As of May 2025, qualifying the NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) is not universally mandatory for admission to the Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) program in India. The requirement varies based on the institution and state regulations.

No, Neet exam is not mandatory for BPT course.

The colleges and universities admit students based on merit in their Class 12 board exams or through their own entrance exams. However, some states or institutions may have their own entrance tests, like the MHT CET in Maharashtra.

Hey there! An MET score of 89 for allied sciences - BPT (physiotherapy) puts you in a moderate possibility range. But your chances depend upon the no. Of applicants, difficulty of the exam, seat availability and category ( OC, BC, etc). In previous years, BPT programs at Manipal University typically had higher cutoffs often around 100-110 for general category seats. Your chances may be lower in the first round,  but you could still get in during later rounds.  All the best!

Hello aspirant,

The BPT course is a four-year undergraduate physiotherapy program.  Exercises, manual therapy, and electro-physical therapeutic applications are all covered in the course curriculum.  Those who choose to pursue a career in this sector can enroll in a bachelor's program in physiotherapy, which teaches them how to treat a range of illnesses and disabilities in the elderly and those who have problems moving around.
The BPT course costs between INR 80,000 to INR 5,00,000 per year.  Comparatively speaking, government colleges are less expensive than private ones.

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Hello aspirant,

Candidates must pass Class 12 in the Science stream (PCB) in order to be eligible for the BPT course.  Admission to the BPT course requires a minimum cumulative score of 50% or above.  Class 12 results are typically used to determine entrance to the BPT program, however some universities now accept CUET and NEET results.

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In order to be accepted into a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) program, you need to:

Achieve at least 40–45% of the possible points with Physics, Chemistry, Biology (or Mathematics), and English in Class 12 (10+2) (requirements may vary by category and college).


By December 31 of the entrance year, you must be at least 17 years old.

Apply online at the college or institution of your choice by visiting their official website.

Although certain colleges may need entrance examinations like NEET, MET, or their own test, admission is usually determined by merit, taking into account your Class 12 grades.

Once you have been chosen, confirm your place by paying the entrance fee and completing the document verification.

For precise eligibility and application dates, visit the webpages of each colleges.