MG University B.P.T : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. No, NEET is not required for BPT admission at MGU/CPAS. Admission is entirely merit-based on Plus Two (10+2) marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Candidates simply need to register through the LBS Centre (for Government quota) or CPAS (for CPAS quota) and submit their qualifying exam marks. This makes BPT at CPAS/SME accessible to all eligible science students without the pressure of a competitive entrance exam.

Ans. The BPT programme is 4 years in duration, followed by a mandatory 6-month internship. The internship is conducted in affiliated hospitals and is a compulsory requirement for the award of the degree by KUHS. So the total programme duration is effectively 4.5 years. During the internship, students gain hands-on clinical experience in various physiotherapy departments including orthopaedics, neurology, cardiopulmonary, and paediatrics.

Ans. BPT is offered at SME centres in Gandhinagar (Kottayam) with 40 seats and Angamaly with 40 seats, totalling 80 seats. Manimalakkunnu is also listed as a centre. Of the 40 seats at each centre, 20 are Government allotment seats (via LBS) and 20 are CPAS quota seats. Centralized admission for all centres is conducted at SME, Gandhinagar, Kottayam. Students can submit centre preferences during the allotment process.

Ans. The total fee for a CPAS/Government seat is Rs. 4,28,965 for the entire 4-year course. Fees are paid semester-wise: the first semester fee (half annual tuition + special fee + caution deposit) is paid at the time of admission. Subsequent odd semester fees (III, V, VII) are due by 5th October each year, and even semester fees (II, IV, VI, VIII) are due by 5th April. Examination fees payable to KUHS are separate. The caution deposit of Rs. 10,000 is refundable at course completion.

Ans. BPT graduates from CPAS/SME are eligible for employment as physiotherapists in government and private hospitals, rehabilitation centres, sports academies, and community health centres. In Kerala, government job opportunities exist through Kerala PSC for the post of Physiotherapist in government hospitals. Fresh graduates typically earn Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 35,000 per month in Kerala. Graduates can also pursue MPT (Master of Physiotherapy) - which is also offered at CPAS/SME Gandhinagar - for specialization in neurology, musculoskeletal & sports, or cardiology. Kerala physiotherapists are also in high demand in Gulf countries, particularly in UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar.

Ans. Yes, the BPT degree from CPAS/SME is affiliated to KUHS (Kerala University of Health Sciences), which is a recognized university under the UGC. The degree is valid for Kerala PSC recruitment, registration with the Kerala Paramedical Council, and for employment in other states. For international practice, particularly in Gulf countries, the KUHS-affiliated BPT degree is generally accepted, though candidates may need to clear the respective country's licensing examination (e.g., DHA exam for Dubai, HAAD for Abu Dhabi, PROMETRIC for Saudi Arabia).