Physiotherapy is learned with people and in real settings. RCP's linkages connect students to the university that awards their degree, the national curriculum that shapes their training, and the hospitals and communities where they practise.
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
RCP is affiliated to RGUHS, Bengaluru (college code PT113). RGUHS conducts the university examinations and awards the BPT degree.
rguhs.ac.inNational Commission for Allied & Healthcare Professions
The NCAHP, set up under the NCAHP Act 2021, prescribes the national competency-based curriculum and minimum standards for physiotherapy education that we follow.
Rashmi Institute of Ayurveda (RIA)
Our sister institution under the same management. The BPT course Yoga and Systems of Medicine (BPT-208) introduces AYUSH systems, a natural area for shared learning between the two colleges.
riakarnataka.comTeaching & tie-up hospitals
Clinical postings take place in attached hospitals across orthopaedics, neurology, medicine, surgery, cardiothoracic care, paediatrics, obstetrics & gynaecology and ICUs, as required by NCAHP norms.
Clinical trainingTypes of linkage
| Linkage | Purpose | Students involved |
|---|---|---|
| Affiliating university (RGUHS) | Curriculum regulations, examinations, degree | All years |
| Hospitals (parent / tie-up) | Clinical observation, clinical education, clinical rotation and internship | Years 2–4 and interns |
| Primary & community health centres | Clinic orientation, community physiotherapy, rural posting (2 months during internship) | Year 1, Year 4, interns |
| Old-age homes & special schools | Geriatric care and developmental paediatrics | Year 4, interns |
| Industry | Ergonomics and occupational health visits | Year 4 |
| Approved institutes (externship) | Up to 4 months of internship may be done as an externship at a State Council-approved institute | Interns |
Professional development
We encourage students and faculty to engage with the wider physiotherapy community through conferences, continuing education programmes and professional associations such as the Indian Association of Physiotherapists (IAP). Interns take Basic Life Support (BLS) certification with certified instructors during the internship.
Partner with us. Hospitals, rehabilitation centres, sports organisations and NGOs interested in clinical, outreach or research collaboration are welcome to write to info@riakarnataka.com.
Learn beyond the classroom
See how clinical postings build skills from Year 1 to internship.