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

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

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.

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

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.

MBBS is the top course offered by the KMC.It offers degree and doctoral programs in the discipline of surgery, medicine, super speciality and many more.

Kasturba Medical College is a well-known medical college in India that offers a wide variety of medical courses. Both KMC Manipal and KMC Mangalore offer MBBS courses in Medicine & Surgery, apart from a few UG Elective courses. KMC Manipal conducts postgraduate medical courses in 55 disciplines, while KMC Mangalore offers a Fellowship in Geriatric Medicine - a diabetes care training program.

 

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.

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.

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.

The fees range for courses offerred by the Shree Devi College is around INR 75000 - INR 405000.

Fr. Muller College of Physiotherapy offer courses like MPT, BPT with the stream of Medicine & Health Sciences.

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.

Institute has a well supported campus with facilities such as Auditorium, Boys Hostel, Cafeteria, Co-ed Hostel, Girls Hostel, Gym, Hospital / Medical Facilities, Hostel, Labs, Library, Sports Complex, Wi-Fi Campus.