Rashmi College of Physiotherapy (RCP), Kudligi admits students every year to the Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT), affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bengaluru. This page sets out who can apply for admission in 2026–27, how seats are filled and what to keep ready.
Programme at a glance
The eligibility rules below are taken from the Curriculum Handbook of Physiotherapy of the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP, 2025). Admission is also governed by RGUHS, the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) and the Government of Karnataka. Where their notifications differ, those notifications prevail.
Eligibility for admission
To be considered for the BPT, a candidate must meet every one of the following selection criteria, as per the NCAHP Curriculum Handbook of Physiotherapy (2025).
| Criterion | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Qualifying examination | Pass in Higher Secondary (10+2) or an equivalent examination from any recognised Indian board, a duly constituted Board, or the National Open School. |
| Subjects and minimum marks | Physics, Chemistry and Biology (Botany & Zoology), with a minimum of 50% in aggregate of Physics, Chemistry and Biology. |
| NEET | No candidate will be admitted on any ground unless he/she has appeared in the NEET examination. |
| Basis of admission | Eligibility (minimum 50% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology) and a merit list based on 10+2 passing marks. |
| Candidates who studied abroad | Must hold an equivalent qualification as determined by the Association of Indian Universities and the Equivalence Committee of the NCAHP, and must also meet the qualifying-examination, subject and NEET criteria above. |
| Age | Must have reached 17 years of age as on the date of admission in the current year. |
| Physical fitness | A certificate of physical fitness from an Authorised Medical Attendant must be submitted with the application form. |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | Candidates may be admitted under the disability quota as per the eligibility criteria in the PwD table below. |
Lateral entry: the NCAHP BPT regulations do not specify any lateral-entry route.
Persons with Disabilities (PwD)
Candidates with disabilities are considered under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016. The guidelines in the handbook are:
- The Certificate of Disability is issued under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2017 (notified 15 June 2017).
- The extent of disability is assessed under the Government of India guidelines notified on 4 January 2018.
- A minimum disability of 40% (Benchmark Disability) is needed to claim reservation for persons with specified disabilities.
- The term "Persons with Disabilities (PwD)" replaces "Physically Handicapped (PH)".
- Quota and reservation follow State Government norms, applied by the State Council during seat allotment.
- A candidate who does not attend the Medical Examination on the notified date(s) forfeits the claim to admission and to a place on the waiting list, unless the competent authority permits otherwise in special circumstances.
PwD eligibility for BPT (Table 4.2, summary)
| Disability type | Eligible for course, not PwD quota | Eligible for course and PwD quota | Not eligible |
|---|---|---|---|
| Locomotor disability (leprosy cured, cerebral palsy, dwarfism, muscular dystrophy, acid attack victim, others such as amputation, poliomyelitis) | Less than 40% | Lower limb 40–50%; spine 40–50%; limbs and/or spine 40–50% | More than 50% (lower limb); involvement of both upper limbs; involvement of dominant or non-dominant upper limb; more than 50% (spine); more than 50% combined (limbs and spine) |
| Visual impairment (blindness, low vision) | Less than 40% | – | 40% or more* |
| Hearing impairment (deaf, hard of hearing) | Less than 40% | – | 40% or more** |
| Speech & language disability (organic/neurological causes) | Less than 40% | – | 40% or more*** |
| Specific learning disability (perceptual disability, dyslexia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia, developmental aphasia) | Less than 40% | 40% to 50%, with selection based on learning competency evaluated by an Expert Panel | More than 50%, or severe nature, or significant cognitive/intellectual disability |
| Autism spectrum disorders | Absence or mild disability; Asperger syndrome (up to 60% as per ISAA) where an expert panel finds the person fit for BPT | Currently not recommended | More than 60%, or cognitive/intellectual disability, or unfit as judged by an expert panel |
| Mental illness | Absence or mild disability: less than 40% (under IDEAS) | Currently not recommended | 40% or more, or unfit to perform his/her duties |
| Chronic neurological conditions (multiple sclerosis, Parkinsonism) and blood disorders (haemophilia, thalassemia, sickle cell disease) | Less than 40% | 40–50% | More than 50% |
| Multiple disabilities (including deaf-blindness) | Assessed case by case using the combining formula a + [b(90 − a)/90], where a = higher disability % and b = lower disability % | ||
* Persons with visual disability above 40% may be made eligible, with reservation, if the disability is brought below the 40% benchmark with advanced low-vision aids (telescopes, magnifiers, etc.).
** Persons with hearing disability above 40% may be made eligible, with reservation, if the disability is brought below 40% with assistive devices, and they must also have a speech discrimination score above 60%.
*** Persons with Speech Intelligibility Affected (SIA) are eligible if the SIA score does not exceed 3 (40% or below). Persons with aphasia are eligible if the Aphasia Quotient (AQ) is 40% or below.
For locomotor disability, both hands must be intact, with intact sensation, sufficient strength and range of motion, for a candidate to be eligible for BPT.
Seat categories
RCP has an approved intake of 40 BPT seats a year. Seats are filled through two routes. The number of seats in each category, and any reservation within them, are as notified for the year by the Government of Karnataka and KEA.
Government quota
Government-quota seats in Karnataka are allotted through KEA (Karnataka Examinations Authority) counselling. Candidates register with KEA, take part in document verification and option entry, and are allotted seats as per KEA's notified merit and reservation rules.
Steps for the KEA routeManagement quota
Management seats are filled by the college as per RGUHS and State Government norms. Applicants must meet the same eligibility criteria, including NEET appearance. Contact the admission office for the application form and current availability.
Steps for management seatsFees and scholarships
Fees for government-quota seats are as notified by the Government of Karnataka / KEA for the year. Fees for management seats are as per college norms. The college does not publish fee figures on this website, so please contact the admission office for the current fee structure before you apply.
Eligible students may also look at government scholarship schemes. Two common avenues are:
State Scholarship Portal (SSP), Karnataka
Post-matric scholarships from Government of Karnataka departments are applied for through the SSP. Eligibility, income limits and deadlines are as per each scheme.
National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
Central Government post-matric scholarships are listed on the NSP. Check each scheme's eligibility conditions and timelines on the portal.
Scholarships are awarded by the departments that run them, not by the college. Always check the eligibility rules and deadlines on the official portal of the scheme concerned.
Documents typically required
Keep originals and photocopies of the following ready. This list is a guide only.
- 10th (SSLC) marks card
- 12th (2nd PUC or equivalent) marks card
- Transfer certificate
- Migration certificate, if you studied under another board
- NEET admit card and score card
- Physical fitness certificate from an Authorised Medical Attendant
- Caste and income certificates, if claiming reservation
- Disability certificate, if applicable
- Recent passport-size photographs
- Aadhaar card or other photo ID
Typically required; the final list is as per KEA / RGUHS. KEA and RGUHS publish the exact documents, formats and attestation rules each year. Candidates allotted through KEA should follow the documents listed in their allotment instructions.
Frequently asked questions
Is NEET compulsory for BPT admission?
Yes. Under the NCAHP regulations, no candidate is admitted to the BPT on any ground unless he/she has appeared in the NEET examination. Government-quota seats are then allotted by KEA as per its notified procedure.
What are the minimum marks needed in 10+2?
You must have passed 10+2 (or an equivalent examination) with Physics, Chemistry and Biology (Botany & Zoology), with at least 50% in aggregate of Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
How is the merit list prepared?
The handbook states that admission is made on eligibility (minimum 50% in PCB) and a merit list based on 10+2 passing marks. For government-quota seats, KEA's notified merit and allotment rules apply.
What is the minimum age for admission?
You must have reached 17 years of age as on the date of admission in the current year.
Can I apply if I passed 10+2 through the National Open School or studied abroad?
Yes. A pass from the National Open School is accepted as a qualifying examination. Candidates who studied abroad must hold an equivalent qualification as determined by the Association of Indian Universities and the Equivalence Committee of the NCAHP, and must also meet the subject, marks and NEET criteria.
How long is the BPT, and is it semester-based?
The BPT is a 5-year programme: four academic years on an annual pattern, each ending in a University examination, followed by a one-year compulsory rotatory internship. The curriculum does not divide the years into semesters. See the Scheme of Study.
Is there lateral entry into the second year?
No lateral-entry route is specified in the NCAHP BPT regulations.
Can candidates with disabilities apply?
Yes, as per the PwD eligibility table above. A minimum disability of 40% (Benchmark Disability) is needed to claim reservation, and eligibility depends on the type and extent of disability.
What is the minimum attendance once I join?
At least 75% in theory and 85% in skills training (practical) to appear for the final examination. No relaxation is permitted on any ground, including illness. More on the Examination & Evaluation page.
Is the internship paid?
A stipend is paid to interns by the institute, as prescribed by the State Council. The internship lasts one year and begins only after you pass all subjects of all four years. See Internship.
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