Programme Details

Bachelor of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (B.ASLP)

Programme Overview

The Bachelor of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (B.ASLP) is a professional undergraduate programme designed to prepare students to work as Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists in clinical, educational, healthcare, industrial, and community settings.

The programme provides comprehensive knowledge and practical training in the assessment, diagnosis, management, rehabilitation, and prevention of disorders related to hearing, speech, language, swallowing, and communication across the lifespan.

Programme Objectives

Graduates of the B.ASLP programme will be equipped to

Work as Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists across diverse professional settings.
Assess, diagnose, and manage speech, language, swallowing, hearing, and communication disorders across the lifespan.
Provide rehabilitation and therapeutic services to individuals with communication and hearing disorders.
Counsel individuals with communication disorders and their family members.
Develop and implement preventive measures for speech, language, swallowing, and hearing disorders.
Collaborate with professionals from allied healthcare and related fields.
Conduct public awareness and community education programmes related to communication and hearing health.
Advocate for the needs, rights, and well-being of individuals with speech, language, hearing, and swallowing disorders.

Affiliation & Recognition

Affiliated to: Bengaluru City University, Ambedkar Veedhi Campus
Recognised by: Government of Karnataka
Recognised by: Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI), New Delhi

Eligibility

Candidates seeking admission to the B.ASLP programme must have:

Passed 10+2 or an equivalent examination, or
Successfully completed two years of Pre-University/Pre-Degree education conducted by the recognised Pre-University Board of the respective state.

The qualifying examination must be accepted as equivalent by Bengaluru City University, with a minimum of 50% marks in PCMB or the subject combination (45% for SC/ST candidates).

The candidate must have studied at least three of the following subjects:

Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, Electronics, Psychology.

Selection

Indian students: direct admission on merit. There is no entrance examination.
Foreign candidates: selected on their marks in science subjects in the qualifying examination, subject to eligibility and Bengaluru City University equivalence.

Lateral Entry

Lateral entry into the second year of the B.ASLP programme may be permitted as per the applicable Bengaluru City University regulations for candidates who:

Have successfully completed the Diploma in Hearing-Language-Speech (DHLS) revised course from an RCI-recognised training institute with the required science background.
Have two years of relevant work experience in the field.

Admission Notification

Admissions to the B.ASLP programme are open for the 2026-27 academic year. See admission status or call the Admissions Office on +91 70906 69999 / +91 96060 80656.

Age Limit

The candidate should not be more than 30 years of age as on 1 July of the year of admission.

Medium of Instruction

English.

Duration of the Programme

The B.ASLP programme is of four academic years, including one year of clinical internship.

The programme consists of six academic semesters followed by a one-year clinical internship.
Each academic year consists of two semesters.
Each semester extends for a minimum of 16 weeks, excluding examination days.
The programme should normally be completed within six years from the date of admission.
The academic calendar and semester schedule shall follow the regulations of Bengaluru City University.

Attendance Requirements

Students must maintain the following minimum attendance requirements to be eligible to appear for university examinations:

Theory: Minimum 80%
Clinical/Practical: Minimum 90%

Students who fail to meet the required attendance criteria will not be permitted to appear for the respective examinations and may be required to repeat the particular semester.

Condonation of shortage of attendance, wherever applicable, shall be subject to the rules and approval of the Vice-Chancellor of the respective University.

Programme Structure

I Semester

Communication Sciences
Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing
Clinical Psychology
Linguistics and Phonetics
Electronics and Acoustics
Research Methods and Statistics
Constitutional Values

II Semester

Neurology
Otolaryngology
Speech-Language Pathology
Audiology
Clinicals (Speech-Language Pathology)
Clinicals (Audiology)
Constitutional Values
Environmental Studies

III Semester

Voice and its Disorders
Speech Sound Disorders
Diagnostic Audiology: Behavioural Tests
Amplification Devices
Clinicals (Speech-Language Pathology)
Clinicals (Audiology)
Culture, Diversity and Society

IV Semester

Motor Speech Disorders in Children
Child Language Disorders
Diagnostic Audiology: Physiological Tests
Implantable Hearing Devices
Clinicals in Speech-Language Pathology
Clinicals in Audiology
Life Skills

V Semester

Structural Anomalies and Speech Disorders
Fluency and its Disorders
Paediatric Audiology
Aural Rehabilitation in Children
Clinicals in Speech-Language Pathology
Clinicals in Audiology
Banking and Finance

VI Semester

Motor Speech Disorders in Adults
Language Disorders in Adults
Aural Rehabilitation in Adults
Audiology in Practice
Clinicals in Speech-Language Pathology
Clinicals in Audiology

VII & VIII Semester — Internship

Clinicals in Speech-Language Pathology
Clinicals in Audiology

Examination & Passing Criteria

Students are required to secure a minimum of 50% in each applicable component, including:

Theory examinations
Internal assessment
Practical examinations
Clinical examinations

Students must successfully complete the required practical, internal assessment, and clinical components to be eligible for the university theory examinations.

Students must also successfully complete the clinical examination of the respective semester before progressing to the next semester.

Carry-Over Criteria

Each theory paper must be successfully completed within three attempts, including the first attempt.

Students will be eligible to commence the clinical internship only after successfully clearing all examinations up to the sixth semester.

Clinical Internship

As part of the B.ASLP programme, students are required to complete a one-year clinical internship of approximately 10 months.

The internship provides supervised clinical experience and helps students develop practical competencies in the assessment, diagnosis, management, rehabilitation, and counselling of individuals with speech, language, hearing, and swallowing disorders.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the prescribed academic requirements, clinical examinations, and internship:

The college will issue the required certificate upon successful completion of the internship and clinical requirements.
Supervised clinical hours completed during the internship will be documented as part of the student's clinical competency certification.
The University will award the B.ASLP degree after successful completion of the required clinical internship and academic requirements.

Scope of Practice & Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Bachelor of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (B.ASLP) programme can pursue rewarding careers as Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists in a wide range of professional environments.

Hospitals & Clinical Settings

Work with individuals of different age groups to provide assessment, diagnosis, therapy, rehabilitation, and counselling for speech, language, hearing, swallowing, and communication disorders.

Industries

Contribute to hearing conservation programmes, occupational hearing assessment, and workplace communication and hearing-health initiatives.

Schools & Educational Institutions

Support children and students with speech, language, hearing, and communication difficulties to improve their educational participation, communication skills, and social integration.

Academic & Research Institutions

Pursue opportunities in teaching, research, clinical supervision, and academic development in the fields of audiology and speech-language pathology.

Key Professional Skills

B.ASLP graduates are trained in

Screening and Assessment: Identifying potential speech, language, hearing, swallowing, and communication disorders.
Evaluation and Diagnosis: Evaluating the nature and severity of communication and hearing disorders across different age groups.
Therapeutic Management: Planning and delivering appropriate intervention and rehabilitation programmes.
Audiological Services: Conducting relevant hearing assessments and providing appropriate audiological rehabilitation.
Speech-Language Services: Assessing and managing speech, language, voice, fluency, and related communication disorders.
Counselling: Supporting individuals and families in understanding and managing communication and hearing-related difficulties.
Rehabilitation: Providing individualised rehabilitation services to improve communication, participation, and quality of life.
Community Awareness: Participating in prevention, awareness, and education programmes related to communication and hearing health.

Career Opportunities

A B.ASLP graduate can build a career in

Hospitals
Audiology and Speech-Language Clinics
Rehabilitation Centres
Schools and Special Education Centres
ENT and Multispecialty Hospitals
Hearing Aid and Audiology Centres
Industries and Occupational Hearing Programmes
Academic Institutions
Research Organisations
Community Rehabilitation Programmes
Government and Healthcare Services

The B.ASLP programme combines academic knowledge, practical training, and supervised clinical experience to prepare students for meaningful professional careers dedicated to improving communication, hearing, and quality of life.