SDM College of Physiotherapy Dharwad B.P.T : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total tuition fee for the 4-year BPT programme at SDM College of Physiotherapy, Dharwad, is INR 7,20,000, charged at INR 1,80,000 per year. Optional hostel accommodation is available at INR 26,000 per year, charged separately. Government seat holders admitted through KEA may be eligible for fee concessions as per Karnataka state norms. Students should confirm the current session fee with SDM University before enrolment.

Ans. KCET is required for the 30 government quota seats at SDM College of Physiotherapy, Dharwad. Candidates with valid KCET ranks register on the KEA portal and participate in option entry and seat allotment. For the 45 private seats, KCET is not mandatory. SDM University accepts applications directly and shortlists candidates based on qualifying exam marks and merit. Non-Karnataka candidates can also apply for private seats with an eligibility certificate from SDM University.

Ans. SDM College of Physiotherapy, Dharwad, has a total BPT intake of 75 seats per academic year. Of these, 30 seats are government quota seats filled through KEA Karnataka-based KCET counselling, and 45 are private seats filled through SDM University’s own admission process. This dual intake structure allows both state-quota and non-Karnataka applicants to seek admission in the same academic year.

Ans. Yes, the BPT degree from SDM College of Physiotherapy is awarded by Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University, which is a recognised private university under UGC. The programme is approved by the Indian Association of Physiotherapists. The degree is valid for registration as a physiotherapist in Karnataka and other states, and for employment in government hospitals, private healthcare facilities, and rehabilitation centres across India.

Ans. BPT graduates from SDM College of Physiotherapy, Dharwad, can work as physiotherapists in government hospitals, private clinics, sports rehabilitation centres, and orthopaedic departments. They can also set up independent physiotherapy practices. Advanced options include pursuing a Master of Physiotherapy from universities across India, or qualifying for government posts through state public service commission recruitment for physiotherapists in Karnataka and other states.

Ans. The BPT programme at SDM College of Physiotherapy, Dharwad, spans 4 years of academic study followed by a 6-month compulsory internship, making the total programme duration 54 months. The internship provides hands-on clinical training in various physiotherapy departments and is mandatory for the award of the BPT degree from Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University.