Summary
A Hearing and Ear Mould Technicians works within the Rehabilitation Sciences field in India. The role applies the specialist training of this stream to real problems — in industry, in public service, in institutions or in independent practice. Students usually enter through the B.A.S.L.P. / B.Ed. Special Education / B.Sc. in the rehabilitation discipline route after Class 12, then specialise through work experience or a master's degree. This page brings together the study route, the entrance exams, the leading institutes and the day-to-day reality of the job, using the same exam and institute records published elsewhere on HBK Careers.
Core skills
- Hands-on mechanical or electrical aptitude
- Careful fault-finding
- Safety discipline
- Accurate record keeping
Where you can work
- Maintenance and service organisations
- Manufacturing plants
- Transport and aviation operators
- Equipment vendors and dealerships
Professional Opportunities
Maintenance and service organisations
Manufacturing plants
Transport and aviation operators
Equipment vendors and dealerships
Career Path
| Stage | What you study | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| After Class 10 | Science with Biology (PCB); some programmes accept any stream | 2 years (Class 11–12) |
| Graduation | B.A.S.L.P. / B.Ed. Special Education / B.Sc. in the rehabilitation discipline | 3–4 years |
| After Graduation | M.A.S.L.P. / M.Ed. Special Education / M.Sc. | 2 years |
| After Post-Graduation | Ph.D., professional certifications, or senior practice in the field | 3–5 years (optional) |
Important Facts
- Entry qualification: B.A.S.L.P. / B.Ed. Special Education / B.Sc. in the rehabilitation discipline.
- Most institutes ask for 50–60% in the qualifying examination; reserved categories usually get a 5% relaxation.
- Admission is through the entrance exams listed below — national tests plus the state CET where applicable.
- Government and private institutes both offer this route; fee levels differ sharply between them.
- Scholarships listed on the HBK scholarships page apply to most of these programmes.
Leading Institutes in India
| # | Institute | Entrance / Category | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Inst. of Health Edu. and Research Health, Patna, Bihar | WT & PT | www.iiher.com/ |
| 1 | Swami Vivekanand National Institute of Rehabilitation Training and Research, Cuttack-Orissa | CET | www.svnirtar.nic.in/ |
| 1 | Indian Institute of Teacher Education Centre of Education, Ramkrushna paramhans vidya sakul, Gandhinagar, Gujarat | 12th Merit | www.iite.ac.in/ |
| 2 | Pratibandhi Kalyan Kendra, Hooghly, West Bengal | WB-JENPAS UG | wbuhs.ac.in/ |
| 2 | Pandit Deendayal Upadhayaya Institute for the Physically Handicapped, New Delhi | 12th merit | www.iphnewdelhi.in/ |
| 2 | Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan | 12th Merit | www.jnvu.co.in/ |
| 3 | Sri Ramachandra Faculty of Allied Health Sci. - SRIHER, Chennai, T.N. | SRU-EE Group A | www.sriramachandra.edu.in/ |
| 3 | All India Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation(A.I.I.P.M.R), Mumbai, Maharashtra | NEET | aiipmr.gov.in/ |
| 3 | Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Manikya lal Verma Shramjivi Evening College, JRN Rajasthan Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Udaipur, Rajasthan | 12th Merit | www.jrnrvu.edu.in/ |
| 4 | SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Kancheepuram, T.N. | SRMJEEE (UG) | medical.srmist.edu.in/ |
| 4 | Chakradhara Institute of Rehabilitation Science, Bhubaneswar, Odisha | 12th merit | rehabsciences.org/ |
| 4 | Apex Institute of Special Education, Apex University, Jaipur, Rajasthan | 12th Merit | www.apexuniversity.co.in/ |
| 5 | Post Graduate Inst. of Medical Edu. and Research, Chandigarh | PGIMER-EE | pgimer.edu.in/ |
| 5 | National Institute for the Orthopaedically Handicapped, Calcutta, West Bengal | CET | www.niohkol.nic.in/ |
| 5 | MJRP College of Education, Mahatma Jyoti Rao Phoole University, Jaipur, Rajasthan | 12th Merit | mjrpuniversity.ac.in/ |
| 6 | Ntnl Inst. for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities, Kovalam, T.N. | NET | niepmd.tn.nic.in/ |
| 6 | Dr.Shakuntala Misra National Rehabilitation University (D.S.M.N.R.U.), Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh | DSMNRU-EE | dsmru.up.nic.in/ |
| 6 | Shyam University, Department of Special Education, Dausa, Rajasthan | 12th Merit | www.shyamuniversity.ac.in/department/department-of-special-education |
| 7 | Kasturba Medical College - MAHE, Mangalore, Karnataka | MET | manipal.edu/kmc-mangalore.html |
| 7 | Mobility India, Bangalore, Karnataka | 12th merit | mobility-india.org/ |
| 7 | The Institute of Chartered Financial Analyst of India (ICFAI) University, Mohanpur, Tripura | 12th Merit | iutripura.edu.in/ |
| 8 | College of Allied Health Sci. - MAHE, Manipal, Karnataka | MET | manipal.edu/soahs-manipal.html |
| 8 | Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, Tamil Nadu | 12th merit | www.cmch-vellore.edu/ |
| 8 | Amity University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh | 12th Merit | www.amity.edu/lucknow/ |
| 9 | Inst. of Health Sci., Bhubaneswar, Odisha | IMAT | www.ihs.ac.in/ |
| 9 | Ishwar Institute of Prosthetics & Orthotics, Chennai, Tamil Nadu | 12th merit | www.iipoinstitute.in/ |
| 9 | Amity University, Amity Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences, Noida, Uttar Pradesh | 12th Merit | www.amity.edu/airs/ |
| 10 | Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha Uni., New Delhi | CUET-UG/ PARA-CET | www.ipu.ac.in/ |
| 10 | Mahatama Gandhi Mission Institute of Health Sciences, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra | 12th merit | www.mgmuhs.com/ |
| 11 | Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Edu., Kanyakumari, T.N. | CUET-UG | www.niuniv.com/ |
Institutions Abroad
| Institute | Country | Website |
|---|---|---|
| University College London | United Kingdom | www.ucl.ac.uk/ |
| University of Toronto | Canada | www.utoronto.ca/ |
| University of Queensland | Australia | www.uq.edu.au/ |
Entrance Exams
| Exam | Full name | What it admits you to | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| PARA-CET | Paramedical Common Entrance Test | BASLP, BOT & BPO Programs across affiliated colleges of Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha Uni., Delhi | www.ipu.ac.in/ |
| AIISH-ET | AIISH Entrance Test | B.ASLP Degree at AIISH, Mysore & NSCBMC, Jabalpur and other allied institutions | www.aiishmysore.in/ |
| PHARM UG, CET Optom, SLPCET, B.Sc. Nursing, BPTHCET | — | BASLP at Bharati Vidyapeeth Pune-Maharashtra | bvuniversity.edu.in/ |
| IMAT | Indian Medical Aptitude Test | BASLP at Institute of HealthSciences, Bhubaneshwar-Orissa | www.ihsindia.org/ |
| WB-JENPAS UG | West Bengal Joint Entrance for Nursing, Physiotherapy, Audiology at University of Health-UG | BASLP& BHA Degree Courses across Affiliated Colleges of West Bengal University of Health Sciences Kolkata | wbjeeb.nic.in/ |
| NET | National Entrance Test | BASLP Program at NIEPMD, Chennai | niepmd.tn.nic.in/ |
| SRU-EE Group A | SRU Entrance Exam | BASLP at Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Chennai | www.sriramachandra.edu.in/ |
| MET | Manipal Entrance Test | BASLP and other B.Sc. allied health sciences programs at MAHE, Multicampus | apply.manipal.edu/ |
| PGIMER-EE | PGIMER Entrance Exam | BSALP Program at PGIMER Chandigarh | pgimer.edu.in/ |
Work Description
- 01Inspect, service and repair equipment following approved procedures and checklists.
- 02Diagnose faults using test instruments and manufacturer manuals.
- 03Replace or recondition parts and record every intervention in the log.
- 04Follow safety, calibration and quality standards without exception.
- 05Support engineers during installation, commissioning and audits.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Skill-based entry with diploma or ITI routes
- Practical work with visible results
- Certification adds pay quickly
Cons
- Shift work and physical demands
- Strict safety and compliance responsibility
- Growth needs added qualifications
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Sources
© HBK Careers. Compiled in-house from official regulators, exam bodies and institute websites. Exam and institute records on this page are the same records used across the HBK handbook and exams pages.