The Apollo University Chittoor B.Sc Respiratory Therapy: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The Apollo University accepts both NEET UG scores and AP EAPCET (Agriculture & Pharmacy stream) scores for B.Sc. Health Sciences admissions. However, direct merit-based admission based on 10+2 marks is also available. Students who have not appeared for NEET can still apply and be considered on the basis of their Class 12 aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. It is advisable to contact the admissions office directly to confirm the selection criteria for the current year.

Ans. The total course fee for the 4-year programme is Rs. 5,39,000 (including admission fee, tuition fee, and annual recurring charges). If you opt for hostel accommodation, an additional Rs. 1,20,000 per year (standard) or Rs. 1,40,000 per year (deluxe AC room) is charged, which includes mess/food charges. So the total cost over 4 years including standard hostel would be approximately Rs. 10,19,000, and with deluxe hostel approximately Rs. 10,99,000. Hostel is optional and not mandatory.

Ans. The B.Sc. Respiratory Therapy Technology programme at The Apollo University places a strong emphasis on practical, hospital-based training. Students receive clinical exposure at the Apollo Hospitals network, which includes 72+ hospitals across India. The curriculum includes simulation-based training, early patient contact, and supervised clinical rotations in ICUs, pulmonary care units, and emergency departments. The university also has an MoU with Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, offering select students research internship opportunities.

Ans. Graduates can work as Respiratory Therapists, Adult Critical Care Specialists, Pulmonary Function Specialists, Neonatal Respiratory Care Specialists, and Clinical Application Therapists in hospitals, ICUs, and pulmonary rehabilitation centres. The demand for respiratory therapists in India has been growing significantly, especially post-COVID, with hospitals expanding their critical care and pulmonary departments. The Apollo University provides 100% placement assistance, and graduates have access to the Apollo Hospitals recruitment network.

Ans. The Apollo University is a UGC-recognised private university established under the Andhra Pradesh Private Universities (Establishment and Regulation) Act, 2016, and is certified by the AP Government. The B.Sc. Respiratory Therapy Technology programme is offered under the School of Health Sciences and is a UGC-approved degree. However, students should note that respiratory therapy as a profession in India does not yet have a dedicated national regulatory council (unlike nursing or pharmacy), so the degree's recognition is primarily through the university's UGC status.

Ans. Yes, students from all states across India can apply for B.Sc. Respiratory Therapy Technology at The Apollo University, Chittoor. As a private university, The Apollo University does not follow state government reservation norms for domicile students in the same way government colleges do. Admissions are primarily merit-based (10+2 marks or NEET/AP EAPCET scores). However, AP EAPCET-based admissions may have a separate quota for AP domicile students. Students from other states can apply directly through the university's admissions portal without any domicile restriction.