Course Description

BPT Course – Full Details 

🔹 What is BPT? 

BPT stands for Bachelor of Physiotherapy. 

It is a 4.5 to 5-year undergraduate degree program that focuses on physical rehabilitation, movement science, and manual therapy. Physiotherapists help restore mobility and function to people affected by injury, illness, or disability. 

✅ BPT Eligibility Criteria 

Category  Requirement 

Educational Qualification  Passed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English 

Minimum Marks (General)  At least 50% aggregate in PCB subjects 

Minimum Marks (SC/ST/OBC)  At least 40% – 45% aggregate (varies by state/university) 

Age Requirement  Minimum 17 years as on 31st December of the admission year 

Entrance Exam (Some States)  Some states/universities conduct their own entrance (e.g., CET, IPU CET, etc.) 

NEET-UG  Usually not mandatory, but some institutes may consider NEET scores 

⏳ BPT Course Duration 

Component  Duration  Description 

Academic Study  4 years  Divided into yearly or semester-wise systems 

Compulsory Internship  6 months – 1 year  Clinical training in hospitals or rehab centers 

Total Course Duration  4.5 to 5 years  Including internship 

📚 BPT Course Structure (Subject-wise Breakdown) 

🔸 1st Year 

• Human Anatomy 
• Human Physiology 
• Biochemistry 
• Psychology 
• Sociology 
• English/Communication Skills 

🔸 2nd Year 

• Exercise Therapy 
• Electrotherapy 
• Biomechanics & Kinesiology 
• Pathology & Microbiology 
• Pharmacology 
• First Aid & Emergency Care 

🔸 3rd Year 

• General Medicine 
• General Surgery 
• Orthopedics & Traumatology 
• Neurology & Neurosurgery 
• Cardio-Respiratory & Intensive Care 
• Community Medicine 
• Research Methodology & Biostatistics 

🔸 4th Year 

• Physiotherapy in: 
• Orthopedics 
• Neurology 
• Cardio-Respiratory Conditions 
• Pediatrics 
• Sports Injuries 
• Ethics, Administration & Professional Practice 
• Evidence-Based Physiotherapy 

🏥 BPT Internship (Final 6–12 Months) 

• Duration: 6 months to 1 year (varies by institute) 
• Rotations in: 
• Orthopedic Physiotherapy 
• Neurological Physiotherapy 
• Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy 
• Pediatric Physiotherapy 
• Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) 
• ICU and Ward Exposure 

📋 BPT Course Criteria 

Requirement  Details 

Attendance  Minimum 75% in theory and 80% in practicals 

Internal Assessment  Regular sessionals must be cleared (varies by institute) 

University Exams  Conducted at the end of each year/semester 

Passing Marks  Minimum 50% in each subject (theory + practical combined) 

Internship Completion  Mandatory to complete internship for degree award 

Registration  Must register with State Physiotherapy Council / National Council (if applicable)