Physiotherapy

I chose this course as I was interested medical stream also this one can treat patients without medicine and surgery, so no side effects. Although the teaching faculty is not that much it is best from clinical aspects. The more Ilyou sees patients the more you learn. Faculty is MPT and Ph.D. holders in various fields. There is a semester system and it's not so tough to pass exams if you study well. The duration of the course is 4.5 years i.e. 4 years of study and 6 months of internship.

The internship is within the institute for 6 months during which you are posted in different wards. Stipend is 500rs per month but it should be increased. 960 hrs of internship needs to be completed. The internship is full of learning and fun.

During admission, fees are approx 3000 After that approx to 500rs per sem Also, a stipend of 500rs is given per month. The fees are not much but accommodation is. Books will also cost. Also, the examination fees are taken every semester i.e. 500rs

Annual fest Zenith in dec. Rest small functions are also there almost every month. Almost all books and journals related to medicine are available in the library. Lectures theaters are there in various departments where classes are conducted. The sports complex is there for people who love sports you can play what you want. Sports events are also conducted. SAPT is an association made for physiotherapy students. It is a nationwide association that deals with all the pros and cons of the students.

There was an entrance exam, I applied for it and I got 95.785 percentile. There were many other paramedical courses as well but I left my seat in the first two counseling because I didn't get a physiotherapy seat. The cut-off was 94 percentile but still. But when I got the seat in 3rd counseling I was so happy. You need 12th in medical with a good percentage. Application form available at pgimer.edu.in site. Forms will be released soon by end of April or in May. Fees are 1000-1500 depending upon the category. Seats are categorized in different categories gen, sc, st, obc, and physically handicapped.