SJMC BPT FAQs
Ques. Does BPT at St John's require NEET or any national entrance exam?
Ans. No, St John's College of Physiotherapy is a private minority institution and manages BPT admissions independently. There is no NEET requirement for BPT at this institution. Admission is through a college-level entrance test and personal interview. Apply directly at stjohnsadmissions.in during the March-June application window.
Ques. What is the total fee for BPT at St John's College of Physiotherapy?
Ans. Total fees for BPT at St John's College of Physiotherapy are Rs. 10,60,630 for the 4-year programme (Rs. 2,65,158/year) based on available data (2026-27). Hostel charges are separate. Verify the exact fee with St John's admissions office before admission.
Ques. How many seats are available for BPT at St John's Bangalore?
Ans. St John's College of Physiotherapy has 40 BPT seats per year. As a private minority institution, 20% of seats fall under government quota and 80% under management quota, as per Karnataka government norms for private colleges.
Ques. What clinical departments do BPT students get posted in at SJNAHS?
Ans. BPT students at St John's College of Physiotherapy are posted in active clinical departments at SJMC's 1,200+ bed hospital, including orthopaedics, neurology, cardiac rehabilitation, paediatric physiotherapy, ICU, and community health outreach. The high volume and variety of referral cases at a tertiary hospital gives BPT students exposure to complex cases not commonly seen in smaller centres.
Ques. Is the 6-month internship after BPT mandatory and where is it done?
Ans. Yes, the 6-month compulsory rotating internship is part of the BPT programme as per RGUHS and Indian Association of Physiotherapists norms. At St John's, the internship is typically conducted within the SJMC campus hospital under senior physiotherapist supervision, covering all major clinical specialties. The internship completion certificate is required before the RGUHS BPT degree is awarded.
Ques. Can students from outside Karnataka apply for BPT at St John's?
Ans. Yes, St John's College of Physiotherapy accepts applications from candidates across India. There is no Karnataka domicile requirement since St John's is a minority institution not under KEA. The application and selection process is institutional; apply at stjohnsadmissions.in and attend the college entrance test and interview. Management quota seats are generally open to candidates from any state.
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