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About Bachelor of Physiotherapy [BPT]
Patna Institute of Nursing and Paramedical Science, Patna, offers a 4-year B.P.T. programme with a compulsory 6-month internship, affiliated to Bihar University of Health Sciences. Admission is merit-based on 10+2 PCB marks with no separate entrance exam. Total fees are INR 3,00,000 at INR 75,000 per year. The programme is approved by the Health Department, Government of Bihar, and is among the more affordable BPT options in the state.
📋 Admission Status: Admissions expected to open August 2026 (Tentative).
Patna Institute BPT Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Annual Tuition Fee (per year) | INR 75,000 |
| Tuition Fee (4 years total) | INR 3,00,000 |
| Total Fees | INR 3,00,000 |
- No separate fee is listed for the 6-month internship period.
- Bihar Student Credit Card Scheme allows eligible students to avail education financing at enrolment.
Patna Institute BPT Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Window | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Class Commencement | September 2026 (Tentative) |
- Admission is merit-based on 10+2 PCB marks with no separate entrance exam.
- Candidates should contact the institute directly via patnaparamedical.com for exact dates.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology from a recognised board.
- Minimum 45% aggregate in PCB subjects at the qualifying examination.
- Minimum age of 17 years at the time of admission.
- Medical fitness certificate as required by the institute at the time of enrolment.
Admission Process
- Visit the institute or apply via patnaparamedical.com during the admission window.
- Submit 10+2 mark sheets, pass certificate, migration certificate, and identity proof.
- Selection is based on merit in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology at the qualifying examination.
- Receive admission confirmation and report to the institute within the notified date.
- Pay the first-year fee and complete enrolment formalities.
- Register as a student with Bihar University of Health Sciences through the institute.
✓ Opt for this if
- Looking for an affordable BPT programme in Bihar under a government-approved college.
- Preferring merit-based direct admission without a separate entrance exam.
- Planning to practice physiotherapy in Bihar or eastern India after graduation.
- Eligible for Bihar Student Credit Card to manage annual fees.
✗ Skip if
- Seeking a nationally ranked or NAAC-accredited physiotherapy college.
- Expecting structured placement support for physiotherapy roles in metro hospitals.
- Preferring a college with a dedicated physiotherapy simulation lab on campus.
- Planning to work in corporate hospital chains that prefer branded BPT institutions.
Patna Institute BPT Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| PINPS Merit Scholarship | INR 4,500 per month | Final-year BPT students with 80% or above attendance |
| Bihar Post-Matric Scholarship | As per state norms | SC, OBC, and EBC category students domiciled in Bihar |
| National Scholarship Portal Schemes | Varies by scheme | Merit-based and category-based schemes for paramedical students |
- PINPS scholarship is disbursed to final-year students meeting the attendance criteria.
- Apply for government scholarships via scholarships.gov.in before the relevant semester deadlines.
Patna Institute BPT FAQs
Ques. Is NEET required for BPT admission at Patna Institute of Nursing?
Ans. No, NEET is not required for BPT admission at Patna Institute of Nursing and Paramedical Science. The programme follows merit-based direct admission based on performance in 10+2 Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Candidates must meet the minimum eligibility of 10+2 PCB with 45% marks and submit their mark sheets, pass certificate, and other documents at the time of application to the institute.
Ques. What is the total fee for BPT at Patna Institute?
Ans. The total fee for the 4-year BPT programme at Patna Institute of Nursing and Paramedical Science is INR 3,00,000, payable at INR 75,000 per year. No separate fee is listed for the compulsory 6-month internship that follows the 4-year study period. Eligible Bihar domicile students can avail the Bihar Student Credit Card Scheme for fee financing at the time of admission.
Ques. What is the total duration of the BPT programme at Patna Institute?
Ans. The BPT programme at Patna Institute of Nursing and Paramedical Science has a duration of 4 years of academic study followed by a compulsory 6-month clinical internship, making the total duration 4.5 years. The internship is a mandatory component required before the degree is awarded by Bihar University of Health Sciences. During internship, students undergo clinical training in physiotherapy departments of affiliated hospitals.
Ques. Is the BPT programme at Patna Institute affiliated to a recognised university?
Ans. Yes, the BPT programme at Patna Institute of Nursing and Paramedical Science is affiliated to Bihar University of Health Sciences, a government university in Patna. The programme is also approved by the Health Department, Government of Bihar. Degrees are conferred by Bihar University of Health Sciences upon successful completion of the 4-year programme and the mandatory 6-month internship.
Ques. What career options are available after BPT from Patna Institute?
Ans. BPT graduates from Patna Institute of Nursing and Paramedical Science can work as physiotherapists in government hospitals, private clinics, rehabilitation centres, sports medicine facilities, and nursing homes across Bihar and other states. They are also eligible to appear for Bihar government physiotherapy recruitment through state health services. Those seeking higher education can apply for the MPT post-graduate programme at the same institute or at other universities.
Ques. Can students pursue MPT after completing BPT from Patna Institute?
Ans. Yes, Patna Institute of Nursing and Paramedical Science offers a 2-year Master of Physiotherapy programme for BPT graduates. The MPT at the institute is affiliated to Bihar University of Health Sciences. This makes the transition from BPT to MPT convenient for students at the same campus. MPT specialisations typically include orthopaedics, neurology, paediatrics, and sports physiotherapy at post-graduate level.