Rehabilitation

No, students from non-science backgrounds cannot apply for Rehabilitation courses. These courses require candidates to have a Science background in Class 12. Subjects like Biology, Physics, and Chemistry are essential prerequisites, as the curriculum involves a deep understanding of human anatomy, physiology, and medical sciences. 

Therefore, students must have completed their higher secondary education in the Science stream to be eligible for admission.

There are 4 colleges in India that offer Rehabilitation courses through direct admission. These are listed below:

Chinmaya Vishwa Vidyapeeth in Kochi offers Rehabilitation course through CUET in India. Candidates can find the details about the course provided below:

• Course Name: BSc (Hons) in Applied Psychology
• Total Fees: INR 3.8 LPA
• Seats Offered: 70
• Eligibility: 60% in Class 12

Key skills that are taught in Rehabilitation courses are as follows:

• Patient assessment and diagnosis

• Designing personalized rehabilitation plans

• Therapeutic exercises and physical therapy techniques

• Use of assistive devices and prosthetics

• Communication and counselling skills

• Neurological and musculoskeletal rehabilitation

• Community-based rehabilitation practices

• Medical ethics and patient care

• Research and documentation skills

• Teamwork and interpersonal skills

Yes, practicals are an essential part of the rehabilitation course curriculum. These courses focus heavily on hands-on training to help students develop clinical skills necessary for patient care.

Practical sessions include learning therapeutic exercises, using assistive devices, conducting physical assessments, and applying various rehabilitation techniques. Students also undergo clinical internships or hospital postings to gain real-world experience in treating patients with physical, neurological, and psychological impairments.

The major subjects are covered in the Rehabilitation course syllabus are as follows:

• Human Anatomy

• Human Physiology

• Pathology

• Pharmacology

• Psychology and Psychiatry

• Biomechanics

• Rehabilitation Techniques

• Physical Therapy Modalities

• Occupational Therapy

• Assistive Devices and Prosthetics

• Community Rehabilitation

• Neurorehabilitation

• Geriatric and Pediatric Rehabilitation

• Medical Ethics and Professional Conduct

• Research Methodology in Rehabilitation

The required documents for admission to Rehabilitation courses are as follows:

• Class 10th and 12th mark sheets and passing certificates

• Birth certificate or any valid age proof

• Transfer certificate (TC) or school leaving certificate

• Migration certificate (if applicable)

• Entrance exam scorecard (if required)

• Caste certificate (for reserved categories)

• Passport-sized photographs

• Government-issued photo ID (Aadhaar, Passport, etc.)

• Medical fitness certificate

• Proof of payment of application/admission fee.

Candidates who wish to apply for Rehabilitation course at a top college can follow the given steps:

• Research top colleges offering rehabilitation courses.

• Check the eligibility criteria for the desired course.

• Appear for required entrance exams like NEET, CET, or institute-specific tests.

• Register on the official college or university website.

• Fill out the application form and upload necessary documents.

• Pay the application fee and submit the form.

• Attend counseling sessions or interviews (if applicable).

• Complete the admission process by paying the fees and submitting required documents.

Yes, for admission to most rehabilitation courses like Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT), Occupational Therapy, and related programs, candidates must have studied Science subjects in high school.

The essential subjects typically include Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB), as these form the foundation for understanding human anatomy, physiology, and medical sciences. Some courses may also consider candidates with a PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) background, but Biology is usually a mandatory subject for most rehabilitation-related programs.