The BPT follows an annual pattern: four academic years, each ending in a University examination (BPT I to BPT IV), followed by a one-year rotatory internship. The tables below reproduce the scheme of study in the NCAHP Curriculum Handbook of Physiotherapy (2025). Question papers are set subject-wise. Where RGUHS regulations differ, the University's scheme prevails.
36 courses10 + 9 + 8 + 9 across the four years
6,240 hours1,560 teaching hours in every year
334 credits252 theory + 82 practical
4,250 marksTotal across BPT I to IV
General parameters
| Parameter | Norm |
|---|---|
| Minimum available hours per week | 38 [6 days × 7 hours = 42] |
| Minimum duration of an academic year | 220 days |
| Maximum vacation per year | 30 days |
| Minimum teaching hours per year | 1560 |
| Credit equivalence (1 credit) | Theory 15 h; Practical/Clinical 30 h; Field work 45 h |
Column key
- IA-T Internal Assessment Theory
- IA-P Internal Assessment Practical
- UE-T University Exam Theory
- UE-V University Exam Viva
- UE-P University Exam Practical
- Th Theory
- Pr Practical
- Cr Credits
"–" = not applicable. NUES = subject marked NUES in the scheme; no internal or University examination marks are allotted.
Year-wise scheme of study
Select a year to see its full table and a short description of every course.
| Code | Subject | Marks | Hours | Credits | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IA-T | IA-P | UE-T | UE-V | UE-P | Total | Th | Pr | Total | Th | Pr | Total | ||
| BPT-101 | Human Anatomy (HA) | 20 | 20 | 80 | 20 | 60 | 200 | 180 | 120 | 300 | 12 | 4 | 16 |
| BPT-102 | Human Physiology (HP) | 20 | 20 | 80 | 20 | 60 | 200 | 180 | 120 | 300 | 12 | 4 | 16 |
| BPT-103 | Biochemistry (BC) | 10 | – | 40 | – | – | 50 | 90 | – | 90 | 6 | – | 6 |
| BPT-104 | Fundamentals of Exercise Modalities (FoEM) | 20 | 20 | 80 | 20 | 60 | 200 | 120 | 60 | 180 | 8 | 2 | 10 |
| BPT-105 | Fundamentals of Electro Physical Agents (FoEA) | 20 | 20 | 80 | 20 | 60 | 200 | 120 | 60 | 180 | 8 | 2 | 10 |
| BPT-106 | Psychology & Sociology (PS) | 20 | – | 80 | – | – | 100 | 120 | – | 120 | 8 | – | 8 |
| BPT-107 | Fundamentals of Healthcare Delivery System in India (FoHS) | 20 | – | 80 | – | – | 100 | 120 | – | 120 | 8 | – | 8 |
| BPT-108 | English (EG) NUES | – | – | – | – | – | – | 60 | – | 60 | 4 | – | 4 |
| BPT-109 | Information Technology (IT) NUES | – | – | – | – | – | – | 60 | – | 60 | 4 | – | 4 |
| BPT-110 | Clinic Orientation (COr) | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 150 | 150 | – | 5 | 5 |
| Grand Total | 130 | 80 | 520 | 80 | 240 | 1050 | 1050 | 510 | 1560 | 70 | 17 | 87 | |
First-year courses
BPT-101Human AnatomyThe structure of the body, with the musculoskeletal system of the limbs and spine in most detail, plus the thorax, abdomen, head and neck, embryology and neuroanatomy.BPT-102Human PhysiologyHow the body works, from cells to organ systems, with emphasis on human movement and how the body responds and adapts to exercise.BPT-103BiochemistryMetabolism of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins, enzymes, vitamins, hormones and nutrition, and how exercise changes body chemistry.BPT-104Fundamentals of Exercise ModalitiesPrinciples and effects of therapeutic exercise: mechanics, planes and axes, joint measurement, starting positions, transfers, and active, assisted, resisted and passive movements.BPT-105Fundamentals of Electro Physical AgentsThe physics of electricity, light and sound, electrical safety, low-frequency currents and TENS, electro-diagnostic tests, superficial heat and the theories of pain.BPT-106Psychology & SociologyHuman behaviour, development, motivation and personality, and the social factors that shape health and disability.BPT-107Fundamentals of Healthcare Delivery System in IndiaPrimary, secondary and tertiary care, the National Health Mission and Policy, national health programmes and the role of physiotherapy.BPT-108English NUESGrammar, speaking and writing (letters, e-mails, reports, case records) and therapeutic communication.BPT-109Information Technology NUESComputer basics, office applications, the internet and the role of digital technology in health sciences.BPT-110Clinic OrientationVisits across the chain of healthcare delivery, from the Sub-centre, PHC and CHC to district hospitals, medical colleges and private hospitals and clinics.
| Code | Subject | Marks | Hours | Credits | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IA-T | IA-P | UE-T | UE-V | UE-P | Total | Th | Pr | Total | Th | Pr | Total | ||
| BPT-201 | Pathology & Microbiology (PM) | 20 | – | 80 | – | – | 100 | 120 | – | 120 | 8 | – | 8 |
| BPT-202 | Pharmacology (PC) | 20 | – | 80 | – | – | 100 | 90 | – | 90 | 6 | – | 6 |
| BPT-203 | Public Health & Health Promotion (PH) | 20 | – | 80 | – | – | 100 | 120 | – | 120 | 8 | – | 8 |
| BPT-204 | Emergency Care and Life Support Skills (ECLS) | 20 | – | 80 | – | – | 100 | 90 | 30 | 120 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| BPT-205 | Exercise Therapy (ExT) | 20 | 20 | 80 | 20 | 60 | 200 | 150 | 120 | 270 | 10 | 4 | 14 |
| BPT-206 | Electrotherapy (ET) | 20 | 20 | 80 | 20 | 60 | 200 | 150 | 120 | 270 | 10 | 4 | 14 |
| BPT-207 | Biomechanics & Kinesiology (BK) | 20 | – | 80 | – | – | 100 | 120 | 60 | 180 | 8 | 2 | 10 |
| BPT-208 | Yoga and Systems of Medicine (YoG) | 20 | 20 | 80 | 20 | 60 | 200 | 120 | 60 | 180 | 8 | 2 | 10 |
| BPT-209 | Clinical Observation (COb) | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 210 | 210 | – | 7 | 7 |
| Grand Total | 160 | 60 | 640 | 60 | 180 | 1100 | 960 | 600 | 1560 | 64 | 20 | 84 | |
Second-year courses
BPT-201Pathology & MicrobiologyCell injury, inflammation, thrombosis and neoplasia, microorganisms and immunity, and infection control in physiotherapy practice.BPT-202PharmacologyHow commonly used drugs act, how they affect exercise and movement, and the red and yellow flags for physiotherapy prescription.BPT-203Public Health & Health PromotionDeterminants of health, levels of prevention, basic epidemiology, national health programmes and health education.BPT-204Emergency Care and Life Support SkillsBasic life support: airway management, CPR, AED use, first aid, triage and safe patient transport, taught on mannequins and through role play.BPT-205Exercise TherapyRelaxation, suspension therapy, posture and breathing exercise, stretching, manual therapy and peripheral joint mobilisation, traction, PNF and motor learning.BPT-206ElectrotherapyUltrasound, LASER, cryotherapy, TENS, interferential and other currents, shortwave diathermy, biofeedback and hydrotherapy, with dose calculation.BPT-207Biomechanics & KinesiologyKinetics and kinematics of human movement, the link between structure and function, and analysis of normal and abnormal posture and gait.BPT-208Yoga and Systems of MedicineThe philosophy and history of yoga, asanas, pranayama, relaxation and meditation, and their physiological effects.BPT-209Clinical ObservationRotating postings in physiotherapy OPDs and hospital wards, observing patient care and keeping a case portfolio or diary.
| Code | Subject | Marks | Hours | Credits | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IA-T | IA-P | UE-T | UE-V | UE-P | Total | Th | Pr | Total | Th | Pr | Total | ||
| BPT-301 | General Medicine and Pediatrics (GMP) | 20 | – | 80 | – | – | 100 | 90 | 30 | 120 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| BPT-302 | General Surgery (GS) | 20 | – | 80 | – | – | 100 | 90 | 30 | 120 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| BPT-303 | Orthopedics (OR) | 20 | – | 80 | – | – | 100 | 90 | 30 | 120 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| BPT-304 | Physiotherapy in Adult and Pediatric Medical and Surgical Conditions (PTMS) | 20 | 20 | 80 | 20 | 60 | 200 | 180 | 120 | 300 | 12 | 4 | 16 |
| BPT-305 | Physiotherapy in Adult and Pediatric Orthopedic Conditions (PTO) | 20 | 20 | 80 | 20 | 60 | 200 | 180 | 120 | 300 | 12 | 4 | 16 |
| BPT-306 | Physical & Functional Diagnosis & Prescription (PFDP) | 20 | 20 | 80 | 20 | 60 | 200 | 120 | 60 | 180 | 8 | 2 | 10 |
| BPT-307 | Research Methodology, Biostatistics and Evidence Based Practice (RMB) | 20 | – | 80 | – | – | 100 | 120 | – | 120 | 8 | – | 8 |
| BPT-308 | Clinical Education (CEd) | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 300 | 300 | – | 10 | 10 |
| Grand Total | 140 | 60 | 560 | 60 | 180 | 1000 | 870 | 690 | 1560 | 58 | 23 | 81 | |
Third-year courses
BPT-301General Medicine and PediatricsCauses, clinical features, diagnosis and management of common medical disorders across the body systems, with a unit on paediatrics.BPT-302General SurgeryPrinciples of surgery, wound healing, anaesthesia and post-operative complications, and common surgeries as they affect physiotherapy decisions.BPT-303OrthopedicsDisorders and injuries of bones, joints, muscles and soft tissues, special tests, and reading X-rays and scans for physiotherapy practice.BPT-304Physiotherapy in Adult and Pediatric Medical and Surgical ConditionsPhysiotherapy for oedema, wounds, burns, abdominal surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, oncology and palliative care, geriatrics, hypertension and diabetes, and paediatric CBR.BPT-305Physiotherapy in Adult and Pediatric Orthopedic ConditionsSOAP-format assessment and evidence-based treatment of fractures, joint disease, spinal conditions, joint replacements, amputations and deformities.BPT-306Physical & Functional Diagnosis & PrescriptionDiagnosing impairments, activity limitations and participation restrictions with the ICF framework, using valid assessment tools and special tests.BPT-307Research Methodology, Biostatistics and Evidence Based PracticeResearch process and designs, sampling, statistical tests, literature searching and critical appraisal; students prepare a sample research proposal.BPT-308Clinical EducationSupervised training in wards and OPDs: bedside approach, assessment, special tests, treatment dosage, outcome measures and case presentations.
| Code | Subject | Marks | Hours | Credits | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IA-T | IA-P | UE-T | UE-V | UE-P | Total | Th | Pr | Total | Th | Pr | Total | ||
| BPT-401 | Neurology, Psychiatry and Neurosurgery (NPNS) | 20 | – | 80 | – | – | 100 | 90 | 30 | 120 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| BPT-402 | Physiotherapy in Adult and Pediatric Neurological and Neurosurgical Conditions (PTN) | 20 | 20 | 80 | 20 | 60 | 200 | 150 | 60 | 210 | 10 | 2 | 12 |
| BPT-403 | Cardiothoracic Diseases and Surgeries (CTD) | 20 | – | 80 | – | – | 100 | 90 | 30 | 120 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| BPT-404 | Physiotherapy in Adult and Pediatric Cardiothoracic Conditions and Surgical Conditions (PTCT) | 20 | 20 | 80 | 20 | 60 | 200 | 150 | 60 | 210 | 10 | 2 | 12 |
| BPT-405 | Sports Physiotherapy & Exercise Prescription (PTS) | 20 | 20 | 80 | 20 | 60 | 200 | 150 | 60 | 210 | 10 | 2 | 12 |
| BPT-406 | PT Ethics, Medico-Legal Aspects, Management & Administration (PTLM) | 20 | – | 80 | – | – | 100 | 90 | – | 90 | 6 | – | 6 |
| BPT-407 | Community Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation (CPTR) | 20 | 20 | 80 | 20 | 60 | 200 | 90 | 30 | 120 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| BPT-408 | Project Work Orientation (PW) NUES | – | – | – | – | – | – | 90 | – | 90 | 6 | – | 6 |
| BPT-409 | Clinical Rotation (CR) | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 390 | 390 | – | 13 | 13 |
| Grand Total | 1100 | 900 | 660 | 1560 | 60 | 22 | 82 | ||||||
Fourth-year courses
BPT-401Neurology, Psychiatry and NeurosurgeryDisorders of the central and peripheral nervous systems, neuromuscular and psychiatric conditions, and investigations such as CT, MRI, EMG and NCV.BPT-402Physiotherapy in Adult and Pediatric Neurological and Neurosurgical ConditionsNeurological assessment and outcome scales, neurophysiological treatment approaches, neurological gait, neurosurgical care and paediatric neurology.BPT-403Cardiothoracic Diseases and SurgeriesHeart, blood vessel and respiratory diseases, such as heart failure, ischaemic heart disease, COPD, asthma and TB, and their management.BPT-404Physiotherapy in Adult and Pediatric Cardiothoracic Conditions and Surgical ConditionsAirway clearance, lung expansion, breathlessness management, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, ICU physiotherapy and paediatric chest physiotherapy.BPT-405Sports Physiotherapy & Exercise PrescriptionInjury prevention, acute and overuse sports injuries, taping and bandaging, on-field emergencies, fitness testing and exercise prescription.BPT-406PT Ethics, Medico-Legal Aspects, Management & AdministrationEthics and law, informed consent, confidentiality, negligence and patients' rights, management principles, quality control and running a clinic.BPT-407Community Physiotherapy & RehabilitationCommunity-based rehabilitation, disability evaluation, orthotics and assistive devices, vocational rehabilitation, and occupational health and ergonomics.BPT-408Project Work Orientation NUESPrepares students for the supervised project (case study, new technique or literature review) submitted during the internship.BPT-409Clinical RotationSupervised rotation through ten clinical areas, from the physiotherapy OPD and ICUs to community PHCs, old age homes and industrial visits.
Four-year programme summary
| Year | Courses | Marks | Theory hrs | Practical hrs | Total hrs | Theory cr | Practical cr | Total cr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Year | 10 | 1050 | 1050 | 510 | 1560 | 70 | 17 | 87 |
| Second Year | 9 | 1100 | 960 | 600 | 1560 | 64 | 20 | 84 |
| Third Year | 8 | 1000 | 870 | 690 | 1560 | 58 | 23 | 81 |
| Fourth Year | 9 | 1100 | 900 | 660 | 1560 | 60 | 22 | 82 |
| Total (4 academic years) | 36 | 4250 | 3780 | 2460 | 6240 | 252 | 82 | 334 |
| Internship (5th year) | – | No University exam | – | – | Minimum 2016 hours | – | – | Recorded on transcript |
Clinical rotation areas in the fourth year
In Clinical Rotation (BPT-409, 390 hours), students rotate through the areas below and learn, under supervision, bedside approach, patient assessment, special tests, identifying indications, ruling out contraindications, deciding treatment parameters and dosage, and using relevant outcome measures. Evidence-based practice is part of the training.
Physiotherapy OPD
Neurology, Neurosurgery & Neuro ICU
Community – PHC
Orthopedics
General Medicine & MICU
General Surgery & CTS ICU
Developmental Pediatrics & Child Guidance Clinic
OBG
Geriatric – Old Age Homes
Industrial Visits – Ergonomics
Community Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation (BPT-407) practicals add field visits to urban and rural PHCs and regional rehabilitation training centres, regular mobile camps, disability surveys and screening in villages, prescription of ambulatory and assistive devices, making low-cost assistive devices from locally available materials, and community education programmes on health and disability.
Internship rotation (fifth year)
After passing all subjects of all four years, students complete a 12-month rotatory clinical internship of at least 2016 hours (Table 4.13).
| Sl. No. | Department / area | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Musculoskeletal / Orthopaedic Physiotherapy | 45 days |
| 2 | Neurological Physiotherapy | 45 days |
| 3 | Community Physiotherapy / Rural posting | 2 months |
| 4 | Cardiology ICU / NICU | 1 month |
| 5 | Pulmonology / TB Hospital / Medicine | 1 month |
| 6 | Sports Physiotherapy | 1 month |
| 7 | Obstetrics and Gynaecological Physiotherapy | 1 month |
| 8 | Pediatric | 1 month |
| 9 | Surgery / Oncology | 1 month |
| 10 | Burns and Plastic Surgery | 1 month |
This scheme is reproduced from the NCAHP Curriculum Handbook of Physiotherapy (2025). RGUHS may notify its own scheme of examination and syllabus for affiliated colleges; where it differs, the University's notification prevails. Examination rules are on the Examination & Evaluation page.
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