Pune, Maharashtra: MIT-ADT University, Pune, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Apollo Healthcare Academy to collaboratively offer Bachelor’s programs in Allied Health Sciences, marking an important step toward addressing the growing shortage of skilled allied healthcare professionals in India and globally.
The strategic partnership combines MIT-ADT University’s modern academic infrastructure with Apollo Healthcare Academy’s extensive clinical expertise to deliver undergraduate programs that integrate academic excellence with immersive hospital-based training. The programs will focus on high-demand specializations such as Anesthesia and Operation Theatre Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology, Critical Care Technology, and other allied health disciplines essential to contemporary healthcare systems.
Designed in line with the guidelines of the National Commission for Allied & Healthcare Professionals (NCAHP), the curriculum ensures national regulatory compliance and global relevance. Students will also benefit from structured clinical rotations at Apollo Hospitals and affiliated healthcare facilities, including a comprehensive final-year internship that prepares them for real-world clinical environments.
Healthcare systems worldwide, including insights highlighted by the World Health Organization (WHO), continue to face an acute shortage of allied health professionals, a gap expected to widen with aging populations and increasing healthcare demand. This initiative directly addresses this challenge by preparing graduates who are skilled, confident, and ready to contribute from day one.
Commenting on the collaboration, Sivaramakrishnan Venkateswaran, CEO, Apollo Knowledge, said, “Apollo Healthcare Academy is committed to bridging the gap between classroom learning and hospital practice. This partnership will empower students with the confidence, exposure, and skillset required to thrive not only in India but also in global opportunities. It is part of our global workforce development initiatives to build and empower the next generation of healthcare professionals equipped to contribute meaningfully to health systems worldwide.”
Students enrolled in the allied health programs can expect an industry-relevant curriculum co-developed by academic experts and hospital clinicians in alignment with NCAHP standards. The programs will be delivered by expert faculty from MIT-ADT University and Apollo Healthcare Academy, supported by state-of-the-art infrastructure including modern laboratories, classrooms, and digital learning systems.
The learning experience includes structured clinical training through hospital rotations, a mandatory final-year internship, global readiness modules such as bridge programs, language training, and licensing support, along with placement assistance through Apollo Hospitals and partner healthcare networks. Opportunities for research collaboration with faculty from both institutions further strengthen academic and practical exposure.
With this MoU, Apollo Healthcare Academy and MIT-ADT University reaffirm their shared commitment to advancing allied health education and addressing the global healthcare workforce shortage. Together, they aim to build a strong pipeline of skilled allied health professionals ready to shape the future of healthcare in India and beyond.
