Best Physiotherapy Colleges in Karnataka 2026

As per the popularity basis by shiksha.com, listed below are the best colleges for Physiotherapy in Karnataka, along with their tuition fees.

Top Physiotherapy Colleges in Karnataka	Tuition Fee
St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences	INR 5.88 Lacs - INR 10.32 lakh
Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore	INR 7.5 Lacs - INR 9.36 lakh
M S Ramaiah Medical College	INR 9 Lacs - INR 14 lakh
M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences	INR 9 lakh
Yenepoya (Deemed to be University)	INR 2.8 Lacs - INR 2.96 lakh

Source: Above given information have been sourced from official site and may vary in the future.

In many cases, yes. Some sources say NEET is not compulsory for BPT in Karnataka. Many private colleges admit students on 12th marks. Government and counselling seats may follow a different process. Rules change every year, so read the latest notice before you apply.

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.

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.

Private Physiotherapy colleges are somewhat expensive than government colleges, as they have modern infrastructure and experienced faculty. Check the table below for some of the top private colleges in Karnataka, along with their tuition fees.

Top Private Physiotherapy Colleges in Karnataka	Tuition Fee
INR 5.9 Lacs - INR 10.3 lakh
Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore Physiotherapy Courses	INR 7.5 Lacs - INR 9.36 lakh
M S Ramaiah Medical College Physiotherapy Courses	INR 9 Lacs - INR 14 lakh
Yenepoya s Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences Physiotherapy Courses	INR 9 lakh
Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) Physiotherapy Courses	INR 2.8 Lacs - INR 2.96 lakh
Sri Devraj Urs Academy of Higher Education and Research Physiotherapy Courses	INR 6 lakh
East Point Group of Institutions Physiotherapy Courses	INR 4.26 Lacs - INR 6.21 lakh
Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal Physiotherapy Courses	INR 7.5 Lacs - INR 9.36 lakh
Yenepoya s []=18&sb []=79&st []=106&co []=private&uaf []=college_ownership&CUP">Krupanidhi College of Physiotherapy Courses	INR 4.02 Lacs - INR 5.74 lakh
Acharya Institute of Health Sciences Physiotherapy Courses	INR 2.17 Lacs - INR 3.25 lakh

Shiksha lists 114 physiotherapy colleges in Karnataka. Out of these, 70+ are private colleges, 3 are government and semi-government colleges. Admissions mainly happen on a merit basis. Some of the top Physiotherapy colleges in Karnataka are St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, M S Ramaiah Medical College, M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, and DSI - Dayananda Sagar Institutions.

Yes, some private colleges have a total fee under INR 3 lakh. Hostel and exam fees may cost extra. Given below are some private colleges, along with their tuition fees.

Low-cost Colleges	Tuition Fee
Yenepoya (Deemed to be university) Fees	INR 2.8 Lacs - INR 2.96 lakh
Acharya Institute of Health Sciences Fees	INR 2.17 lakh
Acharya7 University, Bengaluru Campus Fees	INR 2.8 lakh
Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University Fees	INR 2.5 lakh

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.

Bangalore's Yenepoya University provides 71 courses at an average annual cost of INR 1,30,000. It is possible to pay the fee structure in installments and it is flexible. The following is a breakdown of fees:

• Tuition fee -  INR 3.55 lakhs.
• Security Deposit - INR 50,000
• Development Fee - INR 10,000

Numerous undergraduate and graduate courses in a variety of subjects, including business, computer applications, hotel management, medicine, paramedicine, certification, degree, and diploma, are available at the institution. Courses in aviation, commerce, computer applications, hotel management, and medicine are available at various levels, including BHA, BBA, B.Com, BCA, BCA BOT, and B.P.T. 

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.

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.

Manipal College of Health Professions popular programmes are BSc & BPT. BSc Manipal College of Health Professions is available in Cardiovascular Technology,  Clinical Psychology (Hons), Exercise & Sports Sciences, & various other specialisations. Graduates of the BSc programme can find placements in traditional as well as non-traditional areas including:

• Medical manufacturing companies
• Industrial Medical Facilities
• Educational Institutions
• Hospitals

Direct admission is usually not possible for the UG/ PG courses at REVA University. Admission to REVA University courses are entrance-based. Students are selected based on a valid score of REVA CET exam, which is conducted at the university-level for admission to all courses. Candidates either have to qualify for REVA CET or submit the scores of any other relevant entrance exam at the time of registering for their desired courses.

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 University highest package secured by Batch 2026 is INR 68 LPA. In 2025 as well, the highest package was INR 68 LPA. 

Jain Deemed-to-be University, SAHS gives undergraduate and postgraduate programmes to students. These courses are given across the Psychology, Nuclear Medicine Technology, & various other streams. At the undergraduate level, the college offers BSc, B.Optom, BMRIT, and other courses to students. At the PG level, the available programmes are MSc, Master of Nutrition and Dietetics, and others. 

Srinivas University - Bangalore Campus selects candidates based on their SUAT scores. The university conducts Srinivas University Admission Test for admission in UG and PG courses. The university also considers merit of the aspirants for admission. Aspirants must contact the admission office for more details on direct admission.

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%).

Though currently Akash Group of Institutions is only a growing college in Bangalore it is not the best among all. It has a good academic stream, especially in Engineering and Management it has not reached the stature or placement records like RV College of Engineering or BMS College of Engineering which has average placements of around INR 8-12 LPA. Currently, Akash Group has a relatively strong building foundation but it does not have the same stronghold in terms of industry networks and alumni connections.

RV College of Physiotherapy has been rated 4 on Infrastructure parameter. RV College of Physiotherapy offers good infrastructure such as Auditorium, Boys Hostel, Cafeteria, Co-ed Hostel, Girls Hostel, Gym, Hospital / Medical Facilities, Hostel, Labs, Library, Sports Complex, Wi-Fi Campus to students.

Nitte Univeristy offers various programmes at UG and PG levels. The institute also offers PhD and Certificate courses in various disciplines. Moreover, the syllabus for PhD entrance exam even includes Engineering, Media & Communication, Business Administration, Commerce, Humanities and Languages, etc. Some of the flagship courses offered by Nitte University are Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT), Master of Physiotherapy (MPT), Certificate course in Yoga and PhD.

Both the AP LAWCET and CLAT entrance exam are conducted for admission to the Law schools in India, however, the syllabus for these exams are different on many parameters and candidates should strategise differently for both the exams. AP LAWCET exam has sections including Current Affairs, Legal Aptitude, Contract Law, Constitution, etc. and the CLAT entrance exam sections include English Language, Legal Aptitude, Mathematics, etc. AP LAWCET does not have mathematics subjects, AP LAWCET exam focus more on regional knowledge. CLAT generally covers the deeper aspects of the particular subject.