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Physiotherapy courses teach you to help people move and function better by exercise and manual therapy. These programs mix scientific knowledge of anatomy and physiology with hands on training to treat injuries, illnesses and also disabilities for making one's lifestyle better and healthier. 

Physiotherapy Courses

You can see the list of Physiotherapy courses offered at all the course levels in the section below.

Physiotherapy Courses - UG

A list of the best UG Physiotherapy courses is given below for your reference -

Course

Duration

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT)

4.5 years

BSc in Physiotherapy

3 years

Bachelor of Occupational Theory

4 years

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Physiotherapy UG Diploma Courses

Check the top UG Diploma courses in Physiotherapy given below -

Course

Duration

Diploma in Physiotherapy

2 years

Diploma in Physiotherapy Technician

2 years

Physiotherapy Courses Offered at PG Level

You can see the list of Physiotherapy courses offered at the PG level below -

Physiotherapy PG Degree Courses

Check the PG degree courses in Physiotherapy below -

Course

Duration

Master of Physiotherapy (BPT)

2 years

MSc in Physiotherapy

2 years

Master of Occupational Theory

2 years

Physiotherapy PG Diploma Courses

You can see the list of PG Diploma courses below -

Course

Duration

Postgraduate Diploma in Physiotherapy Education

1 year

Postgraduate Diploma in Sports Physiotherapy

1 year

Physiotherapy Courses Offered at Doctorate Level

Here is the list of Physiotherapy courses offered at the Doctorate level below -

Course

Duration

MPhil

3-5 years

Doctorate in Physiotherapy (DPT) or PhD in Physiotherapy

3-5 years

Physiotherapy Certificate Courses

You can take a look at some Certificate Physiotherapy courses below.

Certificate Physiotherapy Courses - Offline

Check the offline certificate courses below -

Course

Institute

Duration

Certificate in Physiotherapy

Rajiv Gandhi Paramedical Institute

1 year

Certificate in Physiotherapy Assistant

B.N. Patel Institute of Paramedical and Science

 

1 year

Certificate in Sports Physiotherapy

Maharashtra University of Health Sciences

11 months

Certificate in Physiotherapy

Mewar University

1 year

Certificate in Physiotherapy Technology

George Telegraph College, Kolkata

1 year

Certificate Physiotherapy Courses - Online

You can see the online Physiotherapy courses below -

Course

Institute/Provider

Duration

Online Advance Certificate in Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy

Medvarsity, Hyderabad

Six months

Three months

Practical Tips for Physical Therapy Evaluation Documentation

Udemy

NA

Physical Therapy

Udemy

2.5 hours

Managing Your Health: The Role of Physical Therapy and Exercise

Coursera

13 hours

Engineering Health: Introduction to Yoga and Physiology

Coursera

54 hours

Preventing Chronic Pain: A Human Systems Approach

Coursera

44 hours

Specialisations Offered in Physiotherapy Courses

Here is the list of Physiotherapy specialisations offered given below -

  • Sports Therapy

  • Occupational Therapy

  • Speech and Language Therapy

  • Paediatrics Physiotherapy

  • Obstetrics Physiotherapy

  • Sports Physiotherapy

  • Neurology Physiotherapy

  • Orthopaedic Physiotherapy

  • Geriatrics Physiotherapy

  • Post Operative Physiotherapy

  • Cardiovascular Physiotherapy

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Table of contents
  • 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.
6 Courses
3.4 L - 6.6 L
4.87 - 5.4 LPA

#40 NIRF

1 Course
2.4 K
7.64 LPA

#3 NIRF

1 Course
2.2 L

#5 NIRF

48 K

#8 NIRF

1 Course
9.45 L

#18 NIRF

7 K - 1.6 L
4.3 - 6.45 LPA

#11 NIRF

Popular Private Physiotherapy Colleges in India

14 Courses
3.6 L
3.0
2.5 L - 8.2 L
3.0

Physiotherapy Applications open till Jun 30, 2026. Apply Now

4.66 L - 9.65 L
4.3

Physiotherapy Applications open. Apply Now

1 Course
3.6 L
3 Courses
1.8 L - 4 L

Physiotherapy Applications open. Apply Now

2.25 L - 8 L
4.0

Physiotherapy Applications open. Apply Now

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.

27 Jun ' 26 - 4 Jul ' 26

Release of Admit Card

4 Jul ' 26

AIIMS BSc Paramedical 2026 Exam date

Jul '26

AIAPGET 2026 exam date

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Aug '26

AIAPGET 2026 result declaration

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Aug '26

NEET PG 2026 City Intimation Slip

TENTATIVE

Aug '26

NEET PG 2026 Admit Card Release Date

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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 5 days ago

No, the total tuition fee for the MPT course at NIMS College of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy is not very high. If students find the fee high, worry not, there are scholarships available for students. Below are the available NEXT scholarship details:

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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Neha Pradhan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 5 days ago

NIMS admissions 2026 are open for various UG, PG, and PhD programmes. The last date to apply for the available courses is June 30, 2026. For successful admission, fill the application form with all relevant details. Submit the below documents during the admission procedure:

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Nishtha Singh

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week 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 week 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 week 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

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week 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

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week 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

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week 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

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week 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

Guide-Level 15

Answered a week 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

Guide-Level 15

Answered a week 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

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a week 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

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week 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

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a week 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

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a week 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

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a week 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

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a week ago

Yes, Dr. D.Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy provides a valid BPT degree. It is a deemed-to-be university, approved by UGC and accredited with NAAC. It creates its own curriculum, exam settings, and manage their admission process. Students can pursue their higher studies with this degree.

 

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Manisha Pandey

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a week ago

As compared to the other colleges in Pune, Dr. D.Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy can be slightly expensive. The fees increases by 3% every year. Dr. D.Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy BPT fees for the last year were around 12lakh.  However, the cost may be justified by the college's infrastructur

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Manisha Pandey

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a week ago

Dr. D.Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy is one of the institutes in Maharashtra providing BPT courses. Students can compare the college on the basis of academic facilities, infrastructure, fees, and placement. However, it is considered one of a good option as per the ranking.

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Manisha Pandey

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a week ago

The syllabus of AIAHCET is based on the subjects of Class 12. Students who want to prepare for this entrance can study the syllabus of Class 12. The subjects on which students need to focus are Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

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Manisha Pandey

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a week ago

No, there are no reserved seats available for BPT at Dr. D.Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy. The seat reservation is completely dependent upon entrance test and counselling session. As per student's rank in the entrance, college invites students for counselling sessions and provide the seats as per

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Manisha Pandey

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a week ago

Yes, ranking is very important when you are choosing colleges. It helps to understand the overall performance of a college. It helps students in making right decisions. Dr. D.Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy ranked sixth, as per Outlook-ICARE 2025, which shows it has good infrastructure, academic e

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Manisha Pandey

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a week ago

If your aggregate score is 50% or above in Class 12, you are eligible for admission. Admission to Dr. D.Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy for BPT course is entrance-based and followed by the counselling session. However, the basic eligibility criteria are to have an aggregate of 50% in class 12 for

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Manisha Pandey

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a week ago

Admission at Dr. D.Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy for BPT course, is based on the entrance and counselling process. If a student got a valid score he/she will be invited by the college for counselling session. This session is the most important step to get selected for this course. Therefore, it

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Manisha Pandey

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a week ago

No, the registrations for BPT course at Dr. D.Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy are not open yet. It generally opens in the month of June. Students looking for admission at BPT course can check official website of the college from time to time for any updates.

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Manisha Pandey

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a week ago

AIAHCET entrance exam for BPT course at Dr. D.Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy is generally conducted in the month of June. Student looking for this entrance must track the deadline.

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Manisha Pandey

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a week ago

The one-time fees for BPT course at Dr D.Y. Patil College of physiotherapy includes processing fees, entrance fees, eligibility and registration fees which are paid only during the admission process.

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Manisha Pandey

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a week ago

For BPT at Dr. D.Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy, you need to pay 15% of annual tuition fees at the time of eligibility application & registrations. After that, you shall pay the fees annually. There are no other installments required in the middle of the year.

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Manisha Pandey

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a week ago

No, admission to Dr. D.Y. Patil College of physiotherapy for BPT courses can be done on an entrance basis only. There is no direct admission available. If any student wants to get admission in BPT courses, they need to give AIAHCET entrance exam.

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Manisha Pandey

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a week ago

No, NEET is not an important requirement for BPT at Dr. D.Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy. You just need to score the required marks in Class 12 and in AIAHCET. However, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English are compulsory subjects. If any student who has a NEET score card, still needs to give A

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Manisha Pandey

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