KMC Mangalore B.P.T : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Mangalore, Karnataka, a constituent unit of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) and NAAC ’A’ accredited, offers the Bachelor of Physiotherapy [BPT], a four-year programme followed by a mandatory six-month clinical internship (4.5 years total), training graduates to assess and treat musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and paediatric conditions using evidence-based physiotherapy techniques. The programme is conducted at KMC Mangalore’s Department of Physiotherapy, which also offers an MPT (Master of Physiotherapy) in six specialisations. Admission is through MAHE MET; the total four-year fee is ₹11,20,000.

KMC Mangalore BPT applications for 2026-27 are open through May 31, 2026 at apply.manipal.edu. MAHE MET Phase 1 was conducted on April 13 to 14, 2026; results were declared April 18, 2026. Candidates yet to appear may check for a Phase 2 MET notification.

Key Points

• Four-and-a-half-year BPT programme at KMC Mangalore’s Department of Physiotherapy, affiliated to MAHE (NAAC ’A’).
• Total course fee is ₹11,20,000 for all four academic years; six-month internship is included in the programme.
• Applications for 2026-27 are open until May 31, 2026 at apply.manipal.edu.
• Graduates are eligible to pursue MPT in six specialisations at KMC Mangalore or other MAHE institutions.

KMC Mangalore BPT Fees

BPT Fee Structure

• The total fee of ₹11,20,000 covers all four academic years; the six-month clinical internship does not carry an additional annual fee.
• Hostel accommodation at KMC Mangalore is available separately; annual hostel fee varies by room type.
• Fee is payable annually; confirm the exact instalment schedule at the time of admission with MAHE.

KMC Mangalore BPT Admission 2026

Important Dates

Entrance Exam Dates

• Applications are accepted until May 31, 2026; apply immediately at apply.manipal.edu to avoid missing the deadline.
• Merit list is prepared giving 50% weightage to the MET score and 50% to Class 12 marks.
• Candidates with CBSE, ISC, state boards, IB, or GCE ’A’ Levels are eligible to apply.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• 10+2 (Class 12) with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology from a recognised board with minimum 50% aggregate.
• Candidates appearing in their Class 12 examinations may apply provisionally; admission confirmed on producing the final marksheet.
• No age limit prescribed; candidates from all states are eligible.

Admission Process

• Register for MAHE MET at apply.manipal.edu; pay the ₹600 application fee.
• Appear for the online MAHE MET examination.
• Check MET results at manipal.edu; shortlisted candidates are invited for counselling.
• Apply directly to KMC Mangalore BPT programme through the apply.manipal.edu portal; last date May 31, 2026.
• Accept the seat allotment and pay the admission fee to confirm enrolment.
• Report to KMC Mangalore for document verification and class registration.

KMC Mangalore BPT Scholarships 2026

BPT Scholarships Available

• Government scholarships are available through scholarships.gov.in (Central Sector) and sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in (Karnataka state); windows typically open August to November.
• No category-wise fee differential applies at MAHE; fee is uniform across all admitted categories.