UGC Revises Allied Healthcare Degrees, Adds Specialisations for MPT and MOT from 2026-27
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has revised allied healthcare degree structures effective from the 2026-27 academic year, as notified in the Gazette of India on August 27, 2026, with Central Government approval. Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) and Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) degrees will no longer be general but awarded with specified specialisations such as Musculoskeletal Sciences, Neurosciences, and Mental Health. The changes also affect other allied healthcare degrees, aiming to clarify specialisation areas in awarded qualifications.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 45/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thetelegraph broke this story on 19 Sept, 01:30 pm. Other outlets followed.