Bachelor of Physiotherapy [BPT]

SGPGIMS Lucknow’s Bachelor of Physiotherapy is a 4.5-year full-time programme offered through the College of Medical Technology, preparing students for clinical physiotherapy practice across orthopaedics, neurology, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation. Admission is through the ABVMU CPET. Total fees are INR 1,86,650 including hostel. SGPGIMS is ranked 5th in the Medical category by NIRF 2025.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Counselling expected to begin August 2026 (Tentative).

SGPGIMS Lucknow BPT Fees 2026

• INR 10,000 caution deposit is fully refundable upon successful programme completion.
• Annual medical subscription of INR 1,800 is payable separately each year over five annual instalments.
• Hostel mess charges are billed separately per semester based on actual food consumption.

SGPGIMS Lucknow BPT Admission 2026

• The ABVMU CPET was a state-level computer-based test covering Biology, Physics, Chemistry, and English.
• Candidates must carry valid ID and all original documents at the time of SGPGIMS counselling.
• Final counselling schedule will be announced on the SGPGIMS portal at sgpgims.org.in.

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 50% aggregate in 10+2 (45% for SC/ST/OBC candidates).
• Maximum age limit of 30 years at the time of admission.
• Medically fit as assessed by a registered medical officer at the time of enrolment.

Admission Process

• Candidates register for the ABVMU Common Paramedical Entrance Test at the official ABVMU portal.
• The CPET is held between May and June and covers Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English.
• CPET result is declared and a state-level merit list is prepared based on scores and category.
• Qualified candidates participate in SGPGIMS counselling for BPT seats based on their CPET rank.
• Candidates produce original documents including marksheets, category certificate, and medical fitness certificate at counselling.
• Selected candidates report to SGPGIMS College of Medical Technology for admission and enrolment.

✓ Opt for this if

• You want to practise clinical physiotherapy in a premier teaching hospital.
• You seek exposure to orthopaedic, neurological, and cardiac rehabilitation cases.
• You want a government-institute BPT degree at highly subsidised fees.
• You plan to pursue M.Sc Physiotherapy or a specialised clinical fellowship.
• You want to work in sports rehabilitation, AIIMS, or government medical colleges.

✗ Skip if

• You prefer a private physiotherapy college with large campus placement drives.
• You want to set up an independent private practice immediately after graduation.
• You are not comfortable with an intensive hospital schedule at a tertiary care centre.
• You are not willing to relocate to Lucknow for the full 4.5-year programme.

SGPGIMS Lucknow BPT Scholarships 2026

• National Scholarship Portal opens between August and October for eligible BPT students.
• Education loans from nationalised banks are available to cover up to the full course fee.
• Students must apply for UP state scholarship through the official state portal each academic year.

SGPGIMS Lucknow BPT FAQs

Ques. What is the duration of BPT at SGPGIMS Lucknow?

Ans. The Bachelor of Physiotherapy programme at SGPGIMS Lucknow is 4.5 years in total duration, comprising four years of academic coursework and a compulsory six-month clinical internship. During the internship period, students are posted across physiotherapy departments of SGPGIMS’s speciality and super-specialty clinical units and receive a monthly stipend from the institute for their clinical contribution.

Ques. What is the total fee for BPT at SGPGIMS Lucknow?

Ans. The total fee for the BPT programme at SGPGIMS is INR 1,86,650, payable in five annual instalments. This covers tuition, hostel, examination charges, library fees, admission fee, and the annual medical subscription across all five payment periods. The INR 10,000 caution deposit is fully refundable at completion. Hostel mess charges are billed separately.

Ques. What entrance exam is required for BPT at SGPGIMS?

Ans. Admission to BPT at SGPGIMS Lucknow is through the ABVMU Common Paramedical Entrance Test. The CPET 2026 was held from 5 to 16 May 2026 and results were declared on 10 July 2026. Candidates who qualify the merit list attend SGPGIMS counselling for seat allotment in the BPT programme based on their CPET rank and category.

Ques. What clinical training is provided to BPT students at SGPGIMS?

Ans. SGPGIMS BPT students are posted across orthopaedic, neurology, cardiology, oncology, and ICU physiotherapy departments during clinical rotations spread across four years. The institute’s high patient load of complex referred cases from across Uttar Pradesh ensures students gain wide experience with musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiopulmonary conditions under senior faculty supervision throughout the programme.

Ques. What are the career options after BPT from SGPGIMS?

Ans. BPT graduates from SGPGIMS can work as physiotherapists in government hospitals, private multi-specialty institutions, sports rehabilitation centres, and community health programmes. A degree from a NIRF top-5 medical institute significantly improves job prospects and interview shortlisting. Many graduates pursue M.Sc Physiotherapy, PhD, or fellowship training in orthopaedics, neurology, or cardiopulmonary rehabilitation at premier institutes.