BPT

Admission to BPT at Datta Meghe College of Physiotherapy, Nagpur, requires 10+2 with PCB and a minimum of 40% marks (50% for NRIs). NEET-UG is mandatory for Maharashtra residents. Admission is through the Maharashtra CET Cell counseling. The total course fee is around INR 3.8 Lacs ( INR 95,000 per year). Applications must be submitted online via the CET Cell portal. Visit the official website for updates.

Seth G.S. Medical College in Mumbai provides a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (B.P.Th) course with an intake of 40 students per year. The admissions to this course are made based on NEET UG merit. Although no specific cutoff marks for the 2024 session have been announced, past trends suggest that applicants from reserved categories with NEET scores of over 370 and open category applicants with scores of around 450 are more likely to get admission. For the most reliable and current information, it is best to check the official college website or call the admissions office directly.

Most important subjects in the first year of BPT are:

• Human Anatomy

• Human Physiology

• Biochemistry

• Biomechanics

• Psychology & Sociology

• Basic Nursing & First Aid

A Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) is a 4-year undergraduate course followed by a mandatory six-month internship. The total duration is 4.5 years.

During this period, students learn subjects like Anatomy, Physiology, Biomechanics, and Rehabilitation. The internship provides hands-on clinical experience in hospitals and rehabilitation centers. After completion, graduates can work as Physiotherapists or pursue higher studies in specialised fields.

Okay so you are confused about BPT and DPT and want to know which one would align with your interests and passions the best. Let me help you out. BPT is a 4 year UG degree followed by an internship for 6 months. You will get clinical training and theory knowledge both that will prepare for you job roles in hospitals and rehabilitation centers.

DPT on the other hand is a shorter course of around 2 years that gives you basic Physiotherapy knowledge by which you can enter into assistant level job roles.

Yes, admissions to BPT in SPM College are merit-based. The candidates who fulfill the eligibility can apply directly without an entrance exam. But it is subject to academic performance and availability of seats.

Yes, KJ Somaiya College of Physiotherapy BPT graduates can apply for government jobs in various sectors of healthcare. The degree holders or Physiotherapists can find opportunities in government hospitals, primary health care units, rehabilitation centres, sports academies, and medical colleges. 

Moreover, the central and state government organisations, such as AIIMS, ESIC, Indian Railways, Armed Forces Medical Services, and Health Departments regularly recruit candidates in the roles of patient rehabilitation, physiotherapy consultation, and orthopaedic care. Read more about career after BPT programme.

The college may follow the reservation policy of the state or central government. Total seat intake for the UG programme is 100. Candidates are admitted as per the seat count. As per the official website, there are 85% of General quota seats for open merit and reserve category. Additionally, there are 15% Institutional quota seats. It must be noted that the mentioned seat count is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.