MPT Neurology: Course, Eligibility, Admissions, Colleges, Syllabus, Jobs and Salary 2022

Q: Ques What is the exam duration of NEET PG?

Ans The time given to the candidates for the entrance examination is 210 minutes. The candidate has to finish the question paper within the given time limit.

Q: Ques Is there any negative marking?

Ans Yes, there is a negative marking. For every wrongly ticked answer, a negative marking of -1 is done.

Q: Ques How many questions are there in total in NEET PG?

Ans There are a total of 300 questions in the NEET PG question paper. The candidate has to solve them all correctly in order to get a good score.

Q: Ques NEET PG is conducted in which language?

Ans NEET PG is conducted in the English language.

Q: Ques What is the best thing about MPT?

Ans The option of self-employment and not working under any concerned body is the most relieving thing of opting for MPT.

Q: Ques Who can choose the course?

Ans The candidate with the endurance to work under pressure and stamina to work for long hours must pursue the course. They must have emotional strength and maturity.

Q: Ques How is direct admission done in various colleges?

Ans Admission to colleges directly is done on the basis of the scores obtained in the graduation of the candidate. So, to get admission to such colleges the candidate has to score well in the graduation examination.

Q: Ques What are the other employment areas for the physiotherapist other than hospitals?

Ans The physiotherapists can also work for the military camps and medical content writer. They can work under them and earn a good amount of money.

Q: Ques Is there any scholarship facility?

Ans The scholarship facilities vary from college to college. Every college has its own scholarship and stipend criteria.

Q: Ques What are the other fields which are improved in MPT Neurology?

Ans Along with the topics of Neurology, the candidate is made emotionally and physically strong. They now have a wide knowledge of their field and can treat the patients with more accuracy.

Master of Physiotherapy Neurology or MPT Neurology is a postgraduate course of 2 years. The course gives detailed knowledge on Neuroscience and the patients suffering from the related disease. The examination of the course is conducted on a yearly basis.

The candidates who have passed their graduation with a minimum score of 50% can opt for MPT.

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Admission into MPT Neurology courses granted based on the performance in entrance exams. NEET PG and IPU CET are the top entrance exams conducted for MPT Neurology.

The average fees for this course range from INR 30,000 – 2 Lakhs. The average salary offered to MPT Neurology degree holders is INR 5 – 15 LPA.

The subjects taught during the program are Research Methodology and Biostatistics, Clinical and Journal Club, English Language and Communication Skills, Physiotherapy in PNS Disorders, Review of Core Science, Neuro Surgical Rehabilitation, and etc.

Jamia Hamdard University, HIMSR, Chandigarh University are the top MPT Neurology colleges in India.

MPT Neurology: Course Highlights

Course Level	Postgraduate
Full-Form	Master of Physiotherapy in Neurology
Duration	2 years
Examination Type	Yearly
Eligibility	The candidate must have passed BPT from a recognized university.
Admission Process	Entrance examination. Direct admission in some colleges.
Course Fee	INR 30,000 – 2 Lacs
Average Salary	INR 5 – 15 Lacs
Top Recruiting Companies	Health Institutions, Defense Medical Establishments, Orthopedic Departments, Educational Institutions, Hospitals, Rehabilitation Centers for the Handicapped, Schools for the Mentally Retarded and Physically Disabled Children, Physiotherapy Equipment Manufacturers, Sports Training Facilities, Private Clinics
Job Positions	Physiotherapy Lecturer, Physiotherapist, Sports Physio Rehabilitator, Osteopath, Therapy Manager

Admission Process

MPT Neurology: Admission Process

The admission procedure varies from college to college.

Admission to some colleges is based on the scores secured in the entrance examination.
The candidate qualified the entrance exam with the minimum cut-off will be eligible for the counseling procedure.
The counseling procedure usually comprises the Personal Interview and Group Discussions rounds.

Some institutes take up admissions based on the marks obtained at the graduation level.

Eligibility

MPT Neurology: Eligibility Criteria

The MPT Neurology aspirants have to fulfill the following criteria to pursue the course.

The candidate must have completed his/her BPT from a recognized university.
A minimum score of 50% in graduation degree.
The candidate must have completed 6 months of compulsory internship.

MPT Neurology: Entrance Exam

Some colleges conduct their own entrance examination while the others take up admission from the common entrance examination conducted at the All-India level.

NEET PG: NEET-PG is a national-level entrance examination conducted for admission to PG courses in the medical field.
IPU CET: This entrance examination is conducted at the university level for admission to all PG and UG courses of the university.

The basic details of the entrance examinations conducted for admission to the MPT Neurology are given in the table below.

Name of Examination	Conducting Body	Registration Date	Exam Date
NEET PG	National Board of Examinations (NBE)	February 23, 2021 - March 15, 2021	April 18, 2021
IPU CET	Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University	TBA	TBA

Important Links:

NEET PG Syllabus	NEET PG Preparation	NEET PG Practice Papers

How to prepare for the MPT Neurology Entrance Examination?

In order to prepare for the MPT Neurology entrance exams candidates must follow the following points:-

Solve as many sample papers as possible. This gives an idea of the type of questions asked and an overview of how to prepare and what to prepare.
Manage time while attending to the questions. The candidate may get panic and is unable to attend to the questions. The candidate may also take too long to solve one question, so time management is necessary.
The right set of books and study materials has to be chosen. This will guide the candidates to score well and hence get a better rank.
The candidate must give proper time to each and every subject and section. To do this the candidate must prepare an appropriate timetable.
The revision has to be done every two days to retain the information and the topics. The topics may wash off with just a single reading. so, the candidate must revise more and more.

How to get admission to a good college?

To get admission to a good college the candidate has to score well in NEET PG. The candidate also has to score well in graduation to get a reputed college for post-graduation. The following tips and instructions may help the candidate get admission to a good college for MPT Neurology.

Prepare and revise the topics thoroughly.
Do not have a laid-back attitude.
Complete the assigned task that very day and do leave it for tomorrow.
Do as many question papers as possible.
Be confident about what you have studied and what to choose as the answer.

What is it about?

MPT Neurology: What is it about?

The basic details about MPT Neurology and the development of the candidate as a physiotherapist while pursuing the course are mentioned below.

Neurological physiotherapy treats patients with neurological disorders.
By pursuing the course, the physiotherapist can develop and extend knowledge and expertise in the field of neurological rehabilitation.
It increases the practical knowledge of the candidate.
It helps to build critical thinking towards the case studies.
The candidates are skilled in correcting and minimizing movement disorders.
The physiotherapist has the capability to improve the lifestyle of the patient.
The candidates are given advanced lessons of Ambulatory exercises, Application of FES machines in clinics, Physiotherapy, Posture awareness, Movement training methods, Stretching and sitting exercises for balance, Exercises to strengthen the body, Massage Therapy, and Neuro Pilates.

Why study

Why study this particular course?

The following are the benefits of choosing MPT in Neurology.

The candidate is self-employed and can open their own clinic.
The candidate can even work at the government and private institutes.
The candidate attains skills to solve physical problems by strengthening, balance and walking practice, postural awareness and control, respiratory assessment, and education.
The candidates can go for further research work.
The candidates are given detailed knowledge of spines and nerves. They work for perfection and excellence in their work field.

Top Colleges

MPT Neurology: Top Colleges

The list of the top colleges offering MPT in Neurology is tabulated below.

India Today Ranking	College Name	City	Average Annual Fee
15	Jamia Hamdard University	New Delhi	INR 1,75,000
22	HIMSR	New Delhi	INR 2,61,000
30	Ramaiah Medical College	Bangalore
31	SRM Institute of Technology	Kanchipuram	INR 1,35,000
34	SIMATS	Chennai	INR 1,50,000
37	KIMS	Satara	INR 1,05,000
38	SVIMS	Tirupati	INR 1,02,900

Syllabus

MPT Neurology: Syllabus

The yearly syllabus for Master of Physiotherapy in Neurology is tabulated below.

Year 1	Year 2
Research Methodology and Biostatistics	Clinical and Journal Club II
English Language and Communication Skills	Physiotherapy in PNS Disorders
Review of Core Science	Neuro Surgical Rehabilitation
Physiotherapy and Functional Diagnosis of Neurological Disorders	Clinical and Journal Club III
Clinical and Journal Club I	Dissertation I
Medical and Surgical Aspects of Neuro Disorders	Management and Ethics in Physiotherapy
Neurological Physiotherapy I	Neurological Physiotherapy II
Physiotherapy in CNS Disorders	Dissertation II

Job Prospects

MPT Neurology: Job Prospects

With the increasing awareness of the field of physiotherapy, the scope for physiotherapists is increasing day by day. There are several job opportunities open for MPT Neurology gradudates. They are offered jobs in hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, public and private clinics, special schools, health and fitness centers, NGOs, and various other sectors. Athletes and senior citizens prefer physiotherapists.

Some of the most common job profiles that MPT Neurology students can opt for after the completion of graduation is described below.

Job Profile	Job Description	Average Annual Salary
Physiotherapist	They help the patients who are suffering from illness and physical deformity. The movement of the patient is improved. The exercises for treatment are planned as per the patients' requirements and healing process. The combination of manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and electrotherapy is used for the treatment.	INR 2-6 Lacs
Neurologist	They get the specialty to diagnose and treat brain-related diseases. They also treat patients with spinal cord impairments, nervous systems, muscles, and blood vessels.	INR 10-18 Lacs
Sports Physio Rehabilitator	They treat emergency cases of the sportsmen. They examine the injury and the cause of the injury. They tell the sportsmen whether the sportsperson can participate in further sports events or not. To lessen the impact, they treat and mobilize the body parts.	INR 2-4 Lacs
Therapy Manager	They manage the hospital staff and representatives.	INR 3-5 Lacs
Therapist	They treat people with physical injuries and illnesses. They treat the patients who lost the movement of disrupted limbs. They also help in controlling the pain. They figure out the root cause and treat them accordingly. They plan the program for the rehabilitation of the patient and work on it.	INR 3-4 Lacs
Lecturer	They conduct lectures, seminars, and case studies following the curriculum of Physiotherapy. They supervise the students. They also evaluate the students for their laboratory work and clinical work. They assign the students with assignments, projects, and dissertation papers. They have to be updated with the recent happening in the field of physiotherapy.	INR 3-8 Lacs

Future Scope

MPT Neurology: Future Scope

The MPT Neurology students can either set up their own clinic or can opt for further studies. This will help the candidate for further job opportunities.

PhD: The candidate can pursue PhD if is interested in further research work. The candidate with an eagerness to more can go for it and have a future in the research work.

FAQs

MPT Neurology: FAQs

Ques – What is the exam duration of NEET PG?

Ans – The time given to the candidates for the entrance examination is 210 minutes. The candidate has to finish the question paper within the given time limit.

Ques – Is there any negative marking?

Ans – Yes, there is a negative marking. For every wrongly ticked answer, a negative marking of -1 is done.

Ques – How many questions are there in total in NEET PG?

Ans – There are a total of 300 questions in the NEET PG question paper. The candidate has to solve them all correctly in order to get a good score.

Ques – NEET PG is conducted in which language?

Ans – NEET PG is conducted in the English language.

Ques – What is the best thing about MPT?

Ans – The option of self-employment and not working under any concerned body is the most relieving thing of opting for MPT.

Ques – Who can choose the course?

Ans –The candidate with the endurance to work under pressure and stamina to work for long hours must pursue the course. They must have emotional strength and maturity.

Ques – How is direct admission done in various colleges?

Ans – Admission to colleges directly is done on the basis of the scores obtained in the graduation of the candidate. So, to get admission to such colleges the candidate has to score well in the graduation examination.

Ques – What are the other employment areas for the physiotherapist other than hospitals?

Ans – The physiotherapists can also work for the military camps and medical content writer. They can work under them and earn a good amount of money.

Ques – Is there any scholarship facility?

Ans – The scholarship facilities vary from college to college. Every college has its own scholarship and stipend criteria.

Ques – What are the other fields which are improved in MPT Neurology?

Ans – Along with the topics of Neurology, the candidate is made emotionally and physically strong. They now have a wide knowledge of their field and can treat the patients with more accuracy.