BPT

The eligibility criteria or BPT is as follows:Students who have completed Class 12 with Science as their major subject are eligible to apply for a BPT course.The candidate should have pursued the Science stream with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as their main subjects.A minimum aggregate score of 50% or equivalent at the Class 12 level is mandatory for admission.Some universities in India conduct an entrance test for admitting students to the BPT course. Candidates must make sure to pass the entrance exams.Further, the minimum age for BPT is 17 years. The maximum age is divided by the basis of categories-For General - 25 years.For Other remaining - Up to 30 years.

Admission to BPT at Dr. D.Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy is supposed to be based on completing eligibility criteria most of which require a 10+2 with Science subjects that include Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, along with minimum percentage marked by the college. In most cases, entry is done through the Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT-CET) or through management quota from the college. The candidate should first register for an entrance examination, applies online, and submits all the necessary documents. Proper information and further details may be accessed via the college website or through contact with the college admissions office.

The BSc Audiology And Speech Therapy course focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of communication disorders, including speech and language impairments, as well as hearing-related issues. On the other hand, BPT is centred around physical therapy and rehabilitation. Physiotherapists work with patients to improve mobility, relieve pain, and enhance overall physical well-being through exercises, manual therapy, and other interventions.Candidates can check the table below to see the comparison between the two.ParticularsBASLPBPTCourse LevelUG, PG and DoctorateUGCourse FeesINR 3,600 - INR 7.5 LakhINR 1 Lakh - INR 5 LakhCourse Duration2-3 years4 yearsAdmission CriteriaMerit-BasedCUET, KCET, IPU CET, LPU NEST and NEETPopular CollegesChristian Medical College, Kasturba Medical College, Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, etc.AIIMS Delhi, King George's Medical University, JIPMER Puducherry, Banaras Hindu University, etc.Job ProfilesSpeech-Language Pathologist, Speech Therapist, Clinical Specialist, ENT & Audiometry Technician, etc. Physiotherapists, Researchers, Lecturers, Home care physiotherapists, Sports physio rehabilitators, etc.Average SalaryINR 1.6 LPA - INR 7.1 LPAINR 2 LPA - INR 8 LPATop RecruitersApollo Hospitals, Fortis Healthcare, Siemens Healthineers, Cochlear India, Tamana Special School, National Institute of Speech and Hearing (NISH), etc.HelpAge India, Apollo Hospitals, Fortis Hospital, Hosmat Hospital, Talwalkers Pantaloon Fitness Pvt Ltd, etc.