The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) is the Indian regulatory body for allied and healthcare professionals (A&HP). It covers all Allied health professionals and healthcare professionals who were not covered under National Medical Commission, Dental Council of India, Indian Nursing Council, Pharmacy Council of India, Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) etc till 2021 and groups all into ten categories with power to regulate education and professionals of all ten categories. The NCAHP official website was launched on 29 October 2024.
In March 2026, India House submitted a report, 'Strengthening Allied & Healthcare Capacity', to the MHFW and NCAHP. The report discussed implementation challenges in allied and healthcare reforms, including registration pathways, university alignment, and clinical training infrastructure.
The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021 defined "Allied health professionals" and "healthcare professionals" in India and placed them in the following categories:
The following groups were not included in the Act. They are covered by the National Medical Commission, Dental Council of India, Indian Nursing Council, and Pharmacy Council of India, Rehabilitation Council of India and possess degrees, or an equivalent degree, in the following:
The ten councils under the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions are:
1. Medical Laboratory and Life Sciences Professional Council
2. Trauma, Burn Care and Surgical/Anesthesia Related Technology Professional Council
3. Physiotherapy Professional Council
4. Nutrition Science Professional Council
5. Ophthalmic Science Professional Council
6. Occupational Therapy Professional Council
7. Community Care, Behavioural Health & Other Professionals Professional Council
8. Medical Radiology, Imaging & Therapeutic Technology Professional Council
9. Medical Technology & Physician Associates, Biomedical & Medical Equipment Technology Professional Council
10. Health Information Management & Health Informatics Professional Council
Government of India, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Notification No. 40/1/2025-AHS-DOHFW, 26 March 2025.
NCAHP official website to be launch: Written by DR. Subarna Debbarma (PT), Subarnavilla Health , 25 October 2024.
1. https://ncahp.abdm.gov.in/