Last Updated on August 11, 2023 by Vishnu Nambiar
Have you passed 12th Science with PCB subjects? Do you want to build a decent career in the allied healthcare sector? If yes, this post will be of help to you. Here, I’ve listed down some of the best physiotherapy colleges in Karnataka, India.
Government and private – I’ve covered both types of colleges in this post. The colleges mentioned in this post are known to offer popular physiotherapy courses such as – BPT and MPT!
In this post, you will find the names of popular physiotherapy colleges in Karnataka. Apart from the names of institutes, I’ve also covered additional details such as – a list of popular physiotherapy courses, their duration, eligibility, scope, career prospects, and admission process.
In short, this is your one-stop shop to know everything about the present status of physiotherapy education in Karnataka. Colleges, courses, admission process, and career prospects – I’ve covered all these important topics in this post.
This guide will help you choose the right college. It will simplify your BPT and MPT admission process.
You may also check the list of physiotherapy institutes in Kerala.
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List of physiotherapy colleges in Karnataka
Here are some of the popular physiotherapy colleges in Karnataka –
- Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka.
- Navodaya College of Physiotherapy, Raichur, Karnataka.
- KS Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore, Karnataka.
- Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore, Karnataka.
- Padmashree Institute of Physiotherapy, Bangalore, Karnataka.
- Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka.
- Nitte University, Mangalore, Karnataka.
- Yenepoya University, Bangalore, Karnataka.
- Alvas College of Physiotherapy, Moodbidri, Karnataka.
- Father Muller College of Allied Health Sciences, Mangalore, Karnataka.
- KLE University, Belgaum, Karnataka.
- KPBNI, Mangalore, Karnataka.
- Shree Devi College of Physiotherapy, Mangalore, Karnataka.
- Goutham College, Bangalore, Karnataka.
- Srinivas College of Physiotherapy and Research Centre, Mangalore, Karnataka.
- Krupanidhi College of Physiotherapy, Bangalore, Karnataka.
- Kempegowda Institute of Physiotherapy, Bangalore, Karnataka.
- RV College of Physiotherapy, Bangalore, Karnataka.
- Laxmi Memorial College of Physiotherapy, Mangalore, Karnataka.
- Christian College, Bangalore, Karnataka.
- Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Bangalore, Karnataka.
- Royal Institutions, Bangalore, Karnataka.
- Garden City University, Bangalore, Karnataka.
- Hillside Academy, Bangalore, Karnataka.
- The Oxford College of Physiotherapy, Bangalore, Karnataka.
- Acharya Institute of Health Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka.
- Dayananda Sagar Institutions, Bangalore, Karnataka.
- JSS College of Physiotherapy, Mysore, Karnataka.
- Dr. MV Shetty College of Physiotherapy, Mangalore, Karnataka.
The above list has not been ranked in any order. It consists of different types of physiotherapy colleges. Come, let us find out more about the classification of institutes.
Types of physiotherapy colleges
Based on the entity that owns the colleges, physiotherapy colleges in Karnataka can be classified into the following types –
- Government physiotherapy colleges.
- Private physiotherapy colleges.
As the name suggests, Govt colleges are owned and managed by the State or Central Government. Private colleges are owned and managed by private charitable trusts and organizations.
Govt colleges are known to charge very low tuition fees. This is the main reason why applicants prefer Govt institutes over private ones.
Admission process
If you want to get into a premier college or Govt institute, you must perform well in the relevant entrance exam. Entrance exams are conducted to facilitate a merit-based admission process.
After the result is declared, a merit list of forms. The list is formed on the basis of candidates’ performance in relevant entrance exams and/or board exams.
Seats are distributed among deserving candidates on the basis of their performance in the relevant entrance exam. Some colleges are also known to conduct donation-based admission processes.
Top physiotherapy courses
Based on the academic level, physiotherapy courses can be classified into the following levels –
- UG.
- PG.
- Doctoral Degree.
Based on the format of the course, these courses can be classified into the following types –
- Diploma.
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- Master’s Degree.
- Doctoral Degree.
BPT is the most popular physiotherapy course in Karnataka. It stands for Bachelor of Physiotherapy. It is an undergraduate-level course. Students who have passed 12th Science with PCB subjects are eligible to apply for BPT admission.
After completing BPT, graduates may apply for MPT admission. It stands for Master of Physiotherapy. It is a Master’s Degree course.
Career Prospects
Physiotherapists have access to different types of job opportunities. They have access to Govt jobs, private sector jobs and self-employment opportunities. They are usually hired by – hospitals (Govt and private), rehabilitation clinics, physical therapy centers, physiotherapy centers, old age homes etc. They may also start their own physiotherapy center or clinic.
I am Vishnu Nambiar a career and educational blogger from India. I am also a full time educational consultant having more than 12 years of experience in the educational sector.
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