About Bachelor of Physiotherapy [BPT]
Father Muller Medical College (FMMC), Mangalore, offers a 4.5-year BPT program with 60 seats, affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bangalore. State quota admission (20% of seats) is through KCET while management quota seats (80%) are filled on 10+2 PCB merit. Total course fees stand at INR 10,28,000. FMMC’s 930-bed teaching hospital provides diverse clinical exposure to physiotherapy students across orthopaedics, neurology, and cardiology departments.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Counselling begins August 2026 (Tentative).
FMMC BPT Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (4-year program, 8 semesters at INR 1,29,000 per semester) | INR 10,28,000 |
| Hostel (Optional) | As per FMMC rates |
| Total Fees | INR 10,28,000 |
- Hostel charges are billed separately and vary by room type at FMMC campus.
- One-time registration and admission charges are included in the first-semester fee.
FMMC BPT Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| KCET 2026 Registration Closes | February 27, 2026 |
| KCET 2026 Exam | April 22 to 24, 2026 |
| KCET 2026 Result | June 6, 2026 |
| KEA BPT State Quota Counselling Registration Closing | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Class Commencement | September 2026 (Tentative) |
- KCET is required only for state quota seats.
- Management quota admission is direct at FMMC.
- NEET UG is not mandatory for BPT admissions in 2026 as per NCAHP guidelines.
- Management quota applicants must apply directly to Father Muller Medical College, Mangalore.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English from a recognised board.
- Minimum 40% aggregate marks in PCB subjects (35% for SC/ST/OBC candidates).
- KCET 2026 score required for Karnataka state quota seats. Management quota seats are filled on 10+2 PCB merit. No upper age limit is applicable for BPT admissions.
Admission Process
- For state quota: qualify KCET 2026 and register on the KEA portal for BPT counselling.
- Fill and lock college preferences during the KEA BPT counselling window.
- Accept the allotted seat and confirm with the required documents.
- For management quota: apply directly to FMMC with 10+2 mark sheets and certificates.
- Report to the college campus for document verification and enrollment formalities.
- Pay the first-semester fee to complete admission.
✓ Opt for this if
- You want an RGUHS-affiliated private BPT program in coastal Karnataka.
- Your KCET rank qualifies for the Karnataka state BPT quota at FMMC.
- You are comfortable with INR 10.28 Lakh total fees for a private college.
- You plan to pursue MPT or specialize in orthopaedics or neurology after BPT.
- You prefer working in Karnataka physiotherapy hospitals after graduation.
✗ Skip if
- Family cannot sustain INR 10.28 Lakh total course fees at a private college.
- You prefer a government BPT college with significantly lower fees.
- You want placement in Bangalore or North India over Mangalore.
- You plan to pursue MBBS or other clinical degrees rather than physiotherapy.
FMMC BPT Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| FMCI Need-Based Institutional Scholarship | Partial fee concession | Economically disadvantaged students enrolled at FMMC |
| Karnataka Post-Matric Scholarship | As per state norms | SC/ST/OBC/Minority Karnataka domicile students |
| NSP Central Sector Scholarship | INR 12,000 per year | All categories with family income below INR 6 Lakhs per annum |
- Apply for scholarships at scholarships.gov.in before the notified closing date each year.
- Christian minority students may be eligible for additional FMCI institutional grants.
As mentioned, FMMC offers admission to B.P.T program based on KCET rank. FMMC KCET Cutoff 2025 rank is 103417 for the 1H category. Further, KCET cutoff rank is 27604 for 2AG , 42747 for 3AG , 6152 for GM and 11855 for GMR category. Check FMMC Cutoff
FMMC B.P.T Cutoff Year-wise Trends
The section below shows year-wise trends in FMMC B.P.T Cutoff. According to year-wise trends, admission to the FMMC B.P.T program in 2025 was closed at the 103417 rank across all categories.
| Catgories | Cutoff rank 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1H | 103417 | - |
| 2AG | 27604 | - |
| 3AG | 42747 | - |
| GM | 6152 | - |
| GMR | 11855 | - |
| SCG | 66408 | - |
| SCR | 83237 | - |
According to an external review site Ranking 2025, FMMC ranks 456 out of 632 colleges in India and 46th in state Karnataka for its B.P.T program.
Read more on FMMC Rankings here
FMMC BPT FAQs
Ques. Is NEET UG required for BPT admission at Father Muller Medical College in 2026?
Ans. No, NEET UG is not mandatory for BPT admissions in 2026. As per the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP), the NEET mandate for BPT was deferred to the 2027 admission cycle. In 2026, state quota seats at FMMC are filled through KCET scores via KEA counselling, while management quota seats (80% of total seats) are filled on the basis of 10+2 PCB aggregate marks directly through FMMC admissions.
Ques. What is the total fee for BPT at Father Muller Medical College Mangalore?
Ans. The total course fee for BPT at FMMC is INR 10,28,000 for the 4-year academic program, structured as INR 1,29,000 per semester across 8 semesters. This covers tuition and academic charges. Hostel accommodation is billed separately by the institution. One-time registration charges are collected at the time of admission and are included in the first-semester payment.
Ques. How is the clinical training for BPT students at Father Muller Medical College?
Ans. BPT students at FMMC receive clinical training at Father Muller Hospital, a 930-bed multispecialty teaching hospital in Kankanady, Mangalore. The training includes rotations across orthopaedics, neurology, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, paediatric physiotherapy, and sports medicine departments. A mandatory 6-month internship at the conclusion of the 4-year program is completed within the same hospital complex, providing structured supervised clinical practice before the degree is awarded by RGUHS.
Ques. What career options are available after completing BPT from Father Muller Medical College?
Ans. BPT graduates from FMMC are eligible to work as physiotherapists in hospitals, rehabilitation centres, sports medicine clinics, nursing homes, and community health programs. They can pursue Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) for specialization in areas such as orthopaedics, neurology, or sports rehabilitation. Karnataka’s large network of private multispecialty hospitals and corporate wellness centres actively recruit RGUHS-affiliated BPT graduates from Mangalore-based institutions.
Ques. Is hostel accommodation available for BPT students at Father Muller Medical College?
Ans. Yes, Father Muller Charitable Institutions (FMCI) provides separate hostel accommodation for male and female students on the campus at Kankanady, Mangalore. The campus also has a sports complex, a well-stocked library, and shuttle services. Hostel charges are billed separately and are not included in the BPT tuition fee of INR 10,28,000. Students should contact FMMC admissions directly for the current hostel fee schedule and room availability before enrollment.