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Top Physiotherapy Colleges in India

Physiotherapy is the field of science concerned with the treatment of diseases, deformities, ailments or injuries which hamper the physical motion of individuals. In India, physiotherapy is emerging as one of the most popular paramedical professions. At present, there are 507 physiotherapy colleges in India offering diploma, undergraduate, and postgraduate degrees in physiotherapy. 

Admission to physiotherapy colleges is through entrance exams as well as on a merit basis of the class 12 marks. Candidates interested in studying physiotherapy can find more information related to the best college for physiotherapy in India, entrance exam, admission process, courses, and colleges below.

Physiotherapy Colleges in India: Overview

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Physiotherapy courses

(DPT) Diploma in Physiotherapy

(BPT) Bachelor of Physiotherapy

Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy

(MPT) Master of Physiotherapy

Total number of physiotherapy colleges

507

Number of private physiotherapy colleges

428

Number of public physiotherapy colleges

58

Number of public-private physiotherapy Colleges 

21

Admission process

Entrance test or merit basis

Eligibility Criteria for Top Physiotherapy Colleges in India

Different physiotherapy colleges have their eligibility criteria for admission. Interested candidates can go through the common eligibility criteria for the respective physiotherapy courses mentioned below: 

For Diploma Courses

The duration of the Diploma in Physiotherapy is 2 years. The eligibility criteria for DPT are as follows:

  • Candidates must have passed the 10+2 examination with a minimum of 50%

  • Candidates should have studied Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics as their main subjects.

For Undergraduate Courses

For BPT,  the duration of the course is 4 and ½ years with compulsory 6 months of internship, while for B.Sc in Physiotherapy, the duration is 3 years. The eligibility criteria are as follows:

  • The minimum age required is 17 years.

  • Candidates should have passed class 12 with 50% marks from a recognised board.

  • Candidates should have studied Physics, Biology, and Chemistry as their core subjects in their 12th standard along with English.

For Postgraduate Courses

The duration of the MPT course is 2 years. The eligibility criteria are as follows:

  • Candidates should have completed their BPT or a degree equivalent to BPT from a recognised university.

  • The minimum percentage required for a graduation degree is 50%.

  • Also, 6 months of internship completion certificate is required post BPT.

Top 10 Physiotherapy Colleges in India

The list of the best physiotherapy colleges in India offering courses in DPT, BPT, MPT,  and B.Sc in Physiotherapy are listed below. It is based on the NIRF ranking of the institutions and includes both government and private institutions. Check the list of top govt physiotherapy colleges in India from the table below. 

List of Top 10 Government Physiotherapy Colleges in India 

Entrance exams for admission to Physiotherapy Colleges in India

Entrance exam

Conducting body

Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test, IPU CET

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi

Medical Trust Institute of Medical Sciences, MTIMS

Authority of MTIMS, Cochin

Bihar CombinedEntrance Competitive Examination, BCECE

Bihar CombinedEntrance Competitive Examination Board, Bihar

Lovely Professional University National Entrance and Scholarship Test, LPUNEST

Lovely Professional University

Combined Paramedical, Pharmacy and Nursing Entrance Test, CPNET

Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences (UPUMS)

National Institute for Locomotor Disabilities Common Entrance Test, NILD CET

National Institute for Locomotor Disabilities(Divyangjan), Kolkata

VELS Entrance Examination, VEE

VELS  University, Chennai

Manipal Entrance Exam, MET

Manipal University

Dayanand Sagar Admission Test, DSAT

Dayananda Sagar University, Bangalore


Physiotherapy Colleges in India: Admission Process

Admission to physiotherapy courses takes place in two ways, one based on the merit list and the other based on the marks obtained in entrance tests. Some colleges have their entrance tests for admission in physiotherapy courses; while some colleges accept candidates based on the marks obtained in class 12. 

Based on the merit list: Candidates have to download and fill out the college admission form from the official website and also mention their course preferences. Candidates who scored good marks in the class 12 examination, which is at par or more than the cut-off decided by the college will be preferred. The last step in the admission process is the verification of the documents and payment of admission fees.

Based on counselling and interview: Interested candidates are required to fill out the entrance test form for the physiotherapy courses from the respective college. After clearing the entrance test, candidates will be called for counselling or an interview. The seats will be allotted based on the marks obtained by the candidates in the entrance examination as well as the category cut-off. Admission will be confirmed after the document verification and payment of the course fees.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Question. Is Physiotherapy equal to MBBS?

Ans. Physiotherapy comes under paramedical science. It aims at restoring and maintaining the health of an individual. It uses massages, heat therapy, electrotherapy, and exercises to help patients recover from deformities, injuries, or diseases. On the other hand, an MBBS degree teaches students anatomy, pathology, and information about medicines and provides clinical experience.

 Question. Is NEET required for Physiotherapy?

Ans. NEET is not required as many physiotherapy universities or colleges have their entrance test and some give admission based on the 12th standard scorecard.

Question. Can I opt for Physiotherapy after the 12th?

Ans. Yes, students who have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Biology can opt for BPT and those who have studied Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Maths can opt for DPT.

Question. What are the entrance exams for physiotherapy?

Ans. Some of the popular entrance exams for physiotherapy are IPU CET, LPUNEST, and KCET.

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Aarogyam Institute of Paramedical and Allied Sciences, Roorkee

Roorkee, Uttarakhand
Private
BPT
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    Aastha College of Allied Health and Paramedical Sciences, Bhubaneswar

    Bhubaneswar, Odisha
    Private
    BPT
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
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      Aastha Nursing and Paramedical College, Kanpur Nagar

      Kanpur Nagar, Uttar Pradesh
      Private

      Aastha Nursing and Paramedical College, Kanpur Nagar

      Kanpur Nagar, Uttar Pradesh Private
      Diploma in Physiotherapy
        100+ Brochures downloaded so far
        100+ Brochures downloaded so far

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        Abhyuday University, Khargone

        Khargone, Madhya Pradesh
        Private

        Abhyuday University, Khargone

        Khargone, Madhya Pradesh Private
        BPT
        • Fees : 2 Lakhs
        100+ Brochures downloaded so far
        100+ Brochures downloaded so far

        Acharya's NR Institute of Physiotherapy, Bengaluru

        Bangalore, Karnataka
        Private
        BPT
          100+ Brochures downloaded so far
          100+ Brochures downloaded so far

          Adesh University, Bathinda

          Bathinda, Punjab
          4.2/55 Reviews
          Private

          Adesh University, Bathinda

          Bathinda, Punjab Private 4.2/55 Reviews
          BPT
          • Fees : 3.43 Lakhs
          300+ Brochures downloaded so far
          300+ Brochures downloaded so far

          Adhiparasakthi College of Physiotherapy, Kancheepuram

          Melmaruvathur, Tamil Nadu
          Private
          BPT
            100+ Brochures downloaded so far
            100+ Brochures downloaded so far

            Adhunik Institute of Education and Research, Meerut

            Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
            Private
            BPT
              100+ Brochures downloaded so far
              100+ Brochures downloaded so far

              Aditya College of Physiotherapy, Beed

              Beed, Maharashtra
              Private

              Aditya College of Physiotherapy, Beed

              Beed, Maharashtra Private
              BPT
              300+ Brochures downloaded so far
              300+ Brochures downloaded so far

              Aditya College of Physiotherapy, Bengaluru

              Bangalore, Karnataka
              Private

              Aditya College of Physiotherapy, Bengaluru

              Bangalore, Karnataka Private
              BPT
                100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                AIMS Ahmedabad - Ahmedabad Institute of Medical Sciences, Ahmedabad

                Ahmedabad, Gujarat
                Private
                BPT
                • Fees : 3.92 Lakhs
                300+ Brochures downloaded so far
                300+ Brochures downloaded so far

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                Ahmedabad Physiotherapy College, Ahmedabad

                Waghodia, Gujarat
                Private
                BPT
                • Fees : 5.40 Lakhs
                100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                AIMS College of Physiotherapy, Dombivli East

                Dombivli, Maharashtra
                Private

                AIMS College of Physiotherapy, Dombivli East

                Dombivli, Maharashtra Private
                BPT
                300+ Brochures downloaded so far
                300+ Brochures downloaded so far

                AIPH University, Bhubaneswar

                Bhubaneshwar, Odisha
                Private

                AIPH University, Bhubaneswar

                Bhubaneshwar, Odisha Private
                MPT Cardio Pulmonary Sciences
                100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                Akal University, Bathinda

                Talwandi Sabo, Punjab
                3.5/53 Reviews
                Private

                Akal University, Bathinda

                Talwandi Sabo, Punjab Private 3.5/53 Reviews
                BPT
                • Fees : 2.60 Lakhs
                100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                Akar College of Physiotherapy, Ahmedabad

                Ahmedabad, Gujarat
                Private

                Akar College of Physiotherapy, Ahmedabad

                Ahmedabad, Gujarat Private
                BPT
                  100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                  100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                  Akash Institute of Physiotherapy, Bangalore

                  Bangalore, Karnataka
                  Private

                  Akash Institute of Physiotherapy, Bangalore

                  Bangalore, Karnataka Private
                  BPT
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                    AKG Co Operative Institute of Health Sciences, Kannur

                    300+ Brochures downloaded so far
                    300+ Brochures downloaded so far

                    AKG Institute of Nursing, Lucknow

                    Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
                    Private

                    AKG Institute of Nursing, Lucknow

                    Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh Private
                    Diploma in Physiotherapy
                      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

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                      APGSU Shimla - Alakh Prakash Goyal Shimla University, Shimla

                      Taradevi, Himachal Pradesh
                      3.4/56 Reviews
                      Private
                      BPT
                      • Fees : 2.48 Lakhs
                      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                      Al-Karim University, Katihar

                      Katihar, Bihar
                      Private

                      Al-Karim University, Katihar

                      Katihar, Bihar Private
                      BPT
                      • Fees : 4.37 Lakhs
                      300+ Brochures downloaded so far
                      300+ Brochures downloaded so far

                      Alphonsa College, Kottayam

                      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                      Alva's College of Physiotherapy and Research Center, Moodbidri

                      Moodbidri, Karnataka
                      Private
                      BPT
                        100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                        100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                        Amar Jyoti Institute of Physiotherapy, Delhi

                        New Delhi, Delhi
                        Private
                        BPT
                        • Fees : 2.92 Lakhs
                        300+ Brochures downloaded so far
                        300+ Brochures downloaded so far

                        Amity Institute of Physiotherapy, Noida

                        Noida, Uttar Pradesh
                        4.2/52 Reviews
                        Private

                        Amity Institute of Physiotherapy, Noida

                        Noida, Uttar Pradesh Private 4.2/52 Reviews
                        BPT
                        • Fees : 6 Lakhs
                        100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                        100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                        Amity University, Jaipur

                        Jaipur, Rajasthan
                        Private

                        Amity University, Jaipur

                        Jaipur, Rajasthan Private 4.1/5200 Reviews
                        Ph.D Physiotherapy
                        • Fees : 2.70 Lakhs
                        600+ Brochures downloaded so far
                        600+ Brochures downloaded so far

                        Anand College of Physiotherapy, Aurangabad

                        Aurangabad, Maharashtra
                        Private

                        Anand College of Physiotherapy, Aurangabad

                        Aurangabad, Maharashtra Private
                        BPT
                        100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                        100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                        Ananya College of Physiotherapy, Kalol

                        Kalol, Gujarat
                        Private
                        MPT Neurology
                        • Fees : 1.72 Lakhs
                        100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                        100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                        Anjanadri Institute of Physiotherapy, Bangalore

                        Bangalore, Karnataka
                        Private
                        BPT
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                          Annamalai University - Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar

                          Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu
                          Public/Govt
                          BPT
                            1000+ Brochures downloaded so far
                            1000+ Brochures downloaded so far

                            ACFA Jalandhar - Apeejay College of Fine Arts, Jalandhar

                            Jalandhar, Punjab
                            3.7/59 Reviews
                            Private
                            BPT
                            • Fees : 2.75 Lakhs
                            100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                            100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                            Apex Professional University, Pasighat

                            Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh
                            Private

                            Apex Professional University, Pasighat

                            Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh Private
                            B.Voc Sports, Nutrition and Physiotherapy
                              100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                              100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                              Apex University, Jaipur

                              Jaipur, Rajasthan
                              Private

                              Apex University, Jaipur

                              Jaipur, Rajasthan Private 4.1/513 Reviews
                              MPT
                                300+ Brochures downloaded so far
                                300+ Brochures downloaded so far

                                Apollo College of Physiotherapy, Durg

                                Anjora, Chhattisgarh
                                Private

                                Apollo College of Physiotherapy, Durg

                                Anjora, Chhattisgarh Private
                                BPT
                                  100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                                  100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                                  Apollo College of Physiotherapy, Hyderabad

                                  Hyderabad, Telangana
                                  Private

                                  Apollo College of Physiotherapy, Hyderabad

                                  Hyderabad, Telangana Private
                                  BPT
                                    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                                    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                                    Apollo Institute of Physiotherapy, Ahmedabad

                                    Ahmedabad, Gujarat
                                    Private
                                    BPT
                                    • Fees : 3.08 Lakhs
                                    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                                    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                                    Arni University, Kathgarh

                                    Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
                                    Private

                                    Arni University, Kathgarh

                                    Kangra, Himachal Pradesh Private
                                    B.Sc Physiotherapy
                                      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                                      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                                      Arunachal University of Studies, Namsai

                                      Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh
                                      2.6/51 Reviews
                                      Private

                                      Arunachal University of Studies, Namsai

                                      Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh Private 2.6/51 Reviews
                                      BPT
                                      • Fees : 4.20 Lakhs
                                      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                                      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                                      AKU Patna - Aryabhatta Knowledge University, Patna

                                      Patna, Bihar
                                      4.2/58 Reviews
                                      Public/Govt
                                      MPT
                                        600+ Brochures downloaded so far
                                        600+ Brochures downloaded so far

                                        Ashok and Rita Patel Institute of Physiotherapy, Anand

                                        Anand, Gujarat
                                        Private
                                        BPT
                                        • Fees : 7 Lakhs
                                        100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                                        100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                                        Asian Institute of Paramedical Sciences, Guwahati

                                        100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                                        100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                                        Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh

                                        Dibrugarh, Assam
                                        4.5/54 Reviews
                                        Public/Govt

                                        Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh

                                        Dibrugarh, Assam Public/Govt 4.5/54 Reviews
                                        Diploma in Physiotherapy
                                          600+ Brochures downloaded so far
                                          600+ Brochures downloaded so far

                                          Assam Women's University, Jorhat

                                          Jorhat, Assam
                                          5.0/51 Reviews
                                          Public/Govt

                                          Assam Women's University, Jorhat

                                          Jorhat, Assam Public/Govt 5.0/51 Reviews
                                          BPT
                                          • Fees : 47.11 K
                                          100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                                          100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                                          Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University, Lucknow

                                          Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
                                          Public/Govt

                                          Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University, Lucknow

                                          Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh Public/Govt
                                          BPT
                                          • Fees : 2.80 Lakhs
                                          1000+ Brochures downloaded so far
                                          1000+ Brochures downloaded so far

                                          AVM College of Physiotherapy, Kadapa

                                          Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh
                                          Private

                                          AVM College of Physiotherapy, Kadapa

                                          Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh Private
                                          BPT
                                            100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                                            100+ Brochures downloaded so far

                                            Ayushman College, Shahpura

                                            Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
                                            Private

                                            Ayushman College, Shahpura

                                            Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh Private
                                            BPT
                                              100+ Brochures downloaded so far
                                              100+ Brochures downloaded so far
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