Sancheti HealthCare Academy Pune M.P.T : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. SHA offers five MPT specializations under MUHS: Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy with 8 seats, Neuro Physiotherapy with 7 seats, Cardiovascular and Respiratory Physiotherapy with 4 seats, Community Physiotherapy with 4 seats, and Sports Physiotherapy with 2 seats, totalling 25 seats. Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy aligns closely with SHA’s attached orthopedic hospital and has the largest intake. Candidates submit specialization preference during centralised PGPCET counselling.

Ans. PGPCET is the mandatory state entrance test for MPT admission to MUHS-affiliated colleges in Maharashtra, including SHA. NEET PG applies exclusively to medical postgraduate programmes and is not applicable to physiotherapy admissions. Candidates must qualify PGPCET and participate in MUHS-governed state centralised counselling. BPTh graduates from outside Maharashtra must also satisfy MUHS eligibility norms before participating in counselling.

Ans. Candidates must hold a BPTh degree from a recognised university with at least 50% aggregate marks and must have completed the compulsory 6-month rotatory internship. Valid registration with the relevant State Council of Physiotherapy is required at the time of admission. Candidates must additionally have appeared in PGPCET and obtained a merit rank to participate in centralised seat allotment.

Ans. Sports Physiotherapy is the most competitive specialization at SHA with only 2 approved seats, making it the hardest to secure during PGPCET counselling. Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy with 8 seats is relatively more accessible. A higher PGPCET merit rank significantly improves the probability of securing the preferred specialization, especially for limited-seat tracks like Sports and Cardiovascular and Respiratory Physiotherapy.

Ans. Yes. The MPT from SHA is awarded by MUHS, a statutory health sciences university recognised by the UGC and the Indian Association of Physiotherapists. The degree qualifies holders for clinical roles in hospitals, rehabilitation centres, and sports facilities, as well as faculty positions at physiotherapy colleges across all Indian states. MPT holders are also eligible to apply for PhD programmes at health sciences universities.

Ans. SHA does not list a mandatory on-campus hostel for MPT students on its official website. Prospective candidates are advised to contact the SHA admissions office at the Shivajinagar, Pune campus to enquire about institutional or nearby accommodation options. The Shivajinagar area is well connected by public transport and has paying-guest and rental options within close range of the institute.