CHANDIGARH: Federation of Self-Financed Technical Institutions (FSFTI) and Punjab Unaided Colleges Association (PUCA) have welcomed the new guidelines issued by the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) for the establishment of Allied and Healthcare institutions, introduction of new courses and admissions for the academic session 2027–28.
Dr. Anshu Kataria, President, FSFTI and PUCA, Chairman Aryans Group of Colleges Rajpura Near Chandigarh welcomed the new norms and appreciated the Commission's initiative towards bringing uniformity, transparency and quality standards to Allied and Healthcare education across the country.
S. Manjit Singh, Patron, PUCA welcomed the provision allowing vacant seats to be carried forward to subsequent counselling rounds, enabling institutions to utilise their sanctioned intake capacity more effectively. He also appreciated the introduction of competency-based curricula and standardised requirements relating to infrastructure, qualified faculty, laboratories and clinical training facilities.
Adv Amit Sharma, Senior Vice President PUCA said that the new framework is an important step towards strengthening India's Allied Healthcare education system. However, its successful implementation will require close coordination between NCAHP, State Governments, State Councils and universities.
Sh HPS Kanda, General Secretary, Academic Affairs, PUCA, said that the new guidelines will strengthen the quality and academic standards of Allied and Healthcare education. He emphasised the need for clear implementation procedures, adequate time for institutions to comply with the norms to ensure that quality education and student interests remain the top priorities.


