Admission in BPT and BOT through NEET 2026

Admission in BPT and BOT through NEET 2026

Manisha TiwariUpdated on 12 Jan 2026, 03:04 PM IST

The National Commission for Allied Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) has made NEET UG examination compulsory for admission to Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) and Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOT) from the academic year 2026-27. In a recent notice, the authority has asked the UGC to govern all the affiliated universities and institutions to grant admission into BPT and BOT courses through NEET 2026.
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  1. BPT and BOT through NEET 2026: Overview
  2. Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy through NEET UG: Eligibility criteria
  3. NEET mandatory for BPT and BOT courses: Admission process
  4. Why NEET for admission to BPT and BOT courses?
Admission in BPT and BOT through NEET 2026
Admission in BPT and BOT through NEET 2026

NCAHP, through its earlier notice, specified the curriculum, making NEET UG mandatory for allied courses. The authority has now specifically asked the UGC to grant admission in BPT and BOT courses through NEET. In simple words, candidates wishing to secure admission in BPT and BOT courses in the academic year 2026-27, will have to appear for the NEET 2026 exam. Read the full article on ‘admission in BPT and BOT through NEET 2026’ to know more details.

BPT and BOT through NEET 2026: Overview

Particulars

Details

Name of the courses

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT), Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOT)

Program duration

5 years (4 years + 1 year internship)

Mandatory exam for admission

NEET UG exam

Educational qualification

Class 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects

Effective from

Academic year 2026-27


Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy through NEET UG: Eligibility criteria

NCAHP has requested the NTA to include the details of BPT and BOT courses in the NEET information bulletin 2026. The authority has mentioned some NCAHP eligibility criteria for admission to BPT and BOT courses from 2026 onwards. The eligibility criteria for admission in BPT and BOT courses through NEET 2026 can be checked below.

Eligibility for BPT and BOT through NEET 2026

Particulars

Eligibility criteria

Educational qualification

  • Candidates must have passed class 12 or its equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects.

  • Candidates belonging to General category must have obtained at least 50% marks in aggregate (PCB) in the qualifying exam and must pass in English subject.

  • Those belonging to SC, ST, OBC (NCL) and PwD category must have secured at least 40% marks in PCB with pass in English subject.

Entrance examination

Candidates must have appeared for the NEET 2026 exam conducted by the NTA.

Minimum qualifying marks

There is no qualifying marks or cutoff percentile requirement for application for the admission.

Age

Candidates must have completed 17 years of age as on December 31, 2026.

NEET mandatory for BPT and BOT courses: Admission process

As per the NCAHP’s notice, admission to BPT and BOT from 2026 onwards be granted through the NEET UG examination. The process will be conducted by state, union territory or university. A general admission process for BPT and BOT seats can be checked below.

Admission process for BPT and BOT courses

Step 1: Appear for the NEET UG examination

Candidates aspiring for admission to BPT and BOT courses must register and fill the NEET 2026 application form. NEET scores will be used for admission into these allied and healthcare programs in the country.

Step 2: Participate in the counselling process

Once the NEET UG result 2026 is declared, candidates will need to participate in the counselling process. The counselling for admission to BPT and BOT courses will be conducted either by state authority or institutional authority. Admissions will be granted based on NEET marks, availability of seats, category-wise reservation and choices filled by candidates.

Step 3: Seat allotment and document verification

Candidates who will be granted seats during counselling will have to report to the allotted institute within the given timeline. Candidates have to complete the document verification and pay the prescribed admission fee to confirm their seat.

Why NEET for admission to BPT and BOT courses?

Earlier, BPT and BOT admissions were conducted through individual institution tests or state-level entrance exams. Therefore, the admissions were inconsistent with variations in eligibility criteria. Therefore, the NCAHP has introduced this norm, making NEET UG 2026 compulsory for Bachelor of Physiotherapy and Bachelor of Occupational Therapy admission mandatory.

  • NEET is a single medical entrance exam. Appearing for NEET 2026 exam will ensure a common merit standard for all students across the country.

  • Both Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy play important roles in preventive care and therapeutic support. Screening through NEET will lead eligible students with strong knowledge to take admission in BPT and BOT courses.

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