NCAHP notifies regulations on autonomous boards and registration
Why in the news
The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) has notified new regulations on its Autonomous Boards, a Central Assessment Committee and registration of professionals, and released a curriculum for medical radiology diploma.
Key facts
- Autonomous Boards and Central Assessment Committee Regulations, 2026 cover establishment, constitution, functions and powers.
- Autonomous Boards: 10 to 20 members each, including a President; boards include the Undergraduate and Postgraduate Boards, Assessment and Rating Board, and Ethics and Registration Board.
- Central Assessment Committee (CAC): 10 to 30 members including a President; works under NCAHP supervision in States/UTs without functional State Councils.
- Registration of Allied and Healthcare Professionals Regulations, 2026 were published in the Gazette on 15 September 2026.
- Registration gives a Unique Identification (UID) number and a QR-coded digital certificate, valid for 5 years and renewable with Continuing Professional Development.
- State and Central Registers will sync in real time; public verification is possible on State Council and NCAHP websites.
| Body | Members |
|---|---|
| Autonomous Board | 10-20 including President |
| Central Assessment Committee | 10-30 including President |
About the D.MRIT curriculum
The competency-based curriculum for the two-year Diploma in Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology (D.MRIT) was notified on 30 September 2026. Eligibility is Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology, and the course includes a six-month internship. It becomes mandatory from 2027-28. NCAHP has released 20 competency-based curricula across professions so far.
Exam angle
- NCAHP is the statutory regulator under the NCAHP Act, 2021.
- Registration validity: 5 years.
- D.MRIT mandatory from academic year 2027-28.