Orientation Programme – Allied Health Sciences Batch 2026–27 – Adichunchanagiri School of Allied Health Sciences

Orientation Programme for Allied Health Sciences Batch 2026–27

The Adichunchanagiri School of Allied Health Sciences (ASAHS), Adichunchanagiri University, held an Orientation Programme for its newly admitted Batch 2026–27 on 15 October 2026. It ran from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm in Lecture Hall 1, AIMS, B.G. Nagara. About 200 students attended, along with their parents, faculty and staff. The programme welcomed the students and introduced them to:

• the institution and its academic environment
• the guidelines of the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP)
• the institution’s rules and the professional conduct expected of them

Dignitaries

The Chief Guests were Dr. Aliya Nusrath, Vice Principal, AIMS, and Dr. Narayana S, In-charge Principal, ASAHS, ACU. Also present were Dr. Namitha D, Chief Programme Officer, ASAHS, and Dr. M.S. Nagendrappa, Professor and Head, Department of Physiotherapy.

Proceedings

The programme began with the dignitaries lighting the ceremonial lamp. Mr. Manpreeth, an AHS student, then sang the invocation.

Welcome address: Dr. Narayana S welcomed the dignitaries, faculty, students and parents. He spoke about the importance of professional education, following NCAHP guidelines and the institution’s rules. He urged students to keep to professional ethics, discipline and academic excellence.

Inaugural address: Dr. Aliya Nusrath spoke about academic excellence, professionalism, ethical values and the all-round development of students. She encouraged students to make full use of the learning opportunities at the institution and to take an active part in academic and co-curricular activities.

Academic orientation: Ms. Hrithika Devadiga explained the academic environment, NCAHP guidelines and the college’s rules, regulations and student responsibilities. She stressed discipline, professional ethics and academic commitment, and helped students understand what healthcare education will expect of them.

Outcomes

Students learned about the institution’s vision, mission and academic expectations. They also became familiar with NCAHP guidelines and the conduct expected in healthcare education. Feedback from students was largely positive. They particularly valued the clear explanation of NCAHP guidelines and institutional rules.

Conclusion

The Orientation Programme prepared the Batch 2026–27 students to begin their academic journey with clarity and confidence. It also built a sense of responsibility towards their future roles in healthcare. ASAHS welcomes the new batch and wishes them success in their studies.