Bachelor of Physiotherapy [BPT]
at Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre - [SIMSRC]
About Bachelor of Physiotherapy [BPT]
Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre (SIMSRC) in Bangalore offers a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) programme affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences. The programme spans four years of coursework followed by a six-month compulsory internship. Admission is through KCET, with a total course fee of INR 2,20,000 for government quota seats. Training takes place in the institute’s NABH-accredited 1,070-bed teaching hospital.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. KCET Counselling Round 1 college reporting deadline is 24 July 2026.
SIMSRC BPT Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Year 1 Tuition Fee | INR 55,000 |
| Year 2 Tuition Fee | INR 55,000 |
| Year 3 Tuition Fee | INR 55,000 |
| Year 4 Tuition Fee | INR 55,000 |
| Total Fees (4-year coursework) | INR 2,20,000 |
- Fee figures are for government quota seats per Karnataka fee committee norms.
- The six-month compulsory internship may carry a separate nominal stipend or fee as per RGUHS norms.
- Management quota fees differ and are set by the institute’s own fee schedule.
SIMSRC BPT Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| KCET Registration Start | 16 January 2026 |
| KCET Registration Closed | 27 February 2026 |
| KCET Admit Card Released | 10 April 2026 |
| KCET Exam Held | 22 April to 24 April 2026 |
| KCET Result Declared | 6 June 2026 |
| KCET Counselling Round 1 Seat Allotment | 15 July 2026 |
| Round 1 Reporting Deadline | 24 July 2026 |
| KCET Counselling Round 2 | August 2026 (Tentative) |
- BPT candidates register for KCET counselling at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
- Document verification at KEA centres is mandatory before the option entry window.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Class 12 (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Mathematics from a recognised board
- Minimum 45% aggregate marks in Class 12 for general category. Relaxation applies for SC/ST/OBC candidates per Karnataka norms
- Valid KCET score and Karnataka domicile required for government quota seats
Admission Process
- Register for KCET on the KEA portal and appear for the examination in April 2026
- Check KCET 2026 result at the official KEA portal and note your rank
- Register for KCET counselling and complete document verification at a KEA centre
- Fill college and course preferences for BPT on the KEA online portal
- Seat allotment is released based on KCET rank and preferences filled
- Report to SIMSRC Bangalore with original documents and pay fees to confirm the BPT seat
✓ Opt for this if
- Want physiotherapy training at a NABH-accredited 1,070-bed hospital campus
- Have a good KCET rank and seek government quota fees under INR 2.5 Lakhs
- Planning to work in hospital physiotherapy or rehabilitation in Karnataka
- Prefer studying in Bangalore at an RGUHS-affiliated medical institution
✗ Skip if
- Prefer a government physiotherapy college with fully subsidised fees
- Looking for BPT colleges with strong sports physiotherapy specialisation
- Seeking dedicated placement support for physiotherapy graduates
- Want a standalone physiotherapy institute rather than a medical college campus
SIMSRC BPT Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka Government Post-Matric Scholarship | Full or partial fee coverage | SC/ST/OBC/Minority students from Karnataka enrolled in BPT at SIMSRC |
| NSP Scholarship for Minorities | Varies by category | Minority community students with annual family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs |
| SIMSRC Merit Scholarship | Partial tuition waiver | Meritorious students based on KCET rank or Class 12 performance |
- Karnataka government scholarship applications are submitted on ssp.postmatric.karnataka.gov.in.
- Scholarship eligibility and amounts are subject to annual government revision.
As mentioned, SIMSRC offers admission to B.P.T program based on KCET rank. SIMSRC KCET Cutoff 2025 rank is 58044 for the 3BG category. Further, KCET cutoff rank is 33641 for GM , 58576 for SCG , 70913 for STG and 111979 for STH category. Check SIMSRC Cutoff
SIMSRC B.P.T Cutoff Year-wise Trends
The section below shows year-wise trends in SIMSRC B.P.T Cutoff. According to year-wise trends, admission to the SIMSRC B.P.T program in 2025 was closed at the 111979 rank across all categories.
| Catgories | Cutoff rank 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| 3BG | 33641 | - |
| GM | 24678 | - |
| SCG | 36987 | - |
| STG | 70913 | - |
| STH | 83004 | - |
According to an external review site Ranking 2025, SIMSRC ranks 472 out of 632 colleges in India and 49 in state Karnataka for its B.P.T program.
Read more on SIMSRC Rankings here
SIMSRC BPT FAQs
Ques. What is the total fee for BPT at SIMSRC Bangalore?
Ans. The total four-year BPT course fee at SIMSRC Bangalore is INR 2,20,000 for government quota seats, at INR 55,000 per year as per Karnataka fee committee norms. This covers the four-year coursework period. The six-month compulsory internship may carry a nominal additional charge as per RGUHS guidelines. Management quota fees are set separately by the institute.
Ques. Which exam is used for BPT admission at SIMSRC Bangalore?
Ans. BPT admission at SIMSRC is based on KCET, conducted by the Karnataka Examinations Authority. The KCET 2026 exam was held from 22 April to 24 April 2026, and results were declared on 6 June 2026. Eligible Karnataka domicile candidates register for counselling at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in and receive seat allotment based on KCET rank and preferences filled.
Ques. What is the eligibility criteria for BPT at SIMSRC Bangalore?
Ans. Candidates must have completed Class 12 (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Mathematics from a recognised board, with a minimum aggregate of 45% marks for the general category. Karnataka domicile is required for KCET government quota seats. SC/ST and OBC candidates receive the standard percentage relaxation as per Karnataka government norms.
Ques. What is the duration of the BPT programme at SIMSRC?
Ans. The BPT programme at SIMSRC spans four years of academic coursework followed by a compulsory six-month internship, making the total programme duration four and a half years. The programme is affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences and trains students across musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and community physiotherapy domains.
Ques. What clinical exposure does SIMSRC provide for BPT students?
Ans. SIMSRC operates a 1,070-bed multi-speciality teaching hospital accredited by NABH on its Hesaraghatta Main Road campus. BPT students rotate through outpatient physiotherapy departments, orthopaedic and neuro-rehabilitation wards, and community health setups as part of the RGUHS curriculum. The hospital’s large bed strength ensures consistent patient caseload across specialities throughout the programme.
Ques. Are scholarships available for BPT students at SIMSRC Bangalore?
Ans. Yes, students from SC/ST/OBC and minority communities in Karnataka can apply for the Karnataka government post-matric scholarship for fee coverage. Minority students may also apply through the National Scholarship Portal. SIMSRC may offer merit-based tuition waivers for students with strong KCET ranks. Government scholarship applications are submitted on the SSP portal at ssp.postmatric.karnataka.gov.in before the annual deadline.