Ever thought about medical careers, apart from MBBS and BDS?

Physiotherapy is one of the promising fields that you can opt for if you are aspiring to pursue medical stream after class 12. This is one of the popular medical programmes apart from MBBS and BDS.
As a physiotherapist, you will be required to look after the physical and muscular health of individuals. There is a good salary scope in this field if you have pursued education from a good college. Check out the details regarding this field below.

What is Physiotherapy?

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Physiotherapy is the branch of science that deals with the cure, prevention and rehabilitation of the challenged and physically disabled people. Physiotherapy is considered as one of the ancient sciences to cure people through physical practices. A physiotherapist in India is called a doctor and uses 'Dr' as a suffix. This independent health profession is a non-surgical process that is aimed at reducing pain, restoring functionality and improving the movement of the affected part of a patient's body. The practice of Physiotherapy is concerned with the function of different body systems and is devoted to the movement sciences.

What does a physiotherapist do?

Physiotherapists help people affected by injury, illness or disability through movement and exercise, manual therapy, education and advice. They maintain health for people of all ages, helping patients to manage pain and prevent disease

Physiotherapy Courses in India

In India, there are three types of Physiotherapy courses:

Bachelor Courses
Diploma/ Certificate Courses
Postgraduate Courses

Career Scope after Physiotherapy Courses

With rapid urbanization has changed the lifestyle of people in India, most of the youth now moving towards the corporate world. The stress levels have increased rapidly, therefore, the demand for good physiotherapists is rising.

Physiotherapists are required in
Private orthopaedic clinics,
Hospitals,
Rehabilitation centres,
Fitness centres,
Sports centres,
Defence establishments, etc.

Highly qualified physiotherapists can also start their own clinic and attend to their patients’ needs.

Employment Sectors/ Areas

Defence Medical Organizations
Colleges and Universities
Pharma Industry
Health Institutions
Rehabilitation Centres
Private and Government Sectors
Orthopaedic Departments
Gyms and Fitness Centres
Sports Clubs
Fitness Centres
Sports Training facilities
Schools for Physically Disabled and Mentally Retarded Children

Physiotherapy Courses after 12th (Prepare for Physiotherapy Entrance)
Here is a list of undergraduate Physiotherapy courses (including Diploma programmes) that you can opt for after Class 12.

Name of the Course	Type of Course	Duration	Course Fee
BPT - Bachelor of Physio / Physical Therapy	Undergraduate Degree	4 years	Rs. 1,00,000 - Rs. 5,00,000
B.Sc in Physiotherapy	Undergraduate Degree	3 years	Rs. 1,00,000 - Rs. 5,00,000
BOT - Bachelor of Occupational Therapy	Undergraduate Degree	3-5 years	Rs. 4,00,000
Diploma in Physiotherapy	Undergraduate Diploma	2 to 3 years	INR 10,000 to INR 5 Lakh

BPT Admission 2021: List of Top BPT Colleges in India

Mentioned below in the tabulated format all the important details about ongoing admission

BPT College	Admission Procedure	Exam Date
Christian Medical College	Merit basis and PT	May 2021
Madras Medical College	Entrance based and PT	To be announced
Seth GS Medical College	Merit basis	To be announced
Government Medical College, Nagpur	CET Score	On CET score
Maharashtra University of Health Science	Entrance Based and PI	To be announced
Goa Medical College and Hospital	Merit Basis	May 2021
SRIHER,Chennai	Merit basis	To be announced
Kasturba Medical College	Merit basis	To be announced
Manipal Academy of Higher Education	Entrance based and PI	To be announced

Frequently Asked Questions:

Can physiotherapist put Dr?

Physiotherapists can use the title Dr. and write it in front of their name, the Indian Association of Physiotherapists(IAP) has said

How can I get admission in physiotherapy college?

In order to apply for BPT programmes, you will have to pass your 10+2 with at least 50% marks with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as the compulsory subject. Also, you will have to qualify entrance exams for admission to BPT programmes i.e. Common Entrance Test (CET)

Is CET required for physiotherapy 2020?

Common Entrance Test (CET) and the All India Medical Entrance Examination (AIMEE) are the two major exams to get into the Bachelor's Degree Physiotherapy Course. ... At least 50% aggregate marks with Physics, Chemistry and Biology at the 10 +2 level is required by candidates aspiring to join this course

Eligibility Criteria for Physiotherapy Diploma Programmes

For all undergraduate diploma programmes, you will have to pass 10+2. There may or may not be an entrance exam depending on the college you are applying for.
In order to apply for postgraduate diploma programmes, you will have to complete your graduation with the minimum percentage required by the respective college you are applying for.

Eligibility Criteria for Physiotherapy Graduation Programmes:

In order to apply for BPT programmes, you will have to pass your 10+2 with at least 50% marks with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as the compulsory subject.
Also, you will have to qualify entrance exams for admission to BPT programmes i.e. Common Entrance Test (MHT-CET), GGSIPU CET, etc.
However, you can apply for B.Sc. in Physiotherapy on the basis of merit in class 12 board exams. There is no entrance exam for admission to B.Sc. programmes in this field.

Postgraduate Physiotherapy Courses

Here is a list of postgraduate physiotherapy courses that you can opt for after completing your bachelor's degree.

Name of the Course	Type of Course	Duration	Course Fee
Master in Physiotherapy (MPT)	Post-graduate Degree	2 years	INR 2 Lakh to INR 7 Lakh
M.Sc. in Physiotherapy	Post-graduate Degree	2 years	INR 35,000 to INR 2.5 Lakh
Master of Physiotherapy (Neurology)	Post-graduate Degree	2 years	INR 30,000 to INR 5 Lakh
M.D. in Physiotherapy	Post-graduate Degree	3 years	INR 10 Lakh to 25 Lakh
Master of Physiotherapy in Sports Physiotherapy	Post-graduate Degree	2 years	INR 2 Lakh to INR 7 Lakh
PG Diploma in Sports Physiotherapy	Post-graduate Diploma	1 year	--
PhD in Physiotherapy	Doctorate Degree	2 years	INR 5,000 to 25 lakh

Eligibility Criteria for PG Physiotherapy Courses

Mentioned below are the entry requirements for Physiotherapy postgraduate and Doctorate Programmes.

You will have to secure 50% marks in BPT and clear the entrance exam in order to secure a seat in MPT programmes.

Exams include All India Post Graduate Physiotherapy Entrance Test, CET for Master’s courses, JIPMER All India Entrance Exam, etc.

You will also have to complete at least 6 months as an intern in this field to be eligible for MPT courses.

Admission in M.Sc. in Physiotherapy is done on the basis of performance in graduation and M.Sc. entrance exams of the respective university.

For doctoral programmes, you will have to secure excellent marks in your post-graduation and clear entrance exams and interviews for fellowships.