The Nitte Institute of Speech and Hearing was established in 2007 and is located in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka. It is a top-ranked premium institute, operating under the Nitte (Deemed to be University) umbrella. The university has been prominently ranked, securing the 39th position by NIRF 2023 under the Medical category, and also the 40th position by NIRF 2023 under the University category. Further, Nitte Institute of Speech and Hearing is part of a university system that achieved a notable 271-280 band in the QS Asia 2024 rankings. NISH (Nitte Institute of Speech and Hearing), a constituent part of Nitte (Deemed to be University), offers comprehensive Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Doctoral courses to students. These specialized programs are provided across its single core department. The Institute has been recognized under the Nitte (Deemed to be University) framework, which itself is approved by relevant national regulatory bodies. NISH provides specialized Bachelor of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology (BASLP) and Master of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology (MASLP) programs to students, in direct affiliation with Nitte (Deemed to be University). Additionally, the college provides BASLP and MASLP as its flagship courses, alongside Ph.D. in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology and M.Phil. in Clinical Psychology, with a strong focus on audiology, speech-language pathology, and clinical psychology areas. The institute is located in a well-equipped campus in Mangaluru, and is outfitted with the latest innovations and facilities crucial for modern healthcare education. Nitte Institute of Speech and Hearing maintains a steadfast commitment to academic excellence and skill development within the critical healthcare sector. Located in Dakshina Kannada, this reputed institute accepts NUCAT, NEET, and KCET scores for its undergraduate admissions. It also conducts its own Nitte University Entrance Test for various postgraduate and M.Phil. programs, including the Nitte University Research Aptitude Test specifically for Ph.D. admissions. NISH faculty are all highly qualified professionals with years of rich experience in their respective fields.