The Centre for Vocational Studies was established in 2018 with the mandate to advance skill-based higher education and bridge the growing gap between the demand and supply of trained professionals in the healthcare sector. The Centre initially launched the Bachelor of Vocation (B.Voc.) programme in Medical Laboratory & Molecular Diagnostic Technology, with support from the University Grants Commission (UGC) under the Deen Dayal Upadhyay Kaushal Kendra Scheme. Building on this foundation, we later introduced Operation Theatre Technology, and from the current academic session, Medical Radiology & Imaging Technology has also been introduced. The curriculum for these programmes is carefully designed to equip students with the requisite knowledge, technical skills, and professional aptitude essential for successful careers in the healthcare sector, with a particular focus on diagnostics and allied health services. The academic structure spans six semesters, each comprising rigorous skill-based laboratory training and clinical training. The Centre is well-equipped with advanced instrumentation, including but not limited to biochemistry analyzer, hematology analyzer, urine analyzer, HbA1c analyzer, arterial blood gas analyzers, model operation theatre, PCR machines, laminar flow hoods, high-speed centrifuges, pH meters, calorimeters, UV/Vis spectrophotometers, and orbital shakers, providing students with extensive hands-on training opportunities in a well-resourced laboratory environment. A distinctive component of the programme is the mandatory clinical training at reputed tertiary care hospitals across the Kashmir Valley. This includes a one-month sponsored clinical training every academic year and an extended six-month training in the final semester, ensuring students gain meaningful exposure to real-world clinical settings and standard operating procedures (SOPs). In alignment with the National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF), the programme offers flexible exit options: students exiting after two years are awarded a Diploma, while those completing the full three-year programme receive the B.Voc. degree To further enhance institutional focus and facilitate academic growth, these B.Voc. programmes will now be integrated under the newly established Institute of Allied Health Sciences. This institute will serve as the central platform for administering, expanding, and delivering all allied health-related vocational programmes at the university.