Courses Offered at School of Physiotherapy, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute: UG, PG & PhD Programs- Puducherry

School of Physiotherapy Puducherry offers over 3 courses at UG, PG, and PhD levels in the streams of Physiotherapy. Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) is the flagship course of School of Physiotherapy Puducherry offered based on qualifying examination scores and subsequent merit-based counselling. Besides, School of Physiotherapy Puducherry also offers advanced programs like Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) and Doctor of Philosophy in Physiotherapy (PhD).

Students can choose from flagship programs such as Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT), which seats 70 students, along with other specialised courses like the Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) which offers over 6 distinct specializations including Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy, and Neurological Physiotherapy. With experienced faculty and updated curricula, School of Physiotherapy Puducherry ensures students are well-prepared in their courses. This premier institute in Pondicherry, a part of VMRF-DU, focuses on comprehensive education across Physiotherapy.

At School of Physiotherapy Puducherry, admission to each program is based on a combination of academic merit, relevant qualifications, and program-specific requirements. While criteria may vary, applicants can generally expect to meet following:

UG Programs

• Eligibility: Completion of H.Sc. (10+2) or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Botany & Zoology as mandatory subjects. Minimum age of 17 years as on or before 31st December of the admission year.
• Academics & Entrance: Admission based on marks in qualifying examination and merit based Counselling by the Admission Monitoring Committee (AMC) of VMRF-DU.
• Documents: Transcripts/mark sheets.

PG Programs

• Eligibility: A recognized BPT Degree Examination from this University or an equivalent.
• Academics & Entrance: Admission based on marks in qualifying examination and merit based Counselling by the Admission Monitoring Committee (AMC) of VMRF-DU.
• Documents: Academic transcripts, statement of purpose, resume, and letters of recommendation.

PhD Programs

• Eligibility: A Master's degree in Physiotherapy. Post Graduation in Physiotherapy is required, plus UGC NET (Based on VMRF general criteria).
• Academics & Research: Strong academic record in Master's, preference for research experience. A detailed research proposal outlining intended research area, subject to faculty approval by School of Physiotherapy Puducherry.
• Entrance/Interviews: May require an entrance exam and interview, as per VMRF-DU's general PhD guidelines.
• Documents: Academic transcripts, research proposal, and letters of recommendation.