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Speech Therapist

Speech Therapists (formally Speech-Language Pathologists) assess and treat communication disorders, stuttering, voice problems, and swallowing difficulties across all age groups. In India, the profession is regulated by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI), and demand is rising sharply with growing awareness of autism, stroke rehabilitation, and childhood developmental delays. Graduates typically work in hospitals, special schools, rehabilitation centres, or run private practice.

Salary range

₹3–15 LPA

Job growth

high

Work type

Hospital

Paths to entry

3 routes

Actions for your grade

Choose Science stream (PCB) — Biology is non-negotiable for NEET UG eligibility
Visit a government hospital's speech therapy OPD to understand the clinical setting
Research RCI (Rehabilitation Council of India) and what registration requires

Actions for your grade

Choose Science stream (PCB) — Biology is non-negotiable for NEET UG eligibility
Visit a government hospital's speech therapy OPD to understand the clinical setting
Research RCI (Rehabilitation Council of India) and what registration requires

Your complete path from Grade 10 to Speech Therapist

Every step you need — from now to your first job.

B.ASLP via NEET UG

Science

NEET UG score used for government college admissions; Physics, Chemistry, Biology in Class 12 mandatory.

Now
Science Stream
Exams
NEET UG
Degree
B.ASLP — Bachelor of Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology (4 years)
Colleges
AIIMS Delhi · Ayjnishd Mumbai · Nimhans Bangalore
Career
Speech Therapist

B.Sc. Speech-Language Pathology via CUET UG

Science

Private universities accept CUET UG; RCI registration mandatory post-graduation to practise legally.

Now
Science Stream
Exams
CUET UG
Degree
B.Sc. Speech-Language Pathology (3–4 years)
Colleges
Amity University · Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences · Sg Vsd University Rajkot
Career
Speech Therapist

M.Sc. ASLP (Postgrad entry)

Science

For graduates from B.Sc. Audiology, Psychology, or life sciences who want to pivot into the field.

Now
Science Stream
Exams
CUET UG
Degree
M.Sc. Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology (2 years after B.Sc. in related science)
Colleges
AIIMS Delhi · Nimhans Bangalore · Ayjnishd Mumbai
Career
Speech Therapist

Entrance exams

Exam	Eligibility	Difficulty	Window
NEET UG NTA	Class 12 PCB, 50%+	Very Hard	May
CUET UG NTA	Class 12 (any stream)	Medium	May-Jun

Where to Study

Institutes known to offer this career pathway in India.

AIIMS Delhi

AIIMS New Delhi

Central GovtNew Delhi, Delhi

AIIMS Allied Health ExamAIIMS CBT

Ayjnishd Mumbai

Nimhans Bangalore

CMC Vellore

Christian Medical College, Vellore

Deemed UniversityVellore, Tamil Nadu

CMC Entrance Exam

Sri Ramachandra Institute Chennai

Manipal College of Allied Health Sciences

Amity University

Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences

Sg Vsd University Rajkot

Jss Academy of Higher Education Mysuru

Recommendations only — verify eligibility, seat availability, and admission rules from official portals before applying.