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About Bachelor of Physiotherapy [BPT]
Dr. DY Patil College of Physiotherapy, Pimpri, Pune, offers a 4.5-year BPT programme with 100 seats (85 general and 15 NRI quota). Admission is through AIAHCET, DPU’s Allied Health entrance test. Total tuition for the 4-year academic component is INR 12,00,000. Clinical training is conducted at the on-campus Dr. DY Patil Hospital, giving students hands-on exposure across orthopaedic, neurological, and cardiopulmonary physiotherapy departments.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Counselling begins July 2026 (Tentative).
DPU BPT Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year) | INR 3,00,000 |
| Hostel Charges (per year, optional) | INR 3,05,000 |
| Total Tuition (4 academic years) | INR 12,00,000 |
- NRI quota seats are charged at USD 5,000 per year with a separate fee structure.
- A 3% annual increase in tuition may apply from the second year onward.
- Hostel charges are optional and billed separately from the tuition total.
DPU BPT Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| AIAHCET Exam | 28 June 2026 |
| Merit List Publication | July 2026 (Tentative) |
| Counselling and Seat Allotment | July to August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Class Commencement | September 2026 (Tentative) |
- NEET score is not required for BPT admission at DPU Pimpri.
- Admission is based on AIAHCET merit rank through DPU’s internal counselling process.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as subjects
- Minimum 50% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination (relaxation for reserved categories)
- Age 17 years or above as of December 31 of the admission year
- Medical fitness certificate from a registered practitioner required at admission
Admission Process
- Register for and appear in AIAHCET (All India Allied Health Common Entrance Test) conducted by DPU
- Obtain the AIAHCET scorecard and apply online to the DPU BPT programme
- Check the merit list published on the DPU admissions portal
- Attend the counselling and seat allotment round at the Pimpri campus
- Complete document verification with original certificates and medical fitness proof
- Pay the first-year fee to confirm the allotted seat
✓ Opt for this if
- Clinical training at a 900-bed on-campus hospital is a key priority
- A deemed university BPT without NEET dependence is the preference
- Career in sports physiotherapy, neurorehabilitation, or orthopaedic rehab is the plan
- NRI quota eligibility with USD 5,000 per year fee is applicable
✗ Skip if
- A government physiotherapy programme at a significantly lower fee is accessible
- Total tuition of INR 12 Lakhs exceeds the available budget for a paramedical degree
- MBBS, BDS, or nursing is the actual health sciences goal
DPU BPT Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| DPU Merit Scholarship | INR 3,000 per month | Top 30% of Allied Health UG batch based on first-year results |
| Maharashtra OBC Scholarship | Up to 50% tuition waiver | OBC students with valid Maharashtra domicile and caste certificate |
| Maharashtra SC/ST Scholarship | Full tuition waiver | SC/ST students with valid Maharashtra domicile and caste certificate |
- DPU Merit Scholarship is awarded after first-year results and cannot be combined with other DPU awards.
- Government scholarship applications are submitted through the Maharashtra state scholarship portal.
DPU BPT FAQs
Ques. Is NEET required for BPT admission at DPU Pimpri?
Ans. NEET is not required for BPT admission at Dr. DY Patil Vidyapeeth. The university conducts its own entrance test, AIAHCET (All India Allied Health Common Entrance Test), for BPT and other Allied Health programmes. The AIAHCET for 2026 was held on 28 June 2026. Admission is based on AIAHCET merit rank through DPU’s internal counselling, making it accessible to candidates who did not appear in NEET.
Ques. What is the total fee for BPT at DPU over the full programme?
Ans. The total tuition for the BPT programme at DPU is INR 12,00,000 for the 4 academic years, at INR 3,00,000 per year. Hostel charges of INR 3,05,000 per year are optional. NRI quota tuition is USD 5,000 per year. A 3% annual increase may apply from the second year. Government scholarship recipients from OBC and SC/ST categories may avail up to full tuition waiver through Maharashtra state schemes.
Ques. What clinical training does DPU offer for BPT students?
Ans. BPT students at DPU complete clinical training at Dr. DY Patil Hospital and Research Centre, the university’s own 900-bed teaching hospital on the Pimpri campus. The physiotherapy department at the hospital provides rotations in orthopaedic rehabilitation, neurological physiotherapy, cardiopulmonary physiotherapy, paediatric physiotherapy, and sports medicine. The on-campus location ensures daily practical exposure without commuting to an external hospital facility.
Ques. What are the eligibility criteria for BPT at DPU?
Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English, scoring a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (with relaxation for reserved categories). The minimum age is 17 years as of December 31 of the admission year. A medical fitness certificate from a registered practitioner is required at the time of document verification. Candidates must have appeared in AIAHCET conducted by DPU for the 2026 admission cycle.
Ques. What career options are available after BPT from DPU?
Ans. BPT graduates from DPU can work as physiotherapists in multi-specialty hospitals, rehabilitation centres, orthopaedic clinics, sports medicine facilities, and geriatric care centres. Government sector opportunities include positions in public hospitals and AYUSH wellness centres. Graduates may also pursue MPT (Master of Physiotherapy) from DPU or other universities to specialise in fields such as neurology, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, cardiopulmonary physiotherapy, or sports physiotherapy.
Ques. What is the duration and structure of the BPT programme at DPU?
Ans. The BPT programme at Dr. DY Patil Vidyapeeth spans 4.5 years in total, structured as 4 years of academic study across 8 semesters under the CBCS framework, followed by a compulsory 6-month internship at the university’s teaching hospital. The curriculum covers anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, exercise therapy, electrotherapy, manual therapy, rehabilitation sciences, and community physiotherapy, with clinical practicals integrated throughout the academic years.