Bihar State Allied and Healthcare Council: quick facts
- Formation date
- Announced by the Health Department on 20 September 2026
- Chairperson
- Dr Suraj Kumar
- Office
- Within the State Health Society premises, Bihar
Key facts
| Formation date | Announced by the Health Department on 20 September 2026Dainik Bhaskar |
|---|---|
| Chairperson | Dr Suraj KumarDainik Bhaskar |
| Office | Within the State Health Society premises, BiharDainik Bhaskar |
| NOC deadline | 31 March 2027 for colleges to obtain a no-objection certificate, failing which they cannot admit students in the 2027-28 session starting August 2027Dainik Bhaskar |
| Migration estimate | About 50,000 students left Bihar for studies since August 2026.Dainik Bhaskar |
Key features and how it works
- Recognises and affiliates paramedical and allied healthcare colleges in Bihar, through a call for applications, inspection teams and an online portal. As of 14 November 2026 none of these three had started.Dainik Bhaskar
- Handles state-level statutory registration of graduates of paramedical and healthcare courses. Registration is pending, which affects professional recognition and employment of graduates.Dainik Bhaskar
- Allows existing courses to continue in 2026-27 with the standards in force, with recognition decisions to follow inspections, because the central commission's guidelines for 2026-27 were not issued.Dainik Bhaskar
Static GK
- National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP): the Indian regulatory body for allied and healthcare professionals.Wikipedia
- National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021: the parent law, which provides for regulation of education and services of allied and healthcare professionals, assessment of institutions, and maintenance of a Central Register and State Registers.ncahp.abdm.gov.in
- Ten professional councils under NCAHP: Medical Laboratory and Life Sciences; Trauma, Burn Care and Surgical/Anesthesia Technology; Physiotherapy; Nutrition Science; Ophthalmic Science; Occupational Therapy; Community Care, Behavioural Health and Other Professionals; Medical Radiology, Imaging and Therapeutic Technology; Medical Technology and Physician Associates; Health Information Management and Informatics.Wikipedia
Achievements
- The national commission listed a notice on establishment of allied and healthcare institutions, new courses and admissions for 2027-28, dated 9 November 2026.ncahp.abdm.gov.in
Challenges
- Recognition and inspections had not started about two months after formation.Dainik Bhaskar
- Students moved to institutions in other states, increasing their education and living costs.Dainik Bhaskar
- Graduates cannot complete state-level statutory registration while the process is pending, which can affect their professional recognition and jobs.Dainik Bhaskar
Way forward
- Publish the application call, inspection schedule and online portal together with a dated timetable, so colleges can meet the 31 March 2027 NOC deadline.Dainik Bhaskar
- Coordinate with the national commission on the 2026-27 guidelines and the State Register process, so that graduates are registered without a further gap.Dainik Bhaskar
- Monitor progress on applications, inspections and registrations at regular intervals, and give colleges handholding support before the 2027-28 admission cycle.Dainik Bhaskar
Timeline
14 November 2026
As of 14 November 2026, the council had not started recognition, registration or affiliation work, and about 50,000 students had left Bihar for paramedical studies since August 2026.
Read the story20 September 2026
Bihar Health Department announces formation of the Bihar State Allied and Healthcare Council and names Dr Suraj Kumar as chairperson.Dainik Bhaskar
August 2026
Paramedical academic session for 2026-27 begins, with the central commission setting August as the start date.Dainik Bhaskar
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Frequently asked questions
When was the Bihar State Allied and Healthcare Council formed?
The Bihar Health Department announced its formation on 20 September 2026.Dainik Bhaskar
Who is the chairperson of the council?
Dr Suraj Kumar, a physiotherapy professor at Jamia Millia Islamia, is the chairperson.Dainik Bhaskar
By when must colleges get an NOC from the council?
Q: By when must colleges get an NOC? A: Colleges must obtain a no-objection certificate by 31 March 2027, or they will not be allowed to admit students in the 2027-28 session starting August 2027.Dainik Bhaskar
GS paper mapping
- GS-2Health: allied and healthcare professions, regulation of health education and professionals
- GS-2Issues relating to the development and management of social sector: education and health
- GS-2Functions and responsibilities of state governments and statutory bodies
Sources
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