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MBBS

What is MBBS?

MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) course is 5.5 years undergraduate degree with 4.5 years of course study and 1 year of mandatory internship in various fields of medicine.

The course is divided into 9 semesters in which one will gain an overview of various MBBS subjects like anatomy, pediatrics, biochemistry, and many other subjects during the whole course.

The syllabus, prescribed in such a way that MBBS degree holders can choose a specialization for further majoring and practicing medicine. The career specializations for MBBS students are Nephrology, Cardiology, Gynecology, Anesthesiology, Organ Transplant, Endocrine, and General Surgery, etc.

Eligibility

• Candidates must have passed Class XII/higher secondary/pre-university qualifying examination with Science subjects i.e. Physics, Chemistry and Zoology/Botany. They also must have studied English as the main subject for their qualifying examination.
• Moreover, candidates also need to fulfil the age limit criteria i.e. they must have completed 17 years of age at the time of admissions.
• There are additional eligibility conditions as mentioned by the regulatory authorities for MBBS i.e. Medical Council of India (MCI).

Syllabus

The MBBS syllabus for 9 semesters is tabulated below for aspirants to refer to.

Job Profiles

• General Physician
• Medical Officer
• Medical Coder
• Dietician
• Dermatologist,

Recruiters

• Biomedical Companies
• Health Centers
• Hospitals
• Laboratories,
• Nursing Homes
• Polyclinics
• Private Practice

Average Fee

MBBS fees vary depending on government and private colleges. With average MBBS course fees ranging from INR 10,000 to INR 6 Lakhs per semester.

Average Salary

The initial salary of a medical graduate doctor may be the Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 35,000 per month. After getting the experience and good hands on in this field, the candidate may get the handsome salary as 2 to 5 lakh per per month.

MD

Doctor of Medicine, commonly known as MD, is a postgraduate degree where graduates study medicine in detail. It is a two-year course that trains medical graduates in the study, prevention, diagnosis, and the treatment of adult diseases. Someone who holds an MBBS degree can pursue MD degree to obtain training on a specialization of choice. Some of the specializations include pediatrics, gynecology, obstetrics, ophthalmology and dentistry. Graduates should know that the admission to MD course in many of the colleges is granted through the National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test PG, commonly known as NEET PG. On the other hand, colleges that do not come under the ambit of the aforementioned exam have their own admission criteria. As per the Medical Council of India, there are a total of 220 medical colleges in India (both government and private) that offer around 17950 seats for MD course.

Doctor of Medicine Highlights

Advantages of MD

There are several advantages when it comes to pursuing a degree in Doctor of Medicine. Some of them are mentioned below:

BDS

B.D.S. / Bachelor of Dental Surgery 

B.D.S. or Bachelor of Dental Surgery is an undergraduate Dentistry course. The duration of Bachelor of Dental Surgery course is 4 years regular study followed by 1 year of internship. After M.B.B.S., Bachelor of Dental Surgery is one the most sought after course in the field of medical science. B.D.S. enables one to become a Dentist. The curriculum of BDS is being regulated by the Dental Council of India (DCI).

Information on eligibility, admission procedure, exams, fee and other details is given below.

BDS: BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) is an undergraduate course for five years duration. Under this degree duration, four years will be for theory and one year will be for internship on rotation basis in every department. Dental Council of India (DCI) regulates dental education in the country.

Eligibility: Candidates have to fulfill the specified criteria in terms of nationality, age limit if any, qualifying exam, pass percentage, and more. In addition, they must also qualify NEET .

• For NEET candidates belonging from the general category must have to obtain a minimum of 50th percentile, for SC/ST/OBC candidates 40th percentile and candidates with locomotor disability 45th percentile.
• Candidates have to pass a recognized Higher/Senior Secondary Examination or the Indian School Certificate Examination equivalent to 10+2 Higher/Senior Secondary Examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology. Unreserved candidates and OCI, NRI, foreign candidates must have secured at least 50% in their qualifying exam in Physics, Chemistry and Biology/ Biotechnology and candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes or Other Backward Classes (OBC)must have secured 40%.
• Candidates must have completed 17 years at the time of admission or before December 31 of the year of admission.

Syllabus of Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS):

Candidates can go through the below-mentioned syllabus of BDS degree, which an aspirant has to go through while completing the degree.

First Year of BDS

• General Human Anatomy including Embryology and Histology
• General Human Physiology and Biochemistry, Nutrition and Dietetics
• Dental Anatomy Embryology and Oral Histology
• Dental Materials
• Pre-clinical Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge

Second Year of BDS

• General Pathology and Microbiology
• General and Dental Pharmacology and Therapeutics
• Dental Materials
• Preclinical Conservative Dentistry
• Pre-clinical Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge
• Oral Pathology & Oral Microbiology

Third Year of BDS

• General Medicine
• General Surgery
• Oral Pathology and Oral Microbiology
• Conservative dentistry and Endodontics
• Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
• Oral Medicine and Radiology
• Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics
• Paediatric & Preventive Dentistry
• Periodontology
• Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge

Fourth Year of BDS

• Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics
• Oral Medicine & Radiology
• Paediatric & Preventive Dentistry
• Periodontology
• Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
• Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge
• Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
• Public Health Dentistry

Scope:

In today's world, where oral health is one of the primary concerns for everyone, the scope of BDS in India and abroad is very high. People like to visit the dentist for their oral checkup in a month or two. The scope of Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) in India is very vast and increasing at a rapid speed day by day. It depends on the respective aspirant’s skills, knowledge, calibers, and the place they are practicing. The course of BDS is very career-oriented and serves society with its application. BDS graduates can easily earn a handsome salary by working in both private or government organizations. Some of the employment area after graduating from BDS are mentioned below

• Dental Clinics
• Government hospitals
• Dental Institutions
• Pharmaceutical Companies
• Dental Products Manufactures
• Private Practice

Careers opportunities after BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)

A wide variety of career choices is open for students after BDS. The most obvious choice would be to practice as a dentist. An important point is that students must register with the Dental Council of India to be able to practice as a dentist. Some of the career options are mentioned below:

• Set up private practice: A common option followed by many dentists who have passed and registered themselves with the Dental Council of India. This will require some amount of funds and a good location. It also will take sometime before the dentists can establish themselves.
• Consultant: In case setting up one’s own practice is not appealing, working as a consultant with established hospitals is another option. Here, one would be like an employee who is required to take on the patients who visit the hospital for their dental problems.
• Teaching: Generally freshers are not taken in for teaching. The job requires experienced doctors who can answer queries and teach well. Mostly the doctors attached to the Govt hospitals also work as consulting professors to the students at the attached colleges. However, teaching is an option for dentists who are having some experience working as a dentist.
• Government Job: Most Govt hospitals, organizations, PSUs require doctors including dentists. So students can go in for these jobs for job security.
• Options Abroad: To work abroad or practice as a dentist, one needs to check the regulations of the country and fulfill them to start work.
• Further Study: Another option would be to go in for a Masters in Dental Surgery. The specializations available allow the dentist to choose the area in which they would like to mark their career. They have a choice of 9 specializations to choose from while pursuing their masters as given below.

1. Oral Medicine, Diagnosis, and Radiology
2. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
3. Oral Pathology and Microbiology
4. Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
5. Orthodontics
6. Prosthodontics
7. Periodontal Surgery and Oral Implantology
8. Pedodontics
9. Public Health Dentistry

MDS is not just the only option that is open for students. Dentists can also pursue a management course like MHA (Masters in Hospital Administration) or MPH (Masters in Public Health). This will allow them to step into the management side of health organizations or hospital chains.

BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) Salary:

The salary of dental graduates depends upon their caliber and experience. Aspirants can earn a handsome salary both in the private and government sector. The experience wise salary after completing the graduation is :

0 to 6 years is 3 to 4 lakhs per annum, 6 to 12 years is 6 to 9 lakhs per annum (approx).

Fee:

The average annual fees to pursue BDS is around INR 1 Lakh to 8 Lakhs. 

BAMS

BAMS

BAMS or Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery is a 5.5 years long graduate degree that covers the study of the integrated system of modern medicine and traditional Ayurveda.

Eligibility Criteria

• Students should score at least 50%-60% in Class 12 from a recognized board Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in Class 12, as compulsory subjects.
• Applicants who satisfy the above qualification models need to show up for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) and qualify it. Admission to the BAMS course is through a unified directing dependent on the NEET merit list.

BAMS Subjects

AMS course duration of 5 years and 6 months consists of syllabus including classroom training, practical training, workshops, conferences, etc., and 1 year of mandate internship in the fifth year.

Sanskrit is taught throughout the course for better subject understanding.The syllabus is made in such a way that has 3 Professionals of 1.5 years each, consisting of subjects such as:

• Ayurvedic Philosophy
• History of Ayurveda
• Toxicology
• Anatomy
• Physiology
• General Surgery and para surgical techniques
• Panchkarma, and others.

 Job profiles after completing the BAMS programme

• Lecturer
• Scientist
• Therapist
• Category manager
• Business development officer
• Sales representatives
• Product manager
• Pharmacist
• Jr. clinical trial coordinator
• Medical representative
• Ayurvedic doctor
• Sales executive
• Area sales manager
• Assistant claim manager health
• Manager – internal audit

Government Jobs

• BAMS graduates are hired as a homeopathy doctor in many govt hospitals and institutions with a salary of around INR 30,000 to INR 50,000. 
• With experience, the grade pay will increases .Some of the projects under which they are employed are National Health Mission schemes, among others where a doctor can earn around INR 35,000
• .In the evening, they can consult patients in private practice in clinics, and earn around INR 15,000 to INR 20,000 every month in major cities like Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore, Mumbai, etc.
• Even esteemed institutions like AIIMS appoint BAMS doctor with the starting salary of around INR 85,000 to INR 90,000, with opportunities such as Junior Medical Officer and Senior Medical Officer with an average salary of around INR 1 Lakh per month. 
• Apart from these, you can take PSC and UPSC exams which are held every year, and go into administrative service and public sector.

Common Job Options:

Key employment areas:

Average fee

• The average BAMS course fee in India ranges from INR 25,000 - 3.2 lakh per annum

Average Salary

• The gross salary varies between Rs. 10, 000 – Rs. 15, 000. In private practice the earning is more and depends totally on the effort put into action.

BHMS

BHMS course

Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine & Surgery is an undergraduate academic degree which offers knowledge about the homoeopathic medicines and system. Within the time frame of 5.5 years, it is mandatory for students to undertake the internships at the hospitals. Homoeopathic system of medicine is totally different from allopathy system and strongly believes in the natural healing process of the body.

The Homeopathy medicines work in such a way that they activate the body’s natural system of healing, as per them the healing happens from within (internally) and not externally. The system of medicine is gaining a lot of popularity worldwide as these medicines are in a very diluted form and are made from the natural products found in the lap of nature. The course involves various practical sessions and readings of the homoeopathic text so that students can understand the origin of this system of medicine and how it benefits the human body over other systems of medicines and healthcare. The main reasons to study BHMS are as follows:

• It is the second largest medical alternative after allopathy.
• Well respected profession.
• A five and half year degree course providing a thorough knowledge about the subject.
• There are homeopathic colleges abroad as well providing further education in the particular field.

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for BHMS course are mentioned below.

• Minimum Qualification Required: Passed in 10+2 in science stream with Biology, Chemistry, Physics as their main subject in high school.
• Minimum Marks Required (Aggregate): 50% to 60%, depends upon the college to college.
• Age Limit: Age Limit for the BHMS program is 22 years for the general category and 24 years for reserved category (SC/ST/OBC)

Syllabus

Job Profiles

The job profiles after completing the BHMS programme are as the following:

• Lecturer
• Consultant
• Scientist
• Private practice
• Therapist
• Pharmacist
• Doctor
• Public health specialist
• Medical assistant
• Spa director

Recruiters

• Medical colleges
• Charitable institutions
• Clinic
• Homeopathic medicine store
• Research institutes
• Consultancies
• Training institutes
• Life science industries
• Healthcare community
• Pharmaceutical industries
• Government/ private hospitals
• Nursing home
• Dispensaries

Course Fee

Government or Public College

Minimum - Rs 20,000

Maximum - Rs 50,000/- 

Private College

Minimum Annual Fee Rs 1,00,000

Maximum Annual Fee Rs 3,00,000

Average Salary

Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 35,000 per month while in the private sector the salary starts from the Rs. 20,000 per month

Paramedical / Allied Health Courses

Paramedical UG

Paramedical courses are job oriented academic programs. Paramedical courses teach an individual and change them into a competent health care worker. 

Duration - 3 to 4 years

Courses

• Bachelor of Radiation Technology
• Bachelor of Physiotherapy
• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
• B.Sc. Nursing
• B.Sc. in Dialysis Therapy
• B.Sc. Medical Lab Technology
• B.Sc. in Optometry
• B.Sc. in X-Ray Technology
• B.Sc. in Nuclear Medicine Technology
• B.Sc. in Operation Theatre Technology
• B.Sc. in Medical Record Technology
• B.Sc. in Medical Imaging Technology
• B.Sc. in Anesthesia Technology

Eligibility

• You must have passed 12th from science stream with biology from any recognized board with at least 50% marks.
• For the diploma courses, there is no minimum percentage as every college has its different criteria about the percentage
• Some colleges even accept admission on behalf of the percentage obtained in board exams
• Most colleges either conduct their own entrance exams or offer admission as per the marks scored in national or state-level entrance exams.

Job Profiles in Paramedical Sector

1. Nurse - It is one of the most well-known paramedical professions and an integral part of the healthcare system.
2. Physiotherapist- It is concerned with the assessment and treatment of physical disability, pain resulting from injury, and other health-related problems. A physiotherapist treats post-operative cases such as fracture, amputation, dislocation, neurological cases, nerve injuries, and muscular diseases.
3. Occupational Therapist- It focuses on helping individuals with mental or physical illness/ disability to come back to normal. Occupational therapists use methods in the treatment of their patients to help them with recovery and becoming normal after a prolonged illness.
4. Audiologist and Speech Therapist - Audiology is defined as the study of hearing disorders. These professionals treat people who are unable to speak or hear clearly. Speech therapists use special instruments to evaluate the nature and extent of impairment and suggest remedial action.
5. Radiographers - Radiographers take x-ray films of body parts used in diagnosing medical problems. Experienced radiologists perform more complex imaging tests.
6. Rehabilitation Workers - Rehabilitation workers play an important role for people with severe disabilities. A rehabilitation team provides care in such cases. Along with the doctor or therapist, the team may include nurses, psychologists, family members, and other healthcare practitioners.
7. Medical Laboratory Technologists (MLT): Medical laboratory technologists examine body fluids, tissues, blood, chemical analyses, and cell counts, etc. of the human body. They play a significant role in collecting the information needed for treating most pathology cases by analysing, testing, and reporting the results.

Average Fee

The course fee for a bachelor’s degree course can be approximately INR 60,000/- for each year with an additional expense of hostel fee which can be approximately INR 4,000/- per month

Average Salary

The salary of people who have taken a paramedic course ranges from INR 2, 20,000 to INR 10,00,000. As with every other profession, the salary increases with experience. Besides, the private sector is said to offer more in comparison to the public sector.

Doctor of Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy /Pharm. D.

Pharm. D. is a 6- year doctorate level course, including five years of academic study and a year of internship or residency. The course aims to prepare eligible candidates students in the management of patient medication therapy and improving patient outcomes.   Pharm. D. is a latin term which means pharmaciae doctor.

It is a registered qualification under pharmacy act, 1948. The course was introduced by Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), regulatory body for pharmacy education in India. The course is generally meant for students who have interest in learning of concepts related to clinical research and acquire an in-depth understanding of pharmacy practice concepts. 

Also, such professionals take on a number of tasks that MBBS graduates perform, such as monitoring patients, diagnosing diseases, etc.

Eligibility

Candidates interested in pursuing the course are required to meet the following minimum eligibility criteria:

• A minimum aggregate score of 55% at both Higher and Senior Secondary levels (classes 10thand 12th) completed from a recognized educational Board.
• Also, candidates should have completed the Senior Secondary level (class 12th) in the science stream, with a minimum aggregate score of 60% in PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) or PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology).

Syllabus:

A semester-wise breakup of the course’s syllabus is given below.

Career Prospects

Students holding PharmD degree get wide opportunities such as research and development, quality assurance and improvement, technical advancements in healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors.

Some prominent employment areas are College/University, Pharmaceutical Company, Private practice firm, Hospital, Franchise, Self- Employed.

Average Fee

The average fee charged for the course in India ranges between INR 6 and 20 Lakhs, varying across Institutes. Various institutes accept score GPAT for the admission. 

Average Salary

he average initial annual salary offered to such postgraduates ranges between INR 3 and 10 Lacs, depending upon the candidate’s skillsets.

Doctor of Pharmacy - Post Baccalaureate

Pharm. D. (Post Baccalaureate) 

Pharm D (Post-Baccalaureate) is a Doctoral Degree course in the field of Pharmacy. Duration: It is 3 years long course. Academic program lasts for a period of 2 years (Phase 1). 1 year is dedicated towards internship (Phase 2). The course covers topics such as clinical pharmacy, pharmaceutical practice and pharmaceutical care. Skills acquired by students after completing the course are- diagnosis, therapeutic use of drugs, selection of drugs, treatment of diseases and monitoring of patients. During the phase of internship, candidates are imparted advanced lessons in clinical pharmacy services or pharmacy practice under the supervision of faculty members.

Eligibility

• Bachelor of Pharmacy completed from a university recognized by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI).
• A minimum aggregate score of 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC candidates) at the level of graduation.
• Candidates awaiting their graduation-level examination’s results are also eligible to apply on provisional basis.

Syllabus and Course Description

Subjects

• Pharmaceutical Formulations
• Medicinal Chemistry
• Jurisprudence
• Biochemistry, Microbiology
• Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry
• Pharmacognosy And Pharmaceutics.
• Hospital Pharmacy
• Community and Clinical Pharmacy
• Clinical Toxicology
• Pathophysiology
• Bio-Statistics
• Pharmaco-Economics
• Pharmaco-Epidemiology and Clinical Research.

Job Profiles

• Pharmacist
• Teacher/Instructor/ Professor
• Research professional
• Marketing professional (Pharmaceutical Industry)
• Administrative posts (Pharmaceutical Industry)
• Quality Control Officer (Pharmaceutical Industry)
• Consultant
• Clinical Pharmacist
• Drug Inspector
• Analytical Chemist
• Retail Pharmacist
• Hospital Pharmacy Director
• Hospital Staff Pharmacist
• Pharmacist-in-Charge
• Retail Staff Pharmacist, etc.

Recruiters

• Government Hospitals
• Private Hospitals
• NGOs
• Clinical Research Organizations
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Pharmacy Colleges/Institutes

Average Fee

The average tuition fee charged for the course in India ranges between INR 6000 and 20 Lacs for a span of 3 years.

Average Salary

The average initial annual salary offered to such postgraduates ranges between INR 3 and 10 Lacs, depending upon the candidate’s expertise and experience in the field.

BPT

What is a BPT course?

Bachelor of Physiotherapy or BPT is a 4-year undergraduate program which deals with the science of physical movement. The course also highlights the importance of six months of mandatory clinical internship. 

Those who have completed their secondary education (Class 12 or equivalent) in relevant discipline from a recognized board are eligible to apply for this course. 

BPT Admission is generally fulfilled on the basis of entrance examinations conducted at national and state level like - IPU CET, BCECE, VEE, etc. However, many institutions provide direct admission to the course either on the basis of academic aggregate or first cum first serve basis. 

The course curriculum for BPT covers topics related to 

• Manual Therapy 
• Exercises, and 
• Applications of the electro-physical mode of treatment

The course fee for admission to best physiotherapy colleges in India can range anywhere from INR 1 Lakh to 5 Lakhs per annum.

What is the BPT course all about?

Physiotherapy is a professional bachelor degree which ensures a job right after completion of the course. You can either work as a qualified healthcare professional in hospitals and physiotherapy clinics or you can set up your own clinic and practice independently. 

• Physiotherapy is a branch of healthcare that applies modes of physical movement including exercise and massage. 
• BPT course provides education, advice, and counselling services to people who are in their old age and need special treatment both physically and mentally.
• Students enrolled in this program are taught about skills related to manual therapy, exercises, and application of electro-physical mode of treatment, which cure a variety of disabilities and disease associated with the spine, back, neck, and even stress-related problems.

Why should you choose BPT? 

Those who have always wanted to go into a career related to helping people must choose this course. You can also incorporate alternative health care into your practice. 

• Physiotherapy allows a student to work with their hand and learn about human anatomy. The course provides a lot of opportunities to learn new skills in the area of neurology and the body because there are still so many unknowns. 
• After graduation, the physiotherapy student gets to perform many jobs related to the treatment of patients, under the direction of a trained physiotherapist.
• There are physiotherapy career specialities in geriatrics, paediatrics, orthopaedics, neurological disorders, and sports medicine. By choosing a speciality, the student makes themself more valuable by earning a handsome salary package.

BPT: ROI (Return on Investment)

ROI or Return of Investment depicts how useful applying to the course will be in a particular college based on the placements that are offered while pursuing a degree program. A list of the private colleges and their ROI ranking is provided below:

Quick fact: The average age of a physiotherapist is between 25 and 54 with an earning of 3.5 lakhs to 40 lakhs per annum.

Who can apply for a BPT course?

Providing unbiased advice to the patients without being emotionally attached is a tough job. Physiotherapy course requires one to be emotional and professional at the same time since the practitioners are mostly dealing with families in crisis. 

Furthermore, those who wish to teach, become affiliated with a university, start their own clinic or go into hospital management can also opt for this course. 

BPT Eligibility Criteria

BPT Eligibility Criteria

Candidates seeking admission to Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) need to fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria listed below:

• Higher Secondary (10+2) or equivalent qualification from a recognized university.
• The candidate should have pursued science stream with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as main subjects.
• A minimum aggregate score of 50% or equivalent CGPA at the 10+2 level (45% for SC/ST/OBC candidates).

Some Entrance exams may be region specific and thus might need you to produce your domicile certificate.

Skills required for a BPT course

Skills required for a BPT course

BPT Course Highlights

BPT Course Details: Admission, Specializations and Top colleges in India

BPT Admission Process

BPT Admission Process

Each year, more than 67,000 students are enrolled in the course. BPT admission process is conducted in more than 1650 medical colleges across India to offer students admission into physiotherapy courses at UG and PG level. 

Application procedure to complete both online and offline modes of registration is mentioned below - 

Online Application 

• For the internet-based application, applicants are required to attend the official website of the exam conducting authority and fill in their desired options. 
• After that, a print out of the completed form is to be taken out. 
• The print out alongside the obligatory documents and DD of the required amount must be delivered to the relevant exam body.

For Offline Applications, candidates can pick up the form alongside the brochure from the exam conducting body or from the designated centres and may finish the formality.

Enrollment to the course generally depends on marks scored in the entrance test irrespective of a student’s class 12th results. However, interested candidates are required to score at least 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST) in their 10+2 graduation to be eligible for admission.

Some major entrance exams for admission to a Bachelor in Physiotherapy course are mentioned below:  

*the exam dates may change as per the latest information on Covid-19

Note: There is no Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) specific All India Entrance Exam. NEET and AIIMS do not conduct tests for Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) admissions.

Usually, two additional group discussion rounds and private interviews are held for assessment of the candidate’s general aptitude for the course. Based on the numbers obtained (including GD and PI) candidates are offered seats either on the basis of university counselling (merit) or through college management. 

BPT Specializations

BPT Specializations

The program is designed to help a student understand the abilities and knowledge required to assess, diagnose and cure patients. Thus, rather than specializing in one area, Bachelor of Physiotherapy sheds light on all aspects of physiotherapy.

Students who are planning to specialize in a particular area are advised to further pursue a Master of Physiotherapy or MPT course. Some of the most-preferred specializations in Physiotherapy are mentioned below:

• MPT in Neurology 
• MPT in Sports Physiotherapy
• MPT in Pediatrics
• MPT in Cardio-Pulmonary Sciences

Top BPT colleges in India

Top BPT colleges in India

It is recommended to apply for a BPT degree in a college/university which is recognized by the IAP (Indian Association of Physiotherapists). There are many colleges out there which are not IAP recognized, so before you apply go through the IAP website to find out the IAP recognized colleges near you.

Bachelor of Physiotherapy can be pursued from either a government or private college. Some of the best BPT colleges in India offering this program are provided in the table given below: