Accepted entrance exams
About Bachelor of Physiotherapy [BPT]
SRIHER’s Bachelor of Physiotherapy at the Sri Ramachandra Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chennai, is a 4-year programme followed by a 6-month compulsory internship, with an intake of 100 seats. Admission is through the SRIHER Group A Entrance Examination with no NEET requirement. Total academic fees are INR 5,00,000 for the four-year course. Clinical training takes place at Sri Ramachandra Hospital, one of South India’s largest multi-specialty hospitals.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Class Commencement begins August 2026.
Key Points
- Training spans musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiorespiratory, paediatric and community physiotherapy
- Compulsory 6-month internship at Sri Ramachandra Hospital provides supervised patient management experience
- Curriculum includes research methodology and biostatistics alongside clinical physiotherapy modules
- MPT specialization programmes available at SRIHER for career progression after BPT
SRIHER BPT Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year) | INR 1,25,000 |
| Total Fees (4 years) | INR 5,00,000 |
- Hostel is optional and charged separately from annual academic tuition.
- Six-month compulsory internship follows the 4-year academic programme.
- Application fee INR 1,000 is non-refundable and paid during online registration.
SRIHER BPT Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Opens | 11 February 2026 |
| Application Closes | 20 May 2026 |
| SRIHER Group A Entrance Exam | 31 May 2026 |
| Last Date of Admission | 30 September 2026 |
- Exam format: 180 MCQs in Physics, Chemistry and Biology, 3 hours, no negative marking.
- Exam conducted in offline mode at centres in Chennai, Coimbatore and Madurai.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology from a recognized board
- Minimum 50% aggregate in PCB subjects for General category (45% for SC/ST/OBC candidates)
- English as a qualifying subject in the 10+2 examination
- Minimum age 17 years as of 31 December 2026
Admission Process
- Register online at the SRIHER admissions portal and pay the INR 1,000 application fee
- Download admit card and appear for SRIHER Group A Entrance Exam at a designated exam centre
- Merit list published on the official SRIHER website after results are declared
- Attend counselling at SRIHER campus with original certificates and mark sheets
- Pay first-year fee to confirm seat and complete all enrolment formalities
✓ Opt for this if
- Clinical physiotherapy with diverse specializations is the career goal
- Prefer a separate entrance test over NEET for allied health admission
- Total fee budget for a 4-year BPT is around INR 5,00,000
- Interested in MPT postgraduate programmes at the same campus after BPT
✗ Skip if
- Prefer a government physiotherapy college for a significantly lower total cost
- Need a college located in northern or western India for family proximity
- Career goal is sports-exclusive physiotherapy at a dedicated sports science university
SRIHER BPT Placement 2025
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Placement Rate | 90% of graduates secure positions after the programme |
| Campus Placements | 28 out of 30 students placed through campus recruitment initiatives |
| Key Sectors | Hospitals, physiotherapy clinics, rehabilitation centres, sports medicine units |
| Career Roles | Clinical Physiotherapist, Rehabilitation Specialist, Sports Therapist, Community Physiotherapist |
SRIHER BPT Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility/Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Founder-Chancellor Merit-cum-Means | Up to INR 50,000 per year | From 2nd year onwards, academic merit and family income criteria |
| Tamil Nadu Government Support | INR 1,000 per month | State-enrolled eligible students via state government portal |
| National Scholarship Portal | Varies by scheme | SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates apply at NSP.gov.in |
- Founder-Chancellor scholarship is not available in the first year of study.
- Students must maintain good attendance and academic records to qualify each year.
According to an external review site Ranking 2025, SRIHER ranks 397 out of 632 colleges in India and 37 in state Tamil Nadu for its B.P.T program.
- 11 out of 20 under India Today Medical Ranking 2025.
- 21 out of 50 under NIRF Medical Ranking 2025.
- 15 out of 57 under IIRF Medical Ranking 2025.
- 4 out of 23 under Outlook Medical Ranking 2021.
Read more on SRIHER Rankings here
SRIHER BPT FAQs
Ques. Is NEET required for BPT admission at SRIHER?
Ans. No, NEET is not required for BPT at SRIHER. Admission is based on the SRIHER Group A Common Entrance Examination, which covers Physics, Chemistry and Biology in 180 MCQs over 3 hours with no negative marking. NEET UG qualification has been deferred for allied health admissions, and SRIHER uses its own entrance test for BPT seats.
Ques. What is the total fee for BPT at SRIHER?
Ans. The total academic fee for the 4-year BPT programme is INR 5,00,000, payable at INR 1,25,000 per year. A non-refundable application fee of INR 1,000 is paid during online registration. Hostel accommodation and the compulsory 6-month internship are charged separately from the annual tuition amount.
Ques. How long is the BPT programme at SRIHER in total?
Ans. The BPT programme is 4.5 years in total, comprising 4 years of academic study across 8 semesters followed by a compulsory 6-month internship at Sri Ramachandra Hospital. Students earn 201 credits over the academic portion. The internship provides supervised clinical practice across multiple physiotherapy specializations including neuro, ortho, and cardiorespiratory units.
Ques. What are the career options after BPT from SRIHER?
Ans. BPT graduates from SRIHER work as clinical physiotherapists, rehabilitation specialists, sports therapists, and community physiotherapists in hospitals, private clinics, rehabilitation centres, and sports medicine units. Around 90% of graduates secure positions after completing the programme. SRIHER also offers Master of Physiotherapy specializations for those who wish to pursue higher qualifications on the same campus.
Ques. What specializations are covered in BPT at SRIHER?
Ans. The BPT curriculum covers musculoskeletal physiotherapy, neurological physiotherapy, cardiorespiratory physiotherapy, paediatric physiotherapy, community health, and sports rehabilitation. Students also receive training in research methodology and biostatistics. Clinical rotations at Sri Ramachandra Hospital provide exposure to diverse patient conditions across multiple departments from the early semesters of the programme.
Ques. What is the minimum eligibility for BPT at SRIHER?
Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology from a recognized board. A minimum of 50% aggregate in PCB is required for General category (45% for SC/ST/OBC). English must be a qualifying subject in the 10+2 examination. The minimum age requirement is 17 years as of 31 December 2026.