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Physiotherapist

Physiotherapists in India assess and treat physical impairments caused by injury, disease, or disability using exercise therapy, manual techniques, and electrotherapy. They work across hospitals, sports facilities, and rehabilitation centres, playing a vital role in post-surgical recovery and chronic pain management. India's ageing population, rising sports injuries, and expanding healthcare infrastructure are driving consistent demand for qualified physiotherapists.

Salary range
₹3–18 LPA
Job growth
high
Work type
Hospital
Paths to entry
3 routes

Actions for your grade

  • Score well in Biology and Physics in board exams
  • Read about physiotherapy specialisations such as sports and neuro rehab
  • Volunteer at a local hospital or disability care centre

Your complete path from Grade 10 to Physiotherapist

Every step you need — from now to your first job.

BPT via NEET UG
Science

PCB with minimum 50% in Class 12 required; NEET score accepted by most private and deemed universities for BPT admissions.

  1. Now
    Science Stream
  2. Exams
    NEET UG
  3. Degree
    Bachelor of Physiotherapy — BPT (4.5 years incl. 6-month internship)
  4. Colleges
    AIIMS New Delhi · Manipal College of Allied Health Sciences · Jss College of Physiotherapy Mysore
  5. Career
    Physiotherapist
BPT via CUET UG
Science

Select central and private universities use CUET UG scores; check individual college eligibility criteria.

  1. Now
    Science Stream
  2. Exams
    CUET UG
  3. Degree
    Bachelor of Physiotherapy — BPT (4.5 years incl. 6-month internship)
  4. Colleges
    BHU Varanasi · Amity University Noida · Svnirtar Cuttack
  5. Career
    Physiotherapist
MPT Specialisation (postgrad)
Science

Admission through individual university entrance tests; specialisations include Sports, Orthopaedics, Neurology, and Cardiopulmonary.

  1. Now
    Science Stream
  2. Exams
    —
  3. Degree
    Master of Physiotherapy — MPT (2 years), after BPT
  4. Colleges
    AIIMS New Delhi · Nimhans Bangalore · Manipal College of Allied Health Sciences
  5. Career
    Physiotherapist

Entrance exams

ExamEligibilityDifficultyWindow
NEET UG
NTA
Class 12 PCB, 50%+Very HardMay
CUET UG
NTA
Class 12 (any stream)MediumMay-Jun

Where to Study

Institutes known to offer this career pathway in India.

AIIMS Delhi
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
Central GovtNew Delhi, Delhi
NEET UG
MCOAHS
Manipal College of Allied Health Sciences
Deemed UniversityManipal, Karnataka
MET
JSS CPT
JSS College of Physiotherapy
Deemed UniversityMysuru, Karnataka
NEET UGKarnataka CET
SRMIST
SRM Institute of Science and Technology
Deemed UniversityChennai, Tamil Nadu
JEE MainNEET UGInstitute entranceMerit-based
BHU
Banaras Hindu University
Central GovtVaranasi, Uttar Pradesh
CUETJEE MainNEET UG
Amity Noida
Amity University Noida
Deemed UniversityNoida, Uttar Pradesh
JEE MainASATNEET UG
SVNIRTAR
Swami Vivekananda National Institute of Rehabilitation Training and Research
AutonomousCuttack, Odisha
Institute entranceMerit-based
NIMHANS
National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences
AutonomousBangalore, Karnataka
NEET PGInstitute entranceMerit-based
Recommendations only — verify eligibility, seat availability, and admission rules from official portals before applying.