AYJNIHH and AIISH BASLP Entrance Guide
Government SLP and Audiology Training Institutions
Exam at a glance
Conducting body
AYJNIHH / AIISH (Ministry of Social Justice)
Total marks
200 (Biology 80 + Physics 40 + Chemistry 40 + GK 20 + Communication Aptitude 20)
Duration
2 hours
Mode
OMR or CBT (centre-dependent)
Frequency
Annual (AYJNIHH: April–May exam; AIISH: March–April exam; admissions June–August)
Eligibility
10+2 PCB, minimum 50% marks (45% SC/ST), 17+ years by December 31
Total applicants
15,000–25,000 (AYJNIHH and AIISH combined)
Accepting institutions
AYJNIHH: Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi, Bhubaneswar, Secunderabad (5 centres); AIISH: Mysuru (main)
Exam sections — what each tests
Biology
MCQ80 questions80 marksPhysics
MCQ40 questions40 marksChemistry
MCQ40 questions40 marksGeneral Knowledge
Objective20 questions20 marksCommunication Aptitude
Aptitude20 questions20 marksTop SLP and audiology colleges and admission patterns
AYJNIHH Mumbai (headquarters)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
BASLP; Postgraduate Diploma in Audiology; Postgraduate Diploma in SLP
AYJNIHH national entrance; government fees ~Rs 20,000/year. India's largest hearing rehabilitation centre. Clinical training includes school hearing screening, cochlear implant post-operative rehabilitation, hearing aid fitting, and government ADIP scheme beneficiary management. Strong for public health audiology careers.
AIISH Mysuru — All India Institute of Speech and Hearing
Mysuru, Karnataka
BASLP; MASLP (Master of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology); PhD
AIISH entrance exam; government fees ~Rs 15,000–25,000/year. India's oldest and most research-active SLP institution, established 1966. ASHA International Affiliate status. Strong for academic SLP careers and international recognition — MASLP from AIISH is recognised for UK RCSLT registration.
AYJNIHH Kolkata Regional Centre
Kolkata, West Bengal
BASLP
AYJNIHH national entrance; same government fees as Mumbai headquarters. Eastern India's premier hearing rehabilitation centre; strong state government hearing officer job pipeline in West Bengal, Odisha, and Northeast India.
AYJNIHH Secunderabad Regional Centre
Secunderabad, Telangana
BASLP
AYJNIHH national entrance; serves Andhra Pradesh and Telangana state government hearing services. Strong Telangana state district audiology officer job pipeline; proximity to Hyderabad's corporate hospital sector for private practice career transition.
Preparation timeline
Foundation Phase
Months 1–5NCERT Biology with ear anatomy and nervous system as priority chapters
- ✓Ear anatomy: outer, middle, and inner ear fully labelled from memory
- ✓Speech mechanism: larynx, vocal tract, and articulators understood
- ✓Physics: waves and sound chapter mastered — decibel scale, frequency range memorised
- ✓WHO World Hearing Report 2021 summary read for GK preparation
Practice Phase
Months 6–9AYJNIHH and AIISH specific MCQ practice and PYQ analysis
- ✓AYJNIHH and AIISH PYQ (3 years) solved with error analysis
- ✓Language milestones table memorised (babbling, first words, sentences)
- ✓WHO hearing loss grades (dB thresholds) and audiogram basics understood
- ✓NPPCD and ADIP scheme details prepared for GK section
Mock Test Phase
Months 10–11Full-length AYJNIHH/AIISH format mocks with Communication Aptitude focus
- ✓15+ full-length mocks with Biology score 65+/80
- ✓Communication Aptitude: audiogram reading practice (pure tone audiogram basics)
- ✓Both AYJNIHH and AIISH application deadlines confirmed and registered
- ✓AIIMS Allied Health registered as parallel option if eligible
Government Programme Awareness
Throughout preparationUnderstand the career ecosystem you are entering — government hearing services
- ✓RPWD Act 2016 sections on hearing and speech disability read
- ✓District Early Intervention Centres (DEICs) programme structure understood
- ✓State government hearing officer and SLP recruitment patterns researched
- ✓International pathway (UK RCSLT / Canada SAC) eligibility from AYJNIHH confirmed
Career paths in speech-language pathology and audiology
Government District Audiology Officer
Rs 35,000–70,000/month
RPWD Act 2016 mandates district rehabilitation services including audiology. State health departments recruit BASLP graduates as District Audiology/SLP Officers. Recruitment via state PSC, NHM, and DMHO. Job security, pension, and rural service incentives. The largest structured employer of government-funded SLP graduates.
Cochlear Implant Programme Audiologist
Rs 40,000–1,00,000/month
Government ADIP scheme and private cochlear implant programmes at Apollo, Manipal, and SRMC require dedicated audiologists for pre-surgical assessment and post-surgical mapping (programming) and rehabilitation. AYJNIHH graduates are preferred for government ADIP scheme positions; strong alumni pipeline into cochlear implant centres.
School Hearing Screening Coordinator
Rs 25,000–50,000/month
National newborn hearing screening and school screening programmes employ BASLP graduates for programme coordination, audiologist training, and data management. NGOs (Sense India, CBM) and government DEIC programmes provide structured entry-level roles with growth to programme management positions.
Academic and Research SLP
Rs 40,000–1,00,000/month (post-MASLP)
AIISH Mysuru is India's premier SLP research institution. AIISH MASLP graduates with PhD qualify for Assistant Professor positions at AIISH, AYJNIHH, and university allied health departments. International publications in JSLHR, IJSLP, and other indexed journals build the academic career. AIISH faculty research collaborations with NIH and ASHA foundation are active.
Common mistakes that cost you a seat
Applying to AYJNIHH without registering for AIISH — both have separate entrance exams with different dates; missing one by focusing only on the other is the most common application error
Preparing only standard PCB material and neglecting ear anatomy — AYJNIHH and AIISH Biology questions on ear anatomy, auditory pathway, and speech mechanism are highly specialised; standard NCERT alone is insufficient
Not researching the WHO hearing loss grade thresholds before the exam — these appear in both GK and Communication Aptitude sections; the 26/41/61/81 dB grade boundaries are directly tested
Assuming AYJNIHH and AIISH degrees are equivalent to AIIMS for international practice — UK RCSLT accepts AIISH MASLP but may require additional qualification verification for AYJNIHH BASLP; verify before making international career plans based on undergraduate admission
Underestimating Communication Aptitude by treating it as general reasoning — this section specifically tests SLP-domain knowledge; investing 20 hours in domain reading returns 20 marks that general reasoning practice cannot replicate
Frequently asked questions
What is the AYJNIHH entrance exam pattern?
AYJNIHH conducts a national entrance exam for BASLP admission across its 5 centres. The exam is typically 200 marks covering Biology (80M), Physics (40M), Chemistry (40M), GK (20M), and Communication Aptitude (20M) — 2 hours duration. The exam is held annually (April–May) and the merit list determines centre allotment. All 5 centres use the same merit list; candidates choose their preferred centre during counselling.
What is the difference between AYJNIHH and AIISH?
Both are Ministry of Social Justice government institutions specialising in SLP and audiology. AYJNIHH (Mumbai headquarters) has 5 regional centres and focuses heavily on community hearing rehabilitation, cochlear implant programmes, and school screening. AIISH (Mysuru) is India's oldest SLP institution with the strongest research output, ASHA International Affiliate status, and academic career pipeline. Both offer BASLP and postgraduate programmes at nominal fees.
Are AYJNIHH and AIISH degrees recognised internationally?
AIISH MASLP is recognised by RCSLT (UK) for SLP practice with additional registration steps. AYJNIHH BASLP is recognised by RCI for Indian practice; international recognition varies by country and requires ASHA or RCSLT verification. For international practice plans, completing MASLP (rather than just BASLP) from AIISH significantly strengthens the pathway. Verify with the specific country's SLP regulatory body before admission.
How many seats does AIISH offer for BASLP?
AIISH Mysuru offers approximately 30–40 BASLP seats annually. The number may vary with intake decisions. AIISH also offers MASLP (postgraduate), PhD, and specialised diplomas in aural rehabilitation, fluency disorders, and voice disorders. AIISH admits students through a separate AIISH entrance exam, not the AYJNIHH exam.
What government jobs are available for BASLP graduates?
BASLP graduates can apply for: (1) District Audiology/SLP Officers under state health departments and NHM — mandated by RPWD Act 2016; (2) DEIC (District Early Intervention Centre) audiologists for newborn hearing screening; (3) Central government positions at AIIMS, NIMHANS, and government teaching hospitals; (4) Cochlear implant programme audiologists under ADIP scheme; (5) Hearing aid dispensing audiologists at government hearing aid banks. RCI registration is required for all government positions.
Get coached by someone who has cleared AYJNIHH or AIISH entrance and works in government hearing services or audiology
BASLP aspirants who want government-sponsored SLP training, community rehabilitation exposure, cochlear implant programme access, and government health service job eligibility — at fees a fraction of private institutions.