Bachelor of Physiotherapy [BPT]

SVNIRTAR, Cuttack, a central government institute under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, offers a 4.5-year Bachelor of Physiotherapy programme. Admission is through the SVNIRTAR CET 2026. Total programme fee is INR 60,270 for the full course. With 62 seats, BPT at SVNIRTAR provides training in rehabilitation physiotherapy with a particular focus on persons with disabilities, musculoskeletal conditions, and neurological impairments across both inpatient and community settings.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. CET Round 2 seat allotment on 30 July 2026.

SVNIRTAR BPT Fees 2026

Component	Amount (INR)
First Year Fee	INR 26,370
Annual Fee Year 2 to Year 4	INR 11,300 per year
Hostel Fee (optional)	INR 6,000 to 7,000 per year
Total Fees (excluding hostel)	INR 60,270

• SVNIRTAR is a central government institute with heavily subsidised fees for all enrolled students.
• The 6-month internship in Year 5 carries no additional tuition fee and may include a stipend based on merit.

SVNIRTAR BPT Admission 2026

Event	Date
SVNIRTAR CET Registration Opened	May 11, 2026
SVNIRTAR CET Registration Closed	June 12, 2026
SVNIRTAR CET Exam	June 28, 2026
CET Result Declared	July 9, 2026
Choice Filling and Seat Locking	July 14 to July 18, 2026
Round 1 Seat Allotment	July 19 to July 20, 2026
Round 2 Seat Allotment	July 30 to July 31, 2026
Round 3 Seat Allotment	August 11 to August 12, 2026
Mop-up Round	August 31 to September 1, 2026

• SVNIRTAR CET is conducted online in English as 100 MCQs to be completed in 2 hours with no negative marking.
• Application fee is INR 1,500 for general candidates and INR 1,100 for SC/ST and PwD applicants.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology from a recognised board with minimum 50% aggregate (40% for SC/ST and 45% for PwD).
• English as a compulsory subject in the qualifying examination.
• Age between 17 and 35 years at the time of admission.

Admission Process

• Register on the SVNIRTAR admission portal at admission.svnirtar.nic.in and fill the online application.
• Pay the application fee online and download the admit card from the portal.
• Appear for the SVNIRTAR CET online examination held in June each year.
• Check the CET result on the portal and participate in online choice filling.
• Lock the preferred seat by paying the seat booking fee of INR 500 and a deposit of INR 10,000.
• Report on the designated counselling date for document verification and fee payment to complete admission.

✓ Opt for this if

• Want the most affordable BPT at a central government rehabilitation institute.
• Interested in physiotherapy for disability rehabilitation and community health.
• Targeting government hospital or defence physiotherapy roles after graduation.
• Prefer institutional backing under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.

✗ Skip if

• Prefer BPT from a Bangalore or Mumbai-based college for easier metro placements.
• Looking for a sports physiotherapy focus from a college near major sports academies.
• Need a college with more flexible management quota admission routes.

SVNIRTAR BPT Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
NSP Post Matric Scholarship	Per government norms	SC/ST students applying through National Scholarship Portal
Prerana Scholarship	Per MoSJE norms	SC/ST students at MoSJE-affiliated central institutes
E-Medhabruti Scholarship	Per state norms	Odisha domicile students from state scholarship portal
Institutional SC/ST Support	Free education and laptop	SC/ST enrolled students as per institutional policy

• NSP scholarship applications must be submitted annually through scholarships.gov.in before the deadline.
• Odisha domicile students should check scholarship.odisha.gov.in for E-Medhabruti eligibility and deadlines.

SVNIRTAR BPT FAQs

Ques. What is the eligibility for BPT admission at SVNIRTAR?

Ans. Candidates must have cleared 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with a minimum of 50% aggregate (40% for SC/ST and 45% for PwD). English is a compulsory subject in the qualifying examination. Age must be between 17 and 35 years at the time of admission. All seats at SVNIRTAR are filled exclusively through SVNIRTAR CET merit and counselling. There is no direct admission or management quota, as SVNIRTAR is a central government institution under MoSJE.

Ques. What is the total fee for BPT at SVNIRTAR?

Ans. The total programme fee for the 4.5-year BPT course at SVNIRTAR is INR 60,270. The first year costs INR 26,370 and each subsequent year (Year 2 to Year 4) costs INR 11,300. The 6-month internship in Year 5 carries no additional tuition fee. Hostel accommodation is available at INR 6,000 to 7,000 per year as an additional optional charge. This is one of the lowest fee structures for a full-time BPT programme at any government institute in India.

Ques. How is SVNIRTAR BPT different from other BPT colleges?

Ans. SVNIRTAR BPT is unique in its specialisation focus on rehabilitation of persons with disabilities. Unlike most BPT colleges that train for general hospital physiotherapy, SVNIRTAR’s curriculum emphasises disability-focused rehab, community physiotherapy, and locomotor rehabilitation. The institute has its own in-house clinical and research infrastructure under the MoSJE mandate. This specialisation makes SVNIRTAR graduates particularly well-suited for government disability rehabilitation programmes, spinal injury units, and international NGO health programmes.

Ques. How many seats are available for BPT at SVNIRTAR Cuttack?

Ans. SVNIRTAR, Cuttack has 62 seats for the BPT programme in the 2026-27 batch. The SVNIRTAR CET seat matrix covers multiple participating institutes including NILD Kolkata, NIEPMD Chennai, and PDUNIPPD New Delhi, with SVNIRTAR Cuttack having the highest intake of 190 total UG seats across all three programmes. Reservation follows central government norms for SC (15%), ST (7.5%), and OBC (27%), along with horizontal reservations for PwD, J and K, and North East candidates.

Ques. What career options are open after BPT from SVNIRTAR?

Ans. BPT graduates from SVNIRTAR can work as physiotherapists in government hospitals, rehabilitation centres, spinal injury units, community health programmes, and defence medical establishments. SVNIRTAR’s institutional reputation particularly helps in government sector recruitment at central health bodies. For higher studies, MPT is offered at SVNIRTAR itself and at other health sciences universities. Internship stipends of INR 10,000 to 15,000 per month are reported for SVNIRTAR interns based on merit.

Ques. What is the SVNIRTAR CET exam and how should students prepare?

Ans. The SVNIRTAR CET is an online exam of 100 MCQs to be completed in 2 hours, covering Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and General Knowledge. There is no negative marking. The 2026 CET was held on June 28, 2026, and results were declared on July 9, 2026. For future batches, students should begin preparation with NCERT-level Physics, Chemistry, and Biology texts along with Biology MCQ practice. Previous year question papers available on preparatory platforms give an accurate picture of question difficulty and distribution.