Eligibility Criteria for Diploma in Physiotherapy (DPT)

Academic Qualifications:

  • The candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board.

  • Must have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as core subjects.

  • Minimum qualifying marks:

    • 45% aggregate in PCB for General Category

    • 40% aggregate for SC/ST/OBC candidates

  • English must be a subject in the 12th standard.

  • Candidates from NIOS, State Open Schools, or boards recognized by the Central or State Government are eligible if they meet the subject and marks criteria.

Eligibility for Foreign Nationals:

  • Foreign students must have qualifications equivalent to 10+2 in India.

  • Equivalency to be confirmed by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi.

  • The institution and state paramedical council must verify the equivalence of qualifications.

Reservation Policy:

  • 3% Reservation for Persons with Disabilities (PwD):

    • Candidates with locomotor disability (40%–50%) involving the lower limbs are eligible.

    • Assessment to be done by a medical board and a physiotherapy expert panel authorized by the state government.

  • 5% Relaxation in qualifying marks for SC/ST candidates.

  • Other reservations will be applicable as per the State Government’s policy.

? Note: Reservation seats are included in the total sanctioned seats, not additional.

Other Conditions:

  • Minimum Age: 17 years (as on 31st December of the admission year)

  • Upper Age Limit: 35 years (may vary as per state/institution rules)

  • The candidate must be medically fit.

  • Admission is held once every academic year.