Bachelor of Physiotherapy [BPT]
Fees
Fees at Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences (SVIMS) for the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program include a tuition fee that ranges from Rs. 10,250 to Rs. 15,000 per year. The hostel fees are set at Rs. 3,600 per month, while the caution deposit required is between Rs. 10,000 and Rs. 15,000. Students must pay a registration fee of Rs. 3,500 and an admission fee of Rs.
10,000. Examination fees amount to approximately Rs. 2,000. Additionally, government scholarships like Jagananna Vidya Deevena are available, providing financial assistance to eligible students. The overall cost of study remains relatively low and manageable, typical of a government-funded institution. All students are charged the same fee, regardless of their category, with only those joining through All India Quota (AIQ) potentially benefiting from reduced fees.
About Bachelor of Physiotherapy [BPT]
SVIMS Tirupati offers BPT, a 4.5-year undergraduate physiotherapy programme at Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences University. Admission is based on AP EAPCET rank, with 55 seats recognized by the Indian Association of Physiotherapists. Total academic fees are INR 1,41,400 for the four-year course. The programme provides clinical training at SVIMS’s multi-specialty government hospital complex in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Counselling begins August 2026 (Tentative).
SVIMS Tirupati BPT Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Registration and one-time admission fees (Year 1) | INR 9,400 |
| Annual tuition fee | INR 30,000 |
| Annual charges (welfare, library, digital library, sports, medical) | INR 3,000 |
| Hostel establishment fee (optional, per year) | INR 15,600 |
| Caution deposit (refundable, one-time) | INR 500 |
| Total Fees (4 academic years, excluding hostel) | INR 1,41,400 |
- INR 500 caution deposit is refundable on successful programme completion.
- Hostel mess charges are billed monthly and paid separately from establishment fees.
- Application fee for OC category candidates is INR 2,596 including GST.
SVIMS Tirupati BPT Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| AP EAPCET Registration Closes | March 24, 2026 |
| AP EAPCET Exam | May 12 to May 20, 2026 |
| AP EAPCET Result | June 1, 2026 |
| SVIMS BPT Application Last Date | July 2026 (Tentative) |
| SVIMS BPT Counselling and Seat Allotment | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Class Commencement | September 2026 (Tentative) |
- AP EAPCET 2026 registration opened February 4, 2026.
- Application fee for BC/SC/ST category candidates is INR 2,077 including GST.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed 10+2 or Intermediate with Biology, Physics, Chemistry, and English as compulsory subjects
- Minimum age of 17 years and maximum age of 35 years as of the admission year
- Valid AP EAPCET rank in the BiPC stream for the current admission cycle
Admission Process
- Appear for AP EAPCET in the BiPC stream and obtain a valid rank
- Download the AP EAPCET scorecard from the official AP State Council of Higher Education portal
- Register and apply online through the SVIMS website within the notified application window
- Pay the application fee online via AP Online or the SVIMS admission portal
- Attend SVIMS web-based counseling with original documents for verification and seat allotment
- Pay semester fees and report to SVIMS Tirupati on the allotted date for registration
✓ Opt for this if
- Seeking BPT at a government institution with highly subsidized annual fees
- Planning to practice physiotherapy in Andhra Pradesh post-graduation
- Looking for clinical exposure at a large tertiary care government hospital
- Comfortable with AP EAPCET merit rank as the sole admission criterion
✗ Skip if
- Seeking BPT admission outside the Andhra Pradesh state quota system
- Preferring a metro city campus for greater urban career opportunities
- Requiring management or NRI quota options in BPT admissions
- Looking for private colleges with structured BPT-specific industry partnerships
SVIMS Tirupati BPT Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| AP SC/ST Welfare Scholarship | Tuition fee reimbursement | SC/ST students from AP with family income below INR 2.5 lakh per year |
| AP BC Welfare Scholarship | Fee reimbursement as per GoAP norms | BC category students from Andhra Pradesh |
| AP Minority Welfare Scholarship | Fee reimbursement as per GoAP norms | Minority community students from Andhra Pradesh |
| AP EWS Concession | 5 reserved seats at subsidized fee | Economically Weaker Section candidates from AP |
- Scholarship eligibility is assessed by the social welfare officer on the day of counseling.
- Applications for AP government scholarships are submitted through the official AP e-pass portal.
According to an external review site Ranking 2025, SVIMS Tirupati ranks 257 out of 632 colleges in India and 6th in state Andhra Pradesh for its B.P.T program.
- 42 out of 70 under IIRF Medical Ranking 2025.
- 38 out of 40 under NIRF Medical Ranking 2020.
Read more on SVIMS Tirupati Rankings here
SVIMS Tirupati BPT FAQs
Ques. What is the total fee for BPT at SVIMS Tirupati?
Ans. The total academic fee for BPT at SVIMS Tirupati over four academic years is INR 1,41,400, excluding hostel. Year 1 costs INR 42,400, covering one-time admission fees of INR 9,400 and an annual fee of INR 33,000. From Year 2, the annual fee is INR 33,000. Hostel accommodation is charged at INR 15,600 per year for establishment, with mess charges billed monthly. A refundable caution deposit of INR 500 is collected at admission.
Ques. How are BPT seats allotted at SVIMS Tirupati?
Ans. BPT seats at SVIMS Tirupati are allotted through web-based counseling conducted by SVIMS University based on AP EAPCET BiPC stream merit rank. Of the 55 total seats, 50 are in the general category and 5 are reserved for Economically Weaker Sections. Candidates register online through the SVIMS admission portal, attend web counseling, and report to the institute with original documents for verification before seat confirmation.
Ques. Is SVIMS Tirupati BPT recognized by physiotherapy professional bodies?
Ans. Yes. The BPT programme at SVIMS Tirupati is recognized by the Indian Association of Physiotherapists (IAP). Graduates can register with IAP and practice physiotherapy professionally across India. The degree is awarded by SVIMS University, a government-established institution set up under AP State Legislature Act No. 12 of 1995 and backed by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD).
Ques. Can candidates from states other than Andhra Pradesh apply for BPT at SVIMS?
Ans. Yes. Candidates from any state in India can apply for BPT at SVIMS Tirupati if they hold a valid AP EAPCET rank in the BiPC stream. There is no state domicile restriction for general category seats. However, certain reserved category benefits such as BC and EWS concessions may be limited to bonafide AP residents. All candidates must meet the minimum academic and age criteria in the prospectus.
Ques. What career paths are available after BPT from SVIMS Tirupati?
Ans. BPT graduates from SVIMS can work as clinical physiotherapists in government hospitals, rehabilitation centers, sports medicine units, and private clinics. Many pursue Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) to specialize in areas such as orthopaedics, neurology, and cardiopulmonary physiotherapy. Government health services in AP and central government hospitals also recruit BPT graduates for physiotherapy posts through competitive examinations.
Ques. What is the age limit for BPT admission at SVIMS Tirupati?
Ans. Candidates applying for BPT at SVIMS Tirupati must be at least 17 years of age as of December 31 of the admission year. The maximum age limit for BPT admission is 35 years. No upper age relaxation is extended to SC/ST or other reserved category candidates unless specifically notified by SVIMS in the official admission notification for that academic year.