GMC Nagpur M.P.T Cardiovascular & Respiratory Disorders: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The 2-year MPT in Cardiovascular and Respiratory Disorders focuses on physiotherapy management of heart disease, lung conditions, post-cardiac surgery rehabilitation, COPD, and critical care. Students gain expertise in exercise stress testing, pulmonary rehabilitation protocols, ICU physiotherapy, ventilator weaning support, and cardiopulmonary exercise testing under supervision in GMC Nagpur’s hospital wards.

Ans. MPT admission at GMC Nagpur is through PGP-CET Maharashtra (Post-Graduate Physiotherapy Common Entrance Test), conducted at the state level. Candidates must have a BPT degree with minimum 50% aggregate from an MUHS/MCI-recognized institution and must have completed their compulsory internship by the deadline specified in the PGP-CET notification.

Ans. MPT graduates in this specialization work in cardiac rehabilitation units, chest physiotherapy departments, intensive care units, and pulmonology centres. Government and private hospitals with cardiac surgery units actively recruit specialized cardiopulmonary physiotherapists. Academic positions in physiotherapy colleges and research roles in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation are also available.

Ans. GMC Nagpur offers 4 MPT seats annually at its Physiotherapy School and Centre, which has been training physiotherapists since 1998. The programme is affiliated to MUHS Nashik. Given the small intake, PGP-CET rank is the primary determinant of admission to this government institution.

Ans. Yes, MPT holders are eligible to apply for PhD programmes in physiotherapy offered by MUHS Nashik and other health sciences universities. Research in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, exercise physiology, and ICU physiotherapy are active areas. GMC Nagpur’s hospital setup provides access to clinical data and patient populations relevant for postgraduate research projects.