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After Physiotherapy course, one can work as Physiotherapists, researchers, Home Caretaker, Sports, Therapy Managers, etc. The Physiotherapy salary in India depends on the role and experience. The salary can range anywhere aroun INR 3-5 LPA.

Top sectors that hire Physiotherapy graduates are hospitals, clinics, sports fields, rehabilitation centres, etc. The top recruiters include Apollo Hospitals, Fortis Healthcare, Max Healthcare, etc.

Physiotherapy Career Scope: Top Careers 

Candidates can see the jobs below:

Job Profile

Average Salary 

Physiotherapist

INR 3.3 LPA

Researcher/Research Assistant

INR 3.8 LPA

Neurological Doctor

INR 4 LPA

Geriatric or Elderly Care Taker

INR 6 LPA

Home care

INR 3 LPA

Sports physio rehabilitator

INR 5 LPA

Pediatric Doctor

INR 3.5 LPA

Therapy Manager

INR 5.7 LPA

Courses after Physiotherapy

Candidates can see the courses they can go for after BPT below:

Courses

MPT

MBA in Hospital Management

Candidates can see the courses they can go for after MPT below:

Courses

MBA in Hospital Administration

PhD in Physiotherapy

Public Health Management

Clinical Research courses 

Physiotherapy Career Scope: Top Recruiters 

Candidates can see the list of top recruiters below:

Core Employment Industries

Hospitals and Clinics

Sports and Athletics

Rehabilitation Centers

Geriatric Care Facilities

Fitness and Wellness Centers

Government Jobs

Candidates can see the recruiters that every sector has:

Hospitals and Clinics

Apollo Hospitals

Asian Institute of Medical Sciences

Aster DM Healthcare

Billroth Hospitals

Care Hospitals

Command Hospital

Sports and Athletics

Athletics Federation 

Olympic Association

National Institute of Sports: Patiala

Masters Athletics Federation of India

Inspire Institute of Sport

National Sports Organisation

Rehabilitation Centers

Alpha Healing Center

Abhasa Rehabilitation & Wellness Home - Exclusive Women's Center

Sanctum Wellness and Healing

Abhasa Rehabilitation and Wellness Home 

Lotus Wellness and Rehabilitation Center 

Cadabams 

Geriatric Care Facilities

The Graceland Foundation

Place de Retraite Anandam

Athulya's Assisted Living

Antara Senior Living

Services For The Elderly In Nema

The Golden Estate

Fitness and Wellness Centers

Ayurvedagram Heritage Wellness Center

Ananda in the Himalayas

CSIR 

Shreyas Yoga Retreat

The Leela

Vana

Government Jobs

AIIMS

Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force 

Indian Railways 

Natural Gas Corporation

Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Physiotherapy Career - Placements

Candidates can see the best colleges with high placements below:

College Name

Average Package (in INR)

NMIMS, Mumbai

21.35 LPA

Delhi University

16 LPA

Datta Meghe Institute

5 - 14 LPA

Manipal College

6.8 - 11.75 LPA

Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore

8.88 - 11.75 LPA

Srinivas University

10 LPA

Jamia Millia Islamia

6 - 9.25 LPA

M S Ramaiah Medical College

8.4 LPA

PES University

8 LPA

Guru Nanak Dev University

6.35 - 7.7 LPA

Physiotherapy Career FAQs

Q. Which is the best college for Physiotherapy?

A. Check these colleges offering Physiotherapy courses:

College

Total Fees

Christian Medical College

2,400

Jamia Hamdard

3 Lakh

St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences

3.4 Lakh - 3.6 Lakh

Sanjay Gandhi Institute

2.2 Lakh

JMI

87,200 - 2.2 Lakh

LPU 

4.8 Lakh - 7.2 Lakh

Amity University

2 Lakh - 5.4 Lakh

Saveetha Institute

7,000 - 5 Lakh

Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research 

20,000 - 7.8 Lakh

Q. Is Physiotherapy a good career option?

A. Obviously. The fields in medical sector often are considered to be rewarding if you are passionate about healthcare and enjoy helping others. Physiotherapy offers high paying jobs to the candidates and helps them live a comfortable and respected life. You need to have the correct skills in order to make a fruitful career in this field.

Q. Which Physiotherapist has the highest salary?

A. It is seen that the physiotherapists of sports and games are known to be the highest paid in this sector. Their salaries can be as high as INR 35 LPA. While this also varies and depends on factors like experience, field of specialization, location of the job etc.

Q. Is Physiotherapy better than MBBS?

A. Not really, physiotherapy and MBBS both are considered a good profession to be pursued in the field of medical science. Completing a BPT course which takes 4-5 years will make you eligible to be a physiotherapist. Similarly, MBBS degree can take more than 6 years to be a skilled doctor.



Q. What is the difference between Physiotherapy and Nursing salary?

A. It depends, but both earn good enough to make a comfortable living out of this field. A fresher Physiotherapist’s salary in India is around INR 3-4 LPA. And beginner nurses earn approx. INR 4-5 LPA in the start of their career. And both these ranges can increase with experience.

Q. Which is better Physiotherapy or Chiropractor?

A. Physiotherapists focus more on the physical health conditions of the human body. They treat pains in different areas of the body and ensure comfortable and flexible movement of the body. While chiropractors mainly focus on spine related problems of the body. They specialize in correct movement of hands to ease pain in the back region of the body.

Q. I am doing Physiotherapy. Can I join as a physiotherapist in Indian army, navy or air force?

A. The Indian Army definitely has openings for physiotherapists. 

Physiotherapists play a tremendously important role in the physical rehabilitation of soldiers, thus helping them recover from injuries and ensuring an improved level of fitness with less possibility of recurring injuries. They attend servicemen/women in almost every capacity within the healthcare system of the Army. You could contact the recruitment office of the Indian Army or view their official website for vacancy details and the eligibility criteria necessary to join the Indian Army as a physiotherapist.

Q. What is the job role of a Physiotherapist?

A. Physiotherapists work in various settings, including hospitals, clinics, private practices, rehabilitation centres, sports facilities, and community health centres. Their ultimate goal is to improve their patients' physical function, alleviate pain, enhance mobility, and enhance their overall quality of life.

Q. What is the average salary package of BPT course?

A. It all comes out to your experience and skills in the end. Location may also play an important role. Average estimate can be around INR 3-5 LPA if you are a fresher. Further, switch to a new higher position with INR 6-10 LPA with experience and then move on to higher than 12 LPA as a senior.

Q. Which physiotherapist specialisation offers good salary?

A. Here are a few examples of Physiotherapy courses which offer good salaries:

Job Profiles

Average Salary (in INR)

Sports Medicine

8.4 LPA 

Cardiovascular

6 LPA

Geriatrics

5 LPA

Neurology

6 LPA

Pediatrics

3 LPA

Q. Is Physiotherapist a Nurse?

A. Physiotherapists are not exactly nurses, although both professions are almost similar in terms of medical assistance.

The former uses therapies and exercises to help patients improve their physical health.

The latter are for patient care and support under the guidance of the senior doctors.

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  • Popular Physiotherapy Colleges in India
  • Popular Private Physiotherapy Colleges in India
  • Popular Exams
  • Popular Physiotherapy Specializations
  • Most Popular Courses
  • Popular Physiotherapy UG Courses
  • Popular Physiotherapy PG Courses
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Popular Physiotherapy Colleges in India

Following are the most popular Physiotherapy Colleges in India. Learn more about these Physiotherapy colleges (Courses, Reviews, Answers & more) by downloading the Brochure.
1 Course
2.43 L
4.0

#11 India Today

2 Courses
9 L - 14 L
8.4 LPA

#46 NIRF

1 Course
2.4 K
7.64 LPA

#3 NIRF

1.7 L

#18 India Today

48 K

#8 NIRF

6 Courses
3 L - 5 L
5.0

#20 NIRF

Popular Private Physiotherapy Colleges in India

6 Courses
3 L - 8 L
3 L - 7.2 L

Physiotherapy Applications open. Apply Now

3 Courses
3 L - 7.2 L
3.75 LPA

Physiotherapy Applications open. Apply Now

2.5 L - 5.4 L
2.5 L - 7.28 L
4.1
3 Courses
10 K - 3.69 L

Popular Exams

Following are the top exams for Physiotherapy. Students interested in pursuing a career on Physiotherapy, generally take these important exams.You can also download the exam guide to get more insights.

30 Oct ' 25 - 3 Nov ' 25

NEET 2025 Counselling Online Stray Vacancy Round ...

1 Nov ' 25 - 5 Nov ' 25

NEET 2025 Counselling Online Stray Vacancy Round ...

19 Aug ' 25 - 25 Aug ' 25

AIIMS BSc Paramedical Counselling: Online Accepta...

18 Aug ' 25

AIIMS BSc Paramedical Counselling: Seat allocatio...

25 Oct ' 25 - 5 Nov ' 25

Registration for NEET PG 2025 counselling round-1...

28 Oct ' 25 - 5 Nov ' 25

Choice filling for NEET PG 2025 counselling round-1

1 Nov ' 25

INI CET 2025 November admit card

9 Nov ' 25

INI CET 2025 November exam date

Popular Physiotherapy Specializations

Following are the most popular Physiotherapy Specializations . You can explore the top Colleges offering these Specializations by clicking the links below.

Popular Specializations

Popular Physiotherapy UG Courses

Following are the most popular Physiotherapy UG Courses . You can explore the top Colleges offering these UG Courses by clicking the links below.

UG Courses

Popular Physiotherapy PG Courses

Following are the most popular Physiotherapy PG Courses . You can explore the top Colleges offering these PG Courses by clicking the links below.

PG Courses

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Answered a month ago

Admission to BPT course is based on entrance exam scores, i.e., NEET UG scores. The BPT full form in medical is Bachelor of Physiotherapy. The BPT course is a UG degree that focuses on the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of physical disabilities and movement disorders. BPT course duration is 4

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Pragati Taneja

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Yes, BPT course is available at Symbiosis College of Physiotherapy. The institute offers BPT courses at the UG level. Candidate must meet the eligibility criteria to enrol for BPT course admission set by the college. Aspirants must pass Class 12 in the Science stream.  Symbiosis College of Physiothe

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Shikha Arora

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

To get into Symbiosis College of Physiotherapy for a BPT course, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria set by the university. Symbiosis College of Physiotherapy offers full-time BPT courses of five years' duration. Students can get into this course based on a valid NEET UG exam score. 

 
 

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Nishtha

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

The fee range for the BPT programme at Symbiosis College of Physiotherapy is INR 12 lakh. This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. The fee covers various academic expenses like tuition fees, laboratory charges, examination fees, library fees, and

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Virajita Arora

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

The institute offers one UG course, i.e., BPT. A total of 85% of seats are reserved for merit quota and 15% for Institutional/Management/Discretionary quota. Applicants must have completed Class 12 from recognised institutions in India (exceptions apply for foreign nationals). The admission process

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Nitesh Gulati

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Yes, applications are open at Symbiosis College of Physiotherapy for various courses. The mode of application is online. Aspirants need to apply at the official website for admission to the various programme. Candidates can fill out the application form on the institute's official website.

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Indrani Choudhury

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Symbiosis College of Physiotherapy application forms are also available online. Candidates meeting the eligibility criteria can apply for the preferred course. Below are the steps to apply for admission:

Step 1: Visit the official SCP website.

Step 2: Create registration

Step 3: After successful regist

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Indrani Choudhury

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

In order to get admission at Symbiosis College of Physiotherapy, candidates must keep certain documents ready. Students can check the list of documents below:

  1. Admit Card for NEET-2025 examination
  2. NEET-2025 Application Form
  3. NEET-UG-2025- Mark Sheet
  4. Indian Nationality/ Domicile Certificate/ Passport
  5. HSC/ E

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Parul Shukla

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Candidates looking for BPT course admission at Symbiosis College of Physiotherapy must complete Class 12 in the Science stream with Biology, Physics and Chemistry. The selection criteria are based on NEET UG scores. The application process at the SCP is conducted online. 

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Sanjana Dixit

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

The institute offers BPT course in the stream of Physiotherapy. The selection criteria are based on NEET UG entrance exam scores. To get admitted to SCP, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria set by the institute. The institute offers only one course, i.e., BPT course at the UG level. To get

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Rashmi Kumar

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

The selection criteria for admission to the  Symbiosis College of Physiotherapy are based on entrance exam scores. The institute offers UG courses.  To apply for UG courses, candidates must visit the website and fill out the online application form. Once the application is complete, the admissions c

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Liyansha Gaurav

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Candidates looking for admission at Symbiosis College of Physiotherapy must complete Class 12 in the Science stream. Also, aspirants must pass Class 12 with Biology, Physics and Chemistry. The admission process includes online application, publication of merit lists, and physical reporting with orig

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Pragati Taneja

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Symbiosis College of Physiotherapy, courses' admissions are based on entrance exam scores, i.e., NEET-UG 2025. Candidates must also fulfil the minimum eligibility requirements of the respective courses. For UG courses, candidates must complete Class 12 in the Science stream with Biology, Physics, an

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Shikha Arora

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

No, candidates looking for course admissions at Symbiosis College of Physiotherapy cannot enrol for direct admission. The institute offers BPT course at the UG level. It is a five-year undergraduate programme including a one-year compulsory clinical internship as per the guidelines of the National C

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Nishtha

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

To get admission in the Symbiosis College of Physiotherapy, one must satisfy the admission criteria of the desired course before starting the process. Aspirants should complete Class 12 in the Science stream. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria set by the college. Students are mainly select

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Virajita Arora

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

The core practical subjects in a Physiotherapy course are:

  • Anatomy Lab

  • Physiology Lab

  • Biomechanics and Kinesiology Practical

  • Exercise Therapy Practical

  • Electrotherapy Practical

  • Manual Therapy Practical

  • Orthopedic Assessment and Rehabilitation Practical

  • Neurological Rehabilitation Practical

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Parul Thapa

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Yes, simulation labs are increasingly integrated into Physiotherapy courses. These labs allow students to practice assessment and treatment techniques in a controlled environment before working with real patients.

Simulation training helps develop clinical decision-making, precision, and confidence.

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Mamona Jain

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Yes, most BPT and related programs include sports physiotherapy modules. These focus on preventing injuries, improving performance, and managing sports-related trauma.

Students learn exercise therapy, injury assessment, and rehabilitation strategies tailored to athletes. Practical exposure, including

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Mani Sahni

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Yes, the Physiotherapy course covers neurological rehabilitation extensively. Students learn to assess and manage conditions like stroke, cerebral palsy, Parkinson's disease, and spinal cord injuries.

The curriculum includes neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and specialised treatment techniques to resto

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Yatendra Pradhan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Candidates who have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or any other examination with a minimum of 50% aggregate and also in PCB are eligible to apply for BPT at Jamia Hamdard University. The selection is also based on NEET-UG scores of the candidates.

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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered 2 months ago

The pros and cons of choosing BSc Physiotherapy are:

Pros:

  • High demand in healthcare and rehabilitation

  • Opportunity to work independently or in hospitals

  • Diverse career options (sports, neuro, ortho, cardio rehab)

  • Fulfilling and people-oriented profession

Cons:

  • Physically demanding job

  • Initial salary can be

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Kanishk Shukla

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

The skills required to succeed in Physiotherapy are:

  • Strong communication skills

  • Patience and empathy

  • Manual therapy techniques

  • Knowledge of anatomy and physiology

  • Critical thinking and problem-solving

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Parul Shukla

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

The highest-paying job roles after BSc Physiotherapy are:

  • Sports Physiotherapist – INR 6 – 9 LPA

  • Consultant Physiotherapist in Private Hospitals – INR 5 – 7 LPA

  • Physiotherapist in International Healthcare Centers – INR 7 – 12 LPA

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Loveleen Choudhury

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

The government jobs available after BSc Physiotherapy are:

Job Role

Sector

Average Salary (per annum)

Physiotherapist (Government Hospitals)

Government

INR 3.5 – 5 LPA

Rehabilitation Specialist

Government/NGO

INR 3 – 4.5 LPA

Lecturer in Physiotherapy College

Government

INR 4 – 6 LPA

Research Assistant

Government

INR 3 – 4 LPA

Public Health Physiotherapist

Government

INR 3.5 – 5 LPA

Note: The salary has been taken from Ambitionbox.com.

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Jaya Shukla

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, BSc Physiotherapy is often categorized under paramedical courses, as it is part of allied health sciences. It trains professionals who support medical doctors in diagnosing, treating, and rehabilitating patients.

However, physiotherapists hold a distinct professional identity and are not just as

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Parul Thapa

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Physiotherapy focuses on improving movement, strength, and physical function after injuries, surgeries, or illnesses. It deals with the rehabilitation of muscles, bones, and nerves through exercises and manual therapy.

Occupational Therapy, on the other hand, emphasizes helping patients perform daily

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Aishwarya Rai

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

No, Biology is typically a mandatory subject for admission into BSc Physiotherapy, as the course heavily involves anatomy, physiology, and medical sciences. Most universities require PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) as the core subjects in Class 12.

However, a few colleges may accept students with P

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Nishtha Chatterjee

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

BPT is generally considered better for students who want a pure clinical career with maximum recognition. It provides extensive practical training, internships, and broader global acceptance.

BSc Physiotherapy is a great choice for those who want to enter healthcare but may also consider teaching, re

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Mamona Jain

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, BSc Physiotherapy graduates can open their own clinic, but the scope may be slightly limited compared to BPT graduates, depending on state regulations. You must also register with your local physiotherapy council, where applicable.

Many BSc Physiotherapy graduates gain a few years of experience

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Mani Sahni

Contributor-Level 10

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