Becoming a physiotherapist takes hard work, and it should also be a good experience. RCP supports every student academically, personally and professionally, from the first day of the foundation course to the last day of internship.
Support for every student
Mentorship
Every student is assigned a faculty mentor who follows academic progress and attendance, and is there for personal guidance. Mentors meet their mentees regularly and keep parents informed when needed.
Health & well-being
First aid on campus, health check-ups, and access to medical care. Students can approach mentors in confidence about stress or personal difficulties.
Hostels
Separate hostel facilities for girls and boys, as required by NCAHP norms, with a safe and disciplined environment for study.
Transport
Transport for clinical postings at teaching hospitals and for community visits, camps and field work.
Scholarships
Guidance for eligible students on government scholarships, including the Karnataka State Scholarship Portal (SSP) and the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
Bridging support
English and communication skills (BPT-108) and computer skills (BPT-109) in Year 1 help students from every background settle in quickly.
Life on campus
Clubs & activities
- Sports and fitness: outdoor games and the National Sports Day
- Yoga, linked to the BPT course Yoga & Systems of Medicine
- Cultural and literary events
- Health awareness campaigns and screening camps
- Journal club and case-presentation forum
Student council
Elected class representatives speak for students in college committees, including the IQAC, and help organise events.
Annual events
World Physiotherapy Day
Awareness walk, free screening camp and student presentations on the year’s WCPT theme.
National Sports Day
Fitness testing, sports-injury prevention talks and inter-batch games.
International Day of Yoga
Yoga session linked with BPT-208 Yoga and Systems of Medicine.
Professional skills
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- First aid
- Communication & soft skills
- Case presentation
- Clinical documentation (SOAP)
- Research & evidence-based practice
- Ethics & medico-legal aspects
- Clinic management & entrepreneurship
Code of conduct
Attendance
A minimum of 75% attendance in theory and 85% in practicals/skills training is required to sit the university examination. The curriculum allows no relaxation on any ground, including illness. Mentors track attendance every month.
Dress code & identity cards
Students wear the prescribed uniform and a clean white coat with their name badge in laboratories, the OPD and hospitals, and carry their college identity card at all times.
Conduct with patients
Respect each patient's privacy, dignity and confidentiality; obtain consent; and work only under supervision until authorised. Interns pay for damage caused by improper use of equipment.
Ragging & harassment
Ragging is a criminal offence and is completely banned. Every student and parent submits an anti-ragging undertaking. See Anti-Ragging for how to get help.
Mobile phones & social media
Phones stay silent in classes, laboratories and clinical areas. Never photograph patients or share patient information.
Need help or want to raise a concern?
Our committees and grievance cell are there for you, in confidence.