Best Physiotherapy Colleges in Bangalore: Fees, Admission 2026, Courses, Placements

As per the popularity basis by Shiksha.com, listed below are some of the top Physiotherapy colleges in Bangalore with their tuition fees - 

Top Colleges	Tuition Fee
St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences	INR 5 Lacs - INR 9 lakh
M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences	INR 9 lakh
East Point Group of Institutions	INR 4.26 Lacs - INR 6.21 lakh
DSU - Dayananda Sagar University	INR 5.54 Lacs - INR 8.68 lakh
Acharya Institute of Health Sciences	INR 2.17 Lacs - INR 3.25 lakh

Source: official site of the colleges and may vary.

Yes. From 2026 onwards, NEET-UG scores are mandatory for BPT admission across India as per the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) notification. Students who have appeared for NEET 2025 or 2026 are eligible to apply.

There are about 50+ Physiotherapy colleges in Bangalore, of which, 37 are private colleges, 3 are government colleges, and 2 are semi-government colleges. Admissions to the best Physiotherapy colleges in Bangalore based on KCET and NEET entrance exam.

The top colleges are St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences, M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, DSI - Dayananda Sagar Institutions, East Point Group of Institutions, REVA University, DSU - Dayananda Sagar University, etc.

Physiotherapy offers a high-growth and stable career in India and abroad focusing on rehabilitation without surgery.

Candidates can get jobs in hospitals, sports teams, clinics and also corporate sectors.

With an aging population and higher fitness awareness, demand is increasing in Canada,  Australia and UAE - offering better salaries and also in some cases easier immigration. 

Salary and Growth:

• India: Entry-level pay is around INR 20,000 to INR 35,000 per month. It then can be around INR 70,000+ per month with experience.
• Abroad: Salaries are higher with strong demand in developed countries offering opportunities for specialization. 

Note: Salary is taken from Ambitionbox.com.

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St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences was established in 1963 by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI). The college is affiliated to the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore. St John’s National Academy of Health Sciences has been recognised by the NAAC and is approved by MCI, Government of Karnataka, the nursing college under it is recognised by Indian Nursing Council and Karnataka Nursing Council. The college has been ranked 19 by NIRF 2023 among the top Medical colleges in India with a score of 60.49. St John's Medical College offers Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Super Specialty, and Doctoral courses in the field of Medicine, Nursing, and Allied Health Sciences. St John's Medical College is popular for its MBBS course. Candidates can enrol in the MBBS course by taking the NEET exam.

Physiotherapy colleges in Bangalore offer specializations in:

• Neurology
• Orthopaedics
• Pediatrics
• Cardiology
• Sports Physiotherapy
• Geriatric Physiotherapy
• Community Rehabilitation

Listed below are the top private Physiotherapy colleges in Bangalore with their tuition fees -

Private Colleges	Tuition Fee
St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences Physiotherapy Courses	INR 5 Lacs – INR 9 lakh
M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences Physiotherapy Courses	INR 9 lakh
East Point Group of Institutions Physiotherapy Courses	INR 4 Lacs – INR 6.2 lakh
DSU - Dayananda Sagar University Physiotherapy Courses	INR 5.5 Lacs – INR 8.7 lakh
Acharya Institute of Health Sciences Physiotherapy Courses	INR 2.2 Lacs – INR 3.3 lakh
PES University Physiotherapy Courses	INR 8.8 lakh
St.1 College of Physiotherapy Courses	INR 4 Lacs - INR 5.74 lakh
St.9 City University Physiotherapy Courses	INR 3 Lacs - INR 6.43 lakh
Harsha Institutions Physiotherapy Courses	INR 3.5 Lacs - INR 6.85 lakh
Yenepoya University, Bengaluru Campus Physiotherapy Courses	INR 2.5 Lacs - INR 6.08 lakh

Source: The above data has been taken from the college official site and may vary.

Physiotherapy courses train students to help people regain movement and manage pain caused by injuries, illness or disability through exercises and physical tools.

Physiotherapy courses are available at UG, PG, Diploma and Certificate course levels.

Physiotherapy curriculum has anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, exercise therapy, electrotherapy and rehabilitation techniques for musculoskeletal and neurological issues.

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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.

Candidates can see a list showing important skills that candidates should have if they want go for Physiotherapy courses below - 

• Empathy & Compassion
• Patience
• Good Communicator
• Interest in Human Biology
• Active
• Good stamina

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Dayananda Sagar University adheres to the solemn code of conduct and has committees associated with every ongoing act in the Institution. Dayananda Sagar University grievance committee and discipline committee conduct 24/7 surveillance to keep the students safe and secure inside the campus as well as outside the campus. The University serves the purpose of learning with technology and modern world techniques by providing state-of-the-art infrastructure.

 

Acharya Institute of Health Sciences has a dedicated placements cell and helps the students to secure good jobs in various sectors. The institute has a career counselling cell and offers guidance to the students. The top recruiters of AIHS placements are Fortis, Columbia Asia, Apollo Hospital, BGS Global Hospital, Abhaya Hospital, Isha Diagnostics, and others.

PES Bangalore offers courses at the UG, PG and PhD level across the fields of Engineering, Medicine, Architecture, Design, Management and Commerce, Economics and many more, The University offers these courses on the basis of merit and various accepted entrance exams.

PES Bangalore fee structure ranging between INR 1.9 lakh to INR 22 lakh. In comparison to other universities, the cost of academia is higher. However, the University various other facilities apart from academia which is worth the cost being paid. 

Placements at Garden City University are sector-wise distributed with opportunities in Education (12%), Sales (17%), Information Technology (20%), Operations (25%), and Business Development (26%).

Yes, Jain Deemed-to-be University School of Allied Healthcare and Sciences is a good college. SAHS Jain University students are taught by expert faculty members who are industry leaders of their time. There are internationally trained & experienced mentors available in the college. The placement support given by this university is quite good. 

Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre provides scholarships to the deserving students. It includes Federal or State Grants, University Scholarships or Outside Scholarships. The institute offers various scholarships mentioned below: 

• Kingsters Scholarships
• Federal Grant Programmes
• State Scholarships

Akash Group of Institutions (AGI) in Bangalore is commonly considered a Tier 2 institution in India. Tier 2 colleges while less prominent than Tier 1 universities still provide reputable educational programs and are noted for their reasonably high academic standards and placement assistance. These colleges gives a wide range of academic demands and disciplines sometimes with low fees and more flexible admission requirements than Tier 1 institutions Many Tier 2 colleges like AGI are well regarded in local industries and offer significant employment prospects particularly in fields such as management, engineering and healthcare making them a viable alternative for students seeking quality education at moderate expenses.

Dr BR Ambedkar Medical College, Bangalore is a well-known institution for B.Sc, PG Diploma, MBBS, MD, MS courses, and these programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. Dr BR Ambedkar Medical College, Bangalore has course specializations in Anaesthesia, Biochemistry, Dermatology, General Medicine, Microbiology, Pediatrics, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Radiology, Community Medicine, Anatomy, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Ophthalmology, ENT, General Surgery, Orthopaedics.

The flagship courses offered at RV College of Physiotherapy are MPT, BPT. The Institute has experienced faculty offering the best education to students. On the basis of Shiksha verified reviews, RV College of Physiotherapy has a rating of 4.2 by students. The college's campuslife, placements, faculty and Infrastructure has been rated as 3, 5, 5 and 4 as per reviews by students.

Yes students get placed after passing from Presidency University Powered by Emversity. Students get paid internships and successful placements in healthcare & technical fields.

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.

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.