Father Muller College of Physiotherapy’s 4.5-year Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) programme offers comprehensive undergraduate physiotherapy education within the Father Muller Charitable Institutions campus in Mangalore, Karnataka. Affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) and established in 2000, the programme trains students in evidence-based physiotherapy practice across musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiopulmonary, paediatric, and community rehabilitation disciplines. The college has an intake of 100 students per batch and provides dedicated electrotherapy and exercise therapy laboratories, five spacious classrooms, and out-patient and in-patient clinical departments. Clinical exposure is available at FMMC’s 1,400-bed tertiary care hospital complex with 18 super-specialty departments, giving students access to a wide variety of patient presentations. The curriculum follows RGUHS standards, combining classroom learning with problem-based and case-based training, regular clinical postings, and structured internship. Faculty are qualified physiotherapy professionals with experience in clinical and academic settings. Graduates are equipped to work in hospitals, rehabilitation centres, sports medicine facilities, and community health organisations, or pursue postgraduate specialisation through the MPT programme offered by the same institution.
📋 Admission Status: Admissions for the 2026-27 session require a valid NEET-UG score (mandatory from 2026). NEET-UG examination is held on May 3, 2026. Karnataka state physiotherapy counselling commences in July/August 2026.
Key Points
- 4.5-year BPT including 6-month compulsory clinical internship
- 100 seats; RGUHS-affiliated at Father Muller Charitable Institutions campus
- NEET-UG mandatory for 2026 admissions across all quota seats
- Evidence-based curriculum with dedicated physiotherapy laboratories
- Clinical training at FMMC’s 1,400-bed multi-specialty hospital
- Career pathways in hospitals, rehabilitation, sports medicine, and MPT
FMMC BPT Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
| Annual Tuition Fee (Management Quota) | INR 2,28,444 per year |
| Total Fees (4.5-year course, Management Quota) | INR 10,28,000 |
- Management Quota total fee is INR 10,28,000 for course.
- Government Quota total fee is INR 1,29,000 for course.
- Hostel and mess charges are payable separately.
- NEET-UG required for BPT admission from 2026.
FMMC BPT Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| NEET-UG Registration | Feb 8, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Exam | May 3, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Answer Key | Jun 6, 2026 (Tentative) |
| Karnataka BPT Counselling | July/August 2026 |
| Document Verification | August 2026 |
| Classes Commence | August/September 2026 |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
| NEET-UG (from 2026) | Feb 8, 2026 | May 3, 2026 | July 2026 |
- RGUHS-affiliated with management and government quota seats.
- From 2026 batch, NEET-UG is mandatory for admission.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have passed 10+2 (Class XII / PUC) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as individual subjects.
- Minimum 40% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (35% for SC/ST candidates as per RGUHS norms).
- Valid NEET-UG score is required for 2026 admissions onwards as per the NMC-mandated NEET integration for BPT.
- Candidates must not be more than 45 years of age at the time of application.
- English must be a compulsory subject in the qualifying examination.
- Candidates must produce their Class XII marksheet, NEET-UG scorecard, transfer certificate, and category documents at Father Muller College of Physiotherapy during the counselling process.
Admission Process
- Register for and appear in the NEET-UG examination through the NTA portal.
- Check Karnataka state physiotherapy counselling notification on RGUHS/KEA website.
- Register for the physiotherapy counselling with NEET-UG scorecard and 10+2 marksheet.
- Participate in merit-based seat allotment for Father Muller College of Physiotherapy.
- Report for document verification after receiving allotment letter.
- Pay the prescribed fees and complete admission formalities to confirm enrolment.
✓ Opt for this if
- Class XII PCB students wanting physiotherapy career
- Prefer affordable health-science degree near Mangalore
- Want clinical rotations at large teaching hospital
- Plan MPT or rehabilitation-centre career
✗ Skip if
- Want MBBS or nursing instead of physiotherapy
- Unwilling to clear NEET-UG from 2026
- Seek metro-city placement geography
- Need quick low-duration certificate course
FMMC BPT Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
| Merit Scholarship | Variable | High NEET merit; awarded at time of admission |
| Government Scholarships | As per scheme | SC/ST/OBC students; state welfare schemes |
| Medical Education Loan | Up to INR 30 lakhs | Available through nationalised banks |
| Minority Scholarship | As per scheme | Minority community students meeting criteria |
- Merit fee concessions may apply for exceptional NEET scorers.
- Government schemes cover part of tuition for eligible students.
- Education loans are available through leading nationalised banks.
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