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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

7 K - 1.6 L
4.3 - 6.45 LPA

#11 NIRF

3 Courses
3 L - 8 L
3.75 LPA

#301-400 Times Higher Education

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Popular Private Physiotherapy Colleges in India

8.6 L
4.0
3 Courses
10 K - 3.69 L
3.25 L - 6.05 L
14 Courses
3.6 L
3.0
10 L
10 Courses
1.2 L - 4.5 L
6.25 LPA

#27 Outlook

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.

4 Aug ' 26 - 13 Aug ' 26

MP NEET Counselling 2026 Registration

16 Jul ' 26

NEET Final Answer Key

31 Jul ' 26 - 6 Aug ' 26

Round 1 Choice Filling

10 Jul ' 26

AIIMS BSc Paramedical 2026 Result

Aug '26

AIAPGET 2026 admit card release

TENTATIVE

22 Aug ' 26

AIAPGET 2026 exam date

11 Aug ' 26 - 27 Aug ' 26

NEET PG 2026 City Intimation Slip

27 Aug ' 26 - 30 Aug ' 26

NEET PG 2026 Admit Card Release 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 17 hours ago

The annual fee for the BPT (BPTh) course for the SEBC category at KJ Somaiya differs by gender:

SEBC Male Annual Fee: ₹1,04,622

SEBC Female Annual Fee: ₹22,244

Caution Money (Refundable for both): ₹10,000

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Swati Pandey

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 20 hours ago

Guru Nanak College, Dehradun is a decent college to pursue Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT).

It has an affordable fee structure ranging from roughly INR 2.6 Lakhs to INR 3.3 Lakhs total for the course.

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Akanksha Yadav

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 21 hours ago

Students can opt for MPT in specialisations like Orthopaedics, Neurology, Sports Physiotherapy and Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy after BPT. These specialisations allow students to take up senior clinical roles in hospitals and offer higher salary packages. Some of the colleges in Maharashtra also of

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 21 hours ago

Here is the table below showing some of the top private Physiotherapy colleges in Maharashtra along with their tuition fees.

Top Private Physiotherapy Colleges in MaharashtraTuition Fee
D. Physiotherapy CoursesINR 2.5 Lacs - INR 7.8 lakh
D. Y. Patil Medical College, Kolhapur Physiotherapy CoursesINR 6.2 lakh
M.G.M. School of Physiotherapy CoursesINR 2.32 Lacs - INR 4.74 lakh
Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy CoursesINR 6.5 Lacs - INR 12 lakh
C.M.F.'s2 Somaiya College of Physiotherapy CoursesINR 3.35 Lacs - INR 19.2 lakh
C.M.F.'s2 Patil University, Navi Mumbai Physiotherapy CoursesINR 13 Lacs - INR 42.5 lakh
M.G.M. School of Physiotherapy, Aurangabad Physiotherapy CoursesINR 6 Lacs - INR 12.5 lakh
C.M.F.'s College of Physiotherapy CoursesINR 1.99 Lacs - INR 3.44 lakh
C.M.F.'s2 Medical College of Physiotherapy CoursesINR 3.76 lakh
St. Andrews College of Physiotherapy CoursesINR 2.56 lakh

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 21 hours ago

Maharashtra has around 69 colleges offering BPT and related physiotherapy courses. This includes a mix of government, private, and deemed university colleges. Major cities like Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, and Karad have strong college density. Most colleges are spread across MUHS Nashik's affiliation netw

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 21 hours ago

No, NEET is not mandatory for BPT admission in Maharashtra. Most private colleges admit students based on 12th-grade marks directly. Government colleges usually require MHT CET or centralised state counselling instead. This makes physiotherapy more accessible compared to MBBS or BDS. Still, having a

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 21 hours ago

Seth GS Medical College Mumbai and D.Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy Pune are among the top-ranked BPT colleges in the state. Both offer strong clinical exposure and are backed by reputed hospitals. KIMS Karad is another popular choice known for its infrastructure. These colleges are affiliated wi

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered Yesterday

Yes, BPT is a decent and average-tier college. It has good infrastructure and also an attached multi-speciality hospital for practical exposure.

For more details, you can check on the link below:

https://www.shiksha.com/college/nims-college-of-physiotherapy-and-occupational-therapy-nims-university-jai

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Akanksha Yadav

Contributor-Level 10

Answered Yesterday

Many colleges in Ahmedabad have a direct or merit-based system of admission using 12th marks. So, admission is comparatively easier than in fully NEET-based courses. This system will change when NEET becomes compulsory.

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered Yesterday

Placement packages for BPT graduates in Ahmedabad can range quite widely based on college and skills. Top colleges report placements as high as INR 34.36 LPA in some cases. However, average packages are generally more moderate for freshers starting out. Specialisation and internship experience play

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered Yesterday

Government Physiotheraphy College is the only government college of the city that provides BPT at a very inexpensive cost of about IN 60,000/-. Admission is very tough as the college has very few seats for its courses. It is a specialised and unique choice of the students pursuing a career in physio

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered Yesterday

The majority of BPT colleges in Ahmedabad currently admit students on a merit basis. However, NEET will be an important factor in BPT admission across India from 2026-27. A big change that students ought to keep in mind while making plans.

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered Yesterday

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GMC Nagpur – Physiotherapy School & Centre

Datta Meghe college of Physiotherapy

VSPM's college of Physiotherapy

Bhausaheb Mulak Physiotherapy college

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heena agrawal

Scholar-Level 17

Answered 2 days ago

Physiotherapy graduates can work in hospitals, sports clinics, rehabilitation centres, and wellness clinics. Many also choose to set up their own private physiotherapy practice after gaining experience. Higher studies like MPT (Master of Physiotherapy) open doors to specialised roles. Career opportu

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 days ago

Most BPT colleges in Nagpur are affiliated with Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik. This affiliation ensures a standard curriculum and recognised degree across colleges. A few colleges in the state may follow different university affiliations.

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 days ago

No, NEET is generally not compulsory for BPT admission in Maharashtra, including Nagpur. Most colleges base admission on 12th marks in PCB subjects with a minimum aggregate of 50% is usually required to be eligible. Some colleges may conduct their own entrance test or merit-based selection. This mak

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 days ago

Nagpur has around 5 colleges offering the BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy) course. This includes both government and private institutes catering to different budgets. Compared to cities like Pune, Nagpur has fewer colleges, which means less competition for seats. Government Medical College, Datta Meg

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 6 days ago

At Peerless Hospital and B.K. Roy Research Centre, Kolkata, total course fee is around INR 1.08 lakh to INR 1.10 lakh for the entire duration.

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Akanksha Yadav

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

College offers good clinical exposure and is tied to local hospital networks. Faculty is supportive and qualified from recognised medical backgrounds.

For more details, you can visit the link:

https://www.shiksha.com/college/dhanvanthri-college-of-pharmaceutical-sciences-telangana-other-70207/reviews

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Akanksha Yadav

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Not always! Some colleges ask for NEET or EAMCET scores, while some only look at Class 12 marks for purely merit-based admission. Government colleges like NIMS short-list students as per NEET scores whereas few private colleges do not have any entrance exam at all.

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Apollo College of Physiotherapy is regarded as the best BPT college in Hyderabad because of its reputation, prices and the quality of education provided. It has a long history of being the primary institution for physiotherapy education and is well known among employers of physiotherapists in Mumbai

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

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

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week 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

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week 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

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week 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

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week 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

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week 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 10

Answered 2 weeks 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 10

Answered 2 weeks 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 10

Answered 2 weeks 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 10

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