GITAM School of Physiotherapy, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

About the GITAM School of Physiotherapy

GITAM School of Physiotherapy, part of GITAM (Deemed to be University), is a premier physiotherapy institute located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The college offers high-quality physiotherapy education with a strong focus on clinical exposure, advanced therapeutic labs, evidence-based practice, and hands-on training at a 750-bed multi-specialty teaching hospital. The program prepares students for professional physiotherapy roles in hospitals, rehabilitation centres, clinics, and sports facilities.

Courses Offered

Undergraduate Course

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT)
  Duration: 4 years + 6-month mandatory internship

Eligibility Criteria

• 10+2 / Intermediate with Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English

• Minimum 60% aggregate (55% for CBSE/ICSE boards)

• Minimum age: 17 years

Entrance Exams Accepted

• GITAM Admission Test (GAT)

• Admission may also be considered based on certain state/national-level entrance exams (as applicable)

• Final selection based on entrance score + eligibility verification

Lab Facilities

• Advanced Physiotherapy Labs

• Musculoskeletal & Orthopaedic Physiotherapy Lab

• Neuro Physiotherapy Lab

• Cardio-Pulmonary Physiotherapy Lab

• Electrotherapy & Exercise Therapy Labs

• Simulation and therapeutic practice units

• Full clinical training at a 750-bed GITAM teaching hospital

Campus Facilities

• Smart Classrooms

• Central Library with physiotherapy journals & e-resources

• Boys’ & Girls’ Hostels

• Wi-Fi enabled modern campus

• Sports & Fitness Facilities

• Cafeteria & Mess

• Seminar Halls & Workshops

• Transport Facility

• Medical Support Unit

Approvals & Affiliations

• GITAM (Deemed to be University) — NAAC A++

• Recognized as per university norms for physiotherapy programs

• Follows competency-based physiotherapy curriculum

Fee Structure (Approx.)

Scholarships available for merit, sports, and special categories.

Year Established

Part of GITAM University established in 1980
(GITAM School of Physiotherapy functions under the GIMSR campus)

Admission Process

• Register online through the GITAM admission portal

• Appear for GAT or other accepted exams

• Upload documents (10th, 12th marksheets, ID proof, photos)

• Seat allotment based on merit

• Pay admission fee & complete verification

Clinical Training / Internship

• 6-month compulsory rotatory internship

• Hands-on exposure in:

  • Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy

  • Neurological Rehabilitation

  • Cardio-Pulmonary Physiotherapy

  • Sports Rehabilitation

  • Pediatric & Geriatric Physiotherapy

• Training conducted at the GITAM Multi-Specialty Teaching Hospital

Career Opportunities

• Physiotherapist in Hospitals & Clinics

• Rehabilitation Specialist

• Sports Physiotherapist

• Cardio-Pulmonary Physiotherapy Expert

• Neurorehabilitation Specialist

• Fitness & Wellness Consultant

• Research Assistant

• Physiotherapy Educator (with higher studies)

Higher Studies Options

• Master of Physiotherapy (MPT)

• MPT Specializations (Neuro, Ortho, Cardio, Sports, Pediatrics)

• PhD in Physiotherapy

• Fellowships & Certifications in manual therapy, sports therapy, dry needling, etc.

Address & Contact Details

Address: GITAM (Deemed to be University), GIMSR Campus, Rushikonda, Visakhapatnam – 530045, Andhra Pradesh, India
Phone: 0891-2866445 / 0891-2866411
Email: info@gitam.edu
Website URL: https://www.gitam.edu/gimsr/gitam-school-of-physiotherapy