Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University Dharwad B.P.T : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total tuition fee for the BPT programme at SDM University Dharwad is INR 7.2 Lakhs for 4 years of academic study, at INR 1,80,000 per year. Hostel accommodation is charged separately at INR 26,000 per year. The 6-month compulsory internship at the end of the course may carry additional charges payable to the training hospital.

Ans. No, NEET is not required for BPT admission in Karnataka for the 2026-27 session. The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions deferred the NEET mandate for BPT admissions to 2027-28. For government quota seats at SDM College of Physiotherapy, admission is through KCET counselling. Management quota seats at SDM University are filled through the university’s own entrance process.

Ans. SDM College of Physiotherapy, Dharwad has a total intake of 75 seats for BPT. Of these, 30 seats are filled through KEA government-quota counselling for Karnataka domicile students, and 45 seats are management quota filled through SDM University’s direct admission process. Non-Karnataka students are eligible only for management quota seats and must obtain an eligibility certificate.

Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English from a recognised board. General category students need at least 45% aggregate marks in science subjects, while Karnataka SC/ST students need 40%. KCET registration is required for government quota seats. Non-Karnataka students must apply for an eligibility certificate from SDM University before submitting the application.

Ans. BPT graduates from SDM University can work as physiotherapists in hospitals, rehabilitation centres, sports academies, and government health departments. Opportunities exist in multispecialty hospitals across Karnataka and the rest of India. Graduates can pursue MPT from SDM University itself or other universities for specialisation in orthopaedics, neurology, cardiopulmonary, or sports physiotherapy, which leads to senior clinical or teaching roles.

Ans. The BPT programme at SDM University is 4.5 years in total, comprising 4 years of academic coursework and a mandatory 6-month full-time internship. The internship is served in hospitals approved by SDM University and is a requirement for award of the degree. Students complete clinical rotations across various departments during both the academic and internship phases of the programme.