Dayananda Sagar University Ph.D Physiotherapy: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The Ph.D. (Physiotherapy) at DSU Bangalore has a total fee of INR 1,96,000 for the 3-year programme (INR 65,334 per year). DSU uses a unified PhD fee across all disciplines. Confirm the latest fee at dsu.edu.in or the DSU admissions office before applying.

Ans. M.P.T. (Master of Physiotherapy) from a recognised institution with minimum 55% aggregate with a minimum 55% aggregate (50% for SC/ST) is required. Candidates must qualify DPET or hold UGC-NET/JRF, CSIR-NET/JRF, GATE, or SLET. A mandatory personal interview is conducted for all applicants.

Ans. DSU waives the PhD Entrance Test (DPET) for candidates holding UGC-NET/JRF, CSIR-NET/JRF, GATE, or SLET qualifications. However, the personal interview is mandatory for all candidates regardless of waiver. Candidates without these qualifications must appear for DPET.

Ans. Graduates can pursue careers as physiotherapy educators at colleges and universities, clinical researchers in rehabilitation medicine, senior physiotherapists in hospital research departments, and healthcare policy consultants in rehabilitation and disability sectors. The UGC-recognised PhD from DSU qualifies holders for Assistant Professor positions in universities and colleges. Industry research roles and post-doctoral fellowships are also accessible pathways.

Ans. DSU’s Department of Physiotherapy supports doctoral research in musculoskeletal rehabilitation, neurological physiotherapy, sports medicine, cardiopulmonary physiotherapy, and physiotherapy education. PhD scholars conduct evidence-based clinical and experimental research under registered physiotherapy faculty with access to rehabilitation facilities and hospital linkages. DSU provides structured pre-PhD coursework as per UGC PhD Regulations 2022. Scholars have access to library resources, lab facilities, and collaboration with faculty across departments. A progress review system tracks research milestones.