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Top Physiotherapy Colleges in India Based on 2024 Ranking

Top Physiotherapy Colleges in India include CMC Vellore, PGIMER Chandigarh, and SGPGIMS Lucknow. There are around 660 Physiotherapy colleges in India which include 521 private and 112 government colleges. These colleges offer different Physiotherapy courses like BPT, MPT, MPhil/Ph.D. in Medicine, BSc., MSc., etc. Most of the Physiotherapy colleges in India are approved by MCI and UGC.

PGIMER Chandigarh and CMC Vellore are the top Physiotherapy colleges in India and they are ranked 2nd and 3rd, among the top Medical colleges in India.
The top 10 Physiotherapy colleges in India include SGPGIMS Lucknow, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth Pune, KGMU Lucknow, etc.
Admissions into most of the Physiotherapy colleges in India are offered on a merit basis. Only a few colleges offer admission through CUET/ KCET, etc. scores.
GSMC Mumbai, LTMMC Mumbai, and NMIMS Mumbai are the best Physiotherapy colleges in Mumbai. Check: BPT colleges in Delhi
The average fees for Physiotherapy can vary with colleges and courses which can range between INR 1 lakh - INR 5.5 Lakhs.
There are 522 BPT colleges in India. The best BPT Colleges In India are PGIMER Chandigarh, CMC Vellore, SGPGIMS Lucknow, Jamia Hamdard, etc.
Most Physiotherapy colleges don't offer placement opportunities. They offer internship programs with monthly stipends of INR 15,000 - INR 40,000.

Top Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) Colleges in India	Top Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) Colleges in India

Best Physiotherapy Colleges in India Highlights

Physiotherapy courses are offered by more than 500 colleges in India specializing in various fields such as Neurology, Orthopaedics, Cardiology, Pulmonary Medicine, and Paediatrics. The table below shows the important highlights of the best physiotherapy colleges in India.

Parameters	Statistics
Total Physiotherapy Colleges in India	507
Annual Fees	INR 1 lakh - INR 5.5 Lakhs
Top Specialized Areas	Neuro, Ortho, Cardio, Pulmonary Medicine, Paediatrics
Admission Process	Entrance exams such as KCET, NEET, LPUNEST, CUET

Also Check:

BPT Syllabus	MPT Syllabus

Top 10 Physiotherapy Colleges in India

There are several top-ranked Medical colleges in India offering Physiotherapy courses. PGIMER Chandigarh and CMC Vellore are ranked 2nd and 3rd, among the top Medical colleges in India. Tabulated below are the top 10 physiotherapy colleges in India along with their seat intake.

College Name	Seat Intake
Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh	16
Christian Medical College, Vellore	10
Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences	40
King George’s Medical University	250
Madras Medical College & Government General Hospital, Chennai	262
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research	30
Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth	100
S.R.M. Institute of Science and Technology	120
Aligarh Muslim University	508
Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore	250

Best Physiotherapy Colleges in India: Rank Wise

Every year, so many ranking agencies release lists of top colleges in India for different streams including management, education, law, engineering, architecture, pharmacy, etc. Some agencies divide their ranking lists into categories like state-wise, city-wise, university-type, etc. NIRF, Business Today, and The Economic Times are some most popular and trusted agencies.

Check: Top NIRF Ranked Medical Colleges in India

These rankings are based on multiple parameters which include important factors like Faculty, Education Quality, Placements, Exam Patterns, Learning Outcomes, etc. Most of the Ranking agencies do not rank Physiotherapy colleges directly, instead, they release a list of top Medical colleges in India. Below we have given a list of top Physiotherapy colleges in India as per different ranking agencies:

Best Physiotherapy Colleges in India: NIRF Ranking 2023

The National Institutional Ranking Framework or popular as NIRF is a government ranking agency run by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India. The agency releases multiple ranking lists every year for 10 different categories, namely, University, Engineering, Management, Pharmacy, Law, Architecture, Medical, and Dental, along with an Overall ranking list. The Infographic below shows the percentage of different parameters used for Ranking by NIRF Ranking.

Since NIRF Ranking doesn't rank Physiotherapy colleges directly, we have brought out the top Medical colleges in India ranked by NIRF Ranking which offer Physiotherapy courses. The table below lists the top Medical colleges in India as per the latest NIRF Ranking 2023 along with their NIRF Scores:

NIRF Ranking 2023	College Name	NIRF Score
2	Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER)	81.1
3	Christian Medical College, Vellore	75.29
7	Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences	69.62
11	Madras Medical College & Government General Hospital, Chennai	64.43
12	King George’s Medical University	63.93
15	Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth	61.35
20	S.R.M. Institute of Science and Technology	60.47
21	Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research	60.44
28	Aligarh Muslim University	56.92
30	Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore	56.3

Best Physiotherapy Colleges in India: Outlook Ranking

Outlook or Outlook ICARE Ranking is one of the most trusted private Ranking agencies in India. Each year it publishes a list for ranking of top institutions of different domains. Outlook Rankings of an Institute are based on different parameters such as placement records, Education quality, etc. Check Top Medical Colleges in India with Outlook Ranking

The graph depicted below is showing the weightage of these parameters used for ranking different colleges by Outlook Icare:

Best Physiotherapy Colleges in India: Outlook Ranking

The below table shows the best physiotherapy colleges in India ranked by Outlook Icare ranking:

Outlook Icare Ranking	College Name
1	Christian Medical College, Vellore
4	King George’s Medical University, Lucknow
5	Madras Medical College & Government General Hospital (MMC), Chennai
6	VMMC, Delhi
7	Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai
9	SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai
10	Era's Lucknow Medical College and Hospital, Lucknow
14	KS Hegde Medical Academy (KSHEMA), Mangalore
-	Aligarh Muslim University
-	Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore

Best Physiotherapy Colleges in India Fees

The below table shows the best physiotherapy colleges in India and their total academic fees. Check Physiotherapy Courses Fees

College/ University Name	Total course fees (INR)
Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER)	11,880
Christian Medical College, Vellore	68,965
Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences	2,72,000
King George’s Medical University	1,38,000
Madras Medical College & Government General Hospital, Chennai	2,78,000
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research	2,50,000
Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth	9,20,000
S.R.M. Institute of Science and Technology	2,50,000
Aligarh Muslim University	90,170
Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore	5,80,000

Top Private Physiotherapy Colleges in India

India is home to about 422 Private Physiotherapy colleges. Private colleges offer top-class facilities, technologies, and other amenities for the best quality education. The faculties are well-trained and professional experts in their field of study. Although these private colleges generally have high tuition fees, they offer quality education.

Tabulated below are the best Private Physiotherapy colleges in India with fee structure.

College/ University Name	Total course fees (INR)
Christian Medical College	68,965
St. John’s National Academy of Health and Sciences	4,00,000
Amity University Noida	5,22,000
LPU -Lovely Professional University	5,04,000
NIMS College of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy	7,00,000
Maharishi Markandeswar University, Mullana	3,00,000
Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute	4,00,000
Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore	5,80,000
Chandigarh University	6,08,000
Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Medical Sciences	2,72,000
Chitkara University	5,13,000

Top Government Physiotherapy Colleges in India

There are about 57 government physiotherapy colleges in India. Government physiotherapy colleges offer quality education relatively at a lower fee. The faculties are well-experienced and these colleges provide immense training and job opportunities in Government hospitals. The table below shows the list of top Government Physiotherapy colleges in India.

College/ University Name	Total course fees (INR)
Jamia Hamdard	3,30,000
Madras Medical College & Government General Hospital, Chennai	2,78,000
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research	2,50,000
Jamia Millia Islamia	2,20,000
Annamalai University	40,200
Institute of Post-Graduate Medical Education and Research	50,000
Aligarh Muslim University	90,170
Delhi Pharmaceuticals Sciences and Research University	1,58,000
Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University)	8,00,000
KGMU - King George's Medical University	1,38,000

Best Physiotherapy Colleges in India: Admission Process 2023

The best physiotherapy colleges in India offer various courses such as Diploma in Physiotherapy (DPT), Bachelor in Physiotherapy (BPT), Master in Physiotherapy (MPT), PhD courses, Certificate courses, and B.Sc. (Physiotherapy). There are about 500+ physiotherapy colleges in India. Out of which, 422 were private and 57 are government colleges, and others are both public and privately owned.

The chart below shows the ratio between government and private Physiotherapy Colleges in India:

Best Physiotherapy Colleges in India: Admission Process

Admissions in most of the Physiotherapy Colleges in India are offered on a merit basis through the scores of students in 10+2. However, some colleges accept entrance exams such as NEET/ CUET/ KCET, etc. IPU New Delhi, LPU Jalandhar, and TDTR DAV Institute of Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Haryana are some of the best Physiotherapy colleges in India offering admissions based on CUET scores:

BPT Admissions 2023	MPT Admissions 2023

Best Physiotherapy Colleges in India: Eligibility Criteria

Aspirants seeking admission into physiotherapy colleges in India must be well acquainted with the important dates and eligibility criteria of these colleges or a particular course. These are some of the common eligibility criteria for admission into physiotherapy colleges.

Students have to complete 10+2 or a diploma with a major in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology from a recognized School.
Students need to complete their 10+2 with a minimum aggregate of 50% and more. Students with 45% marks in Class 12 are eligible for a DPT admission.
Students with 50% marks in their UG degree are eligible for an MPT admission. Students should have completed a 6-month internship program in their BPT course.
For some top Physiotherapy colleges in India, one may need to qualify for entrance exams and may need to face Group discussions or personal interview rounds.

Check: Bachelor of Physiotherapy Eligibility Criteria

Best Physiotherapy Colleges in India: Entrance Exam

To get admission into the best physiotherapy colleges in India, students are required to qualify for state or national-level entrance exams such as CUET, KCET, NEET, LPUNEST, CPNET, etc. Different colleges/ universities accept different entrance exams and some even conduct their entrance tests.

The following Infographic shows the number of colleges accepting different Physiotherapy entrance exams.

Best Physiotherapy Colleges in India: Entrance Exam

Best Physiotherapy Colleges in India under KCET

More than 45 colleges in Karnataka accept KCET (Karnataka Common Entrance Test) for physiotherapy admissions. Students who have completed their class 12 or equivalent study with 50% marks are eligible to apply for KCET. After the announcement of the results, Students are requested to fill out the online registration form for the KCET counseling and upload all the necessary documents which are then followed by the fee payment.\\

KCET 2023 Document Verification has been started. The last date for the verification is July 15. After the verification process, KCET 2023 Counselling process is expected to begin from the 1st week of July 2023 at the official website kar.kea.nic.

Listing below are the colleges that accept KCET scores for admission to the physiotherapy courses.

Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore
Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore
Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal
KS Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore
Jain University, Bangalore
Acharya Institute of Health Sciences, Bangalore
JSS College of Physiotherapy, Mysore
Kempegowda Institute of Physiotherapy, Bangalore
Padmashree Institute of Physiotherapy, Bangalore
RV College of Physiotherapy, Bangalore

Best Physiotherapy Colleges in India under NEET

Many colleges in India accept NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) for physiotherapy admissions. Students who have completed their class 12 or equivalent study with 50% marks are eligible to apply for NEET. Students are requested to fill out the online registration form for the KCET counseling and upload all the necessary documents which is then followed by the fee payment.

The NEET results are to be announced in the second week of June 2023. The application fee is Rs.1700 for General Category. The NEET counseling usually happens in 4 rounds. Check NEET Application Form, Process, and Fees

Listing below are the colleges that accept NEET scores for admission to physiotherapy.

Dr. DY Patil University, Navi Mumbai
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai
SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai
Annamalai University, Chidambaram
Christian Medical College, Vellore
Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), New Delhi
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
King George's Medical University, Lucknow
Christian Medical College, Vellore

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Top Medical Colleges in India through NEET PG	Top Medical Colleges in India through IPU CET
Top Medical Colleges in India through JIPMER	Top Medical Colleges in India through PGIMER

Best Physiotherapy Colleges in India: Placements

The average salary package provided to freshers physiotherapists is around INR 4.5 LPA. The salary varies depending on the job profile, location, qualifications, and experience of the student. Some of the top recruiters of physiotherapists are CMC Hospital, WFPM Mission Hospital, Neyyoor Mission Hospital, The Leprosy Mission Trust India, Wipro, Apollo Hospitals, etc.

The Infographic below shows the average salary package of various top physiotherapy colleges in India.

Best Physiotherapy Colleges in India: Placements

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Top Medical Colleges in Uttar Pradesh	Top Medical Colleges in Bihar
Top Medical Colleges in Haryana	Top Medical Colleges in Gujarat
Top Medical Colleges in Chhattisgarh	Top Medical Colleges in Punjab
Top Medical Colleges in Jharkhand	Top Medical Colleges in Assam
Top Medical Colleges in Delhi NCR	Top Medical Colleges in Odisha

Best Physiotherapy Colleges in India: FAQs

Ques. Which are the best Physiotherapy colleges in India?

Ans. Some of the best physiotherapy colleges in India are CMC Vellore, Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Academy Allied Health Sciences, IPGMER Kolkata, etc.

Ques. What are the major specializations offered by the best Physiotherapy colleges in India?

Ans. Musculoskeletal, Cardio-Thoracic, Neurological, Paediatric Physiotherapy, and Sports Physiotherapy are the major specializations offered by some of the best physiotherapy colleges in India.

Ques. What are the major subjects for a Physiotherapy course?

Ans. Anatomy and Physiology, Biochemistry, Exercise Therapy, and Human Mobility are some of the major subjects in Physiotherapy.

Ques. List the various Physiotherapy programs and their duration.

Ans. The various physiotherapy courses offered by the best physiotherapy colleges in India: Diploma in Physiotherapy (DPT) and Master in Physiotherapy (MPT) are 2-year courses, and Bachelor in Physiotherapy (BPT) is a 4.5-year course and B.Sc. Physiotherapy is a 3-year course.

Ques. Do the best Physiotherapy colleges in India offer online courses?

Ans. No, most of the colleges offer physiotherapy in a full-time classroom course. Since physiotherapy courses are practically based, they're not offered through Online mode. However, some online course providers like Coursera and Udemy offer Certificate courses in Physiotherapy.

Ques. What is the salary of a Physiotherapist in India?

Ans. The average salary of a physiotherapist in India carries different parameters like experience, place, company, job position, etc. The average salary of a physiotherapist in India can range anywhere between INR 4 - 20 LPA.

Ques. What are the different job Profiles after completing Physiotherapy courses?

Ans. Pursuing physiotherapy courses earns you good respect and opens a door to several reputed job Profiles. Osteopaths, Lecturer, Lecturer, etc. are some good job Profiles after completing physiotherapy courses.

Ques. What are the major recruiting areas of a Physiotherapist?

Ans. The major recruiting domains of a physiotherapist are hospitals and nursing homes, fitness centers, physiotherapy equipment manufacturers, defense medical establishments, educational institutions, orthopedic departments, health institutions, rehab centers for the physically disabled, sports training facilities, personal fitness consultants, and high-performance sports centers.

Ques. What are the eligibility criteria and cost of the certificate programs in Physiotherapy?

Ans. The eligibility criteria for registering for a certificate course is that students have to provide a work experience certificate or experience proof to enroll. The average cost of a certificate course varies in the range of INR 2,000 – INR 5,000 and the annual average salary varies between INR 3 LPA – INR 6 LPA.

Ques. What is the good NEET score needed to get admission into the best Physiotherapy colleges in India?

Ans. A NEET score of 500-550 is considered a good score out of total marks which is 720. However, the score varies for each college depending on other factors.

Ques. Which entrance exam is necessary for a BPT degree?

Ans. National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET), and Common Entrance Test (CET) are the two majorly written exams for a BPT degree for admission into the best physiotherapy colleges in India.

Ques. Which course is better: B. Sc. In Nursing or BPT?

Ans. Bachelor in Physiotherapy (BPT) provides various opportunities for students than B. Sc. Nursing. Also, the cut-off for BPT courses is relatively higher than the nursing courses. The salary package is also comparatively higher than B.Sc. Nursing.