Government Defers NEET Requirement for Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy Until 2027–28

Name: Government Defers NEET Requirement for Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy Until 2027–28
Uploaded: 2026-03-07T17:40:30+05:30
Description: Government Defers NEET Requirement for Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy Until 2027–28

Anshika Mishra

Government Defers NEET Requirement for Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy Until 2027–28 - Video

Published On 2026-03-07T17:40:30+05:30 | Updated On 7 March 2026 5:40 PM IST

Overview

The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) has announced that appearing in the National Eligibility-Entrance Test (NEET UG) will not be mandatory for admission to Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) and Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOT) undergraduate programmes for the academic year 2026-27.

In a letter issued to the University Grants Commission (UGC) on March 2nd, the Commission stated that the earlier decision to conduct admissions to these courses through NEET has been deferred to the next academic year 2027–28.

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NEET NOT Mandatory for Physiotherapy, occupational therapy admissions this year, requirement deferred to 2027-28

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Anshika Mishra

Anshika Mishra is a dedicated scholar pursuing a Masters in Biotechnology, driven by a profound passion for exploring the intersection of science and healthcare. Having embarked on this academic journey with a passion to make meaningful contributions to the medical field, Anshika joined Medical Dialogues in 2023 to further delve into the realms of healthcare journalism.