Best Physiotherapy Colleges in Himachal Pradesh - 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.

To get admission in Bahra University, students have to check the eligibility first. Eligible students can then apply online. The university offers both merit & entrance-based admissions. Selected students have to report for verification and pay the admission fees to complete the process.

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.

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.

No,  A valid JEE Main score is required for admission to IEC University's B.Tech program. Based on their merit in both the entrance exam and the qualifying exam, students are chosen. 

IEC University additionally requires the following for admission: 

• For B.Tech aspirants, a legitimate UPSEE/JEE main score
• A candidate's GATE score for MTech
• A candidate's CAT/MAT/XAT/ATMA score for an MBA
• 30% or above in NATA is required to apply for a B.Arch.
• For overseas applications, an IELTS (academic) score of 6.0 or a TOEFL (IBT) score of 60–78 or a TOEFL (paper) score of 513-547

For admission to the IEC School of Pharmacy, a minimum cumulative score of 45% (or 40% for SC/ST) from an accredited State Education Board or Open School Education Board of the Central or State Government.Candidates can appear in JEE Main for three consecutive years after passing their class 12/qualifying exam.