Postgraduate UGC Approved by NCAHP MPT

Master of Physiotherapy MPT · 2 years

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Master of Physiotherapy course overview, eligibility, duration and progression options.

Am I eligible?
Duration
2 years
Entry after
Graduation
Entrance exam
None
Study mode
OnCampus
Licence
Registration with the State Allied and Healthcare Council under NCAHP, where the state council has been constituted
Overview

About this course

An advanced physiotherapy route. Verify specialisation, clinical exposure and professional requirements.

Indicative eligibility: A recognised physiotherapy bachelor degree and applicable internship or registration conditions.

Always verify the current official admission notification before applying.

01 · Overview

Course overview

An advanced physiotherapy route. Verify specialisation, clinical exposure and professional requirements.
02 · Eligibility and admission

Eligibility and admission

A recognised physiotherapy bachelor degree and applicable internship or registration conditions. Exact marks, subjects, age, entrance and selection rules vary by institution and admission year.
03 · More detail

What students and parents should verify

Check recognition, syllabus, faculty, facilities, practical exposure, total cost, refund rules, entrance process, progression and credible outcome evidence before admission.
04 · Where this leads

Where this can lead

Where people work.

  • Multi-specialty hospitals
  • Sports teams and national federations
  • Specialised rehabilitation centres
  • Physiotherapy colleges
  • Premium private clinics

What you can study next.

  • Ph.D
  • Manual therapy and specialty certifications
  • Overseas licensure
  • Academic career
05 · Next steps

Cost, duration and indicative earnings

Indicative total course fee. Govt/University: about 20,000 - 1,50,000 total; Private: about 1,50,000 - 8,00,000 total.

Indicative starting salary. 35,000 - 70,000 per month.

Typical duration. 2 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.

Entry

Who can apply

1 route into this course.

QualificationStreamMinimumSubjects
Graduation Any — A recognised physiotherapy bachelor degree and applicable internship or registration conditions.

Percentages are indicative. Individual universities set their own cut-offs, and reserved-category relaxations differ by state and institution.

Outcomes

Careers this course leads to

6 routes mapped from this qualification.

Rehabilitation Head
Leads a rehabilitation department - physiotherapy, occupational therapy and allied staff - in a hospital or specialist centre. A senior post reached after years of clinical practice and a master's qualification.
Alternative route
Cardiology (DM)
longest path, highest ceiling
Alternative route
Physiotherapist
Assesses movement and supports rehabilitation through evidence-based exercise, education and physical interventions within professional scope.
Alternative route
Consultant
Advises client organisations on a defined problem. Spans management, technical and domain consulting; entry is usually via an MBA or deep domain expertise.
Alternative route
Clinic Owner
Runs an independent clinical practice. Requires the relevant statutory registration to practise, and typically several years of employed experience before setting up.
Alternative route
Assistant Professor
Teaches and researches at a college or university. Requires a postgraduate degree plus UGC NET (or CSIR NET / ICAR NET in the sciences and agriculture), and increasingly a Ph.D for permanent appointment.
Alternative route

A course supports eligibility and preparation. It never guarantees a particular job.

Pathways

Before and after this course

Courses that lead here

Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT)
Direct · Typical route
Diploma in Physiotherapy
Direct · Alternative route
Questions

Common questions

Who can apply for Master of Physiotherapy?

BPT with completed internship and minimum qualifying marks. Admission is through State PG entrance, Institute entrance, University admission.

How long does Master of Physiotherapy take?

2 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 Master of Physiotherapy cost?

Govt/University: about 20,000 - 1,50,000 total; Private: about 1,50,000 - 8,00,000 total. These are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution.

What can I study after Master of Physiotherapy?

Ph.D, Manual therapy and specialty certifications, Overseas licensure, Academic career.

Does Master of 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.