Bachelor of Physiotherapy [BPT]

NIEPMD Chennai offers the Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT), a 4.5-year full-time programme (4 years training plus 6 months internship) recognised by the Rehabilitation Council of India, under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. Admission is through the SVNIRTAR CET national entrance exam. The programme has an intake of 18 seats at NIEPMD and a total programme fee of INR 1,43,000 for the four-year training period.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Round 1 document verification begins 27 July 2026.

NIEPMD BPT Fees 2026

• Hostel charges are optional and not included in the total programme fee above.
• A seat acceptance fee of INR 10,000 is payable during SVNIRTAR CET counselling seat confirmation.
• Internship period charges for the 6-month clinical internship are notified separately by the institute.

NIEPMD BPT Admission 2026

• SVNIRTAR CET online counselling is conducted at admission.svnirtar.nic.in.
• NEET-UG based BPT admission for 2026-27 was postponed to 2027-28 and CET continues for the current cycle.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology from a recognised board with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks in the qualifying subjects (45% for SC/ST candidates).
• Qualified in the SVNIRTAR CET 2026 national entrance examination with a valid rank.
• Indian nationality is mandatory for admission to this national government institute programme.

Admission Process

• Apply for and qualify the SVNIRTAR CET national entrance test. Results were declared on July 8, 2026.
• Register for SVNIRTAR CET counselling at admission.svnirtar.nic.in and complete choice filling for institutes and programmes.
• Check Round 1 seat allotment, pay the seat acceptance fee of INR 10,000, and report to NIEPMD Chennai for document verification on July 27 to 28, 2026.
• Candidates not allotted in Round 1 may participate in Round 2 and Round 3 counselling rounds conducted in July and August respectively.
• Complete all admission formalities at NIEPMD Chennai and pay the programme fee to confirm enrolment.

✓ Opt for this if

• You want RCI-recognised BPT training at a government national institute in Chennai at low cost.
• You seek clinical exposure in physiotherapy for persons with multiple disabilities.
• You prefer a small cohort of 18 seats for focused individual clinical mentorship.
• You plan to work in government rehabilitation centres or neurological physiotherapy departments.

✗ Skip if

• You prefer a BPT programme in a metro city outside Tamil Nadu closer to your home state.
• You require guaranteed on-campus male hostel accommodation for the full programme.
• You want a large clinical centre with sports physiotherapy or cardiopulmonary specialisation exposure.

NIEPMD BPT Scholarships 2026

• Apply for NSP scholarships at scholarships.gov.in before the annual October to November closing date.
• Tamil Nadu state scholarships for domicile students are available at tamilnaduscholarship.gov.in.

NIEPMD BPT FAQs

Ques. What is the total fee for BPT at NIEPMD Chennai?

Ans. The total programme fee for the 4-year BPT at NIEPMD Chennai is INR 1,43,000 for the training period. A separate seat acceptance fee of INR 10,000 is payable during SVNIRTAR CET counselling. Hostel accommodation is available at INR 18,000 per year and is not included in the programme fee. Internship period charges for the 6-month clinical component are notified separately by the institute.

Ques. Is NEET-UG required for BPT admission at NIEPMD in 2026?

Ans. No. The Government of India had announced mandatory NEET-UG for BPT and BOT programmes from academic year 2026-27, but this was subsequently postponed to 2027-28. For the current 2026-27 admission cycle, BPT at NIEPMD Chennai is admitted through the SVNIRTAR CET national entrance test conducted by Swami Vivekanand National Institute of Rehabilitation Training and Research, Cuttack.

Ques. What is the eligibility for BPT at NIEPMD?

Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology from a recognised board with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks in qualifying subjects. SC/ST candidates need a minimum of 45%. Qualification in the SVNIRTAR CET with a valid rank is mandatory. Indian nationality is required for admission to this national government institute programme.

Ques. How many BPT seats are available at NIEPMD Chennai?

Ans. NIEPMD Chennai has 18 seats for the BPT programme as per the SVNIRTAR CET 2026 seat matrix. These seats are filled through centralised counselling at admission.svnirtar.nic.in across up to three online rounds and one offline mop-up round. Candidates must complete choice filling and locking to be considered for seat allotment at NIEPMD specifically.

Ques. What career options are available after BPT from NIEPMD?

Ans. BPT graduates from NIEPMD are RCI-registered physiotherapists eligible to practise across India. Career paths include working in government hospitals, rehabilitation centres, neurological clinics, paediatric therapy units, and special schools for children with disabilities. Graduates can also set up independent physiotherapy practices. Higher education options include M.Sc Physiotherapy in specialisations such as orthopaedics, neurology, or paediatrics. Government physiotherapy posts are available in the armed forces and state health departments.

Ques. What is the status of SVNIRTAR CET 2026 counselling for BPT?

Ans. The SVNIRTAR CET 2026 result was declared on July 8, 2026. Round 1 seat allotment was completed on July 19, 2026. Candidates allotted in Round 1 must complete document verification at NIEPMD on July 27 to 28, 2026. Round 2 allotment is on July 30 to 31, 2026 and Round 3 is on August 11 to 12, 2026. A mop-up round is also scheduled for August 31 to September 1, 2026 for any remaining vacant seats.