CMC Ludhiana B.P.T : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. No, NEET is not required for BPT admission at CMC Ludhiana. The programme admits students through BFUHS Punjab counselling based entirely on 10+2 merit in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English. Candidates need a minimum of 35% aggregate in these qualifying subjects. There is no separate entrance examination. Seat allotment is done merit-wise through the BFUHS online counselling process, and candidates must register on the portal before the closing date to be considered for the 20 available seats.

Ans. BPT seats at CMC Ludhiana are allocated under Punjab state quota through BFUHS counselling, which requires bonafide Punjab resident status. Students from outside Punjab are generally not eligible for these seats. Applicants from other states should verify current eligibility criteria directly with BFUHS or the CMC Ludhiana admissions office before applying, as seat eligibility rules are governed by the state authority and can change each admission cycle.

Ans. The BPT programme at CMC Ludhiana spans 4.5 years in total, comprising 4 academic years of classroom and clinical instruction followed by a mandatory 6-month internship. The internship provides hands-on physiotherapy practice across orthopaedics, neurology and paediatrics departments within the CMC hospital, preparing graduates for clinical roles in hospitals, rehabilitation centres and private physiotherapy practice across India.

Ans. BPT graduates from CMC Ludhiana can work as physiotherapists in hospitals, rehabilitation centres, sports clinics and nursing homes. They are also eligible to appear for Master of Physiotherapy entrance exams for specialisation in orthopaedics, neurology or sports rehabilitation. The structured clinical exposure at CMC hospital, a large multi-specialty institution, strengthens prospects in both public and private healthcare sectors across Punjab and other states.

Ans. BFUHS typically conducts 2 to 3 rounds of counselling for allied health science programmes including BPT, followed by a mop-up round to fill remaining vacant seats. Candidates must register on the BFUHS portal, submit college preferences, and then report to CMC Ludhiana after receiving the seat allotment letter. Document verification and fee payment must be completed within the stipulated deadline to confirm the seat and avoid cancellation of the allotment.