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About Bachelor of Physiotherapy [BPT]
Ahmedabad Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS), Ahmedabad, offers a 4.5-year full-time BPT programme with 89 seats, affiliated to Gujarat University and approved by the Indian Association of Physiotherapists. Admission for 2026 is merit-based through the Gujarat Centralised Admission Process (GCAS) without NEET. Government quota fees are INR 98,000 per year and management quota fees are INR 1,55,000 per year, with zero hidden charges as per the Gujarat Fee Regulatory Committee.
📋 Admission Status: Applications are currently open. Last date to apply is 10 August 2026.
AIMS Ahmedabad BPT Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee - Government Quota (per year) | INR 98,000 |
| Tuition Fee - Management Quota (per year) | INR 1,55,000 |
| Hostel Fee - Male (per year) | INR 84,000 |
| Hostel Fee - Female (per year) | INR 60,000 to INR 84,000 |
| Total Fees - Government Quota (4 years) | INR 3,92,000 |
- Management quota total for 4 years is INR 6,20,000.
- No clinical, laboratory, or library fee is charged separately.
- Fee structure is fixed by the Fee Regulatory Committee, Gujarat State.
AIMS Ahmedabad BPT Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| AIMS Application Opens | 9 May 2026 |
| GCAS Counselling Choice Filling Closes | 14 July 2026 |
| GCAS Admission Confirmation | 15 July 2026 |
| AIMS Management Quota Application Closes | 10 August 2026 |
| Class Commencement | September 2026 (Tentative) |
- Government quota (75% of seats) is filled through GCAS at gcas.gujgov.edu.in.
- NEET-UG is not required for the 2026 intake and will be mandatory from 2027 onwards.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology from a recognised board with English as a compulsory subject.
- Minimum 50% aggregate marks in PCB for general/EWS category (40% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL and PwBD).
- Minimum age of 17 years as of the date of admission.
- NEET-UG is not mandatory for 2026 admission but will be required from the 2027 session onwards.
Admission Process
- Register on the GCAS portal at gcas.gujgov.edu.in for government quota seats (75% of total seats).
- Fill in college and course preferences and submit the online application.
- GCAS generates merit-based seat allotment and issues admission offer letters.
- Confirm the allotted seat online and report to AIMS Ahmedabad for document verification.
- For management quota seats (25%), apply directly through the AIMS online application portal by 10 August 2026.
- Pay the prescribed fee by bank transfer, cheque, or DD to complete the admission process.
✓ Opt for this if
- You are a Gujarat domicile seeking affordable BPT fees under government quota.
- You want to avoid NEET and secure BPT admission in 2026 on merit.
- You plan to practice physiotherapy in Gujarat or western India after graduation.
- You prefer a college with no hidden charges and regulated fee transparency.
✗ Skip if
- You are from outside Gujarat and cannot access state quota seats.
- You want a college with published placement records and hospital corporate tie-ups.
- You need specialised post-graduate physiotherapy pathways on the same campus.
AIMS Ahmedabad BPT Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Gujarat Government Post Matric Scholarship (SC/ST) | As per state norms | SC/ST Gujarat domicile students with annual family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs |
| EWS Scholarship (Gujarat) | As per state norms | EWS category students with annual family income below INR 8 Lakhs |
| Central Sector Scholarship via NSP | INR 10,000 per year | Top 20 percentile in Class 12 with family income below INR 4.5 Lakhs |
- Apply for central scholarships at scholarships.gov.in before the annual notified deadline.
- Gujarat state scholarship applications are processed through the Digital Gujarat portal.
AIMS Ahmedabad BPT FAQs
Ques. What are the fees for BPT at Ahmedabad Institute of Medical Sciences?
Ans. AIMS Ahmedabad charges INR 98,000 per year under the government quota and INR 1,55,000 per year under the management quota. The 4-year total comes to INR 3,92,000 for government quota and INR 6,20,000 for management quota. Hostel fees for males are INR 84,000 per year. No clinical, lab, or library fee is charged separately.
Ques. Is NEET mandatory for BPT admission at AIMS Ahmedabad in 2026?
Ans. No. NEET-UG is not required for BPT admission at AIMS Ahmedabad in 2026. Admission is based on merit in 10+2. However, the college has confirmed that NEET will become mandatory from the 2027 session onwards, as per the National Medical Commission guidelines for physiotherapy programmes.
Ques. How does the government quota admission process work for BPT at AIMS?
Ans. Government quota seats (75% of total 89 seats) are filled through the Gujarat Centralised Admission Process (GCAS) at gcas.gujgov.edu.in. Candidates register on the portal, fill in college preferences, and receive a merit-based allotment. After confirmation, they report to AIMS Ahmedabad for document verification and fee payment.
Ques. What is the eligibility for BPT admission at AIMS Ahmedabad?
Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English with a minimum of 50% marks in PCB for the general category (40% for SC/ST/OBC-NCL and PwBD). The minimum age is 17 years as of the date of admission. NEET-UG qualification is not required for the 2026 intake.
Ques. What career paths are available after completing BPT from AIMS Ahmedabad?
Ans. BPT graduates from AIMS Ahmedabad can register with the state physiotherapy council and work as physiotherapists in government hospitals, private clinics, sports rehabilitation centres, and corporate wellness programmes. They can also pursue MPT for specialisation in areas such as orthopaedics, neurology, cardiopulmonary, or sports physiotherapy after graduating.
Ques. Are scholarships available for BPT students at AIMS Ahmedabad?
Ans. The college does not offer its own scholarship programme. Gujarat domicile students can apply for the Gujarat Government Post Matric Scholarship for SC/ST and EWS categories through the Digital Gujarat portal. All eligible students may also apply for the Central Sector Scholarship at scholarships.gov.in before the notified annual deadline.