Dhole Patil College of Physiotherapy Pune B.P.T : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Yes, NEET UG is the only entrance exam accepted for BPT admission at DPCOP, Pune. Seat allotment is conducted exclusively through the Maharashtra CET Cell CAP process based on NEET UG merit rank. Candidates who qualify NEET UG must separately register on cetcell.mahacet.org after result declaration to participate in the Maharashtra counselling rounds. Scores from other exams are not accepted for admission.

Ans. The FRA-approved annual fee for 2025-26 is INR 94,000, comprising tuition of INR 85,068 and development fee of INR 8,932. For the 4 academic years, the total amounts to INR 3,76,000. The BPT program also includes a mandatory 6-month clinical internship after coursework. Eligible students from economically weaker backgrounds can avail state freeship on the mahadbtmahait.gov.in portal.

Ans. DPCOP has an annual intake of 50 seats for the BPT program. Of these, 85% fall under the Maharashtra state quota, filled through CET Cell CAP rounds, and the remaining 15% are institutional quota seats. State quota seats are prioritized for candidates with Maharashtra domicile who qualify NEET UG. Institutional quota seats may be available to candidates from outside Maharashtra who meet eligibility norms.

Ans. The Maharashtra CET Cell typically conducts three CAP rounds for BPT seat allotment. Remaining vacant seats after CAP round 3 are filled through stray vacancy rounds. Candidates must attend document verification in person at the designated centre and pay FRA-approved fees within the specified deadline to retain the allotted seat at DPCOP. The complete schedule is published on cetcell.mahacet.org once available.

Ans. BPT graduates from DPCOP can pursue careers in government and private hospitals, rehabilitation centers, sports medicine clinics, physiotherapy OPDs, and nursing homes across Pune and Maharashtra. Corporate wellness and community health roles are also available. Graduates may also pursue MPT for specialization in musculoskeletal, neurological, or cardiopulmonary physiotherapy. The BPT degree from a MUHS-affiliated college is recognized across India for clinical registration.

Ans. Yes, DPCOP is approved by the Government of Maharashtra and affiliated to Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik. The fee structure is regulated by the Fees Regulating Authority to ensure transparency. The BPT degree follows MUHS-prescribed curriculum standards and is recognized for clinical practice and licensure across India.