Bachelor of Physiotherapy [BPT]

Dr. Somervell Memorial CSI Medical College and Hospital, Karakonam, Thiruvananthapuram offers Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT), a 4.5-year programme (4 academic years plus 6-month internship) affiliated to Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS). The college operates a 650-bed teaching hospital, providing clinical training across specialties. With 30 seats, annual fees of INR 1,07,000, and total academic fees of INR 4,28,000, admission is through LBS Centre, Thiruvananthapuram, and management quota.

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

Dr SMCSI BPT Fees 2026

Component	Amount (INR)
Annual Tuition Fee	INR 1,07,000
Total Fees (4 Academic Years)	INR 4,28,000

• Fee structure is as per the annual agreement signed between the college and the Government of Kerala.
• Government quota seat fees may differ from management quota fees as per state norms.
• The 6-month internship may carry additional charges confirmed at the time of admission.

Dr SMCSI BPT Admission 2026

Event	Date
Management Quota Applications Open	June 2026
LBS Centre Government Quota Registration	August 2026
Rank List Release by LBS Centre	August to September 2026
Counselling and Seat Allotment	September 2026
Class Commencement	October 2026

• Management quota seats are filled through a merit cum community rank list prepared by the college.
• Government quota allotment is handled by LBS Centre for Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Passed Higher Secondary (Class 12) with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in PCB (40% for reserved categories)
• English studied as a subject at Class 12 level as required by KUHS and the Indian Association of Physiotherapists
• Age minimum of 17 years as of December 31, 2026 as per KUHS and institutional norms
• Medical fitness for physiotherapy clinical training as assessed at the time of admission

Admission Process

• Government quota (50%): Apply through LBS Centre for Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram via the LBS online portal
• Management quota (50%): Apply directly to the college through the management quota application form released in June each year
• Upload Class 12 marksheets, community certificate, and other documents as required for either quota
• LBS Centre releases the rank list based on Class 12 PCB aggregate marks for government quota allotment
• Report to Dr. SMCSI, Karakonam with original documents and allotment memo on the specified date
• Pay the prescribed fees and complete enrollment formalities to confirm the BPT seat

✓ Opt for this if

• You want physiotherapy training at a 650-bed teaching hospital in Thiruvananthapuram
• You are from Kerala and prefer government quota admission through LBS Centre
• You want clinical exposure across medical and surgical specialties during the programme
• You plan to pursue government physiotherapy officer positions in Kerala health services

✗ Skip if

• You need a college outside Kerala with a national placement network
• You want a programme with an integrated MPT or specialization pathway on the same campus
• You prefer a sports or rehabilitation-focused physiotherapy institute over a hospital-based one

Dr SMCSI BPT Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Kerala Post Matric Scholarship (SC/ST)	Fee reimbursement plus maintenance allowance as per state schedule	SC/ST domicile students of Kerala with family income below the state-prescribed ceiling
NSP Post-Matric Scholarship for Minorities	INR 10,000 per year	Minority community students with at least 50% marks in Class 12 qualifying examination
CSI Church Merit Scholarship	As per institutional notification	Meritorious students from the CSI Church community as per annual college scholarship schedule
KUHS Merit Scholarship	As per KUHS notification	Top-ranked students in KUHS affiliated physiotherapy programmes as per university announcement

• Kerala SC/ST scholarships are applied via the e-Grantz portal at egrantz.kerala.gov.in each year.
• NSP scholarships are applied at scholarships.gov.in before the notified annual closing date.

Dr SMCSI BPT FAQs

Ques. What are the fees for BPT at Dr. Somervell Memorial CSI Medical College?

Ans. The annual tuition fee for BPT at Dr. SMCSI is INR 1,07,000, and the total academic fees for the 4 years amount to INR 4,28,000. The fee structure is set per an annual agreement between the college and the Government of Kerala, so government quota seat fees may be different from management quota. The 6-month internship may carry additional charges confirmed at the time of enrollment.

Ques. How many seats are available for BPT at Dr SMCSI?

Ans. Dr. Somervell Memorial CSI Medical College has a total intake of 30 seats for the BPT programme. Of these, 50% (15 seats) are government quota seats filled by LBS Centre for Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, through centralized counselling. The remaining 15 seats are management quota seats filled by the college through its own merit cum community rank list, with applications typically invited in June each year.

Ques. What is the eligibility for BPT at Dr SMCSI Karakonam?

Ans. Candidates must have passed Class 12 (Higher Secondary) with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with at least 50% aggregate marks in PCB (40% for reserved categories). English must have been studied as a subject at Class 12 level. The minimum age is 17 years as of December 31, 2026, as per KUHS norms. Medical fitness for physiotherapy clinical duties is also assessed at the time of admission.

Ques. What clinical training opportunities does BPT at Dr SMCSI offer?

Ans. BPT students at Dr. SMCSI receive clinical training at the college’s attached 650-bed multi-specialty teaching hospital in Karakonam, Thiruvananthapuram. The training covers orthopaedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, paediatric, and community physiotherapy across the hospital departments. The large teaching hospital provides students with exposure to a wide range of clinical cases, which prepares them for diverse physiotherapy roles after graduation.

Ques. What career options are available after BPT from Dr SMCSI?

Ans. Graduates can work as physiotherapists in government and private hospitals, rehabilitation centres, sports medicine clinics, and community health settings across Kerala and India. They may apply for government physiotherapist posts through the Kerala Public Service Commission. Further education options include MPT specializations in orthopaedics, neurology, sports, or cardiopulmonary physiotherapy. International opportunities are also available in the Gulf region, UK, and Canada for licensed physiotherapy graduates.