D. Y. Patil Education Society · KolhapurD. Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy
D. Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy, Kolhapur, re-established in 2019, is committed to excellence in physiotherapy education, research, clinical practice, and community service, offering the Bachelor of Physiotherapy (B.P.T) and Master of Physiotherapy (M.P.T) programmes across nine specializations, alongside a Ph.D. programme in Physiotherapy.
Physiotherapy education in Kolhapur since 2019
About the College
D. Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy, Kolhapur, re-established in 2019, is committed to excellence in physiotherapy education, research, clinical practice, and community service. Since its inception, the institution has focused on providing quality, competency-based education and fostering an academic environment that promotes professional growth, innovation, and lifelong learning.
The college offers the Bachelor of Physiotherapy (B.P.T) programme with an annual intake of 100 students and the Master of Physiotherapy (M.P.T) programme across nine specializations, namely Sports Physiotherapy, Neurosciences, Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Community Health Physiotherapy, Onco-Physiotherapy, Cardio-Pulmonary Physiotherapy, Paediatric Physiotherapy, Obstetrics and Gynaecological Physiotherapy, and Orthopaedic Manual Therapy.
The academic programmes are designed to develop strong theoretical foundations, clinical competencies, critical thinking, and research skills, with a strong emphasis on evidence-based physiotherapy practice. Through a combination of classroom teaching, practical training, clinical exposure, research activities, and community-based learning, students are prepared to address the evolving needs of individuals and communities across diverse healthcare settings.
The institution places significant emphasis on research and innovation as an integral component of physiotherapy education. To further strengthen the culture of research and advanced academic learning, the University has introduced a Ph.D. programme in Physiotherapy, providing opportunities for scholars and faculty to contribute to the development of evidence-based knowledge and advancements in the profession.
With its multidisciplinary academic approach, commitment to quality education, and focus on clinical excellence, research, and community engagement, D. Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy, Kolhapur aspires to emerge as a centre of excellence in physiotherapy education and healthcare, contributing meaningfully to the advancement of the profession at the state, national, and global levels.
The College follows the common institutional Vision, Mission and Goal adopted across all constituent units of D. Y. Patil Education Society (Deemed to be University), Kolhapur.
Vision
To become a world-class institution of education, research, and training, fostering globally competitive, innovative, ethical, and socially responsible professionals through academic excellence, industry collaboration, lifelong learning, and impactful societal contributions.
Mission
- To ensure globally relevant quality higher education and skill enhancement for providing required trained manpower to the nation and the world.
- To promote symbiotic relations with industry, academic and research institutions and community to meet the expectations of various stakeholders.
- To engage in interdisciplinary research and innovate for furtherance of knowledge, technology and growth.
- To put in place dynamic technocracy for effective use of emerging trends in curriculum development, andragogy, evaluation and system management.
- To provide an environment for holistic evolution of the learners as human, socially responsible and conscious of a sustainable ecosystem.
GoalTo emerge in the global comity of accredited and top-ranked higher education institutions in the incoming decade and meaningfully transform the demographic dividends into the most precious human resource.
Programmes offered
The College offers a comprehensive range of health education programmes from Undergraduate to Doctoral (Ph.D.) level. It currently offers a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (B.P.T) undergraduate programme, a Master of Physiotherapy (M.P.T) postgraduate programme across nine specializations, and a Ph.D. programme in Physiotherapy.
| Programme | Level | Duration | Eligibility | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BPT | Undergraduate | 4 years + 1-year internship | NEET-UG + 10+2 (PCB & English) | 100 |
| MPT | Postgraduate | 2 years | BPT + PG-CET | 24 |
| Ph.D. | Doctoral | As per University regulations | As per University norms | Not specified |
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility criteria
- Students entering the programme must have completed recognized secondary school studies, 10+2 or an equivalent examination with science subjects including Physics, Chemistry and Biology (minimum 50% marks) from a recognized university or board. Admission is based on the candidate having appeared for the National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET), as prescribed by the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP):
- General Category: Minimum 50% aggregate in PCB.
- Reserved Categories (SC/ST/OBC): Minimum 40% aggregate in PCB.
- PwD (General Category): Minimum 45% aggregate in PCB.
- The candidate's Date of Birth must be supported by a valid Birth Certificate, SSC Certificate, or School Leaving Certificate.
Documents required
- SSC (10th) Mark Sheet and Certificate
- HSC (12th) Mark Sheet and Passing Certificate
- School Leaving / Transfer Certificate
- Migration Certificate (if applicable)
- Nationality Certificate
- Domicile Certificate
- Medical Fitness Certificate
- 4 passport-size photographs
- Bonafide / Character Certificate
- Gap Certificate
- Aadhaar Card or any Government-issued Photo ID
- Caste Certificate and Caste Validity
- Any other required documents
Course structure & phases
BPT is a 5-year programme including one year of internship, at the Bachelor's Degree level, with emphasis on academic content that establishes a strong scientific basis and on the application of theory to clinical/reflective practice. Clinical practice begins from the 2nd year onwards, on the basis of a continuum of rotation from theory to practice over the programme.
- BPT is a 5-year programme including one year of internship, at the Bachelor's Degree level, with emphasis on academic content that establishes a strong scientific basis and on the application of theory to clinical/reflective practice.
- Clinical practice begins from the 2nd year onwards, on the basis of a continuum of rotation from theory to practice over the programme.
First Year
- Human Anatomy
- Human Physiology
- Biochemistry
- Fundamentals of Exercise Modalities
- Fundamentals of Electro Physical Agents
- Psychology & Sociology
- Fundamentals of Healthcare Delivery System in India
- English
- Information Technology
- Clinic Orientation
- Smart Lecture Halls
- Dissection Hall
- Anatomy Museum
- Physiology & Biochemistry Laboratories
- Simulation & Skill Centre
Attendance & eligibility
- Minimum 75% attendance in theory classes for each subject.
- Minimum 85% attendance in practicals/clinical postings for each subject.
- Students with a shortage of attendance in clinical postings must complete the required attendance before becoming eligible for the University examination.
- Minimum 75% attendance in postings is mandatory for eligibility to appear for the University examination.
- Attendance requirements are monitored as per the regulations prescribed by the NCAHP.
Evaluation norms
- Internal assessments are conducted periodically by the respective departments during each academic phase.
- Students must secure at least 50% combined marks in theory and practical, with not less than 40% in each component, to become eligible for the University examination.
- To pass the University examination, students must obtain 50% marks separately in theory and practical/clinical examination (including viva voce) for each subject.
- Internal assessment forms an integral component of the overall evaluation.
Marks distribution: internal assessment & examination
Theory and practical examinations are conducted as prescribed under the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) regulations and the examination scheme of D. Y. Patil Education Society (Deemed to be University), Kolhapur. Each professional examination comprises written theory papers along with practical, clinical and viva voce assessments, as applicable.
| Subject | University Exam Total Marks | Practical / Clinical / Viva |
|---|---|---|
| First Year BPT | ||
| Human Anatomy | 200 | Yes |
| Human Physiology | 200 | Yes |
| Biochemistry | 50 | No |
| Fundamentals of Exercise Modalities (FoEM) | 200 | Yes |
| Fundamentals of Electro Physical Agents (FoEA) | 200 | Yes |
| Psychology & Sociology (PS) | 100 | No |
| Fundamentals of Healthcare Delivery System in India (FoHS) | 100 | No |
| English (EG) | N/A | No |
| Information Technology | N/A | No |
| Second Year BPT | ||
| Pathology & Microbiology | 100 | No |
| Pharmacology | 50 | No |
| Kinesiology | 100 | No |
| Kinesiotherapy | 200 | Yes |
| Electro Therapy | 200 | Yes |
| Psychology and Psychiatry | 50 | No |
| Third Year BPT | ||
| General Medicine | 50 | No |
| Neurology and Paediatrics | 50 | No |
| General Surgery | 50 | No |
| Orthopaedics | 50 | No |
| Physical Diagnosis & Manipulative Skills | 200 | Yes |
| Dermatology | N/A | No |
| Obstetrics and Gynaecology | 50 | No |
| Fourth Year BPT | ||
| Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy | 200 | Yes |
| Neuro Physiotherapy | 200 | Yes |
| Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy | 200 | Yes |
| Community Physiotherapy | 200 | Yes |
| Professional Ethics | N/A | N/A |
| Administrative Management | N/A | N/A |
| Bioengineering, Prosthetics and Orthotics | N/A | N/A |
Subject syllabus
Each department delivers competency-based teaching through lectures, practical sessions, demonstrations, self-directed learning (SDL), Early Clinical Exposure (ECE), integrated teaching and clinical postings.
Basic and Foundation Sciences
Physiotherapy Foundation and Clinical Subjects
Speciality Physiotherapy Subjects
Additional Physiotherapy Subjects
Physiotherapy graduate profile
The Physiotherapy programme is designed to develop competent, ethical and socially responsible healthcare professionals through Competency-Based Education (CBME), integrated clinical training, research orientation and community engagement. Graduates are prepared for physiotherapy practice, postgraduate education and lifelong professional development.
Career progression
Graduates are prepared to pursue:
- Physiotherapy practice after successful completion of the BPT programme and compulsory rotating internship.
- Postgraduate (MPT) education.
- Doctoral (Ph.D.) programs.
- Research and academic careers.
- Opportunities in national and international healthcare institutions.
Sanctioned annual intake
The College offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral physiotherapy programmes with the following sanctioned annual intake. Admissions are conducted as per the applicable admission regulations and counselling process.
Postgraduate (MPT) intake
Specialty-wise sanctioned intake for the postgraduate programmes.
| Specialty | Degree | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy | MPT | 6 |
| Neurosciences Physiotherapy | MPT | 6 |
| Sports Physiotherapy | MPT | 6 |
| Orthopaedic Manual Therapy | MPT | 6 |
| Paediatric Physiotherapy | MPT | 3 |
| Cardio-Pulmonary Physiotherapy | MPT | 3 |
| Community Health Physiotherapy | MPT | 3 |
| Obstetrics and Gynaecological Physiotherapy | MPT | 3 |
| Onco-Physiotherapy | MPT | 3 |
Departments & faculty
Teaching is delivered by experienced and qualified faculty members across all departments in accordance with the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) norms. Faculty members are actively engaged in teaching, research, clinical practice and academic development.
| Sr. | Name | Designation | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and Orthopedic Manual Therapy | |||
| 1 | Dr. Umiya Pathan | Professor & Head (HOD) | MPT (Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy) |
| 2 | Dr. Rama Ramdurgkar | Faculty Member | MPT (Orthopedic Manual Therapy) |
| 3 | Dr. Aditi Jadhav | Faculty Member | MPT (Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy) |
| 4 | Dr. Lawrence Fenandis | Faculty Member | MPT (Orthopedic Manual Therapy) |
| 5 | Dr. Manasi Nigave | Faculty Member | MPT (Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy) |
| Neurosciences Physiotherapy | |||
| 1 | Dr. Amruta Daijad | Professor & Head (HOD) | MPT (Neurosciences) |
| 2 | Dr. Smrutika Shinde | Faculty Member | MPT (Neurosciences) |
| 3 | Dr. Akanksha Bhat | Faculty Member | MPT (Neurosciences) |
| Sports Physiotherapy | |||
| 1 | Dr. Namrata Mane | Associate Professor & Head (HOD) | MPT (Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy) |
| 2 | Dr. Soniya Lohana | Faculty Member | MPT (Sports Physiotherapy) |
| 3 | Dr. Nikita Malani | Faculty Member | MPT (Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy) |
| Pediatric Physiotherapy | |||
| 1 | Dr. Maithili Patil | Associate Professor & Head (HOD) | MPT (Neurosciences) |
| 2 | Dr. Panna Shete | Faculty Member | MPT (Pediatric Physiotherapy) |
| 3 | Dr. Romita Shah | Faculty Member | MPT (Neurosciences) |
| Cardio-Pulmonary Physiotherapy | |||
| 1 | Dr. Javid Sagar | Professor & Head (HOD) | MPT (Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy) |
| 2 | Dr. Akshay Kokitkar | Faculty Member | MPT (Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy) |
| Community Health Physiotherapy | |||
| 1 | Dr. Archana Methe | Associate Professor & Head (HOD) | MPT (Community Physiotherapy) |
| 2 | Dr. Aaishwarya Rawal | Faculty Member | MPT (Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy) |
| Obstetrics and Gynaecological Physiotherapy | |||
| 1 | Dr. Amrutkuvar Rayjade | Professor & Head (HOD) | MPT (Orthopedic Manual Therapy), Ph.D. |
| 2 | Dr. Anjali Kakade | Faculty Member | MPT (Community Physiotherapy) |
| Onco-Physiotherapy | |||
| 1 | Dr. Gloria Naik | Professor & Head (HOD) | MPT (Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy) |
| 2 | Dr. Snjana Yadav | Faculty Member | MPT (Neurosciences) |
Hospital, labs & facilities
Clinical training is anchored by Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College Hospital & Research Institute, Kadamwadi, a NABH-accredited, ISO 9001:2015 multi-specialty teaching hospital with NABL-accredited laboratories, supported by dedicated academic, research and residential facilities across the campus.
Clinical services
24+ specialties under one roof
- General Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics and Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Cardiology, Nephrology, Neurosurgery and Endocrinology
- Surgical & Medical Gastroenterology, Urology and Vascular Surgery
- Surgical Oncology, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery and Paediatric Surgery
- Critical care, casualty / emergency and modular operation theatres
Diagnostics & laboratories
Imaging, labs & support services
- Imaging: CT, MRI, mammography, ultrasound, 2D-echo, EEG, EMG and TMT
- NABL-accredited laboratories: biochemistry, microbiology & serology, pathology
- Cytopathology, haematology and histopathology
- 24×7 blood bank and transfusion services
- Pharmacy, ambulance, dietetics and physiotherapy services
Academic & campus facilities
Library, research & residential life
- Well-equipped laboratories, departmental museums and a clinical skills & simulation facility.
- Centre for Interdisciplinary Research: nanotechnology, medical biophysics and regenerative medicine.
- Central library with print and e-resources, lecture theatres and seminar rooms.
- Separate hostels, transport and sports facilities on a residential campus.
Admissions are open.Your physiotherapy career starts here.
Apply for BPT, MPT or the Ph.D. programme in Physiotherapy, or download the brochure to explore the programmes, eligibility and curriculum in detail.