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The Master of Physiotherapy (Sports) -- M.P.T. Sports -- is a 2-year full-time postgraduate programme offered by the Sri Ramachandra Faculty of Sports and Exercise Sciences (SRFSES) at SRIHER, Chennai. The programme spans 86 credits and is designed to produce highly skilled sports physiotherapists equipped with competencies aligned with the International Federation of Sports Physical Therapists (IFSPT). The annual tuition fee is Rs. 2,00,000, making the total programme fee Rs. 4,00,000 over two years. With a seat intake of 15, the programme is selective and admission is based on a university-level interview. The course is offered in a modern blended mode (face-to-face and online learning) and is popular for its international curriculum, collaborations with universities in the UK and Australia, and clinical rotations at sports academies. SRIHER's Sri Ramachandra Centre for Sports Science (SRCSS) is Asia's largest sports science facility, making this one of the most prestigious M.P.T. Sports programmes in India.

Admissions for the 2026-27 academic year are expected to open in early 2026, with the online application window tentatively running from January to June/July 2026, based on the 2025-26 cycle (application open: 29 January 2025, last date: 1 July 2025). The interview for the 2025-26 batch was held on 16-18 July 2025. For the 2026-27 batch, similar timelines are anticipated. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official SRIHER website (www.sriramachandra.edu.in) for updated notifications.

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The programme is the first M.P.T. Sports programme in India with an international curriculum aligned with the International Federation of Sports Physical Therapists (IFSPT).
Offered in a blended mode combining face-to-face and online learning, with clinical rotations at sports academies attached to SRCSS and external sports organisations.
Students can choose elective subjects based on their area of interest (different sports offered as electives).
Collaborations with universities in the UK and Australia provide opportunities for international exposure.
SRCSS is Asia's largest sports science facility and is accredited by ICC, BCCI, AFC, SAI, and SDAT, and serves as the official sports medicine partner for Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) and Chennaiyin FC.
Graduates have opportunities to travel with sports teams and work with national and international sports organisations.

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23 Apr, 2026 SRIHER Fee Structure 2026-27 is out for M.P.T Sports Physiotherapy programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 4 Lakhs.

12 Apr, 2026 SRIHER Admission 2026-27 is open for all UG & PG programs. Apply @sriramachandra.edu. Check course-wise application dates.

SRIHER MPT Sports Fees

The M.P.T. Sports programme at SRIHER has an annual tuition fee of Rs. 2,00,000, resulting in a total tuition fee of Rs. 4,00,000 for the 2-year programme. The fee is payable at the beginning of each academic year. Hostel accommodation is available on campus (optional) at additional cost, with non-AC shared rooms starting at approximately Rs. 36,000 per year and NRI/AC single rooms up to Rs. 1,60,000 per year. Mess facility is compulsory if hostel is availed.

Tuition Fee Structure

Fee Component	Year 1 (Rs.)	Year 2 (Rs.)	Total (Rs.)
Tuition Fee	2,00,000	2,00,000	4,00,000
Application/Registration Fee	1,000	-	1,000
Total Fees (Tuition)	2,01,000	2,00,000	4,01,000

Hostel Fees (Optional)

Hostel Fees (Optional)	Per Year (Rs.)
Non-AC Shared Room	~36,000
AC/NRI Single Room	~1,60,000

The application/registration fee of Rs. 1,000 is non-refundable.
All fees once paid are non-refundable under any circumstances as per SRIHER policy.
Fees are subject to revision as per university rules.
Hostel fees do not include mess charges; mess facility is compulsory if hostel is availed.
No EMI option is officially mentioned; fees are payable on or before the prescribed date each academic year.

SRIHER MPT Sports Admission 2026

Admission to M.P.T. Sports at SRIHER is through a university-level interview process. The selection is merit-based, determined by performance in the interview. For the 2025-26 batch, the application window was open from 29 January 2025 to 1 July 2025, and interviews were conducted on 16-18 July 2025. For the 2026-27 batch, similar timelines are expected. There is no written entrance exam for this programme; admission is purely interview-based.

Important Dates

Event	Date (2025-26 Actual)	Expected 2026-27 (Tentative)
Online Application Opens	29 January 2025	January 2026
Last Date for Online Application	1 July 2025	June/July 2026
Hall Ticket Download	11 July 2025	July 2026
Interview Dates	16-18 July 2025	July 2026
Results/Counselling	After Interview	After Interview
Batch Commencement	August 2025	August 2026

Note: No national-level entrance exam is required for M.P.T. Sports at SRIHER. Admission is based solely on the SRIHER PG interview.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria:

Candidates must possess a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) degree with not less than 4.5 years duration (including 6 months of internship) from SRIHER or any other UGC-recognised university, obtained through full-time regular classroom mode.
A minimum of 55% aggregate marks or B+ Grade in the BPT degree is required.
Candidates appearing in their final year of BPT are also eligible to apply, subject to producing their mark sheet at the time of counselling.

Admission Process:

Fill the online application form at www.sriramachandra.edu.in and pay the non-refundable application fee of Rs. 1,000.
Upload self-attested copies of all required documents (BPT mark sheets, degree/provisional certificate, transfer certificate, internship completion certificate).
Download the interview call letter from the application portal (available approximately one week before the interview date).
Appear for the in-person interview at SRIHER campus, Porur, Chennai.
Selection is based on interview performance; in case of a tie, academic performance in BPT is considered.
Provisionally selected candidates must produce original certificates at the time of counselling and undergo a medical fitness examination at SRIHER.

SRIHER MPT Sports Scholarships 2026

SRIHER offers scholarships to meritorious and deserving students across its programmes. The primary scholarship available is the Founder-Chancellor Merit-cum-Means Scholarship, which is awarded to students who demonstrate both academic merit and financial need. Additionally, students may be eligible for various state and central government scholarship schemes.

Scholarship Details

Scholarship	Eligibility	Amount/Benefit
Founder-Chancellor Merit-cum-Means Scholarship	Students with strong academic record (first attempt pass in all exams) and family income below institutional threshold	Partial fee waiver / financial assistance (amount varies by year and category)
State Government Scholarships (Tamil Nadu)	SC/ST/OBC/Minority students as per state norms	As per government norms
Central Government Scholarships (e.g., NSP)	As per respective scheme criteria	As per scheme
Merit Scholarship (Rank Holders)	Top performers in university examinations	Awarded at university level

The Founder-Chancellor Merit-cum-Means Scholarship requires students to have passed all previous year/semester exams on the first attempt.
Scholarship applications are typically processed at the beginning of each academic year.
Students are advised to check the SRIHER official website and the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) for updated scholarship notifications and deadlines.
Scholarship amounts and availability are subject to revision each academic year.

SRIHER MPT Sports FAQs

Ques. What makes the M.P.T. Sports programme at SRIHER unique compared to other MPT programmes in India?

Ans. The M.P.T. Sports at SRIHER is the first MPT programme in India with an international curriculum aligned with the International Federation of Sports Physical Therapists (IFSPT). It is offered in a blended mode (face-to-face and online), has collaborations with universities in the UK and Australia, and provides clinical rotations at SRCSS -- Asia's largest sports science facility. Students also get opportunities to travel with sports teams and work with national and international sports organisations.

Ques. Is a BPT from any university accepted for admission, or only from SRIHER?

Ans. BPT from any UGC-recognised university obtained through full-time regular classroom mode is accepted. The degree must be of not less than 4.5 years duration including 6 months of internship. A minimum of 55% aggregate marks or B+ Grade is required.

Ques. What are the career opportunities after completing M.P.T. Sports from SRIHER?

Ans. Graduates can work as Sports Physiotherapists with professional sports teams (cricket, football, athletics, etc.), government and private sports organisations, sports medicine centres, sports science academic institutions, and rehabilitation clinics. SRIHER's strong industry connections with TNCA, Chennaiyin FC, and international sports bodies provide excellent placement pathways. Graduates can also pursue Ph.D. research in sports physiotherapy or sports science.

Ques. Does the M.P.T. Sports programme at SRIHER provide opportunities to work with professional sports teams during the course?

Ans. Yes. The programme includes clinical rotations at various sports academies attached to SRCSS and external sports organisations. SRCSS is the official sports medicine partner for Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) and Chennaiyin FC, and has hosted international cricketers and athletes. Students also have opportunities to travel with teams during their training.

Ques. What is the difference between M.P.T. Sports and M.P.T. (Orthopaedics and Traumatology) at SRIHER? Which is better for a career in sports?

Ans. M.P.T. Sports is specifically designed for sports physiotherapy with an IFSPT-aligned curriculum, sports-specific electives, and clinical rotations at sports academies. M.P.T. Orthopaedics focuses on musculoskeletal rehabilitation in a clinical hospital setting. For a career specifically in sports teams, sports medicine centres, and athlete rehabilitation, M.P.T. Sports is the more targeted and internationally recognised choice.

Ques. Is the M.P.T. Sports programme at SRIHER recognised by any international body?

Ans. Yes, the curriculum is aligned with the International Federation of Sports Physical Therapists (IFSPT) competency framework, which is the global standard for sports physiotherapy. SRIHER also has collaborations with universities in the UK and Australia, and SRCSS holds accreditations from ICC, BCCI, AFC (Centre of Excellence), SAI, and SDAT, giving the programme strong international credibility.

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