Allied health registration under the NCAHP Act, 2021

The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021 sets up a national system to recognise and register allied health professionals such as technologists, therapists and optometrists.

Not yet verified against the official source. Treat this as a starting point and confirm every detail on the official site below.

Who this is for

Lab, radiology, OT, dialysis, physiotherapy, optometry and similar professionals.

Steps

  1. 1Find your profession in the list of professions under the Act on the official site.
  2. 2Check whether your state council or the national register is accepting applications for it, and the cut-off route for already-practising professionals.
  3. 3Apply as that notification directs, with your qualification and experience proof.
  4. 4Keep your registration number on your resume once issued.

Keep these ready

  • Qualification certificates
  • Experience letters (for already-practising professionals)
  • Identity proof

Common mistakes

  • Relying on WhatsApp forwards. Only trust the Ministry and the Commission.
  • Ignoring this because employers do not ask yet: it is becoming standard.

Official sources

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