The Institute of Translational Health Sciences (ITHS), in collaboration with Bahra University, Shimla, offers health science programmes at the university’s campus in Waknaghat, Solan district, Himachal Pradesh. Students can apply for BSc and MSc Clinical Embryology and for BSc and MSc Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine. Admission is open for the 2026 session, and none of these programmes require a NEET score.
Clinical embryology is the laboratory science behind assisted reproduction. Embryologists handle eggs, sperm and embryos in IVF and ART laboratories, working alongside fertility clinicians. Stem cell and regenerative medicine covers cell culture, tissue repair and the therapies built on them.
This page covers what each course involves, who can apply, what the fees cover, where the campus actually is, and how the admission process works. It is written for students finishing Class 12 with PCB, and for graduates looking at a postgraduate route into reproductive or regenerative science.
Which courses are offered at Bahra University Shimla?
Four ITHS programmes run at the Shimla campus, two at undergraduate level and two at postgraduate level.
| Programme | Level | Duration | Eligibility |
| Clinical Embryology | BSc | 3 years | Class 12 with PCB |
| Clinical Embryology | MSc | 2 years | Relevant bachelor’s degree |
| Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine | BSc | 3 years | Class 12 with PCB |
| Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine | MSc | 2 years | Relevant bachelor’s degree |
Full curriculum details are on the ART and Clinical Embryology programme page and the Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine programme page.
If you are looking at Cancer Biology, Nutrigenetics and Personalised Nutrition, Molecular Medicine, Neuroscience or B.Tech Stem Cell and Tissue Engineering, those run at the ITHS campus at Rayat Bahra University, Chandigarh rather than at Shimla. PhD options in Clinical Embryology and Stem Cell science are also based there.
Is NEET required for admission at Bahra University Shimla?
NEET is not required for admission to BSc or MSc Clinical Embryology, or to BSc or MSc Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, at Bahra University, Shimla.
For the BSc programmes you need to have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology. For the MSc programmes you need a bachelor’s degree in a related subject, which includes life sciences, biotechnology, microbiology, zoology, botany and biochemistry.
This is worth explaining properly, because a lot of PCB students assume every route into a hospital or laboratory career runs through NEET. Clinical embryology and regenerative medicine are laboratory sciences. You train to work with cells, tissue and specialised equipment in a controlled lab, not to practise clinical medicine. Entry is therefore through the university’s own admission process rather than a national medical entrance exam.
Bahra University Shimla fee structure for ITHS programmes
The fee structure varies by programme and by level, with postgraduate programmes charged differently from undergraduate ones. Tuition covers teaching, laboratory access and examination costs. Hostel, mess and transport are charged separately. Exact figures are shared at the point of enquiry and confirmed in writing in your admission letter.
Scholarship support of up to ₹1 Lakh is available on select ITHS programmes, with eligibility assessed at the time of admission.
Three questions worth asking before you commit, whichever college you are looking at:
- What is the total cost across the full duration of the course, not just year one
- What is not included in the tuition fee
- When are instalments due, and can the fee be paid in parts
Getting these answered in writing before admission saves a great deal of difficulty later.
Where is Bahra University Shimla, and how far is it from the city?
The campus is at Waknaghat, Tehsil Kandaghat, in Solan district, on the Shimla to Chandigarh national highway. It sits roughly 35 kilometres from Shimla and about 80 kilometres from Chandigarh, which works out to around an hour from Shimla by road and a little over two hours from Chandigarh.
It is worth being direct about this, because families in Shimla, Solan, Kandaghat and Kasauli ask it often: the campus is not inside Shimla city. It sits on the highway between Shimla and Chandigarh, which puts it within a comfortable day journey of most of the Shimla and Solan belt, and makes weekend travel home realistic for students from across Himachal Pradesh, including Mandi, Bilaspur, Una and Hamirpur.
The nearest railway access is Kandaghat on the Kalka to Shimla line, with Shimla station further up. The nearest airports are Shimla and Chandigarh. The highway is a national route and stays open through winter, though travel does slow during heavy snowfall in January and February.
Campus details and photographs are on the ITHS Shimla campus page.
ITHS, Bahra University
Waknaghat, Tehsil Kandaghat
Solan District, Himachal Pradesh 173234
Admission helpline: 7696614978
Hostel and campus facilities
Separate hostel accommodation is available for boys and girls, along with mess facilities, a library and dedicated teaching laboratories.
For Clinical Embryology and Stem Cell students, the laboratory matters more than any other facility on campus. These are practical subjects, and the difference between a good and a poor course is how much time you personally spend handling equipment. When you visit or call, ask two specific things: what equipment students get hands-on access to, and how many students share a workstation during practical sessions.
What career options follow these courses?
After a BSc, graduates typically start in assistant and technician roles in ART and IVF laboratories, in diagnostic laboratories, or as research assistants on university and hospital projects.
After an MSc, roles include clinical embryologist, ART laboratory scientist, stem cell research associate, and positions in academic research. Many students continue to a PhD, which ITHS offers at the Chandigarh campus in collaboration with Rayat Bahra University.
ITHS provides placement support to students, including interview preparation and introductions to partner laboratories and clinics. Ask any institution you are considering for specifics on where recent graduates went, rather than accepting a general claim.
One point students often miss: this field runs on practical skill. Employers in ART and stem cell laboratories hire on demonstrated laboratory competence far more than on marks. Choose your course on the strength of its practical training.
How to apply for admission 2026
- Submit an enquiry through the form on this page, or call the ITHS admission helpline on 7696614978
- An admission counsellor confirms your eligibility for the programme you have chosen
- Complete the application and submit your documents, which include Class 12 marksheet, transfer certificate and identity proof, plus your degree marksheets for MSc applications
- Receive your admission offer with the confirmed fee structure in writing
- Pay the admission fee and complete enrolment
Full details of eligibility and documentation are on the ITHS admission page.
Confirm the exact session start date when you enquire, as academic calendars can shift year to year.
Frequently asked questions
Is NEET required for Clinical Embryology at Bahra University Shimla?
No. NEET is not required for BSc or MSc Clinical Embryology at the Shimla campus. BSc admission requires Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology. MSc admission requires a relevant bachelor’s degree.
What is the fee structure for ITHS programmes at the Shimla campus?
The fee structure varies by programme and level. Tuition covers teaching, laboratory access and examinations. Hostel, mess and transport are billed separately. Exact figures are confirmed in your admission letter.
Where exactly is the Bahra University Shimla campus located?
The campus is at Waknaghat, Tehsil Kandaghat, Solan district, Himachal Pradesh 173234, on the Shimla to Chandigarh highway. It is roughly 35 kilometres from Shimla and about 80 kilometres from Chandigarh.
Can I take BSc Clinical Embryology after Class 12 with PCB?
Yes. BSc Clinical Embryology is a three year programme open to students who have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology. No NEET score is needed.
Does the Shimla campus offer Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine?
Yes. Both BSc and MSc Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine run at the Shimla campus through ITHS in collaboration with Bahra University.
How do I become an embryologist after Class 12?
Commonly searched as “embryologist kaise bane”, the usual route is a BSc in Clinical Embryology after Class 12 with PCB, followed by an MSc for senior laboratory roles. No NEET is required at either stage.
Is hostel accommodation available at the campus?
Yes. Separate hostel accommodation is available for boys and girls, with mess facilities on campus. Charges are separate from tuition and are confirmed at admission.
Applying for 2026
ITHS programmes at Bahra University, Shimla give students from Himachal Pradesh a route into reproductive and regenerative laboratory science without a NEET requirement, close enough to home to stay connected to it. You can see all ITHS programmes across the four campuses if you want to compare options before applying.
For course details, fee structure or eligibility, submit the form below or call the ITHS admission helpline on 7696614978.