Bachelor of Physiotherapy [BPT]

Sri Devaraj Urs Academy of Higher Education and Research (SDUAHER), Kolar offers a 4.5-year Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) programme comprising 4 years of academic coursework and a 6-month rotatory clinical internship. Admission is merit-based on 10+2 PCB marks and no entrance exam is required. The annual tuition fee is INR 1,08,000, totalling INR 4,32,000 for the 4-year academic component.

📋 Admission Status: Applications are currently open. Last date to apply is 01 August 2026.

Key Points

• Clinical exposure at R.L. Jalappa Teaching Hospital on the same campus from year one
• Final-year capstone project and elective courses in sports and community physiotherapy
• Interdisciplinary patient access across neurology, orthopaedics, and paediatrics wards

SDUAHER BPT Fees 2026

• The 6-month rotatory internship follows the 4-year academic programme at SDUAHER and affiliated hospitals.
• Hostel facilities are available on the SDUAHER campus for male and female students separately.

SDUAHER BPT Admission 2026

• Admission is based on 10+2 PCB aggregate marks and no entrance exam is required.
• Apply through the official SDUAHER portal at sduaher.ac.in before the application deadline.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Passed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English from a recognised board with minimum 40% aggregate in PCB (35% for SC/ST/OBC candidates).
• No entrance exam is required for BPT admission at SDUAHER. Selection is based solely on 10+2 merit.
• Minimum age 17 years as of December 31 of the year of admission.

Admission Process

• Visit sduaher.ac.in and submit the online application for BPT before August 1, 2026.
• Upload required documents including 10+2 mark sheet, category certificate if applicable, and photographs.
• SDUAHER releases a merit list based on 10+2 PCB aggregate marks after the application deadline.
• Selected candidates attend document verification and pay the admission fee within the specified date.
• Complete enrollment formalities and begin the academic programme as per the university calendar.

✓ Opt for this if

• Want BPT at a medical university campus with in-house hospital exposure.
• No NEET-UG score needed and 10+2 PCB merit is sufficient for admission.
• Planning a physiotherapy career in Karnataka or the south India hospital sector.
• Prefer a structured programme with research electives and capstone in final year.

✗ Skip if

• Seeking BPT in a metropolitan city with a wider clinical placement network.
• Require a fee structure below INR 1,00,000 per year for physiotherapy study.
• Need a college with publicly documented placement statistics for BPT graduates.
• Prefer colleges with a longer-established physiotherapy department and alumni base.

SDUAHER BPT Scholarships 2026

• Apply for state scholarships through the Karnataka Scholarship Portal at karepass.cgg.gov.in.
• NSP scholarships are available at scholarships.gov.in after confirming college admission.

SDUAHER BPT FAQs

Ques. Is NEET-UG required for BPT admission at SDUAHER Kolar?

Ans. No, NEET-UG is not required for BPT admission at SDUAHER, Kolar. Admission to the Bachelor of Physiotherapy programme is merit-based, determined by aggregate marks in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as compulsory subjects. Candidates apply directly through sduaher.ac.in and are selected based on their 10+2 performance without any separate entrance test.

Ques. What is the total fee for BPT at SDUAHER Kolar?

Ans. The annual tuition fee for BPT at SDUAHER, Kolar is INR 1,08,000. For the 4-year academic component, total tuition amounts to INR 4,32,000. The programme is followed by a 6-month rotatory clinical internship. Hostel accommodation is available on campus at additional charges. Candidates should confirm the current fee schedule with the admissions office before applying.

Ques. What is the structure and duration of BPT at SDUAHER?

Ans. The BPT programme at SDUAHER spans 4.5 years in total: 4 years of academic and clinical coursework followed by a 6-month mandatory rotatory internship at the parent institution and affiliated hospitals. The curriculum covers anatomy, physiology, pathology, and specialised physiotherapy subjects including biomechanics, exercise therapy, and sports physiotherapy, along with ethics and a capstone research project in the final year.

Ques. How is BPT admission done at SDUAHER and when does the merit list come out?

Ans. BPT admission at SDUAHER is based on 10+2 PCB aggregate marks. After the application deadline of August 1, 2026, the university publishes a merit list on sduaher.ac.in. Shortlisted candidates are called for document verification, after which final admission and fee payment must be completed within the deadline set by the university. No counselling through KEA or any external authority is involved for this deemed university.

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

Ans. BPT graduates from SDUAHER can work as physiotherapists in hospitals, rehabilitation centres, sports medicine clinics, community health centres, and private practice settings. Graduates can also pursue MPT (Master of Physiotherapy) for advanced clinical roles in specialisations such as musculoskeletal, neurological, or sports physiotherapy. The programme’s clinical training at R.L. Jalappa Hospital provides strong entry-level readiness for the healthcare sector.

Ques. What is the minimum eligibility for BPT at SDUAHER Kolar?

Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as compulsory subjects from a recognised board. The minimum aggregate requirement in PCB is 40% (35% for SC/ST and OBC candidates). No entrance examination is required. The minimum age for admission is 17 years as of December 31 of the year of admission.