The Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) in Geriatrics at Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) is a two-year postgraduate programme in physiotherapy offered at Mangaluru. The programme covers geriatric physiotherapy assessment and clinical reasoning, musculoskeletal and neurological rehabilitation in older adults, balance training and fall prevention, osteoporosis and orthopaedic management, palliative and long-term care rehabilitation, cognitive rehabilitation, and clinical internship in geriatric wards, preparing graduates for geriatric physiotherapist and rehabilitation specialist roles. Yenepoya University ranks 454 in Collegedunia’s 2026 Medical colleges list in India. Total programme fee is INR 2,96,000 for the two years.
📋 Admission Status: Yenepoya University MPT Geriatrics admissions for 2026-27 are open. Apply at admissions.yenepoya.edu.in. Admission is based on Y-ENTRANCE score and BPT merit.
Key Points
- Two-year MPT in Geriatrics at Yenepoya University, Mangaluru
- Covers geriatric physiotherapy assessment and clinical reasoning, musculoskeletal and n
- Eligibility: BPT from a recognised university with minimum 50% aggregate marks
- Admission via Y-ENTRANCE university test and BPT merit
- Yenepoya University: NAAC A+ accredited; ranks 454 in Collegedunia 2026 Medical list
Yenepoya University MPT Geriatrics Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
| Fee (Year 1) | INR 1,48,000 |
| Fee (Year 2) | INR 1,48,000 |
| Total Fees (2 Years, Hostel Separate) | INR 2,96,000 |
- Verify 2026-27 fee at yenepoya.edu.in before admission.
- Hostel charges are separate; confirm at yenepoya.edu.in.
Yenepoya University MPT Geriatrics Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Yenepoya Application Window | July to September 2026; confirm at admissions.yenepoya.edu.in |
| Classes Commence | August 2026 |
- Admission: Y-ENTRANCE score and BPT merit.
- Apply at admissions.yenepoya.edu.in with marksheets and internship certificate.
- Final selection after document verification at the physiotherapy department, Mangaluru.
- Confirm 2026-27 seat availability at yenepoya.edu.in or +91-8867754493.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold a BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy) degree from a recognised university with a minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks (45 percent for SC/ST Karnataka candidates). Completion of the mandatory 6-month internship is required.
- A valid Y-ENTRANCE (Yenepoya University entrance test) score is required. Merit-based direct admission on BPT marks may also be available; confirm at yenepoya.edu.in.
Admission Process
- Register for the Y-ENTRANCE (Yenepoya University AI-proctored entrance test) for MPT admissions at admissions.yenepoya.edu.in.
- Submit the application with BPT marksheets, internship completion certificate, and supporting documents at admissions.yenepoya.edu.in.
- Merit list is declared based on Y-ENTRANCE score and BPT marks; shortlisted candidates receive an admission offer.
- Pay the Year 1 fee of INR 1,48,000 and complete document verification at the physiotherapy department, Mangaluru.
- Complete registration; classes commence August 2026.
✓ Opt for this if
- Career target is geriatric or elderly rehabilitation physiotherapist in hospitals
- Interest in working with older patients and chronic musculoskeletal conditions
- Yenepoya Medical College’s large patient base provides strong clinical training
- Fee of INR 2.96 Lakhs for a 2-year MPT is moderate for an allied health PG degree
- Planning academic career or senior clinical role in geriatric physiotherapy
✗ Skip if
- Specialisation interest is paediatric or sports physiotherapy rather than geriatrics
- Placement in top-tier AIIMS or PGI-level hospital from day one is required
- Fee of INR 2.96 Lakhs is outside budget without scholarship or financial support
- Goal is medicine (MBBS or MD) rather than allied physiotherapy specialisation
Yenepoya University MPT Geriatrics Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
| Yenepoya Merit Scholarship | As per university norms | Based on Class 12 marks or entrance exam rank; awarded at admission |
| Central Sector Scholarship (NSP) | Up to INR 12,000/year | Merit-based; family income below INR 8,00,000; scholarships.gov.in |
| Post-Matric Scholarship (Government of Karnataka) | As per government norms | SC/ST Karnataka domicile students; state scholarship portal |
| Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme (J&K) | As per scheme norms | Students from J&K and UT of Ladakh; aicte-pragati-saksham-neu.in |
- Yenepoya Merit Scholarship: based on BPT marks or entrance rank.
- Central Sector Scholarship: family income below INR 8 lakh; scholarships.gov.in.
- Karnataka state scholarships: SC/ST/OBC domicile students; state portal.
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