Diploma in Physiotherapy
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Assists qualified physiotherapists with therapeutic exercises and modalities. Note that independent practice generally requires the BPT degree, so this diploma is best treated as a stepping stone.
- Duration
- 2–3 years
- Entry after
- Class 12
- Entrance exam
- None
- Study mode
- OnCampus
- Licence
- Registration with the State Allied and Healthcare Council under NCAHP, where the state council has been constituted
Course overview
Assists qualified physiotherapists with therapeutic exercises and modalities. Note that independent practice generally requires the BPT degree, so this diploma is best treated as a stepping stone.
Eligibility and admission
Who can apply. 12th pass with Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
How you get in. Direct admission / State counselling.
How it is studied. Full-time only. UGC does not permit this programme in distance or online mode, as it requires laboratory, clinical or studio training.
Licence to practise. Registration with the State Allied and Healthcare Council under NCAHP, where the state council has been constituted.
Admission rules change every year. Confirm eligibility, the entrance test and the calendar against the current official notification.
Where this can lead
Where people work.
- Hospitals and rehabilitation centres
- Physiotherapy clinics
- Sports academies
- Home healthcare services
- Elder care facilities
What you can study next.
- BPT (degree required for independent practice)
- MPT
- Specialised rehabilitation certifications
Cost, duration and indicative earnings
Indicative total course fee. Govt polytechnic: about 15,000 - 60,000 total; Private: about 1,00,000 - 3,00,000 total.
Indicative starting salary. 12,000 - 22,000 per month.
Typical duration. 2 - 3 years.
Fees and salaries here are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution and treat the salary as a starting range that varies by employer and location.
Who can apply
1 route into this course.
| Qualification | Stream | Minimum | Subjects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 12 | Science - PCB | — | Physics, Chemistry and Biology |
Percentages are indicative. State directorates and individual institutes set their own cut-offs, and reserved-category relaxations differ by state.
Careers this course leads to
1 route mapped from this qualification.
A course supports eligibility and preparation. It never guarantees a particular job.
Before and after this course
What you can study next
Common questions
Who can apply for Diploma in Physiotherapy?
12th pass with Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Admission is through Direct admission / State counselling.
How long does Diploma in Physiotherapy take?
2 - 3 years. Full-time only. UGC does not permit this programme in distance or online mode, as it requires laboratory, clinical or studio training.
What does Diploma in Physiotherapy cost?
Govt polytechnic: about 15,000 - 60,000 total; Private: about 1,00,000 - 3,00,000 total. These are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution.
What can I study after Diploma in Physiotherapy?
BPT (degree required for independent practice), MPT, Specialised rehabilitation certifications.
Does Diploma in Physiotherapy need a licence or registration to practise?
Registration with the State Allied and Healthcare Council under NCAHP, where the state council has been constituted.
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