Bachelor of Physiotherapy [BPT]

Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth (KVV), Karad, offers a 4-year full-time Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) followed by a compulsory 6-month internship, covering musculoskeletal physiotherapy, neurological rehabilitation, cardiorespiratory physiotherapy, and sports injury management. Admission is through the university’s KAIET entrance test, with total course fees of INR 10,10,000 for general category students at this NAAC A+ medical university in Maharashtra.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Class Commencement begins August 2026 (Tentative).

KVV BPT Fees 2026

• Enrollment fee of INR 10,000 is a one-time charge paid at the time of admission.
• Hostel accommodation is optional and charged separately at INR 50,000 per year.
• Total hostel cost over the 4-year academic period amounts to INR 2,00,000.

KVV BPT Admission 2026

• KAIET is an online proctored entrance examination conducted by KVV.
• Application fee for KAIET is INR 500, which is non-refundable.
• Merit list is prepared by combining KAIET score with 10+2 marks in PCB.

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 35% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology for general category candidates
• Minimum age of 17 years as on 31 December of the year of admission
• Must qualify the KAIET (Krishna All India Entrance Test) conducted by KVV Karad
• Candidates appearing for 10+2 board examinations may apply provisionally

Admission Process

• Register at kvv.edu.in and complete the KAIET 2026-27 online application
• Pay the non-refundable KAIET application fee of INR 500 through the portal
• Appear for the KAIET online proctored exam (18 June 2026 for the 2026-27 batch)
• Merit list is released combining KAIET score with 10+2 marks in PCB subjects
• Shortlisted candidates report to KVV campus in Karad for document verification
• Pay the course fee and enrollment fee to confirm the seat and begin the programme

✓ Opt for this if

• Passionate about physiotherapy and patient rehabilitation as a career
• Comfortable with an INR 10.10 Lakh fee for a 4-year professional degree
• Want clinical training at a NAAC A+ hospital campus with a busy OPD and IPD
• Planning to work in hospitals, sports clubs, or open an independent physiotherapy clinic

✗ Skip if

• Fee of INR 10.10 Lakh is beyond the budget without an education loan
• Expecting government scholarship support not available at deemed universities
• Looking for a BPT programme closer to home or in a major metropolitan city

KVV BPT Scholarships 2026

• State government scholarships are not applicable at deemed-to-be universities.
• Education loans for BPT are facilitated through KVV’s nationalised bank partnerships.
• Central government scholarships through NSP may be applicable for eligible students.

According to an external review site Ranking 2025, KVV Karad ranks 404 out of 632 colleges in India and 41st in state Maharashtra for its B.P.T program.

• 96 out of 113 under IIRF Medical Ranking 2024.
• 42 out of 50 under NIRF Medical Ranking 2022.

Read more on KVV Karad Rankings here

KVV BPT FAQs

Ques. Is NEET compulsory for BPT admission at KVV Karad?

Ans. No, NEET is not required for BPT admission at KVV Karad. The university conducts its own entrance test, KAIET (Krishna All India Entrance Test), in online proctored mode. For the 2026-27 batch, KAIET was held on 18 June 2026. Candidates need a 10+2 qualification with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English, with a minimum 35% aggregate in PCB subjects to be eligible for the BPT programme.

Ques. What is the total fee for BPT at KVV Karad for the 2026-27 batch?

Ans. The total course fee for BPT at KVV Karad is INR 10,10,000 for general category students over the 4-year academic programme. This includes annual tuition of INR 2,50,000 (INR 10,00,000 total over 4 years) and a one-time enrollment fee of INR 10,000. Optional hostel accommodation is available at INR 50,000 per year, which adds INR 2,00,000 over the 4-year course. The management quota fee is INR 5,00,000 per year.

Ques. What career opportunities are available after BPT from KVV Karad?

Ans. BPT graduates from KVV Karad can work as physiotherapists in hospitals, rehabilitation centres, sports clubs, corporate wellness programmes, and community health settings. Common specialised roles include neurological rehabilitation physiotherapist, musculoskeletal physiotherapist, sports physiotherapist, and cardiorespiratory physiotherapist. Graduates can also set up independent physiotherapy clinics or pursue MPT specialisations in neurology, orthopaedics, sports, or cardiology after gaining work experience.

Ques. Does the BPT programme at KVV Karad include clinical internship training?

Ans. Yes, the BPT programme at KVV Karad includes a mandatory 6-month internship following the 4-year academic programme, making the total course duration 4.5 years. During the internship, students rotate through various departments of the attached Krishna Hospital, including orthopaedic, neurological, and cardiac rehabilitation units. The clinical internship is an integral requirement for the award of the BPT degree and for registration as a physiotherapist.

Ques. Can BPT graduates from KVV pursue MPT or higher studies?

Ans. Yes, BPT graduates can pursue a Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) in specialisations such as musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy, neurological physiotherapy, cardiorespiratory physiotherapy, and paediatric physiotherapy from universities offering postgraduate programmes. Admission to MPT programmes typically requires a BPT degree and, in some universities, relevant work experience or a qualifying entrance examination. KVV itself offers MPT through its physiotherapy school for eligible BPT graduates.