Master of Physiotherapy [MPT]

The All India Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AIIPMR) in Mumbai, under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, offers MPT, a 2-year postgraduate programme in Physiotherapy affiliated to Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik. With 6 seats across specializations, admission is through AIIPMR’s competitive entrance test. The total 2-year course fee is INR 20,800, making this a highly subsidised central government PG option.

📋 Admission Status: Admissions expected to open August 2026 (Tentative).

AIIPMR Mumbai MPT Fees 2026

Component	Amount (INR)
First Year Tuition Fee	INR 7,500
First Year Admission Fee	INR 300
First Year Other Charges	INR 4,100
Second Year Charges	INR 8,900
Hostel (optional, per year)	INR 6,600
Total Fees (2 years, excluding hostel)	INR 20,800

• First-year total charges amount to INR 11,900 including tuition, admission, and other fees.
• Hostel charges of INR 6,600 per year include INR 3,600 rent and INR 3,000 resident club fee.
• Fees are centrally regulated under Ministry of Health and Family Welfare guidelines.

AIIPMR Mumbai MPT Admission 2026

Event	Date
AIIPMR MPT Application Opens	August 2026 (Tentative)
AIIPMR MPT Application Closes	September 2026 (Tentative)
AIIPMR CET for MPT	October 2026 (Tentative)
Class Commencement	January 2027 (Tentative)

• Admission to all 6 MPT seats is through the AIIPMR Competitive Entrance Test (CET).
• The 2026 admission notification had not been published as of July 2026.
• Monitor aiipmr.gov.in for the official admission schedule and application form.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must hold a BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy) degree from a university recognised by the Rehabilitation Council of India.
• Minimum 6 months of compulsory internship completed after BPT, as per MUHS, Nashik guidelines.
• Must qualify the AIIPMR Competitive Entrance Test (CET) held by the institute annually.
• Candidates must meet any additional criteria specified in the official 2026 AIIPMR MPT admission notice.

Admission Process

• Monitor the official AIIPMR website at aiipmr.gov.in for the MPT 2026 admission notification.
• Obtain and fill the application form as specified in the official admission bulletin.
• Submit the completed form along with self-attested copies of BPT degree and internship certificate.
• Appear in the AIIPMR Competitive Entrance Test (CET) at the institute on the notified date.
• Merit list is prepared based on CET score and BPT academic performance.
• Attend document verification and complete fee payment at AIIPMR Mumbai to confirm the seat.

✓ Opt for this if

• BPT graduate targeting India’s premier government rehabilitation institute for MPT.
• Want clinical training in specialized physical medicine and rehabilitation hospital setting.
• Seeking a highly subsidised 2-year PG programme with Ministry of Health backing.
• Career goal is clinical physiotherapy in tertiary government hospitals or rehab centres.
• Willing to relocate to Mumbai for 2 years of intensive clinical PG training.

✗ Skip if

• Not a BPT graduate with completed 6-month internship as required.
• Prefer a broader MPT specialization choice beyond neuro and musculoskeletal tracks.
• Need more seats and a less competitive admission process for MPT.
• Prefer private physiotherapy PG college with sports or paediatric physiotherapy focus.

AIIPMR Mumbai MPT Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
NSP Post-Graduate Merit Scholarship	As per NSP norms	PG students from economically weaker sections via scholarships.gov.in
Maharashtra Government SC/ST PG Scholarship	As per state norms	SC/ST students domiciled in Maharashtra enrolled in PG programmes
Ministry of Health Research Fellowship	As per scheme norms	Allied health PG students at central government institutions

• Apply for central scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in.
• Maharashtra state scholarships require Maharashtra domicile certificate and valid caste documentation.

AIIPMR Mumbai MPT FAQs

Ques. How many MPT seats are available at AIIPMR Mumbai and what are the specializations offered?

Ans. AIIPMR Mumbai offers 6 MPT seats in total across specializations. The institute is known for MPT in Neuro Physiotherapy and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, reflecting its core expertise in physical medicine and rehabilitation. All 6 seats are filled through the AIIPMR Competitive Entrance Test (CET). The small seat intake makes this programme highly competitive nationally among BPT graduates.

Ques. What is the eligibility for MPT at AIIPMR Mumbai?

Ans. Candidates must hold a BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy) degree from a university recognised by the Rehabilitation Council of India with a completed minimum 6-month compulsory internship as per MUHS, Nashik guidelines. Qualifying the AIIPMR CET is mandatory. Additional eligibility conditions may be specified in the official AIIPMR MPT 2026 admission notification published on aiipmr.gov.in.

Ques. What are the total fees for MPT at AIIPMR Mumbai?

Ans. The total MPT fee at AIIPMR Mumbai for the 2-year programme is INR 20,800. The first-year charges total INR 11,900 (INR 7,500 tuition, INR 300 admission fee, and INR 4,100 other charges). Second-year charges are INR 8,900. Optional hostel accommodation costs INR 6,600 per year (INR 3,600 rent plus INR 3,000 resident club fee).

Ques. When does AIIPMR release the MPT 2026 admission notification?

Ans. The AIIPMR MPT 2026 admission notification had not been released as of July 2026. Based on prior cycles, the notification is published between August and September on the official website aiipmr.gov.in, with the entrance test typically held in October. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official AIIPMR website and not rely on third-party sources for application timelines.

Ques. What clinical training exposure does AIIPMR provide for MPT students?

Ans. AIIPMR Mumbai is India’s apex central government institute for physical medicine and rehabilitation. MPT students undergo clinical training directly within the AIIPMR specialized rehabilitation hospital, gaining hands-on exposure to neurological, orthopaedic, musculoskeletal, and post-surgical rehabilitation cases. The specialized tertiary care environment offers a depth of case variety rarely available in general physiotherapy PG programmes.

Ques. What career options are available after MPT from AIIPMR Mumbai?

Ans. MPT graduates from AIIPMR Mumbai are well-placed for senior physiotherapist roles in central government hospitals, CGHS empanelled facilities, state government medical colleges, and private rehabilitation centres. The Ministry of Health affiliation provides recognition in national health system roles. Graduates also qualify to pursue PhD in physiotherapy and rehabilitation sciences, and many join as faculty in physiotherapy colleges across India.