Hi Pallavi,



Masters in physiotherapy is a post graduate course and the admission process is very simple. So, to take admission in masters in physiotherapy, i.e. MPT you need to keep following information in mind:



1. Mode of admission:

First, you need to give entrance exams that are conducted by the respective universities or colleges. After that you have to sit for counselling, that is done based on the merit based ranking.



2. Eligibility:

(i) The minimum eligibility criteria for the admission is 50% in the relevant Bachelor's degree (i.e. in BPT) from any recognised university.

(iii) Any health science discipline is the basic subjects requirement.

(ii) There is no age limit applied.



3. Duration and average fees:

Masters in physiotherapy is done in a duration of 2 - 2.5 years. And an average of INR 6000 to 1.5 lakhs per annum is expected as fees.



4. Streams included:

Here are the streams included in masters in physiotherapy-

(i) Orthopedics

(ii) Pediatrics and Women Health

(iii) Neurosciences

(iv) Community Physiotherapy

(v) Pulmonary Sciences



5. Roles offered:

You can get a chance to serve as Physiotherapist, Chief Physiotherapist,  Researcher, Research Assistant, Therapy Manager, Lecturer in any renowned college etc.



6. Opportunities:

You can get placed in  reputed institutions like Hospitals, Health Care Centres, Sports Teams, Old Age Homes etc.



Hope, I answered you correctly! Let me know about your further queries.



All the very best!

Hi Pallvi,

First of all ,I'm really glad that you are considering this as your career. Masters of physiotherapy is a 2 year full time course.

ELIGIBILITY :- Must have a bachelor's degree in any health discipline from any recognised university securing a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate.

FEES STRUCTURE :- 2 TO 7 Lakhs

AVERAGE STARTING SALARY :- 4 to 20 LPA

ADMISSION PROCESS :-  Firstly, you need to obtain merit in the common entrance examination conducted by various Institutions offering MS & MDS programme. After qualifying the written examination, you'll be called up for counseling and interview.

Basically, the selection is based on your educational qualifications, marks obtained in any university exams/ Pg entrance exams, work experience , Personal interview,  group discussions, etc.

Moreover, the selection criteria differs form institutions to institutions, there might be a step more or less. But in a nutshell, this is the primary procedure you need to follow.

I hope this answer is satisfactory.!

All the best !