Speech and Language Therapists are professionals who treat people with difficulty in speaking or some form of speech disorders. The therapist performs different activities to improve communication, strengthen oral muscles, reading, pronunciation and so on. Speech therapy is needed for childhood speech disorders or speech impairments in adults caused by an injury or illness, such as stroke or brain injury.
Personal Competencies
• You like to help others
• You are comfortable in communicating with others
• You pay attention to details while working
• You like to analyse problems/ situations
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10+2 in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
2. Complete a Bachelor's degree (B.Sc/B.ASLP) in Audiology/AudioIogy and Speech Language therapy OR
Complete a Bachelor's degree followed by a Master's degree in the same field
For admissions, you need to clear NEET for admission to the BASLP course
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
The course is offered by the Department of Audiology and Speech-Language
This list of institutes is indicative only.
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
2. All India Institute of Speech and Hearing, Mysuru
3. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi
4. Holy Cross College, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
5. Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry
6. Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur
7. Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal
8. Ali Yavar Jung National Institute for the Hearing Handicapped, Secunderabad
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and MCI before applying)
1. Bharati Vidyapeeth Medical College, Pune
2. Institute of Health Sciences, Bhubaneshwar
3. Sri Aurobindo Institute of Medical Sciences, Indore
4, Kerala Institute of Health Sciences, Thrissur
5. Topiwala National Medical College, Mumbai
6. Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal
7. Dr SR Chandrasekhar Institute of Speech and Hearing, Bangalore
8. Christian Medical College, Vellore
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 20,000-5,00,000* for the full course
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute.
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government Schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI*
• Scholarships are also available in the Institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA).
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Special schools, NGOs, Clinics, Research firms, Rehabilitation centers, Colleges.
Entrepreneurship: You can set up a private practice.
Work Environment: You are likely to work in various industries, including manufacturing, health and personal care stores, doctors' offices, and hospitals. You are expected to work full time.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Expected Growth Path
Trainee → Speech Therapist and Audiologist → Senior Speech Therapist → Head of the Department
Expected Income
The approx. salary of a Speech and Language Therapist ranges between INR 16,334 - 83,334* per month.
Dr. Preeja Balan is a Speech Therapist in Bangalore and has 19-year experience in this field. She completed MASLP- Pathology from Ali Yavar Jung Institute of Hearing Handicapped in 1998 and Ph. D (Speech-Language Pathology) from All India Institute of Speech and Hearing. She is a member of Indian Speech and Hearing Association and Alzheimer's and Related Disorders Society of India.*
SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPIST (SLP)/ AUDIOLOGIST
NCS Code: 2266.0100 | HW059• You like to help others
• You are comfortable in communicating with others
• You pay attention to details while working
• You like to analyse problems/ situations
1. Complete 10+2 in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
2. Complete a Bachelor's degree (B.Sc/B.ASLP) in Audiology/AudioIogy and Speech Language therapy
OR
Complete a Bachelor's degree followed by a Master's degree in the same field
For admissions, you need to clear NEET for admission to the BASLP course
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
The course is offered by the Department of Audiology and Speech-Language
This list of institutes is indicative only.
GOVERNMENT INSTITUTES
1. All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
2. All India Institute of Speech and Hearing, Mysuru
3. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi
4. Holy Cross College, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
5. Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry
6. Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur
7. Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal
8. Ali Yavar Jung National Institute for the Hearing Handicapped, Secunderabad
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and MCI before applying)
1. Bharati Vidyapeeth Medical College, Pune
2. Institute of Health Sciences, Bhubaneshwar
3. Sri Aurobindo Institute of Medical Sciences, Indore
4, Kerala Institute of Health Sciences, Thrissur
5. Topiwala National Medical College, Mumbai
6. Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal
7. Dr SR Chandrasekhar Institute of Speech and Hearing, Bangalore
8. Christian Medical College, Vellore
Information on Institute rankings is available at - https://www.nirfindia.org/Rankings/2023/Ranking.html
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 20,000-5,00,000* for the full course
*These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute.
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government Schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI*
• Scholarships are also available in the Institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of finance), Ministry of Education, Government of India and Indian Banks Association (IBA).
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans.
Places of Work: Special schools, NGOs, Clinics, Research firms, Rehabilitation centers, Colleges.
Entrepreneurship: You can set up a private practice.
Work Environment: You are likely to work in various industries, including manufacturing, health and personal care stores, doctors' offices, and hospitals. You are expected to work full time.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Trainee → Speech Therapist and Audiologist → Senior Speech Therapist → Head of the Department
The approx. salary of a Speech and Language Therapist ranges between INR 16,334 - 83,334* per month.
Source - https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Audiologist/Salary
*These figures are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Dr. Preeja Balan is a Speech Therapist in Bangalore and has 19-year experience in this field. She completed MASLP- Pathology from Ali Yavar Jung Institute of Hearing Handicapped in 1998 and Ph. D (Speech-Language Pathology) from All India Institute of Speech and Hearing. She is a member of Indian Speech and Hearing Association and Alzheimer's and Related Disorders Society of India.*
Source - https://www.practo.com/bangalore/therapist/dr-preeja-balan-speech-therapist
*The information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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