1. Course Overview

DPT (Diploma in Physiotherapy) is a 2-year professional paramedical diploma designed to train students in physical rehabilitation, exercise therapy, electrotherapy, and patient mobility restoration.
The course prepares students to work as physiotherapy assistants/technicians in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, clinics, and sports facilities.

Graduates assist senior physiotherapists in patient assessment, rehabilitation exercises, injury therapy, and post-surgery care.

2. Course Highlights

Feature	Details
Course Name	Diploma in Physiotherapy (DPT)
Level	Diploma (Paramedical)
Duration	2 Years (Some institutes: 2–3 years)
Mode	Full-Time
Eligibility	10+2 with PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
Minimum Marks	45–50% (varies by college)
Approving Body	State Paramedical Council, State Medical Faculties, Health Dept.
Average Fees	₹40,000 – ₹1,50,000 per year
Admission Process	Merit / Entrance (varies by state)
Internship	Mandatory clinical training (3–6 months)
Career Level	Entry-level Physiotherapy Technician

3. Eligibility Criteria

Educational Requirements

• Completed 10+2 (Science) from a recognized board
• Subjects required: Physics, Chemistry, Biology
• Minimum 45–50% aggregate marks

Age Limit

• Minimum 17 years

Required Documents

• 10th & 12th mark sheets
• Transfer certificate
• Migration certificate
• Aadhaar ID proof
• Passport-size photographs

4. Admission Process

A. Merit-Based Admission

• Most private colleges grant admission based on 12th PCB marks.

B. Entrance Exam-Based Admission

Some states/universities conduct tests:

• UP Paramedical Entrance
• Bihar Paramedical Entrance
• Odisha DMET Paramedical
• Karnataka Paramedical Board
• CG Vyapam Paramedical
• College-level entrance exams

5. DPT Syllabus (Year-wise)

First Year Subjects

• Anatomy
• Physiology
• Biochemistry
• Biomechanics
• Pathology
• Microbiology
• Psychology
• Exercise Therapy – I

Second Year Subjects

• Electrotherapy – I & II
• Exercise Therapy – II
• General Medicine
• General Surgery
• Orthopedics
• Neurology
• Community Physiotherapy
• Rehabilitation Sciences
• First Aid & Nursing

6. Practical / Lab Training

Students undergo practical sessions in:

• Exercise Therapy Lab
• Electrotherapy Lab
• Anatomy & Physiology Lab
• Biomechanics Lab
• Neurology & Orthopedic Rehab Lab
• Clinical Physiotherapy OPD
• First Aid & Emergency Lab

7. Internship / Practical Training

After completing coursework, students must undergo:

• 500–800 hours of clinical training
• Duration: 3 to 6 months

Training Locations:

• Hospitals
• Rehabilitation centers
• Physiotherapy clinics
• Community health centers
• Sports injury units

8. Skills You Will Learn

• Patient assessment techniques
• Joint mobilization & stretching
• Electrotherapy modalities (IFT, TENS, Ultrasound)
• Exercise prescription & rehab planning
• Balance & gait training
• Post-surgical rehabilitation
• Record-keeping & patient communication

9. Career Opportunities After DPT

DPT graduates work as physiotherapy assistants/technicians.

Job Roles

• Physiotherapy Technician
• Physiotherapy Assistant
• Rehabilitation Assistant
• Orthopedic Assistant
• Sports Rehab Assistant
• Home Care Physiotherapy Aide
• Therapy Support Worker

Work Areas

• Hospitals
• Physiotherapy clinics
• Sports academies
• Rehabilitation centers
• Orthopedic hospitals
• NGOs
• Old-age homes
• Community health centers

10. Salary After DPT in India (2025)

Job Role	Salary (Per Month)
Physiotherapy Technician	₹12,000 – ₹22,000
Rehabilitation Assistant	₹15,000 – ₹25,000
Home-care Physio Assistant	₹12,000 – ₹20,000
Sports Rehab Assistant	₹18,000 – ₹30,000
Clinical Physiotherapy Aide	₹15,000 – ₹25,000
Ortho/Neuro Assistant	₹14,000 – ₹24,000

Average Starting Salary: ₹1.8 – ₹3.0 Lakh/year
After Experience: ₹3 – ₹5 Lakh/year

11. Higher Studies After DPT

DPT graduates often pursue:

• BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy)
• B.Sc in Physiotherapy / Rehab
• B.Sc Allied Health Sciences
• Diploma in Sports Medicine
• Certification in Electrotherapy / Manual Therapy

Top 20 DPT Colleges in India (2025)

College Name	Location	DPT Fees (Approx)	Intake	Approved By
All India Institute of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (AIIPMR)	Mumbai	₹25,000–₹40,000	50	State Medical Faculty
Christian Medical College (CMC)	Vellore	₹60,000–₹80,000	60	Tamil Nadu Health Dept
NIMS College of Paramedical	Jaipur	₹70,000–₹90,000	60	State Paramedical Council
Manipal School of Allied Health Sciences	Manipal	₹1,00,000–₹1,50,000	60	University / Health Dept
Rajiv Gandhi Paramedical Institute	Delhi	₹60,000–₹90,000	50	Delhi Paramedical Council
Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences	Pune	₹1,20,000–₹1,50,000	60	Health Sciences Board
PSG College of Paramedical Sciences	Coimbatore	₹80,000–₹1,00,000	60	TN Health Dept
SRM Medical College & Health Sciences	Chennai	₹1,00,000–₹1,30,000	60	University / Health Dept
KIMS College of Paramedical	Bangalore	₹70,000–₹1,00,000	60	Karnataka Paramedical Board
Amity Institute of Physiotherapy	Noida	₹90,000–₹1,20,000	60	University Recognized
Galgotias School of Allied Health	Noida	₹80,000–₹1,00,000	60	Health Dept
Parul University	Vadodara	₹70,000–₹90,000	120	Gujarat State Paramedical
Lovely Professional University	Punjab	₹80,000–₹1,20,000	60	University / Health Dept
SGT University	Gurugram	₹80,000–₹1,00,000	60	Haryana Paramedical Council
Yenepoya Allied Health Sciences	Mangalore	₹90,000–₹1,20,000	60	University Approved
Father Muller College of Allied Health	Mangalore	₹70,000–₹90,000	60	Karnataka Health Dept
KMCH College of Allied Health Sciences	Coimbatore	₹90,000–₹1,20,000	60	TN Health Dept
Institute of Paramedical Sciences	Lucknow	₹50,000–₹80,000	60	UP State Medical Faculty
Jaipur National University	Rajasthan	₹70,000–₹90,000	60	Paramedical Council
Dr. MGR University	Chennai	₹80,000–₹1,20,000	60	Govt Health Dept

12. Top Recruiters

• Apollo Hospitals
• Fortis Healthcare
• Max Healthcare
• Manipal Hospitals
• Medanta
• Dr. Lal PathLabs (Rehab units)
• Sports academies
• Rehab & physiotherapy centers
• NGOs & disability support organizations

13. Course Approvals

DPT must be approved by:

• State Paramedical Council
• State Medical Faculty
• Department of Health & Family Welfare
• University / Board of Allied Health Sciences