Accepted entrance exams
Fees
Fees at St John's Medical College for the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program include a comprehensive annual payment of 8 lakh INR. This amount encompasses tuition fees, hostel charges, library fees, newspapers, WiFi, registration fees, admission fees, and development fees. Hostel and mess fees are a part of the overall annual fee, specifically 1 lakh INR per annum.
The college offers scholarships to selected students based on financial need, which cover either the entire academic year or half of it, following an interview process. Additionally, there is a 10% fee increment each year for incoming batches.
About Bachelor of Physiotherapy [BPT]
St John's College of Physiotherapy (St John's National Academy of Health Sciences), Bangalore, Karnataka, offers Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) as a 4-year undergraduate programme (plus a 6-month compulsory internship) affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bangalore and approved by the Government of Karnataka. St John's College of Physiotherapy is part of St John's National Academy of Health Sciences, a 1,200+ bed tertiary teaching hospital campus, giving BPT students direct clinical exposure in orthopaedics, neurology, cardiopulmonary, paediatric, and community physiotherapy units. Total fees are Rs. 10,60,630 for the full 4-year programme (Rs. 2,65,158/year). The programme has 40 seats; admission is through a college-level entrance test and interview. An external review site ranks SJMC 89 in the India Medical Colleges list (2025).
St John's College of Physiotherapy accepts applications for BPT directly. Applications for the 2026-27 batch were open from March 2026 to June 2026 (Tentative); the college entrance test and interviews are conducted in June-July (Tentative). Monitor stjohnsadmissions.in for the official 2026-27 BPT admission notification.
Key Points
- BPT at St John's College of Physiotherapy is a 4-year RGUHS-affiliated programme with a 6-month compulsory internship; 40 seats are available per year.
- Total fees are Rs. 10,60,630 for 4 years (Rs. 2,65,158/year); verify the exact 2026-27 fee with St John's College of Physiotherapy before admission.
- Admission is through a college entrance test and interview; no NEET or KEA counselling is required (St John's is a private minority institution).
- Students get clinical postings across SJMC's active physiotherapy departments including orthopaedics, neurology, cardiac rehab, paediatrics, and community health.
- The 6-month mandatory internship is conducted within the SJMC campus hospital system under specialist physiotherapist supervision.
SJMC BPT Fees
BPT Fee Structure
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (Year 1) | Rs. 2,65,158 |
| Tuition Fee (Year 2) | Rs. 2,65,158 |
| Tuition Fee (Year 3) | Rs. 2,65,158 |
| Tuition Fee (Year 4) | Rs. 2,65,156 |
| Total Fees | Rs. 10,60,630 |
- Fee of Rs. 10,60,630 for BPT at St John's College of Physiotherapy is sourced from available data (2026-27); verify the exact fee with the St John's admissions office before admission.
- Hostel/accommodation at the SJMC campus may be available; contact St John's for current rates.
- The 6-month internship is part of the BPT programme; any internship-specific charges should be confirmed with St John's College of Physiotherapy at the time of admission.
SJMC BPT Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| BPT Application Opens (2026-27) | March 2026 (Tentative) |
| BPT Application Closes (2026-27) | June 2026 (Tentative) |
| College Entrance Test and Interview (2026-27) | June-July 2026 (Tentative) |
| BPT Programme Commencement (2026-27) | August 2026 (Tentative) |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
- Admission to BPT at St John's College of Physiotherapy is through a college-level entrance test and interview; no NEET or KEA is required.
- Apply directly at stjohnsadmissions.in during the application window; monitor the site for 2026-27 BPT admission notifications.
- Candidates must submit Class XII mark sheets, transfer certificate, and proof of PCB eligibility at the time of application.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- 10+2 (Class XII) from a recognised board with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English; minimum 40% aggregate marks in PCB as per RGUHS norms (50% for management quota at private institutions).
- Age: minimum 17 years as on 31 December of the admission year; upper age limit as per RGUHS norms.
- Candidates appearing in Class XII final exams are eligible to apply provisionally; admission is confirmed only on producing the passing certificate.
Admission Process
- Check the BPT admission notification at stjohnsadmissions.in (typically March-April each year).
- Fill and submit the online application during the specified window; pay the prescribed application fee.
- Appear for the college entrance test and interview at St John's College of Physiotherapy.
- Merit list is published based on entrance test marks and interview performance.
- Selected candidates pay the fee and submit original Class XII documents within the deadline.
- Complete RGUHS enrolment and begin clinical postings from the first academic year across SJMC's physiotherapy departments.
SJMC BPT Scholarships 2026
BPT Scholarships Available
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| NSP Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST/OBC/Minorities) | As per central government norms | Eligible category candidates; apply at scholarships.gov.in after admission |
| Karnataka State Post-Matric Scholarship | As per state government norms | Karnataka-domicile candidates; apply via sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in |
| Minority Post-Matric Scholarship (Central) | As per central norms | Minority community students; apply at scholarships.gov.in |
| St John's Internal Need-Based Bursary | Varies by need | Meritorious students facing financial hardship; contact the Dean's office after admission |
- SC/ST/OBC and minority students may be eligible for central post-matric scholarships; apply after admission at scholarships.gov.in.
- Karnataka-domicile students can apply for state scholarships via the Seva Sindhu portal; deadlines vary each year.
- St John's offers need-based bursaries to deserving students; contact the St John's admission office for eligibility and procedure.
According to an external review site Ranking 2025, St John's Medical College Bangalore ranks 89 out of 632 colleges in India and 6 in state Karnataka for its B.P.T program.
- 22 out of 54 under India Today Medical Ranking 2025.
- 13 out of 44 under The Week Medical Ranking 2025.
- 30 out of 50 under NIRF Medical Ranking 2025.
- 5 out of 23 under Outlook Medical Ranking 2022.
- 33 out of 57 under IIRF Medical Ranking 2025.
Read more on St John's Medical College Bangalore Rankings here
SJMC BPT FAQs
Ques. Does BPT at St John's require NEET or any national entrance exam?
Ans. No, St John's College of Physiotherapy is a private minority institution and manages BPT admissions independently. There is no NEET requirement for BPT at this institution. Admission is through a college-level entrance test and personal interview. Apply directly at stjohnsadmissions.in during the March-June application window.
Ques. What is the total fee for BPT at St John's College of Physiotherapy?
Ans. Total fees for BPT at St John's College of Physiotherapy are Rs. 10,60,630 for the 4-year programme (Rs. 2,65,158/year) based on available data (2026-27). Hostel charges are separate. Verify the exact fee with St John's admissions office before admission.
Ques. How many seats are available for BPT at St John's Bangalore?
Ans. St John's College of Physiotherapy has 40 BPT seats per year. As a private minority institution, 20% of seats fall under government quota and 80% under management quota, as per Karnataka government norms for private colleges.
Ques. What clinical departments do BPT students get posted in at SJNAHS?
Ans. BPT students at St John's College of Physiotherapy are posted in active clinical departments at SJMC's 1,200+ bed hospital, including orthopaedics, neurology, cardiac rehabilitation, paediatric physiotherapy, ICU, and community health outreach. The high volume and variety of referral cases at a tertiary hospital gives BPT students exposure to complex cases not commonly seen in smaller centres.
Ques. Is the 6-month internship after BPT mandatory and where is it done?
Ans. Yes, the 6-month compulsory rotating internship is part of the BPT programme as per RGUHS and Indian Association of Physiotherapists norms. At St John's, the internship is typically conducted within the SJMC campus hospital under senior physiotherapist supervision, covering all major clinical specialties. The internship completion certificate is required before the RGUHS BPT degree is awarded.
Ques. Can students from outside Karnataka apply for BPT at St John's?
Ans. Yes, St John's College of Physiotherapy accepts applications from candidates across India. There is no Karnataka domicile requirement since St John's is a minority institution not under KEA. The application and selection process is institutional; apply at stjohnsadmissions.in and attend the college entrance test and interview. Management quota seats are generally open to candidates from any state.