Best Physiotherapy Colleges in Bihar - 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.

Gopal Narayan Singh university also gives scholarships like Deo Mangal Memorial Trust Meritorious Scholarship, Mangla Devi Memorial Meritorious Scholarship etc. The university has also tied-up with many national banks to provide education loans to students at lower interest rates. 

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.

Bihar College of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
B.O.Th	Candidate's minimum age must be 17 years as on 31-December.
BPT	Candidate's minimum age must be 17 years as on 31-December.

Patna Institute of Nursing and Paramedical Science has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
ANM	Candidate's minimum age must be 17 years and maximum age must be 35 years as on 31-Dec-2023.
B.Sc. (Post Basic)	Candidates should be registered as Registered Nurses and Registered Midwives (RNRM). Candidates should possess a three-year Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM). Candidates should have a minimum of two years of experience in the profession (after registration as RNRM).
B.H.A.	Candidate must have passed 10+2 from a recognised board.
B.Sc.	Candidate must have passed 10+2 examination with Science stream from a recognised board.
GNM	Candidate's minimum age must be 17 years and maximum age must be 35 years as on 31-Dec-2023.
BPT	Candidate must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as their main subjects and obtained minimum mentioned marks from a recognised board.
UG Diploma	Candidate must have completed 10+2 from any recognised Board/Council.