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Frequently Asked Questions
- Yes, NEET qualification is now mandatory for Bachelor of Physiotherapy in Karnataka from the 2025-26 academic session. The Karnataka State Allied and Healthcare Council has officially confirmed this requirement following NCAHP guidelines. All government and private colleges will conduct admissions through NEET-based counselling managed by KEA. Students cannot get BPT admission without qualifying NEET anymore.
- The total Bachelor of Physiotherapy in Karnataka fee ranges from ₹90,000 to ₹2,25,000 in government colleges and ₹4,00,000 to ₹12,00,000 in private colleges. Management quota seats may cost higher. Students should verify current fees directly with colleges as fee structures are revised periodically by the Fee Fixation Committee.
- Karnataka has only one government physiotherapy college for Bachelor of Physiotherapy - Sanjay Gandhi Institute of Trauma and Orthopaedics (SGITO) College of Physiotherapy in Bangalore. Established in 2016, it offers affordable education with clinical training at the 180-bed SGITO hospital. Admission is purely merit-based through government counselling.
- From 2025-26, NEET is mandatory for Bachelor of Physiotherapy in Karnataka admission. Some private colleges may still offer limited management quota seats without NEET for 2025, but this option is closing. From 2026 onwards, NEET qualification will be compulsory for all BPT admissions across India as per NCAHP regulations.
- Fresh BPT graduates in Bangalore can expect starting salaries between ₹25,000 to ₹40,000 per month. Experienced physiotherapists or specialists earn ₹50,000 to ₹70,000+ monthly. Those running private clinics can earn ₹80,000 to ₹1,50,000+ per month depending on patient volume and specialization. Many Reddit and Quora users report that gaining MPT qualification significantly increases earning potential.
- BPT offers a promising career with growing demand. As per discussions on Quora and Reddit, physiotherapy has excellent scope in hospitals, sports academies, rehabilitation centers, and private practice. However, some graduates note that initial salaries may be lower compared to other healthcare professions. The key to success lies in gaining specialization through MPT and building clinical expertise.
- Yes, as per the 2025 NCAHP guidelines, physiotherapists can now use 'Dr.' as a prefix and 'PT' as a suffix. This recognition establishes physiotherapy as an independent healthcare profession. The new curriculum acknowledges physiotherapists as first-contact clinical practitioners with rights to independent clinical practice.
- From the 2026-27 academic session, BPT course duration is expected to extend to 5 years (4 years academics + 1-year internship) as per NCAHP guidelines. Students admitted before 2026 will continue with the current 4.5-year duration (4 years + 6 months internship).
- Top colleges for Bachelor of Physiotherapy in Karnataka include KLE University (Belgaum), Nitte Institute of Physiotherapy (Mangalore), SDM College of Physiotherapy (Dharwad), JSS College of Physiotherapy (Mysuru), and Kempegowda Institute of Physiotherapy (Bangalore). These colleges have experienced faculty, hospital affiliations, and good placement records.
- MPT offers various specializations including Musculoskeletal/Orthopedic Physiotherapy, Neurology Physiotherapy, Sports Physiotherapy, Cardio-Pulmonary Physiotherapy, Pediatric Physiotherapy, Community Physiotherapy, and Women's Health Physiotherapy. Students can choose based on their interest and career goals.
