Best Physiotherapy Colleges in Assam - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026

Physiotherapy offers great opportunities abroad. You can work in the UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the UAE, as they recruit physiotherapists actively. But you may have to pass licensing exams for the specific country and get your degree recognised by that country's regulatory authority.

Yes. Government hospitals, AIIMS, armed forces hospitals, railways, ESI hospitals, and various state health departments regularly recruit physiotherapists. You can also work in government schools for special-needs children and national sports academies.

Currently, NEET is not required for most physiotherapy admissions. Most colleges admit students based on Class 12 marks. However, from 2026 onwards, NEET is expected to become mandatory as per the NCAHP notification. Students applying from 2026 onwards should keep NEET preparation as a priority.

Yes, there are many courses of Physiotherapy available which last for 2 years. Although, the selection of the best course depends upon one's educational qualification and future plans.

For Undergraduate studies:
DPT or Diploma in Physiotherapy – 2 Year Undergraduate Course for Class 12th students.

Postgraduate Studies:
Master of Physiotherapy (MPT), MSc in Physiotherapy – 2 Year Postgraduate Course which gives an option to specialize in different fields of physiotherapy.

Assam Down Town University is ranked #101-125 in "Pharmacy" category by NIRF in the year 2025. At the UG level, courses like BA, BCom, BSc, BTech, BBA, BA LLB, BCA, etc. are offered. The university offers MTech, MBA, MCA, LLM, MA, etc. at the PG level. The average package secured by the batch 2026 was INR 4.60 LPA. The highest package was INR 9 LPA. A total of 121 companies participated during the placement session and presented over 900 jobs to batch 2026. In short, it is a good university in terms of rankings, placements, faculty, infrastructure, etc.

The most popular undergraduate course to pursue physiotherapy after the 12th grade is the Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT). It is a 4 year course of academic study plus a 6-month mandatory clinical internship (4.5 years total). The basic eligibility requirements include passing class 12th in PCB subjects with at least 50% aggregate.

Yes, you can study a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) without clearing or even appearing for NEET in many universities and colleges across India. Many colleges offer admission based on Class 12th scores. You should check the eligibility requirements of the college before applying.

Some medical field which offer best work and life balance are shown below -

• Dentistry (BDS & MDS) – Fixed clinic hours, fewer emergencies.

• Pharmacy (BPharm & MPharm) – Less stress compared to hospital-based jobs.

• Physiotherapy (BPT & MPT) – Flexible working hours, minimal emergency calls.

• Public Health & Community Medicine – Focus on preventive healthcare rather than emergency treatments.

• Clinical Research & Medical Writing – Research-based work with no direct patient responsibilities.

Kaziranga University has yet to announce its full 2025 placement report. Once out it will be updated on this page. Meanwhile students can refer to the table below that presents the statistics for 2025:

Science College, Kokrajhar provides programmes including M.Sc, PG Diploma, B.Sc, BPT in streams such as Science, Mass Communication & Media, IT & Software, Medicine & Health Sciences, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Botany, Zoology, Biochemistry, Mathematics, Physics.