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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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300 - 1.5 L
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9 - 18 LPA

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48 K - 4.8 L
12 - 16 LPA

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5 Courses
10.38 L - 23.32 L
16.15 - 17 LPA

#401-500 Times Higher Education

Popular Private BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy) Colleges in India

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27.5 K - 8.84 L
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For getting admission to BPT course in top colleges, you need to pass 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology (PCB) and appear for entrance tests like NEET, CUET or state CETs and finishing seat allotment procedure.

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Akanksha Yadav

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Answered 2 days ago

After completing BPT at SPARSH Academy, graduates can work as physiotherapists in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, sports clinics, fitness centers, and private practice. Aspirants can also pursue higher studies such as MPT (Master of Physiotherapy).

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Gaurika Chhabra

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Answered 2 days ago

BPT at SPARSH Academy is offered for five years. The duration includes four years of academic study and one year of compulsory clinical internship. The programme is offered in full-time mode.

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Gaurika Chhabra

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Answered 2 days ago

Yes, a compulsory internship of one year is included in BPT course at SPARSH Academy. The total duration of the course is five years, which combines four years of classroom and academic study with a compulsory one month clinical internship.

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Gaurika Chhabra

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Answered 2 days ago

To get admission in BPT at SPARSH Academy, students must have 45% - 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English in Class 12, PUC, or equivalent exam. For candidates belonging to SC/ ST/ OBC categories, the minimum required marks are relaxed to 40%. The applicant must be at least 17 years o

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Gaurika Chhabra

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Answered 2 days ago

As a OBC student in the BPT course, you might get scholarships like the Post-Matric Scholarship provide tuition fee reimbursement up to ₹50,000 annually or actual fees (whichever is less).

It will be provided for annually for the entire duration of the academic course.

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Akanksha Yadav

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 3 days ago

For BPT admission at GMC, NEET is not mandatory.

Sorry, but is not possible to get completely free admission.To get admission here, you must be passed 10+2 or equivalent with PCB and English.

 

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Akanksha Yadav

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 3 days ago

With 420 NEET marks as a general female candidate with Uttarakhand domicile, it might be difficult to get into a state government seat for BPT course. If your budget approves, you can get into private colleges.

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Akanksha Yadav

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 3 days ago

SGT University, Gurgaon is well known for its strong clinical exposure at its in-house SGT hospital. The faculty of BPT department is also well qualified and experienced. BPT department also has modern infrastructure and laboratory.

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Akanksha Yadav

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 4 days ago

Within your mentioned budget of INR 10–12 lakh, you can get into:

  • Sharda University (Greater Noida)
  • Jamia Hamdard (New Delhi)
  • SGT University (Gurugram)
  • Integral University (Lucknow) 

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Akanksha Yadav

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a week ago

In the BPT course, NIMS College, Jaipur offers an in-house bed teaching hospital for practical training from the second year, marks-based scholarships (15% to 100% based on Class 12 marks), and a six-month internship in the departments like Neurology, Orthopedics, etc.

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Al Kashaf

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Answered 2 weeks ago

After completing BPT from a Pune college, graduates can work as physiotherapists in hospitals, rehabilitation centres, sports academies, corporate wellness centres, and private clinics. Sports physiotherapy, orthopaedic and neurological rehabilitation consultant or physiotherapy and allied health sc

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

NEET is not compulsory for BPT admission at all colleges in Pune. While several top colleges and government institutions accept NEET scores for physiotherapy admissions, many private colleges in Pune offer direct admission based on MHT-CET scores or Class 12 marks. Candidates with valid NEET score i

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

Ajman Uni Dubai Bachelor of Physiotherapy course is 4 years. This course is designed to produce skilled professionals who are well aware of the patient care. For admission to this course, minimum 60% is required in Grade 12 (elite track). An IELTS score of 5.0 or minimum 80% is required in Grade 12

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Chandra Sharma

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Answered a month ago

Completion of BPT gives many intellectually stimulating academic and professional avenues. A student can opt for MPT, a 2-year postgraduate programme available at physiotherapy colleges in Mumbai. The MPT gives an option to specialise in neurology, sports, orthopaedics or cardiopulmonary physiothera

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

The recruiter list from physiotherapy colleges in Mumbai is quite impressive and increasing from year to year. The leading recruiters are big names like Apollo Hospitals, Fortis Healthcare, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Lilavati Hospital, Hinduja Hospital etc. Sports clubs, rehabilitation cen

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered a month ago

Virohan: MIT University BPT tuition fees is INR 12.4 lakh. To confirm admission, students must pay fees. The fee structure includes many 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 month ago

To get admission in Virohan: MIT University BPT, students must fulfil the eligibility. To be eligible, students must pass Class 12 with an aggregate of 40%. The final selection for Virohan: MIT University BPT is determined by academic scores. 

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Yes, candidates with 56% marks in Class 12 are eligible to apply for admission in BPT course at Virohan: CMR University Bangalore. The applicants should have passed Class 12 or equivalent,  with minimum 40% marks and 17 years age.

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Raj Priya

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Answered a month ago

The total tuition fee of BPT at Virohan: CMR University Bangalore is INR 12.40 lakh. Candidates need to pay the course fee as the last step of admission process to confirm their seats. This number is taken from the official sources of college. It can change.

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Raj Priya

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Answered a month ago

Virohan: Lingaya's Vidyapeeth University, Faridabad BPT tuition fees is INR 12.4 lakh. To confirm admission, students must pay fees. The fee structure includes many 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

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Answered a month ago

Virohan: Lingaya's Vidyapeeth University, Faridabad BPT admission is merit-based. The eligibility is to pass Class 12 with 40%. The final selection for Virohan: Lingaya's Vidyapeeth University, Faridabad BPT is determined by academic scores of aspirants. Students can apply offline and online for adm

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Gaurika Chhabra

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Answered a month ago

The total course fees for BPT is INE 12.40 lakh at Virohan: Vikrant University, Gwalior. Aspirants shortlisted for admission need to confirm their seat by paying the programme fees.

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Nishtha Shukla

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Answered a month ago

Aspirants must pass Class 12 or equivalent to apply for BPT course at Virohan: Vikrant University, Gwalior. The minimum age of the aspirants must be 17 years to apply for BPT.

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Nishtha Shukla

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Answered a month ago

Some of the documents which are required for the BPT admissions at Dr. D.Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy are Mark sheets of Class 10 and 12, date of birth certificate, migration certificate, certificate of medical fitness, scanned copy of Aadhaar card, and recent passport size color photo. For ful

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Manisha Pandey

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Answered a month ago

Below are the scholarships available for BPT students at NIMS:

Minimum 60% is required in 10th/12th Std CBSE, ICSE, IGCSE, State Board for UG courses as applicable & 60% required in graduation for PG courses to avail below NEXT scholarship:

Percentage RequiredScholarship Percentage
70% - 79.99%15% on First Year Tuition Fees
80% - 89.99%25% on First Year Tuition Fees
90% - 94.99%50% on First Year Tuition Fees
95% - 100%100% on First Year Tuition Fees

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Aishwarya Bhatnagar

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Answered a month ago

The career opportunities available after doing BPT course from Dr. D.Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy are clinical physiotherapists, sports physiotherapists, corporate consultants and many more. Students can also apply in hospitals, clinics, fitness centers, and even in government healthcare servic

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Manisha Pandey

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Answered a month ago

Dr. D.Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy does not provide any education loans for the BPT course. However, students may avail loans through banks and financial institutions. Since it is a recognised college, education loans can be provided for tuition fees, hostel charges, and other academic expenses

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Manisha Pandey

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Answered a month ago

Dr. D.Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy is located at Sant Tukaram Nagar, Pimpri, Pune-411018 Maharashtra, India. If you are new to the city, it is better to have a proper guidance to visit the campus.  

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Manisha Pandey

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Answered a month ago

Yes, college provides hostel and mess services to BPT students. Dr. D.Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy offers hostel accommodations with rooms available in single, double, and triple sharing options. The charges are not included in the total fees so students need to pay additional charges.

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Manisha Pandey

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