BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy)This is an extensive practical-based paramedical course that includes theoretical and practical aspects related to the application of physical activities and movement to prevent disability and various diseases related to the skeletal system and movement using both natural methods and modern technology. It is an interdisciplinary subject involving biology, medicine, health, psychology, and reflexology. Topics included in the course are physiotherapy practice, biomechanics and kinesiology, exercise physiology, electrotherapy, electro diagnosis, and manual therapy; with electives including rehabilitation, health promotion and fitness, occupational health and ergonomics, neurology, manual therapy, women's health. Candidates are provided theoretical and practical exposure to various methods and techniques to improve mobility and prevent disability. Skills like analytical-thinking, strategy, patience and understanding, research, and critical-thinking are enhanced through clinical trainings, innovative teaching techniques, guest lectures, case studies and discussions, laboratory work, field visits, projects, journal clubs, collaborative studies, hands-on training, seminars, internships, and presentations included in this course.
| Duration | 4 Years |
|---|---|
| Level | Bachelor Programme |
| Mode of Admission | Merit/Management |
| Entrance Exam | Karnataka CET |
| Eligibility | Shall have passed two years Pre University Examination conducted by Dept. of Pre – Uni. Education, Karnataka State with English as one of the subjects and Physics Chemistry and Biology as optional sub. The candidates shall have passed subjects of English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology individually also must have secured 40% marks in PCB |
| Admission Process |
Merit- Students looking for Merit seats can go with KEA counslling for Admission. Management- Students looking for Managment seats can go for Direct Admission. |
List of Top BPT Colleges in Bangalore
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MS Ramaiah Medical College of Physiotherapy
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Course name: BPT
Affiliation: Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS)
Eligibility: Minimum 50% in their 12th board exams with Physics, Maths, Biology and Chemistry as compulsory subjects.
Duration: 4.6 years (6-month Internship)
Campus Location: M.S.R. Nagar, MSRIT Post Bangalore- 560054, Karnataka
Distance:
M.S. Ramaiah Medical College is located just 7 km from Bangalore city. Bangalore is famous for the Information Technology Industry, also known as the "Silicon Valley". The area of the college enjoys a salubrious climate and is placed at an altitude of 3000 feet above the sea level. The city is well connected by Air, Railway and Roadways.
The location makes it feasible for students from across the country as well as globe to seek admission to the esteemed institution.
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Kempegowda Institute Of Physiotherapy
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Course name: BPT
Affiliation: Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science (RGUHS)
Eligibility: Shall have passed two years Pre University Examination conducted by Dept. of Pre – Uni. Education, Karnataka State with English as one of the subjects and Physics Chemistry and Biology as optional sub. The candidates shall have passed subjects of English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology individually also and must have not obtained less than 45% marks in PCB
Duration: 4 years, Full Time, Graduate programme
Campus Location: KEMPEGOWDA INSTITUTE OF PHYSIOTHERAPY K.R. Road, V.V.Puram, Bangalore – 560 004
Distance:
The College is well connected to Air, Railways and Bus
Distance from Airport is 38.7 km
Distance from Bangalore central Railways(Majestic) is 5.1 km -
Rajarajeswari College of Physiotherapy
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Course name: BPT
Affiliation: Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science (RGUHS)
Eligibility: Shall have passed two years Pre University Examination conducted by Dept. of Pre – Uni. Education, Karnataka State with English as one of the subjects and Physics Chemistry and Biology as optional sub. The candidates shall have passed subjects of English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology individually also and must have not obtained less than 45% marks in PCB
Duration: 4 years, Full Time, Graduate programme
Campus Location: 202, Mysore Road Kambipura, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560074
Distance:
The College is well connected to Air, Railways and Bus
Distance from Airport is 60.3 km
Distance from Bangalore central Railways(Majestic) is 17 km -
Dayananda Sagar University (DSU)
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Course name: BPT
Affiliation: Dayananda Sagar University, Private University
Eligibility: Pass in 10+2, A Level, IB, American 12th grade or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, English and Biology with a minimum of 40% marks taken together in Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
Duration: 4 years, Full Time, Graduate programme
Campus Location: Shavige Malleshwara Hills, Kumaraswamy Layout, Bangalore 560 078, Karnataka, India.
Distance:
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Acharya Institute of Physiotherapy
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Course name: BPT
Affiliation: Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science (RGUHS)
Eligibility: The candidate should have passed PU/+2 or its equivalent as recognised by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences/Association of Indian Universities with English as one of the subjects and Physics, Chemistry and Biology as optional subjects. Candidates who have completed PU with Vocational Physiotherapy as optional subject are also eligible for this programme.
Duration: 4.5 Years (including internship of six months)
Campus Location: Acharya Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Road Acharya PO, Soladevanahalli Bangalore-560 107, India
Distance:
The College is well connected to Bus stations, airport and railway station
Distance from airport is 35.6 km
Distance from Central bangalore Railway Station(SBC) is 21.8 km
Distance from Yeswanthpur Railway Station is 14.5 km -
RV College of Physiotherapy
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Course name: BPT
Affiliation: Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences - [RGUHS]
Eligibility: Candidates who have passed pre-university examination (10+2 or any other equivalent examination recognized by the board with a minimum of 40% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology as optional subjects with English as a subject of study. In case of candidates belonging to SC/ST the minimum percentage of marks shall be 35% in the qualifying subjects.
Duration: 4 years, Full time, Graduation Programme
Campus Location: No.CA 2/83-3, 9th Main Rd, 4th Block, Jayanagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560011
Distance:
The college is well conneceted to Bus Stations Railway Stations & airport
Distance from Airport is 41.4km
Distance from Majestic(Central Railway Station(SBC)) is 8.5 km -
Krupanidhi College of Physiotherapy
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Course name: BPT
Affiliation: Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science (RGUHS)
Eligibility: Shall have passed two years Pre University Examination conducted by Dept. of Pre – Uni. Education, Karnataka State with English as one of the subjects and Physics Chemistry and Biology as optional sub. The candidates shall have passed subjects of English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology individually also and must have not obtained less than 45% marks in PCB
Duration: 4 years, Full Time, Graduate programme
Campus Location: 12/1, Chikka Bellandur, Carmelaram Post, Varthur Hobli, off Sarjapur Road, Bangalore – 560 035
Distance:
The college is well connected to Air, Bus and Railways
The distance from Kempegowda international Airport is 45.5 km
The distance from Bangalore Central Railway Station(SBC/Majestic) is 22 km -
Sapthagiri Institute of Physiotherapy
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Course name: BPT
Affiliation: Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS)
Eligibility: Pass in PUC / 10+2 or equivalent exam with 40% marks in aggregate in PCB (35% marks in case of Karnataka SC/ST/OBCs) & English as one of the languages. Must have completed 17 years of age by 31st December of the year of admission.
Duration: 4 Years,Full Time,Graduation Programme
Campus Location: 15, Hesarghatta Main Rd, Navy Layout, Chikkasandra, Chikkabanavara, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560090
Distance:
- The college is well connected to Bus,Airport and Railway.
- The College is located just 16.1 km from Bangalore city.
- Distance from Airport is 26.6 km.
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East Point College Of Physiotherapy
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Course name: BPT
Affiliation: Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science (RGUHS)
Eligibility: The candidate must have passed two years Pre-university examinations (10+2) individually in the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English and the marks obtained in PCB together minimum of 40%for general category and minimum 35% for SC/ST/OBC students.
Duration: 4 years plus six months of Internship.
Campus Location: Jnana Prabha, East Point Campus, Virgo Nagar Post, Avalahalli, Bengaluru-560049, Karnataka
Distance:
East Point College of Engineering & Technology is in Bangalore, which is one of the most comfortable cities to dwell in. It is well connected by road, rail and air.
Distance from Majestic(Central Railway Station(SBC))- 24.4 Km
Distance From Kempegowda International Airport- 26.5 km -
Padmashree Institute of Physiotherapy
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Course name: BPT
Affiliation: Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science (RGUHS)
Eligibility: Should have passed two year Pre University examination conducted by Department of Pre-University Education, Karnataka State, with English as one of the subjects and Physics, Chemistry and Biology as optional subjects. The candidate shall have passed subjects of English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology as optional subjects. The candidate shall have passed subjects of English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology individually also.
Duration: 4 years, Full Time, Graduate programme
Campus Location: Padmashree Campus Sy. No. 149, Kommaghatta Sulikere Post, Kengeri Bengaluru – 560060
Distance:
The college is well connected to Air, Bus and Railways
The distance from Kempegowda international Airport is 58 km
The distance from Bangalore Central Railway Station(SBC/Majestic) is 2.5 km -
Harsha Institute of Physiotherapy
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Course name: BPT
Affiliation: Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science (RGUHS)
Eligibility: Passed +2 with 45% (Optional Subject Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English)
Duration: 4 years, Full Time, Graduate programme
Campus Location: No. 193/4,Sondekoppa Circle,Nelamangala, Bengaluru, Karnataka 562123
Distance:
The college is well connected to Air, Bus and Railways
The distance from Kempegowda international Airport is 42.9 km
The distance from Bangalore Central Railway Station(SBC/Majestic) is 26.2 km -
Hillside College of Physiotherapy
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Course name: BPT
Affiliation: Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science (RGUHS)
Eligibility: Shall have passed two years Pre University Examination conducted by Dept. of Pre – Uni. Education, Karnataka State with English as one of the subjects and Physics Chemistry and Biology as optional sub. The candidates shall have passed subjects of English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology individually also and must have not obtained less than 45% marks in PCB
Duration: 4 years, Full Time, Graduate programme
Campus Location: # 9, Raghuvanahalli, Gubbalala Cross, Kanakapura Main Road, Bangalore-560062, Karnataka, India.
Distance:
The College is well connected to Air, Railways and Bus
Distance from Airport is 61.1 km
Distance from Bangalore central Railways(Majestic) is 18.8 km
List of BPT colleges
Career Scope of BPT
Career opportunities are available in healthcare centres, fitness centres, private clinics, administration units, special schools, community centres, nursing homes, rehabilitation centres, hospitals, and colleges/universities. Potential career roles:
- Teacher/Professor/Lecturer
- Research Associate
- Physiotherapist
- Rehabilitator
- Medical Coding Analyst
- Sports Therapist
- Acupuncturist
- Chiropractor
- Exercise Physiologist
- Therapy Manager
Placements for BPT
Popular Recruiters:
- Schools/Colleges
- Research Institutions
- Narayana Hrudayalaya
- Help Age India
- Apollo Hospital
- Fortis Hospital
- Hosmat Hospital
- Talwalkers Pantaloon Fitness Private Limited
- Hospimedca International
question_answer FAQ's for BPT Admissions
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Which are the best BPT colleges in Bangalore?
The list of the best BPT colleges is given above. The students can choose admission in these colleges depending on their level of marks and fee structure of colleges. -
How can I get direct admission to BPT course?
Most of the colleges offer management quota admissions and the student can contact the college authorities directly to get admission, according to their budget. -
What is the course fee of BPT in Bangalore?
The course fee of BPT varies with respect to colleges depending on their grade and reputation. The fee level ranges from 60000/year to 1.5lakh/year in different colleges. -
What is the duration of the BPT course?
Bachelor of physiotherapy (BPT) course includes four years of course duration plus six months of internship. -
What are the job prospects after completing physiotherapy?
Promising job opportunities in India and abroad are available to successful candidates in physiotherapy. There is increasing demand for physiotherapists at various public and private institutions such as hospitals, sports clubs, educational institutions, health clinics, tourism centres etc. Candidates having good entrepreneurial abilities can start their own physiotherapy hospitals/clinics.
