Bachelor of Physiotherapy [BPT]

Swatantra Institute of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Rajahmundry offers a 4.5-year BPT programme (4 years academic and 6 months internship) affiliated to Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada and approved by the Indian Association of Physiotherapists. Established in 1999, the institute has an intake of 40 BPT seats. Admission is through AP EAPCET 2026 for state competent authority quota seats, with an annual fee of INR 55,000.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. AP Allied Health Counselling begins August 2026 (Tentative).

Swatantra Physio BPT Fees 2026

Component	Amount (INR)
Tuition Fee (per year, competent authority quota)	INR 55,000
Hostel (optional)	Hostel charges separate
Total Fees (4 years)	INR 2,20,000

• Management quota fees are higher and fixed separately by the institution.
• Fee structure is subject to revision by YSRUHS and the AP government fee committee.
• Hostel accommodation may be available near the campus and charges are payable separately.

Swatantra Physio BPT Admission 2026

Event	Date
AP EAPCET 2026 Registration Closes	March 24, 2026
AP EAPCET 2026 Exam	May 12 to May 20, 2026
AP EAPCET 2026 Result	June 1, 2026
AP Allied Health Sciences Counselling Registration	August 2026 (Tentative)

• Competent authority seats (60%) are filled through AP EAPCET counselling by APSCHE.
• Management quota seats (40%) are filled directly by the institution after state counselling rounds.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Passed 10+2 or Intermediate with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English from a recognised board.
• Minimum age of 17 years on or before December 31 of the year of admission.
• Valid AP EAPCET 2026 score required for state competent authority quota seat allotment.

Admission Process

• Register and appear for AP EAPCET 2026 (BiPC stream) within the notified exam window.
• Check AP EAPCET result and rank on the official APSCHE portal after June 1, 2026.
• Register for AP allied health sciences counselling on the APSCHE portal.
• Fill and lock college preferences including Swatantra Institute, Rajahmundry during choice filling.
• Accept the seat allotted through competent authority rounds and report with original documents.
• Pay the first-year tuition fee at the institute to confirm enrolment.

✓ Opt for this if

• Seeking an affordable BPT option in East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh.
• AP EAPCET rank falls in the range for private BPT colleges in Rajahmundry.
• YSRUHS affiliation and IAP approval meet the baseline credential requirements for BPT.
• Planning to practise physiotherapy in Andhra Pradesh after completing BPT and internship.

✗ Skip if

• AP EAPCET rank qualifies for a government physiotherapy college in Andhra Pradesh.
• Published campus placement records and hospital tie-ups are a deciding factor.
• Prefer a physiotherapy college located in Hyderabad or a larger city.

Swatantra Physio BPT Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility / Schedule
AP Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST)	As per state government norms	SC/ST students domiciled in Andhra Pradesh with a valid caste certificate
AP EBC/BC Scholarship	As per state government norms	BC/EBC students with annual family income below the prescribed AP limit
PM-USP Yojana (National Scholarship Portal)	As per NSP norms	Eligible students across all categories enrolled in recognised programmes
Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships	INR 10,000 per year (first two years) INR 20,000 per year (third and fourth year)	Top 20th percentile in state board 12th exam

• AP state scholarship applications are submitted through the AP e-Pass Scholarship Portal.
• Central scholarship applications are filed via the National Scholarship Portal within the notified deadline.

Swatantra Physio BPT FAQs

Ques. What entrance exam is required for BPT at Swatantra Institute of Physiotherapy Rajahmundry?

Ans. Admission to BPT at Swatantra Institute of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Rajahmundry is based on the AP EAPCET 2026 score. AP EAPCET was conducted from May 12 to May 20, 2026 and the result was declared on June 1, 2026. Candidates are allotted seats through the AP allied health sciences centralised counselling process managed by APSCHE.

Ques. What is the BPT fee at Swatantra Institute of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation?

Ans. The annual tuition fee for BPT at Swatantra Institute of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Rajahmundry is INR 55,000 for competent authority (state quota) seats. The total tuition over the 4-year academic programme amounts to INR 2,20,000. Management quota seats carry higher fees fixed by the institution. Hostel charges are separate. Fee revision may occur as per YSRUHS and AP government norms.

Ques. What is the duration of BPT at Swatantra Institute Rajahmundry?

Ans. The BPT programme at Swatantra Institute of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Rajahmundry is 4.5 years in total, comprising 4 years of academic coursework and 6 months of compulsory rotating clinical internship. Completion of the internship is mandatory for the award of the BPT degree by Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada.

Ques. How many BPT seats are available at Swatantra Institute Rajahmundry?

Ans. Swatantra Institute of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Rajahmundry has a BPT intake of 40 seats. Of these, 60% are filled through the AP state competent authority counselling (AP EAPCET route) and 40% are management quota seats filled directly by the institution. Reserved category allocation follows AP government reservation norms for SC/ST/BC/PwD candidates.

Ques. Can MPT be pursued at Swatantra Institute after completing BPT?

Ans. Yes, Swatantra Institute of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation offers a 2-year MPT programme with specialisations in Orthopaedics, Sports Physiotherapy, Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy, and Neurology. BPT graduates with a minimum of 55% marks (50% for SC/ST) who have completed their internship are eligible to apply for MPT at the same institution under YSRUHS norms.

Ques. What documents are required for BPT admission at Swatantra Institute Rajahmundry?

Ans. Candidates must submit 10th and 12th mark sheets, AP EAPCET 2026 scorecard, seat allotment letter from APSCHE, caste certificate if applicable, AP domicile certificate, transfer certificate, migration certificate, and passport-size photographs. All original documents must be submitted at the institute at the time of reporting for document verification and fee payment to confirm BPT admission.