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BPT course is a 4-year undergraduate programme in Physiotherapy. The course curriculum includes manual therapy, exercises, and applications of the electro-physical mode of treatment. Candidates who want to make a career in this field can do the bachelor course inphysiotherapy which helps them learn how to cure a variety of disabilities and diseases among old age persons and people who face issues related to physical movement. These professionals have hands-on training to take care of problems in spine, back, and neck.

What is a BPT course?

BPT course comprises education, advice, and counselling services to help patients in post-fracture manoeuvres. Through physical exercises, massages, and other techniques, these professionals tackle any kind of back pain, hip pains, and injury. For admission to BPT course, candidates should have passed class 12th from a recognised board or university with mandatory subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. They must score 50% marks in 10+2.

BPT Course Highlights 

Particulars

Details

Course name

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT)

Level of the course

Undergraduate

Duration

4-year

Minimum eligibility

12th pass from science stream

Course fee

INR 1 lakh-5 lakh

Average salary

INR 2-4 lakh

Top recruiting areas

Hospitals, Health and fitness clinics, Health institutions, special schools,

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Admission Process for BPT Course

Candidates need to apply for an entrance exam for admission to the BPT course. They will have to register and submit application forms by the given deadline. Candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria before applying for a particular exam. After the application process, candidates have to appear for the entrance test. On the basis of marks scored in the exam, a merit list is prepared by the respective institute for admission to BPT course.

Entrance exams for BPT course

Some of the entrance exams have been listed below:

IPU CET: GGSIPU conducts Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test (IPU CET) in offline mode.

BCECE: Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination is conducted by Bihar Board in computer-based mode.

NEET: National Eligibility Entrance Test is conducted by NTA. Some institutes accept NEET scores for admission to BPT courses.

Top Colleges for BPT Course

College name

Total fees (In INR)

Christian Medical College, Vellore

85,270

Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore

1,96,000

Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education, Chennai

5,00,000

Christian Medical College, Ludhiana

3,11,000

MS Ramaiah Medical College, Bengaluru

1,16,000

Also Read: Physiotherapy: Courses, Syllabus, and Scope

BPT Syllabus

Candidates have to study a range of subjects in a 4-year bachelor course in BPT. The table given below enlists year-wise subjects for BPT:

First year

Anatomy

Physiology

Biochemistry

Electrotherapy-1

Exercise therapy-1

Sociology

Second year

Pathology & Microbiology

2 Pharmacology

Electrotherapy II

Exercise therapy-II

Biomechanics

Psychology

Third year

Orthopaedics

General Medicine

PT in ortho condition

PT in medical condition-1

Research Methodology

Yoga & Naturopathy

Environmental Science

Final year

General Surgery

Neurology

Paediatrics & Geriatrics

PT in medical condition-2

PT in surgical conditions

Principles of Rehabilitation

Computer Applications

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BPT Specialisations

There are many specialisations in BPT. Candidates have to choose any one of specialisation in which they want to become a veteran. For example, some are trained to provide physiotherapy for bone problems while others have expertise to tackle disorders related to the neuromuscular system. Some of the BPT specialisations have been given below:

Specialisation

Detail

Orthopaedic Physiotherapy

This is to gain expertise to tackle problems related to bones. Experts provide treatment for different issues related to the musculoskeletal system such as back and neck pain, hip fracture, osteoporosis, arthritis.

Neurological Physiotherapy

It deals with issues related to nervous system. They have hands-on experience to handle neuromuscular system related problems such as spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, and problems in balancing.

Pediatrics Physiotherapy

This is the specialisation to take care of movement related issues in children. They handle issues such as cerebral palsy and autism among children.

Geriatrics Physiotherapy

This is meant to provide physiotherapy treatment to old age persons who have issues such as osteoporosis and arthritis.

Upcoming Trends in Physiotherapy

Upcoming trends in Physiotheraphy include all the novel and innovative practices to provide better care to people. Some of the trends have been listed below:

Telehealth: It is becoming a new trend in Physiotheraphy to provide care virtually. Telehealth has proven its worth during COVID-19 times. People who reside in remote areas and can't visit frequently can seek help of professionals through telehealth.

Home-based care: People are also seeking help of Physiotherapists to avail facilities at the comfort of home.

AL and ML: Artificial intelligence and Machine learning are helping professionals to take care of patients, providing them real time assistance.

Wearables technologies: Wearables technologies let professional track the health of patients in real time and provide quick assistance. Specialized physiotherapy devices can track and analyze specific movements, providing health data to therapists.

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Popular BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy) Colleges in India

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Answered 4 days ago

ITS College of Health and Wellness Sciences offers BPT programme at the UG level. The total seat intake is 40 for BPT programme.

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Puhup Kumari

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Answered 4 days ago

ITS College of Health and Wellness Sciences offers BPT programme at the UG level. The degree is given by Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University. BPT is offered for the duration of 4 years with 6 months of internship. The total course fees for BPT is INR 3.3 lakh.

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Puhup Kumari

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Answered 5 days ago

ITS College of Health and Wellness Sciences BPT admissions are entrance-based. The college accepts NEET scores to shortlist the students. Selected students are required to go through counselling to get the seats.

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Pallavi Karan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 5 days ago

ITS College of Health and Wellness Sciences BPT application is an online process. Students have to submit the form at the college's official site. The form must be submitted with documents and INR 500.

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Upasana Harsha

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 6 days ago

The Bachelor of Physiotherapy programme at Sage University Indore Powered by Apollo Healthcare Academy in collaboration with Apollo Healthcare Academy is a 4.5 year undergraduate course (4 years of academic study + 6 months internship).

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Rakshit Prabhakar

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 6 days ago

The tuition fees for Bachelor in Physiotherapy is INR 2.5 Lacs per annum at SAGE University, Indore Powered by Apollo Healthcare Academy. Students have to pay course fees to confirm their seat at time of admission.

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Rakshit Prabhakar

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 6 days ago

Yes, scholarship is available for eligible students for the Bachelor of Dialysis Therapy Technology (B.DTT) programme.

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Rakshit Prabhakar

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

For NEET UG 2025, the cutoff for BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy) at Terna College of Physiotherapy, Navi Mumbai was around NEET score 330–350 for General category, and 300–320 for OBC/EWS. For SC/ST, the cutoff was lower, typically 250–280. 


 Terna College of Physiotherapy – NEET 2025 BPT Cutoff

CategoryNEET 2025 Cutoff (Score Range)Remarks
General330–350Competitive due to limited seats (100 intake).
OBC/EWS300–320Slight relaxation compared to General.
SC/ST250–280Reserved category benefit.
PwD~220–240Special quota, fewer applicants.

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Sidhartha Singh

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

The total tuiton fee of BPT at MIT ADT Pune powered by Apollo Healthcare Academy is INR 10 lakhs. Candidates have to pay teh course fee to confirm their seat. Please note, this number is taken from the official website of college. It can change.

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Raj Priya

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Candidates wishing to take admission in the BPT programme at MIT ADT Pune powered by Apollo Healthcare Academy should have passed Class 12 in Science with at least 50% marks. So, with 60% you clear the eligibility and can apply for admission at MIT ADT Pune powered by Apollo Healthcare Academy. 

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Raj Priya

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

To get admission in Vijaybhoomi University powered by Apollo Healthcare Academy BPT, students must meet the eligibility and selection requirement. The eligibility is to pass Class 12 in PCB with 50% aggregate marks from a recognised board. Students with a PCM background who take Biology as a supplem

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Vijaybhoomi University powered by Apollo Healthcare Academy BPT fees is INR 10 lakh. The fee structure may include various components. The total fee may differ at the time of payment due to the variables of the fee structure.

Note: The fees information is taken from the official / sanctioning body an

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

The tuition fees for Bachelor in Physiotherapy is INR 2.5 Lacs per annum at SAGE University, Bhopal Powered by Apollo Healthcare Academy. Candidates have to pay the course fees to confirm their seat at the time of admission.

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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered a week ago

SAGE University, Bhopal Powered by Apollo Healthcare Academy offers five-year BPT course at the UG level. The curriculum of Bachelor in Physiotherapy includes 4.5 year academic learning and six month internship in the final year. 

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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered a week ago

The total tuition fee of BPT programme at AIPH Bhubaneshwar powered by Apollo Healthcare Academy is INR 10 lakhs. please note, this is taken form the official website of college. It can change.

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Raj Priya

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Aspirants need to pass an aptitude test conducted by Sage University, Indore Powered by Apollo Healthcare Academy for admission in BPT course. Selected candidates are also called for an interview round for final selection.

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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered a week ago

Swaminarayan University powered by Apollo Healthcare Academy BPT fees is INR 10 lakh. The fee structure may include various components. The total fee may differ at the time of payment due to the variables of the fee structure.

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Candidates wishing to take admission in the BPT progarmme at AIPH Bhubaneshwar powered by Apollo Healthcare Academy should have passed Class 12 in Science with at least 50% marks. So, with 65% marks in Class 12, you stand a good chance of getting admission in AIPH Bhubaneshwar powered by Apollo Heal

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Raj Priya

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Aspirants who have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology with at least 50% aggregate can apply for Bachelor in Physiotherapy at SAGE University, Indore Powered by Apollo Healthcare Academy.

Students with a PCM background with Biology as supplementary subject can also apply.

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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered a week ago

NIMS College of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy, NIMS University offers BPT as a full-time undergraduate programme. The total duration of this course is 5 years which includes one year of internship.

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Saumya Gairola

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Annual tuition fee for BPT at NIMS College of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy is INR 2 lakh. The discounted tuition fee is INR 1.37 Lacs per year. The annual hostel fee to be paid is INR 2 lakh.

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Saumya Gairola

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Admission to BPT at MGM School of Physiotherapy is entrance-based. Eligible candidates must take the MGM CET BPT test. It is conducted by MGM Institute of Health Sciences, Navi Mumbai.

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Saumya Gairola

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

MGM School of Physiotherapy offers BPT as an undergraduate programme in physiotherapy. The course duration is 4.5 years. The number of seats offered in this programme per year is 100.

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Saumya Gairola

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

The curriculum of BPT at MGM School of Physiotherapy includes Core (Practical),   Skill enhancement, Research Project and Clinical Training. In the last semester, students have to do 6 months of compuslory rotator internship. So the students get sufficient practical training.

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Saumya Gairola

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

For admission in BPT, MGM School of Physiotherapy conducts MGM CET BPT test. It is a MCQ type test with 200 questions. The test duration is 3 hours. There is no negative marking for wrong answer.

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Saumya Gairola

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

No, you cannot get direct admission in BPT at MGM School of Physiotherapy.  Admission in this programme is entrance-based. You need to take MGM CET conducted by MGMIHS to get admission in this programme.

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Saumya Gairola

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

Hi.

  Educational Qualification

  • Must have passed 10+2 (Class 12) from a recognised board
  • Required subjects:
    • Physics
    • Chemistry
    • Biology
    • English
  • Minimum marks:
    • 50% aggregate in PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)

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heena agrawal

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Answered 2 weeks ago

Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Kolar offers a four-year BPT programme at the UG level. Aspirants who have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Botany/ Zoology and English can apply for BPT programme.

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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered 3 weeks ago

Virohan BBDU BPT course is of four-year duration. It is divided into 24-month of classroom learning and 24-month internship. Candidates who pass the course get a degree from Babu Banarasi Das University, Lucknow. The course curriculum can be divided into semester pattern.

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Himanshi Gupta

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Answered 3 weeks ago

The students who are Class 12 pass with 40% aggregate in Science stream and are at least 17 years of age can apply. Eligible candidates can visit website or campus in person to apply. The applications are scanned and shortlisted. Selection is merit-based. The students have to pay admission fee amoun

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