Bachelor in Physiotherapy (BPT) is a 4 and a half year paramedical course that is pursued by students after completion of 10+2 with Physics, chemistry and biology as main subjects. This course focuses on physical movements of the body including manual therapy, exercises, sports injuries etc.
There are several private as well as public colleges that offer Bachelor in Physiotherapy (BPT) course. These colleges whether private or govt. must be affiliated to state or central university and recognized by Indian Association of Physiotherapist. For getting admission in Government college, one must qualify an entrance exam conducted at National or State level. Admission in Government College is done through counseling. On the other hand, admissions are taken directly in private colleges on merit basis. The colleges provide theoretical as well as practical knowledge to the students. Some govt. colleges charge less fee but on the other hand private colleges provide scholarship facility to the students.
These colleges have huge campus, experienced faculties, free Wi fi connectivity, well equipped laboratories, gymnasium, libraries, swimming pools, infirmaries, hospitals for practice etc. These colleges have their own hospitals which make placement easier and guaranteed. Individuals get recruited in reputed hospitals such as Apollo Hospital, Max Hospital, Medanta Hospital, Fortis Hospital etc. Some individuals also run their own Physiotherapy centre after completing Master’s degree in Physiotherapy.
Some of the best Bachelor in Physiotherapy (BPT) colleges in India are as follows:-
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- Uttaranchal College of Biomedical Sciences & Hospital
- Combined Institute of Medical Sciences and Research
- Ras Bihari Bose Subharti Medical University
The course fee for BPT course is around 50,000- 60,000rs per year which does not include hostel fee as it is students’ choice to reside in hostel or not. When it comes to income, BPT professionals or Physiotherapists earn a handsome salary ranging from 5lac to 15lac per annum. Thus, it is a career oriented course but a student needs to be very particular in choosing a right college for himself.
