Academic Overview
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Physiotherapy (B.PT) is an undergraduate allied healthcare program that prepares students to practise as physiotherapists, independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team. Physiotherapy covers health promotion, prevention, assessment, functional diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of movement and functional disorders across the lifespan. The NCAHP competency-based curriculum builds knowledge in basic and clinical sciences, hands-on clinical skills, evidence-based practice, ethics and communication.
Core Strengths
Program at a Glance
Award: Bachelor of Physiotherapy (B.PT). Recommended title: Physiotherapist with prefix "Dr" and suffix "PT".
Duration: 5 years: 4 academic years plus 1 year (365 days) of compulsory full-time rotatory internship. Earlier models used 4.5 years; the NCAHP 2025 curriculum sets 5 years.
Academic organisation: Annual pattern, with a University examination at the end of each academic year. Minimum 38 weeks x 6 days x 7 hours of academic training per year, excluding examinations, holidays and vacations.
Curriculum approach: Competency-based, integrating basic sciences, physiotherapy sciences, clinical education from the early years, research and community rehabilitation.
Indicative curriculum framework: About 334 credits for the four academic years, excluding internship (1 credit = 15 theory hours, 30 practical/clinical hours or 45 hours of experiential/field learning).
Assessment: 20% internal and 80% University examination; minimum 50% in theory and practical separately; minimum attendance 75% in theory and 85% in practical/skills training.
Admission Requirements
Eligibility and Admission
| Entry qualification |
Candidate must have passed Senior Secondary (10+2) or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry & Biology (or Botany & Zoology) with 50% aggregate with English pass. However, in respect of the candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, or Other Backward Classes (NCL), the minimum marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology are taken together in the qualifying examination shall be 40% marks. |
| Age and fitness |
Minimum 17 years of age on the date of admission (as notified for the admission year). Certificate of physical fitness from an Authorised Medical Attendant. Candidates with specified disabilities are considered per NCAHP guidelines and as per the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016. |
| Selection |
Admission shall be made on the basis of Senior Secondary (10+2) Merit/ NEET Merit/Marks (with no cut-off marks or cut-off percentile for application) of the academic year of the admission, as decided by NCHAP/University from time to time. |
| Foreign qualifications |
Equivalence as determined by the Association of Indian Universities and the NCAHP Equivalence Committee; all other criteria apply. |
| Progression rules |
Promotion to the next year is allowed with two or fewer failed subjects. Internship begins only after passing all subjects of all four years. Programme must be completed within 10 years of joining. |
Syllabus Matrix
Curriculum and Learning Areas
The NCAHP curriculum moves from foundational biomedical sciences in the first year to clinical physiotherapy in the final years. The following is a high-level overview, not a replacement for the official year-wise scheme of study.
| Stage |
Representative subjects / learning areas |
| First Year |
Human Anatomy; Human Physiology; Biochemistry; Fundamentals of Exercise Modalities; Fundamentals of Electro Physical Agents; Psychology and Sociology; Fundamentals of the Healthcare Delivery System in India; English and Information Technology (non-University evaluation); Clinic Orientation. |
| Second Year |
Pathology and Microbiology; Pharmacology; Public Health and Health Promotion; Emergency Care and Life Support Skills; Exercise Therapy; Electrotherapy; Biomechanics and Kinesiology; Yoga and Systems of Medicine; Clinical Observation. |
| Third Year |
General Medicine and Paediatrics; General Surgery; Orthopaedics; Physiotherapy in Adult and Paediatric Medical and Surgical Conditions; Physiotherapy in Adult and Paediatric Orthopaedic Conditions; Physical and Functional Diagnosis and Prescription; Research Methodology, Biostatistics and Evidence-Based Practice; Clinical Education. |
| Fourth Year |
Neurology, Psychiatry and Neurosurgery; Physiotherapy in Neurological and Neurosurgical Conditions; Cardiothoracic Diseases and Surgeries; Physiotherapy in Cardiothoracic Conditions; Sports Physiotherapy and Exercise Prescription; Ethics, Medico-legal Aspects, Management and Administration; Community Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation; Project Work; Clinical Rotation. |
| Internship (Year 5) |
1-year compulsory rotatory internship in the institute hospital or affiliated / approved hospitals, with logbook, BLS training and rural posting. |
Graduate Attributes
Competencies and Learning Outcomes
On successful completion, graduates are expected to develop competencies appropriate to an entry-level physiotherapist, including the ability to:
Examine, assess, evaluate and plan physiotherapeutic management of disorders, diseases and trauma conditions.
Provide quality, patient-centred care to optimise movement, function and quality of life.
Prescribe therapeutic exercise, physical modalities, assistive devices and home or workplace modifications.
Understand and prescribe diagnostic imaging, electrophysiological, haematological and biochemical investigations, and refer appropriately.
Promote health and prevent impairments, activity limitations and participation restrictions.
Integrate best available research evidence into clinical decision making.
Maintain ethical, legal and professional standards, confidentiality and accurate documentation.
Communicate effectively with patients, caregivers and the healthcare team.
Apply quality assurance, leadership and time and resource management in practice.
Commit to lifelong learning and scholarly activity.
Clinical Immersion
Practical Training and Internship
Clinical practice begins early and increases through the programme, covering orthopaedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, paediatric, sports, obstetric and community physiotherapy settings. After passing all examinations, every student must complete a one-year (365 days) rotatory internship at the institute hospital or affiliated / approved hospitals. Up to 4 months may be completed as externship at an institute approved by the State Council. A stipend as prescribed by the State Council is payable, Basic Life Support (BLS) training is mandatory, and two months of rural posting (preferably CHC / PHC / rural rehabilitation centre) is coordinated by the State Council. A logbook signed by the Principal is preserved by the institute.
Chirayu should confirm the approved internship calendar, posting departments, clinical partner sites, stipend, externship approvals, logbook and competency sign-off process, attendance rules and project requirements with the State Council, the affiliating university and the current official curriculum.
Professional Pathways
Career Opportunities
Depending on registration requirements, experience and employer criteria, graduates may pursue roles or further training in areas such as:
Hospitals, nursing homes and out-patient clinics (clinical physiotherapist)
Independent physiotherapy practice, subject to registration
Sports teams, fitness, health and wellness centres
Community-based rehabilitation, special schools, geriatric and palliative care centres
Occupational health and corporate settings
Research centres and health promotion services
Master of Physiotherapy (MPT), academic and research pathways where eligible
Institutional Advantages
Why Choose Chirayu?
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A healthcare-focused learning environment:A healthcare-focused learning environment with an emphasis on rehabilitation and movement science.
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Early clinical exposure:Early clinical exposure, supervised internship planning and community rehabilitation postings.
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Evidence-based practice:Focus on evidence-based practice, professional ethics and patient-centred care.
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Clinical Exposure:4 In-House Hospitals equipped with Advanced Clinical Facilities for Hands-On Practical Training & Clinical Exposure
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Learning:Well-Equipped Laboratories for Practical Learning
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Faculty:Experienced & Qualified Faculty
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Infrastructure:State-of-the-Art Infrastructure for a great Learning experience
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Room to grow:Move on to a PG, PhD, senior Professional roles, Research, management or academia