DPU M.P.T Musculo-Skeletal Science & Sports: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. AIPGPET stands for All India Post Graduate Physiotherapy Entrance Test. For DPU MPT programs, this entrance exam is conducted by Dr. D.Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy, Pimpri, Pune. It tests physiotherapy graduates on core clinical and theoretical knowledge across the BPT curriculum. Candidates who have completed BPT or are likely to complete the mandatory 6-month compulsory internship by September 30, 2026 can appear. The score is used to rank candidates and fill 6 General and 3 NRI quota seats in each specialisation.

Ans. The annual tuition for DPU MPT is INR 5,00,000 in Year 1. DPU policy mandates a 3% annual fee increase, so Year 2 tuition is INR 5,15,000. Total 2-year tuition comes to INR 10,15,000. University examination fees and development charges are additional and confirmed at the time of enrollment. NRI quota candidates pay USD 6,000 per year, calculated at the RBI rate on the date of payment. Government and state scholarships are available for eligible domestic students.

Ans. Yes. Candidates applying for DPU MPT in Musculo-Skeletal Science and Sports must hold active membership with the Indian Association of Physiotherapists and the relevant State Council of Physiotherapy. This requirement is standard for all DPU MPT specialisations. IAP membership is obtained by applying after BPT degree completion. Candidates who do not have current membership should apply before submitting the AIPGPET application, as proof of membership is required along with the BPT degree and internship completion certificate at the time of document verification.

Ans. MPT graduates specialising in Musculo-Skeletal Science and Sports can work as sports physiotherapists with professional cricket, football, and athletics teams, as clinical physiotherapists in orthopedic hospitals, as rehabilitation specialists at sports medicine centres, or as private practitioners running manual therapy clinics. Roles in post-surgical rehabilitation, strength and conditioning, and corporate ergonomics are also common. Pune and Mumbai have large markets for physiotherapy specialists given the high density of sports academies, orthopedic hospitals, and corporate wellness programmes.

Ans. DPU MPT in Musculo-Skeletal Science and Sports has a total of 9 seats: 6 under the General quota and 3 under the NRI quota. The small intake means competition is keen among AIPGPET applicants. The merit list is based on AIPGPET score and shortlisting is done in counselling rounds at the DPU College of Physiotherapy campus. Candidates with strong AIPGPET scores and a completed 6-month internship from a recognised university stand the best chance of securing a seat.