Bachelor of Physiotherapy
Private & Self-Financed Medical Universities
In private medical colleges, certain seats are reserved under management, NRI, and scholarship quotas, allowing students to secure admission even with lower academic percentages through payment-based seats.
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Shantidhama College of Physiotherapy, Bangalore
Established in 2000, Shantidhama College of Physiotherapy is a private institution affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) and approved by the Indian Association of Physiotherapists (IAP). The college is committed to the holistic development of students by integrating academics, extracurricular activities, and sports within a state-of-the-art campus infrastructure.
Medical Education & Counseling
Various NGOs, foundations, and trusts provide free counseling services to support students pursuing medical education, helping them navigate financial and academic challenges.
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BPT at Shantidhama College of Nursing
The Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) is a full-time program designed to provide comprehensive, hands-on education, emphasizing client-centered care, interprofessional collaboration, and evidence-based practice.
Curriculum Structure
🔹 Year I – Focus on foundational human biosciences, understanding body systems, and the role of health professionals in healthcare.
🔹 Year II – Introduction to core physiotherapy skills and deeper exploration of biosciences, including pathology and pharmacology.
🔹 Years III & IV – Application of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in physiotherapy management for various disorders across different life stages.
Throughout the program, students refine practical skills in simulated environments and through peer practice, particularly during the pre-clinical semesters.
Examination & Assessment
✔ Internal Assessments – Three periodic sessional exams in each academic year; the average score is converted to 20 (theory) and 10 (practical). Students must secure 35% in both theory and practicals to qualify for university exams.
✔ University Exams – Held at the end of each academic year (typically in Sep-Oct). Main subjects are evaluated by the university, while subsidiary subjects are assessed by the college.
✔ Passing Criteria – Main subjects require 50% marks in both theory and practicals (including viva and internal assessment). Subsidiary subjects require 35% marks.
Course Duration
📅 4 years + 6 months of compulsory internship
Eligibility Criteria
✅ For Indian Students:
- Age: 17-35 years
- Academic Qualification: 10+2 (Pre-University) with 45% in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (English medium)
- Required Documents:
- Original 10+2 marks card
- Original 10th standard marks card
- Original school leaving certificate
✅ For SAARC Country Students:
- Academic Qualification: Transcript of 11th & 12th standard marks
- Other Documents:
- Conduct/Character certificate
- Date of Birth proof (as per Indian Almanac)
Attendance Requirement
📌 80% attendance in both theory and practical/clinical sessions is mandatory to be eligible for the university examination on the first attempt.
Infrastructure
We provide good Infrastructure.
Library
Our campus library is well-furnished, spacious, and fully equipped, providing a comfortable and accessible learning environment.
Laboratory
We have all the labs with the latest equipments and facilities needed for the..
Hostel
The college has separate wellfurnished hostel for both men & women..
Food
Adjacent to the hostel are the mess halls, where South Indian (Kerala, karnata..
