previous table your supervised
training experience and skill development in the areas of: a) assessment, b) formulation,
c) written & oral communication, d) therapeutic models used, e) indirect work, f) multi-
disciplinary contact, g) intervention and h) evaluation. Please reference your logbook
when completing this section of the application form. Information on any additional
placements undertaken can be added, as required.
Specialist Placement
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D2: RANGE OF PRESENTING PROBLEMS
Please describe the range of presenting problems encountered in each placement.
Placement type Presenting problems
Adult Mental Health
Lifespan Intellectual
Disability
Specialist Placement
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D4: ACADEMIC PROGRAMME
Please describe the main topic areas covered including client groups; presenting
problems; assessment; formulation; intervention; research methods and statistics;
service based issues; professional/ethical issues; and social/cultural issues. Cross
reference by giving the course number or code from your official transcripts.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
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D5: ACADEMIC ASSESSMENT
Please give details of the academic work you submitted during training (indicate
whether each piece was a case-study, essay, research project, presentation or
written/oral exam, thesis).
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D6: THESIS
Applicant should supply:
and
b) a structured summary of the thesis comprising 250 to 400 words using the
guidelines below.
Please provide:
The thesis title, number of words, and date examined.
Names of examiners and degree for which the thesis was presented.
Objectives: State the objective of the research and the main hypotheses or
questions addressed.
Design: Describe the design specifying the number of groups studied, and the
number of occasions on which data were collected from these groups.
Methods: State if quantitative or qualitative methods were used. Specify the
number and characteristics of participants; the assessment instruments,
psychological tests or special apparatus used; and the procedures followed
during data collection.
Results: Give the main results. Numerical data may be given briefly.
Data analysis: State the way qualitative data were processed or the statistics
used to analyses quantitative data.
Conclusions: State the conclusions from the research and the implications of
these for clinical practice, policy development and further research.
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D7: EXPERIENCE OF TEACHING/TRAINING/GIVING PRESENTATIONS
DURING TRAINING
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SECTION E: POST-QUALIFICATION SUPERVISED PSYCHOLOGY PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
(Supporting documentation required: See Section I, document no.11)
If shortfalls in your formal training are identified, post-qualification professional experience carried out under the supervision of a Psychology Professional
can be considered to see if it can address the deficit(s). All relevant information should be entered in the table below and accompanied by documentary
evidence of the experience entered.
It is recognised that training structures differ across countries and if a clinical placement internship is completed post-qualification, details of
such experience can also be provided in this section.
Note: Experience entered in SECTION E cannot also be entered in SECTION D as this section relates to post-qualification experience only.
Work experience Service name, Dates from/to Total Frequency of Name and position Method of assessment
location client group and No. of days supervision of supervisor
(name and address) age ranges
1.
2.
3.
4.
E1: PRESENTING PROBLEMS
2.
3.
4.
What were the dominant therapeutic models practiced during your supervised clinical
experience?
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SECTION F: EMPLOYMENT AS A PSYCHOLOGIST
(Supporting documentation required: See Section I, document no.12)
If shortfalls in your formal training are identified, post-qualification professional experience as a practicing psychologist will be considered.
All relevant information should be entered in the table below and accompanied by documentary evidence of the experience entered.
Note: Experience entered in SECTION F could also be reflected in SECTION E where an applicant has been supervised in a post.
Job title Service name, Employment address Dates of Hours per Main duties
client group employment week
and age ranges from/to
Note:
Job title (or occupation): Indicate with a bracket or in some other way any appointments you have held (or hold) concurrently as a psychologist (employment other than as a
psychologist should not be entered on this table).
Dates from/to: Give month and year. It will be assumed that you are not working as a psychologist during any period not accounted for in your employment record.
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SECTION G: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
State here any other information you feel is needed to support your application. This could
include information providing additional insight into your psychology training or post-
qualification experience where structures differ to the Irish system. It could also highlight any
Continuing Psychology Professional Development you have undertaken and which may
mitigate gaps in professional training.
SECTION H: REFEREES
Either the NCAHP, Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India (GoI) (which advises
on the recognition of Indian Psychology Professionals’ qualifications) may seek verification of
the information provided by an applicant in relation to (i) professional training and (ii)
subsequent professional experience.
In the table overleaf please provide contact details for two referees (one for each of the areas
outlined above). Appropriate referees would include the course coordinator or supervisor(s)
during your professional training or senior psychologist from your current or most recent
employment.
REFEREE 1
1. Name:
3. Contact address:
4. Email address:
5. Telephone number:
1. Name:
3. Contact address:
4. Email address:
5. Telephone number:
The documents listed in the table below should be submitted in support of your application*.
All documents must be no larger than A4 size, must be in English and witnessed in accordance with
the guidelines on the following page.
Each document provided must be numbered in accordance with the table below. If more than one
document is enclosed in any single category please use sub-numbers (e.g. 1.1, 1.2).
No. Document description Document
enclosed (with
translation, if
applicable)
Yes No
1. Photographic proof of identity and of citizenship e.g. witnessed copy of passport. In
the event of a name difference between your photographic ID and your certificates
of qualification please submit witnessed evidence of such change e.g. marriage
certificate.
2. Documentary evidence showing that your qualification entitles you to practice as a
psychologist in the country in which it was obtained. If your registration/license
specifies an area of practice e.g. Psychology Professional’s, please include this.
Undergraduate Qualification in Psychology
3. Undergraduate degree/diploma.
4. Transcript of all undergraduate examination results showing subjects studied and
grades obtained, duration of course - if part-time, give full-time equivalent.
5. Undergraduate thesis/research abstract.
Postgraduate Qualification in Psychology
6. Postgraduate degrees/diplomas.
7. Transcript of all examination results showing subjects studied and grades obtained,
duration of course (if part-time gives full time equivalent).
8. Full syllabus from your educational institute (this may also be referred to as course
curriculum/programme of study/course of study/course handbook) which sets out the
structure or your course including details of:
(a) course modules;
(b) research requirements;
(c) type of practice placements (nature of the work, duration of each placement,
client groups, ages, numbers, supervision arrangements).
9. Logbook for each practice placement (if available).
10. Postgraduate thesis abstract.
Post-qualification Professional Experience
11. Evidence of supervised post-qualification clinical psychology experience
12. Evidence of employment experience as a practicing psychologist
13. Relevant Continuing Professional Development /CPD documentation can also be
submitted in support of an application. [or Continuing Professional Development, is
the process of tracking and documenting the skills, knowledge, and experiences
gained throughout one's professional career]
Document No.
Document No.
Document No.
Witnessing of documentation
The Validation Unit does not accept original documents. Photocopies of original documents
should be submitted. The photocopy of each original document must be appropriately witnessed.
The Validation Unit cannot accept photocopies of the witnessed documents.
Translation of documentation
Documents which are not in English must be accompanied by an authenticated translation.
Any recognition granted on the basis of fraudulent or falsified information, material misrepresentation or
misstatement designed to mislead shall be invalid. The onus for ensuring the full and accurate disclosure of
information rests with the applicant.
● I declare that the information given in this document and in all attached documentation is true and
accurate.
● I declare that I have not made a previous application for validation/recognition as a psychology
professional in India.
● I declare that I have not been found guilty by any statutory registration/licensing body or professional
body having jurisdiction in the matter of any professional misconduct within the scope of my
profession as a psychologist resulting in the imposition of any suspension, fine, penalty or disciplinary
measure.
I understand that I may be required to submit further documentary evidence in support of any
particulars given by me on my application form.
I understand that any false, misleading or incomplete information submitted by me will result in the
revocation of the recognition of my qualifications.
I agree to notify the Department of Health in writing, of any change of personal details, e.g. change
of surname or address, as and when any such changes occur.
I agree that the Department of Health and/or the Psychological Society of Ireland may seek
verification from the issuing body of documentation submitted with my application.
Note: Failure to sign this declaration will render the application invalid
Signature of Applicant:
Date:
2
Please strikethrough this option if a previous application has been submitted for recognition.
All relevant sections of the application form have been completed in typed text and
signed.
All numbered supporting documents as set out in Section I are submitted or can be
authenticated on-line (or if not, an explanation is provided).
All supporting documentation has been witnessed in accordance with the guidelines
in Section I (do not enclose original documentation).
Authenticated translations of documents which are not in the English language are
provided in addition to a true copy of the original document.
Application form and supporting documentation submitted in hard copy are in
loose-leaf and are not stapled, bound or in cellophane folders. An application can
also be submitted in PDF format via e-mail to the Validation Unit.
The scrutiny fee of Rs. 1000/- (cheque, postal order or bank draft made payable to
NCAHP, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, India and drawn on an Indian
bank; evidence of bank transfer payment to the PsSI; or credit card details) must
accompany the completed application.
NOTE for the candidates: To verify the details provided in your application, background checks
will be conducted. These checks may be carried out by NCAHP, its agents, or their representatives.
The information you have submitted may be shared with government agencies and third parties,
including employers, referees, and professional bodies, as part of this process.
You are asked to provide us with information about your health if it may affect your fitness to
practice. We are not asking whether you are ‘healthy’, as many health conditions can be managed
appropriately so that the applicant is still able to practice
We recognise that a disability may not be seen as a health condition but we also need information
about any disability that may affect your fitness to practice.
Having a disability should not be seen as a barrier to joining the HCPC’s Register as you are a
health and care professional in the country you qualified in. We have produced guidance called A
disabled person’s guide to becoming a health and care professional which you should refer to for
more information before you answer the questions in this section.
Final declaration
We will only process your application if you have completed this declaration. You should make
sure that you fully understand the declaration before signing it.
Background checks
We will conduct background checks to verify the information provided in your application. These
may be undertaken by the NCAHP, or its representatives. The information you provide may be
disclosed to government agencies and other third parties such as employers, referees and
professional bodies.
Character
When we look at whether an applicant is of ‘good character’ we take account of conduct in the past
which indicates that the applicant may be dishonest, untrustworthy, capable of harming service
users or to act in a manner which undermines public confidence in the profession in question.
Notes:
1. .Recognition of professional qualifications is not an endorsement or a declaration of the applicant’s suitability
for employment in any particular post, which is a separate matter for assessment by the employer in the normal
way in accordance with the prescribed selection criteria.
2. We recommend that you keep a full record of your application. The National Commission for Allied and
Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India .cannot
accept responsibility for any loss that may occur. It will retain documentation on file and cannot photocopy
documentation for applicants.
(MM/YYYY)
Purpose of Registration:
☐ Clinical Work ☐ Teaching ☐ Fellowship ☐ Observership
☐ Higher Studies / Academic Bridging (e.g., M.Sc., PG Diploma, Fellowship)
Preferred States for Practice: ____________________________________
Languages Known: _____________________________________________
Duration of Registration Sought: ☐ 1 year ☐ 3 years ☐ 5 years
🔹 SECTION J: DECLARATION
“I hereby declare that the information provided above is true and accurate to the best of my
knowledge. I understand that providing false information may lead to disqualification from the
admission process.”
Field Entry
Registration Number
Date of Registration
Remarks
Verified by (Signature)
Official Seal
🔹 SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
Submit the completed form online or via the “Submit” button (if in PDF/DOCX format).
Ensure all mandatory documents are uploaded and fee payment is confirmed.
For support, contact:
NCAHP Secretariat
NIHFW Campus, 2nd Floor, Baba Gangnath Marg, Munirka, New Delhi – 110067
📞 +91 11 26100352 ✉️ [email protected]
Foreign Nationals
Application Form
For
Dialysis Therapy Technology &
Dialysis Therapy
Registration Form for Foreign Students
Dialysis Therapy (Allied & Healthcare Profession)
Under the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021
1. PERSONAL DETAILS
Field Information
Nationality
Passport Number
Visa Number
2. CONTACT DETAILS
Field Information
Email Address
4. PURPOSE OF REGISTRATION
5. DOCUMENTS TO BE ATTACHED
Please attach self-attested copies of the following (tick as applicable):
• ☐ Passport copy
• ☐ Valid Visa
• ☐ Admission letter from Indian institution (if enrolling for further studies)
6. DECLARATION
I hereby declare that the information provided is true and complete to the best of my
knowledge. I understand that submission of false or incomplete information may result
in the rejection of my application or cancellation of my registration.
Signature of the Applicant: ____________________
Date: _______________
Place: _______________
Item Details
Registration Number
Remarks
Verified by (Signature)
2. CONTACT DETAILS
Address in Home Country:
Address in India (if any):
Phone Number (with country code) :
Email Address:
Emergency Contact Name:
Emergency Contact Number:
Relationship with Emergency Contact:
3. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
UG Qualification Title:
Institution Name:
University:
Country:
Year of Passing:
Enrolment/Roll No:
Grade/CGPA/% of marks
Other Qualification details
Higher Secondary (12th level)
board/affiliation:
Institution name:
Country:
Year of Passing:
Enrolment/Roll No:
Grade/CGPA/% of marks
7. DECLARATION
I hereby declare that the information provided above is true and complete to the best of
my knowledge. I understand that any false information or misrepresentation may result
in cancellation of my admission.
2. CONTACT DETAILS
Address in Home Country:
Address in India (if any):
Phone Number (with country code) :
Email Address:
Emergency Contact Name:
Emergency Contact Number:
Relationship with Emergency Contact:
3. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
PG Qualification Title:
Institution Name:
University:
Country:
Year of Passing:
Enrolment/Roll No:
Grade/CGPA/% of marks
Other Qualification details
UG Qualification Title:
Institution Name:
University:
Country:
Year of Passing:
Enrolment/Roll No:
Grade/CGPA/% of marks
7. DECLARATION
I hereby declare that the information provided above is true and complete to the best of
my knowledge. I understand that any false information or misrepresentation may result
in cancellation of my admission.
• NAME:
First Name Middle Name Last Name
_________________ __________________ _______________
• PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CERTIFI
NAME OF CATE
DATE OF
THE (duly self
Sl. No. DESIGNATION COMMEN DURATION
ORGANISA attested)
CEMENT
TION to be
uploaded
i.
ii.
• DECLARATION: I here by declare that all information provided above is true and
complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any false information or
misrepresentation may result in cancellation of my admission.
Date:
Signature of the Student:
Place:
• OFFICE USE:
• Clinical / Internship/ Field/ Professional Experience: ______________
• Duration: _____________________
• Has the applicant completed clinical under supervision of a qualified Dietitian/Nutritionist?
Yes / No.
• At the time of applicant graduation, the program was approved by a recognized competent
authority/ university
Foreign Nationals
Application Form
For
Optometry
Online Admission Registration Form for Foreign Optometry Students
Instructions:
Please fill out the form completely. All fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory. Ensure
that you upload all required documents to complete your application.
Personal Information:
1. *Full Name:
(First Name, Middle Name, Last Name)
2. *Date of Birth:
(DD/MM/YYYY)
3. *Gender:
o Male
o Female
o Other
4. *Nationality:
(Country of Citizenship)
5. *Passport Number:
(Please attach a copy of your passport)
6. *Contact Information:
o *Email Address:
o *Phone Number:
o Whatsapp / we chat/ Botim Number:
o *Permanent Address:
(Street, City, State, Zip Code, Country)
Educational Background:
7. *Degree Obtained:
(Name of Degree, Year of Graduation. Write NA if applying for under graduation
program)
o Undergraduate program in Optometry:
o Postgraduate Program in Optometry:
8. Duration of the program in years:
o Undergraduate program in Optometry:
o Postgraduate Program in Optometry:
9. Duration of the internship in years:
o Undergraduate program in Optometry:
10. *Previous Education Level (mention year of completion):
o Higher Secondary School / 10+2:
o Undergraduate program in Optometry:
o Postgraduate Program in Optometry:
11. *Institution Name: Name of the institution where you completed your last degree
Course Selection:
Undergraduate (UG)
Postgraduate (PG)
PhD
Documents Required:
Fee Deposition:
Credit/Debit Card
Net Banking
UPI
Other (Please specify)
Declaration:
18. I hereby declare that the information provided above is true and accurate to the
best of my knowledge. I understand that providing false information may lead to
disqualification from the admission process.
*Signature:
*Date:
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FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Registration Number :
Date of Registration:
Remarks:
Verified by (Signature):
Office Seal:
Submission Instructions:
After completing the form, please click the "Submit" button to send your application.
Ensure that all required documents are uploaded and the application fee is paid to
complete your application.
For any inquiries, please contact:
NIHFW Campus, 2nd floor, Baba GangNath Marg, Munirka, New Delhi 110067
Telephone: +91 11 26100352
E-mail: [email protected]
Foreign Nationals
Application Form
For
Physiotherapy
Academic Credentials Request Form- Physiotherapy
Instructions to Applicants:
1. Only Section 1 of the Scholastic Credentials Request Form to be filled by the applicant.
2. The Section 2 and the Appendix 1 to be filled by the School/ Institution/ University.
3. The school/college/institution must be listed as the sender on all envelopes and packaging sent to the
office. If it is not sent directly to the office from the school/institution, it will not be accepted
and will be required to have them resubmitted.
1. Section 2 of this form must be completed by an authorized academic official, such as the
Registrar/ Principal/ Dean/ Head of the Institution.
2. Place the completed form in an envelope, making sure it is stamped and sealed by the
institution. The institution must also be identified as the sender on the package, including for
courier deliveries.
3. Do not use digital or electronic signatures, stamps, or seals on this form. It must be
completed using your original handwritten signature and the institution’s official stamp and/or
seal, as indicated.
4. Send the sealed envelope directly to State Allied Healthcare council Office address where
the applicant is inclined to work. Do not give the document to the applicant, as we will
not accept submissions that come from the applicant.
For information about the application process and other required documents please review the
Required Document List (Appendix 2)
If you have any questions please contact the respective State Allied and Healthcare council.
The school/college/institution must send the completed form directly to:
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SECTION 1: Document Request Form (To be filled by Applicant as per Passport)
Affix Passport
size Photo here
First Name:
Middle Name:
Last Name:
I hereby authorize the release of my educational records to the National Commission of Allied Healthcare
Professions (NCAHP)
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Tick √ in appropriate box. If ‘YES’ provide details enclosed with the form:
1) Have you been denied Temporary Study Licensee by your Nation or any other Country? ?
Yes No
Yes No
3) Have you faced any Legal dispute in any Country in this regard?
Yes No
4) Please list the Countries to which had already received similar Permission / License?
i.
ii.
iii.
i. The information provided above is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any
false information or misrepresentation may result in cancellation of my admission.
ii. I have fully understood the NCAHP Rules and Regulations, I will not claim this permission / Temporary
License issued, as my right to apply for Regular Registration / Permanent Registration in this Country (India)
and I will exit India once my study and permitted period is completed.
iii. I hereby declare that I have taken all preventive and precautionary Vaccinations, measures and Health
Screening authorized by Indian Embassy. (Copy to be Enclosed)
Date: / /
Place:
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Section 2:
To be filled by Educational institution and submit State Allied and
Healthcare Council Office
Date: (DD/MM/YYYY): / /
Signature
Seal/Stamp
Institution Address:
Telephone:
Email:
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Student Information:
Student name:
Language of Instruction:
Did the student transfer to this program from another institution? Yes No
Program Information:
What is the name of the authority legally entitled to accredit your institution/ University?
What is the name of the authority legally entitled to accredit Physiotherapy program at your institution/
University?
Does this program prepare students for entry-level physiotherapy practice in the country
passed-out ?
Yes No
If no, what other requirements must the student meet to be able to be able to work as a physiotherapist?
For example, are there requirements such as a national exam, internship period, or registration with a
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APPENDIX 1
Definition: Supervised clinical practice refers to hands-on, evaluated training as a physiotherapy student within an entry-level program. It involves
gaining real-world experience and participating in diverse professional activities across different settings to develop and apply physiotherapy
knowledge, skills, behaviors, and clinical reasoning. It does not include classroom instruction or practice conducted on fellow students or staff
members.
Kindly complete all required sections, including the chart. Be sure to provide details for each clinical placement, including the location, dates,
practice areas, and the number of hours completed. All fields are mandatory.
LOCATIONS DATES Musculo- Neurological Cardio- Women’s Pediatric Sports Oncology Community Others TOTAL
Include the full name of Start to End skeletal Conditions respiratory Health Conditions Conditions conditions
Physio-
Conditions Conditions conditions
hospital/clinic (Adult) therapy
(Geriatrics)
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APPENDIX 2
Please Tick the boxes to ensure you have attached all the necessary documents.
Transcripts
Transcript hours
Grade List
Mark sheets
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Foreign Nationals
Application Form
For
Physician Associates
APPLICATION FORM
International Physician Associate Professional for registration in India
(Under the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021)
1. CATEGORY OF APPLICATION
☐ Indian Citizen with overseas qualification
☐ Foreign National
Age: ___________
Nationality: ____________________
3. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Qualification Institution Country Year of Grade / %
Name Completion
Two-year
Postgraduate Degree
in Physician
Associate Studies
Three-year
Undergraduate
Degree in Physician
Associate Studies
1
(Attach copies of degree certificate and transcriptions)
(DD/MM/YYYY) (DD/MM/YYYY)
(Attach experience certificate (s) with relevant authorities clearly describing your
role in the clinical setting, contact details with email id and phone numbers of your
clinical supervisor)
2
7. NATIONAL EXIT/LICENSING EXAMINATION IN INDIA
Year of Clearance: ____________________
☐ Level 2 – Intermediate
☐ Level 3 – Advanced/Professional/Native
9. CONTACT DETAILS
3
Emergency Contact Number: ____________________
☐ Provisional job offer letter from Indian institution (for foreign nationals)
☐ Academic transcripts
☐ Degree certificates
☐ Self-declaration for language skills (Only for those with level 1 and below)
I understand that failure to demonstrate the required proficiency within this period may
result in restrictions on my practice rights or cancellation of my registration.
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12. GENERAL DECLARATION
I hereby declare that the information provided is true and complete to the best of my
knowledge. I understand that submission of false or incomplete information may result in
the rejection of my application or cancellation of my recognition/registration.
Remarks: __________________________________
………………………………………………………………………………………………
End of form
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Foreign Nationals
Application Form
For
Medical Radiology and Imaging
Technology
&
Radiotherapy Technology
APPLICATION FORM FOR
REGISTRATION OF FOREIGN MEDICAL RADIOLOGICAL AND IMAGING
TECHNOLOGY CANDIDATES
Step by Step Registration form For Foreign Candidates seeking Registration with NCAHP
Step: 1
To Register, He/she should create an account with following credentials:
Name: First Name_________________ Last Name ________________
Date of Birth: ______________
Email Id: _________________
Security Question 1.
Security Question 2.
Captcha:
Submit the details.
(Registration Id/Reference No shall be created and send to their registered email) with a pass
word and login Id. Password should be changed once they login)
Step 2: Application format:
Professional Registration Category: _______________________ ISCO Code: __________
Title: (Select from the Drop-down Button Mr. Ms. Dr.)
First Name: _____________ Middle Name: ______________ Last Name:__________________
Gender: (Select from the Drop-down Button) Male, Female, Others
Date of Birth: (Chose from the Calendar provided)
(Upload any relevant authorised Document for the proof of identity and date of birth)
Nationality: _________________________ List of Nations in the drop down
(Upload the Document):
Country Code: _________________ Contact No: ________________________
Email Id: __________________________
Visa Number: If already holds: ____________________
Type of Visa: _____________ Date of Issue: ___________ Date of Expiry: ___________
Contact Details: In case of emergency:
Address in Home Country:
Address in India (if any)
Phone Number (with country code)
1
Email Address:
Emergency Contact Name:
Emergency Contact Number
Relationship with Emergency Contact
Upload your
passport size
photo
Upload your Digital signature
200 KB
50 KB
KB
Upload your Passport size Photograph: Upload your digital signature:
Photo with white back ground (Terms & Conditions)
Step 3: Educaitonal Qualification: Upload the certificates for the proof the qualification:
Standard Name of the Institution Name of the Board Year of Division Upload
Passing the
Proof
10th
Std/Equivalent
Plus
2/Equivalent
Graduation
Post Graduation
If any other
2
Details of the Intenship: Upload the certificates for the proof the qualification:
Sl. No Name of the Institution from To Upload
the Proof
Letters of Recommendation (LOR). When required, you should provide recommendations from
individuals who are familiar with your academic achievement and potential. If you have been
out of school for a number of years and are unable to contact former professors, you may submit
non-academic references (e.g., employers).
Statement of Purpose. You may be required to submit a Statement of Purpose. Resume or
Curriculum Vitae. You may be required to submit either a Resume or Curriculum Vitae.
Step 7: Sponsorship Details:
Is it self-sponsored or any third party support your training and education:
Sponsorship details:
Attachments: Undertaking letter with the Sponsor:
Once Submit the form, Payments details should open the payment gateway:
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8. Vaccination Details:
Confirm primary courses and boosters are up to date as recommended for life in Britain -
including for example, seasonal flu vaccine and COVID-19 (if eligible), MMR, vaccines
required for occupational risk of exposure, lifestyle risks and underlying medical conditions.
Courses or boosters usually advised:
Diphtheria;
Hepatitis A;
Tetanus;
Typhoid.
Hepatitis B;
Rabies.
Selectively advised vaccines - only for those individuals at highest risk:
Cholera;
Japanese Encephalitis.
Yellow fever vaccination certificate requirements for India are specific and quite lengthy, to read
the full details via the W.H.O Website Link
Please Note: If you travel to India from the UK, transiting through Europe or the Middle East
(and you have not been in a South American or African country in the previous week) a yellow
fever vaccination certificate is not required.
Step 9: Payment of Prescribed Fee: (Non-Refundable)
Make the payment (Prescribed Fee ___ INR / __________ US Dollars.
Step 9 Check List of the Documents:
☐ Copy of Passport
☐ Copy of Visa
☐ Address Proof:
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11. DECLARATION
I hereby declare that the information provided above is true and complete to the best of my
knowledge. I understand that any false information or misrepresentation may result in
cancellation of my admission.
Date: ________ Digital Signature of the Student:
Place: ________
Captcha:
Once Application is submitted, the candidate may receive the confirmation email. If
application is rejected no fee is refunded.
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Foreign Nationals
Application Form
For
Occupational Therapy
ADMISSION REGISTRATION FORM FOR FOREIGN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
STUDENTS
1. NAME:
Identity Card
Educational Information
1 Name as per Certificate
2 University or Institution Name
3 College Name
4 University Address
5 City
6 University Country
7 Qualification Attained
8 Major Subject/Minor subjects
Mode of Study (Full time, Part Time, Exam Based Qualification) Others
9 Please Specify
10 Duration of Study/ No of Years
11 Clinical Internship Duration
12 Student Identity or Roll Number
13 Registration Number
14 Final Examination Year & Date
15 Attendance Period/Year of Study
16 Qualification Conferred Date
Note: If certificate name is different than Name as per passport, then please submit the name
change document
Personal Details
1 Family Name (Surname /Last Name)
2 Given Name (First Name)
3 Date of Birth (DD.MM.YYYY) Place of Birth Gender
4 Passport Number
5 Nationality
6 E- mail
7 City
8 Area
9 Mobile Number
10 Current Place of Work
License Information
1 Name as per License
2 Issuing Authority Name
3 City Area
4 Issuing Authority country
5 Phone Number
6 License attained
7 License Type
8 License Number
9 Issue Period From To
10 License Conferred Date
Experience Details
1 Employer Details
2 Name of the Employer
3 Address
4 Website Address-URL
5 Telephone Number
6 Period of Employment From To
7 Employment code/Department
8 Job Title/Designation
9 Full Time/Temporary