Master of Physiotherapy

1. Course Overview

MPT (Master of Physiotherapy) is a 2-year postgraduate professional program that equips students with advanced physiotherapy skills in areas like musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiopulmonary, sports, pediatric, and community physiotherapy.
The course focuses on clinical therapy, rehabilitation science, exercise physiology, biomechanics, and research, preparing graduates for specialist roles in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, sports clinics, and academia.

2. Course Highlights

Feature	Details
Course Name	Master of Physiotherapy (MPT)
Level	Postgraduate (PG)
Duration	2 Years (4 Semesters)
Mode	Full-Time
Eligibility	BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy) + Completed Internship
Minimum Marks	50% (varies by university)
Approving Body	RCI / UGC / State Medical/Health Sciences University
Average Fees	₹1,00,000 – ₹3,50,000 per year
Admission Process	Merit / University Entrance Exam
Internship	Mandatory during BPT; clinical postings in MPT
Career Level	Specialist Physiotherapist
Specializations	Ortho, Neuro, Sports, Cardio, Pediatrics, Geriatrics, Community, Women’s Health

3. Eligibility Criteria

Educational Requirements

• Completed BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy) from a recognized university
• Minimum 1-year compulsory internship
• At least 50% aggregate marks in BPT

Age Limit

• No upper age limit (varies by institute)

Required Documents

• BPT mark sheets (all years/semesters)
• Internship completion certificate
• Provisional/degree certificate
• Registration with State Physiotherapy Council (if required)
• Transfer & Migration Certificates
• Aadhaar ID
• Passport-size photographs

4. Admission Process

A. Merit-Based Admission

• Based on BPT aggregate marks
• Used by many private and some state universities

B. Entrance Exam-Based Admission

Common MPT entrance exams:

• University MPT Entrance Exams (most common)
• State-level PG health science exams
• NEET PG (for certain health science universities – rare)
• Institute-level entrance tests such as:
  • CMC Vellore MPT Entrance
  • Manipal MET – MPT
  • Jamia Hamdard Entrance
  • RUHS/State Health University exams

5. MPT Syllabus (Year-wise)

First Year Subjects

• Research Methodology & Biostatistics
• Physiotherapy Assessment Techniques
• Exercise Physiology
• Biomechanics & Kinesiology
• Electrotherapy & Electro-Modalities
• Basic Physiotherapeutics
• Applied Anatomy & Pathology (specialization-wise)
• Seminars, Journal Clubs, Case Studies

Second Year Subjects

• Advanced Physiotherapy Techniques
• Specialty Subjects (Ortho/Neuro/Sports/Cardio, etc.)
• Clinical Decision Making
• Evidence-Based Practice
• Rehabilitation Science
• Dissertation/Thesis
• Clinical Postings & Viva

6. Practical / Lab Training

MPT students undergo intensive hands-on training in:

• Electrotherapy Lab
• Exercise Therapy Lab
• Biomechanics Lab
• Gait Analysis Lab
• Neuro-Rehab Lab
• Sports Physiology & Rehabilitation Lab
• Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Lab
• Pediatric Therapy Lab
• Outpatient and Inpatient Clinical Postings

7. Internship / Clinical Training

Although internship is completed in BPT, MPT includes clinical postings:

• 6–12 months of clinical rotations (semester-wise)
• Mandatory case presentations & seminars
• Dissertation research in specialization area

Training occurs at:

• Multispecialty hospitals
• Rehabilitation centers
• Sports clinics
• Physiotherapy OPD/IPD units

8. Skills You Will Learn

• Advanced physiotherapy assessment
• Manual therapy techniques
• Exercise rehabilitation planning
• Neurological and musculoskeletal rehab
• Cardio-respiratory physiotherapy
• Sports injury prevention & taping
• Patient counseling & fitness training
• Research & evidence-based practice
• Clinical documentation
• Gait analysis & biomechanics

9. Career Opportunities After MPT

After completing MPT and registering with the State Physiotherapy Council, graduates can work as specialist physiotherapists.

Job Roles

• Specialist Physiotherapist (Ortho / Neuro / Sports / Cardio)
• Rehabilitation Specialist
• Sports Physiotherapist
• Clinical Physiotherapist
• Lecturer / Assistant Professor
• Research Associate
• Physiotherapy Consultant
• Fitness & Conditioning Expert

Work Areas

• Hospitals
• Rehab centers
• Sports academies & fitness centers
• Neurology & orthopedic centers
• Physiotherapy clinics
• Government health departments
• Senior living & geriatric centers
• NGOs & community health programs
• Universities & colleges

10. Salary After MPT in India (2025)

Job Role	Salary (Per Month)
Clinical Physiotherapist	₹25,000 – ₹50,000
Specialist Physiotherapist	₹35,000 – ₹70,000
Sports Physiotherapist	₹40,000 – ₹1,00,000
Lecturer / Faculty	₹30,000 – ₹60,000
Rehabilitation Specialist	₹30,000 – ₹55,000
Neuro/Ortho Specialist	₹40,000 – ₹80,000
Consultant Physiotherapist	₹50,000 – ₹1,50,000 (private setups)

Average Starting Salary: ₹3–6 Lakh per year
High Salary With Experience: ₹8–15 Lakh+ per year

11. Higher Studies After MPT

Students can pursue:

• PhD in Physiotherapy
• M.Phil in Rehabilitation Science
• Fellowships
  • Sports Rehab
  • Manual Therapy
  • Neuro Rehab
• PG Diploma in Public Health / Pain Management
• Diploma in Orthotics & Prosthetics
• MBA in Hospital Management
• International certifications (UK/Canada/Australia physiotherapy levels)

12. Popular MPT Specializations

• MPT in Orthopaedics
• MPT in Neurology
• MPT in Cardio-Respiratory
• MPT in Sports Physiotherapy
• MPT in Pediatrics
• MPT in Community Physiotherapy
• MPT in Geriatrics
• MPT in Women’s Health
• MPT in Rehabilitation Science

13. Top Recruiters

• Apollo Hospitals
• Fortis Healthcare
• Max Healthcare
• Medanta
• AIIMS & Government Hospitals
• Sports Authority of India
• Physiotherapy & Rehab Centers
• Neuro & Ortho Clinics
• MNC Hospitals & Fitness Chains
• Private Physiotherapy Setups

14. Course Approvals

MPT must be approved / affiliated by:

• UGC (University Grants Commission)
• State Health Sciences University
• Rehabilitation Council / State Medical Bodies
• Clinical training hospitals recognized by universities

Top 20 MPT Colleges in India

College Name	Location	MPT Fees (Approx)	Intake	Approved By
Manipal College of Health Professions (MAHE)	Manipal, Karnataka	₹1,50,000–₹2,00,000 per year	25	UGC, NAAC A+
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education & Research (SRIHER)	Chennai, Tamil Nadu	₹1,75,000–₹2,25,000 per year	20–30	Deemed Univ
Christian Medical College (CMC) Vellore	Vellore, Tamil Nadu	₹45,000–₹60,000 per year	12–15	Institutional Board
Jamia Hamdard University	New Delhi	₹1,20,000–₹1,60,000 per year	20–30	UGC
M.S. Ramaiah Medical College – Physiotherapy	Bangalore, Karnataka	₹1,50,000–₹1,80,000 per year	20	RGUHS
JSS College of Physiotherapy	Mysore, Karnataka	₹90,000–₹1,20,000 per year	20	RGUHS
KLE Institute of Physiotherapy	Belagavi, Karnataka	₹90,000–₹1,40,000 per year	20–30	RGUHS
Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences	Gangtok, Sikkim	₹1,00,000–₹1,40,000 per year	15–20	UGC
DY Patil College of Physiotherapy	Pune, Maharashtra	₹1,20,000–₹1,50,000 per year	20	MUHS
Seth GS Medical College & KEM Hospital	Mumbai, Maharashtra	₹70,000–₹1,00,000 per year	10–20	MUHS
Amity Institute of Physiotherapy	Noida, Uttar Pradesh	₹1,75,000–₹2,00,000 per year	20	UGC
Sharda University – SAHS	Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh	₹1,40,000–₹1,80,000 per year	20	UGC
Galgotias University – Physiotherapy	Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh	₹85,000–₹1,20,000 per year	20–30	UGC
Parul University – College of Physiotherapy	Vadodara, Gujarat	₹70,000–₹1,00,000 per year	20–25	UGC
MSU Baroda – Faculty of Physiotherapy	Vadodara, Gujarat	₹45,000–₹75,000 per year	20	State Univ
Lovely Professional University (LPU)	Phagwara, Punjab	₹1,00,000–₹1,30,000 per year	30	UGC
Chitkara University – Physiotherapy	Punjab	₹1,25,000–₹1,50,000 per year	20–30	UGC
Amar Jyoti Institute of Physiotherapy	New Delhi	₹75,000–₹90,000 per year	20	GGSIPU
Rajiv Gandhi College of Physiotherapy	Bangalore, Karnataka	₹90,000–₹1,20,000 per year	20–25	RGUHS
NIMS College of Physiotherapy	Jaipur, Rajasthan	₹80,000–₹1,00,000 per year	20	UGC