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About Bachelor of Physiotherapy [BPT]
Chettinad Academy of Research and Education (CARE) at Kelambakkam, Chennai, offers the Bachelor of Physiotherapy, a 4.5-year programme covering 4 academic years and a mandatory 6-month rotatory clinical internship. Admission is merit-based on Class 12 PCB marks with no entrance exam required. Annual fees are INR 3 Lakhs. Ranked NIRF Medical 49 in 2025, CARE’s School of Physiotherapy provides hospital-integrated training within Chettinad Health City on the OMR corridor.
📋 Admission Status: Applications are currently open. Last date to apply is August 2026 (Tentative).
CARE BPT Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Annual Tuition Fee (per year, 4 academic years) | INR 3 Lakhs |
| Hostel Fee (optional, per year) | INR 1 Lakh |
| Total Fees (4 years, excluding hostel and internship) | INR 12 Lakhs |
- Internship period fees, if any, are notified separately by the university.
- Hostel charges are optional and are not included in the INR 12 Lakhs total above.
- Merit scholarships based on Class 12 aggregate can reduce the annual fee significantly.
CARE BPT Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Opens | May 2026 |
| Merit List Declaration | August 2026 |
- Apply online at physiotherapyadmission.care.edu.in or admission.care.edu.in.
- NEET is not required for BPT admission at CARE in the 2026-27 cycle per NCAHP guidelines.
- CARE fills seats directly as a deemed university without state physiotherapy counselling.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed Class 12 from a recognised board with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as compulsory subjects.
- Minimum aggregate of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology at the 10+2 level.
- English as a compulsory subject in the qualifying examination.
- Minimum age of 17 years by 31 December of the admission year.
Admission Process
- Register and apply online at the CARE physiotherapy admissions portal.
- Upload Class 12 mark sheet and relevant identity and educational documents.
- CARE prepares a BPT merit list based on aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
- Shortlisted candidates receive an offer letter and must confirm within the specified window.
- Pay the admission fee and complete document verification at the campus to confirm enrolment.
✓ Opt for this if
- You want BPT training at a NIRF Medical ranked university without a NEET requirement.
- You value hospital-integrated clinical postings at a large multi-speciality campus facility.
- You plan a physiotherapy career in Chennai or Tamil Nadu’s private hospital sector.
- You have strong Class 12 PCB marks and can qualify for CARE’s merit scholarship.
✗ Skip if
- INR 12 Lakhs over 4 years is above your budget for physiotherapy training.
- You prefer a government physiotherapy college seat with subsidised fees in Tamil Nadu.
- You want published campus placement data specific to the BPT programme before enrolling.
CARE BPT Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Merit Scholarship (91% and above) | Full tuition waiver | 91% or above in Class 12 qualifying examination |
| Merit Scholarship (76% to 90%) | 75% tuition waiver | 76% to 90% aggregate in Class 12 |
| Merit Scholarship (61% to 75%) | 50% tuition waiver | 61% to 75% aggregate in Class 12 |
| Merit Scholarship (51% to 60%) | 25% tuition waiver | 51% to 60% aggregate in Class 12 |
- Scholarship renewal each year is subject to maintaining satisfactory academic performance.
- Apply for the scholarship at the time of admission through the CARE scholarship portal.
According to an external review site Ranking 2025, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education ranks 416 out of 632 colleges in India and 41 in state Tamil Nadu for its B.P.T program.
- 20 out of 20 under India Today Medical Ranking 2025.
- 33 out of 44 under The Week Medical Ranking 2025.
- 49 out of 50 under NIRF Medical Ranking 2025.
- 25 out of 57 under IIRF Medical Ranking 2025.
- 10 out of 28 under Outlook Medical Ranking 2024.
Read more on Chettinad Academy of Research and Education Rankings here
CARE BPT FAQs
Ques. What is the total fee for BPT at CARE Kelambakkam?
Ans. The total programme fee for BPT at CARE Kelambakkam is INR 12 Lakhs for the 4 academic years at INR 3 Lakhs per year. The mandatory 6-month rotatory clinical internship may carry additional fees notified separately. Hostel charges of INR 1 Lakh per year are optional. Students with 91% or above in Class 12 qualify for a full tuition waiver, reducing the total cost substantially over the 4.5-year programme.
Ques. Is NEET required for BPT admission at CARE in 2026?
Ans. No, NEET is not required for BPT admission at CARE Kelambakkam in the 2026-27 cycle. The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions deferred the mandatory NEET requirement for physiotherapy programmes. Admission at CARE is based on Class 12 merit in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, with a minimum of 50% aggregate. Candidates should monitor NCAHP circulars, as the NEET mandate for BPT may be enforced in a future admission cycle.
Ques. How does clinical training work in the BPT programme at CARE?
Ans. BPT students at CARE undergo supervised clinical postings at Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute throughout the 4-year academic phase. Rotations cover musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and paediatric physiotherapy departments within the hospital. The programme concludes with a 6-month mandatory rotatory internship, during which students manage patients independently under registered physiotherapist supervision before the degree and internship completion certificate are awarded.
Ques. What career options are available after BPT from CARE?
Ans. BPT graduates from CARE can work as physiotherapists in hospitals, sports medicine centres, rehabilitation clinics, community health programmes, and old age care facilities. Many graduates pursue Master of Physiotherapy for specialisation in orthopaedics, neurology, cardiopulmonary physiotherapy, or sports rehabilitation. Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission recruits physiotherapists for government hospitals. CARE’s location in Chennai gives graduates proximity to the large private hospital networks in the city.
Ques. What is the minimum Class 12 marks required for BPT at CARE?
Ans. CARE requires a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology at the Class 12 level for BPT admission. Since admission is merit-based, higher aggregate marks improve chances of selection, particularly as CARE fills seats from its own merit list without state counselling rounds. Candidates with strong Class 12 scores also benefit from substantial merit scholarships that can reduce the annual fee from INR 3 Lakhs to a significantly lower amount.