Content Curator | Updated on - Jul 23, 2026

National Institute for Locomotor Disabilities (NILD), Kolkata offers a 4.5-year Bachelor of Physiotherapy with an approved intake of 57 seats. An autonomous institute under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, NILD is affiliated with West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS). Admission is through the SVNIRTAR Common Entrance Test (CET). The total course fee is INR 1,83,250, making it one of the most affordable BPT programmes in India.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Counselling begins August 2026 (Tentative).

Key Points

Specialised physiotherapy training for locomotor disability patients at a government rehabilitation institute
Clinical exposure in electrotherapy, manual therapy, and exercise therapy at NILD rehabilitation units
Mandatory 6-month clinical internship at NILD and partner hospitals

NILD BPT Fees 2026

Component	Amount (INR)
Year 1 Fees (Tuition + Other)	INR 61,000
Annual Fees (Years 2 to 4)	INR 40,750 per year
Total Fees (4-year academic component)	INR 1,83,250

Year 1 includes tuition of INR 24,750 and other charges of INR 36,250.
Years 2 to 4 include tuition of INR 24,750 and other charges of INR 16,000.
Tuition fee may be waived for eligible low-income students per institute norms.

NILD BPT Admission 2026

Event	Date
CET Registration Start	May 11, 2026
CET Registration Closes	June 5, 2026
CET Admit Card Release	June 10, 2026
SVNIRTAR CET Exam	June 28, 2026
CET Result Declaration	July 8, 2026

Register and apply for CET 2026 at admission.svnirtar.nic.in.
Counselling schedule will be published on the NILD and SVNIRTAR admission portal.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Pass 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English from a recognised board with minimum 45% aggregate in PCB
Minimum age of 17 years as of December 31 of the year of admission
Valid SVNIRTAR CET 2026 score from the current admission cycle

Admission Process

Register on admission.svnirtar.nic.in and submit the SVNIRTAR CET 2026 application form before June 5, 2026
Download the admit card from the portal and appear for the CET at the designated examination centre
Check the CET result and common merit rank (CMR) published on the official portal after July 8, 2026
Register for online counselling, fill institute and course preferences, and lock choices within the allotted window
Participate in the seat allotment round and receive an allotment letter for NILD Kolkata BPT
Pay the seat locking fee and report to NILD Kolkata with original documents to confirm admission

✓ Opt for this if

Want a government-funded BPT degree with low total fees
Interested in physiotherapy for locomotor and musculoskeletal rehabilitation
Targeting placement in hospitals like Apollo, Max Healthcare, or Narayana Health
Value specialised hands-on training at a dedicated locomotor disability institute
CET score qualifies for NILD Kolkata and Kolkata location is preferred

✗ Skip if

Want a broad clinical physiotherapy programme covering all specialties equally
Prefer a private college with on-campus hostel and social infrastructure
Looking for a BPT with greater exposure to sports or paediatric physiotherapy
Require a college outside West Bengal for location or state preferences

NILD BPT Placement 2026

Metric	Details
Placement Rate	100%
Average Monthly Package	INR 30,000 to 35,000
Highest Monthly Package	INR 50,000
Internship Stipend	INR 12,000 to 15,000 per month
Top Recruiters	Apollo Hospitals Max Healthcare Narayana Health Fortis Hospitals Alimco NILD Rehabilitation Centre

Placement data is based on most recent available records.
The 6-month internship is a mandatory component of the 4.5-year programme.

NILD BPT Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
NILD Tuition Fee Waiver	Full tuition waiver (INR 24,750 per year)	Students from low-income families as per institute norms
NSP Central Sector Scheme	INR 10,000 per year	Top 20 percentile in board exams with family income below INR 4.5 Lakhs. Apply at scholarships.gov.in
WB Post-Matric Scholarship	Tuition fee reimbursement	SC/ST/OBC/Minority students domiciled in West Bengal. Apply at wbmdfcscholarship.in

NILD tuition fee waiver is applied at the time of admission to NILD Kolkata.
NSP and WB state scholarships open each academic year on respective portals.

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The college has a faculty of seven members for a class of 60 students. While some faculty are praised for their exceptional teaching skills and supportive environment, others are seen as less engaging. The college offers a six-month internship program in partnership with three hospitals, with students spending three months at the college and three months at these hospitals. Interns receive a stipend of INR 12,000. The tuition fee is structured at INR 23,850 annually, with additional hostel fees of INR 12,000 per year.

Reserved seats and scholarships are available for ST, SC, EWS, J&K, and North-East students, offering financial assistance and exempting tuition fees for hostel residents. Hostel accommodation costs INR 1,000 per month or INR 24,000 annually. Various scholarships, including the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) and state scholarships for North-East students, are available. No campus employment is offered by the college.

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