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.
BPT course details
| Duration | 4 Years + 6 Months Internships |
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| Level | Bachelor Programme |
| Mode of Admission | Merit/Management |
| Entrance Exam | Karnataka CET |
| Eligibility | Pass in 12th with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English as madatory subjects and 45% aggregate in PCB. |
| Fee Detail | Merit Quota Seats :- Rs.50,000 to Rs.1,00,000 |
| Management Quota Seats :- Rs.1,00,000 to Rs.2,50,000 | |
| 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 - Bangalore
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Course name: BPT
Affiliations:
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS)
Eligibility: Pass in 12th with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English as madatory subjects and 45% aggregate in PCB.
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 Airport, Railway stations and Roadways.
- The location makes it feasible for students from across the country as well as globe to seek admission to the esteemed institution.
- Distance from Airport is 30.5 km
- Distance from Bangalore central Railways(Majestic) is 9.7 km
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Kempegowda Institute Of Physiotherapy
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Course name: BPT
Affiliations:
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science (RGUHS)
Eligibility: Pass in 12th with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English as madatory subjects and 45% aggregate 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
Affiliations:
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science (RGUHS)
Eligibility: Pass in 12th with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English as madatory subjects and 45% aggregate 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
Affiliations: 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:
The College is located in the residentioal area of Bangalore, well connected to Railways, Airways and Bus Connectivity.
Distance from Central Railways is Aprox. of 10 km.
Distance from Kempegowda International Airport is Approx. of 45 Km. -
Acharya Institute of Physiotherapy
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Course name: BPT
Affiliations:
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science (RGUHS)
Eligibility: Pass in 12th with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English as madatory subjects and 45% aggregate in PCB.
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
Affiliations:
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences - [RGUHS]
Eligibility: Pass in 12th with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English as madatory subjects and 45% aggregate in PCB.
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
Affiliations:
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science (RGUHS)
Eligibility: Pass in 12th with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English as madatory subjects and 45% aggregate 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
Affiliations:
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS)
Eligibility: Pass in 12th with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English as madatory subjects and 45% aggregate in PCB.
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
Affiliations:
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science (RGUHS)
Eligibility: Pass in 12th with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English as madatory subjects and 45% aggregate in PCB.
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
Affiliations:
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science (RGUHS)
Eligibility: Pass in 12th with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English as madatory subjects and 45% aggregate in PCB.
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
Affiliations:
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science (RGUHS)
Eligibility: Pass in 12th with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English as madatory subjects and 45% aggregate in PCB.
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
Affiliations:
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Science (RGUHS)
Eligibility: Pass in 12th with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English as madatory subjects and 45% aggregate 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
Syllabus of BPT
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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.
Rhea • 1 month ago
Can I do MD after BPT
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Ann • 1 month ago
Is there BPT in St. John's College?
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K Ravi Kiran • 1 month ago
How is Vydehi Medical college rated for pursuing physiotherapy
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Simren Kaur • 1 month ago
Is BPT a doctor course
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Aswathi • 1 month ago
No. BPT, Bachelor of Physiotherapy, is an undergraduate course and it do not use the title 'Dr'.
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