Diploma in Physiotherapy Technician is a paramedical course with a total duration of two years of study. This course offers knowledge of physiotherapy treatment intervention in order to enhance the recovery and rehabilitation processes for people with different illnesses, injuries or disabilities. It covers physiotherapy skills such as therapeutic exercises, mobilization, basics in electrotherapy, and managing of physiotherapy equipment.
The basic requirements for applying for the Diploma in Physiotherapy Technician course is 10+2 passed with science stream. There are different forms of exams in which different institutions sit their students in order to select them. Few recognized national level entrance exams are All India Entrance Exam for Physiotherapy conducted by Indian Association of Physiotherapist and Paramedical Exam for Pharmacy conducted by Pharmacy Council of India.
Highlights | Details |
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Full Form | Diploma in Physiotherapy Technician |
Duration | 2 years |
Course Level | Diploma |
Eligibility | 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board, preferably with a science background |
Top Colleges | AIIMS New Delhi, Christian Medical College Vellore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Apollo College of Physiotherapy Hyderabad |
1. Science stream- 10+2 passed in Physics, Chemistry, Biology from a recognized board with minimum 50% marks.
2. This examination does not have any prescribed age limit but general category candidates are required to be at least 17 years of age as on 31st December of the admission year.
3. Additional 5 years for SC/ ST/ PwD candidates in the maximum age for a particular post.
4. An applicant has to be a 10+2 passed student with English being one of the subjects for them to be eligible.
5. This course requires that the candidates be fit in health so as to undergo the physically demanding exercises.
6. It is the merit of qualifying examination or entrance test carried by the concerned institutes that determine students’ selection.
College Name | Location | Fees (Annual) |
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Apollo College of Physiotherapy (ACP) | Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad | ₹40,000 - ₹50,000 |
Manipal College of Health Sciences (MCHS) | Manipal, Jaipur, Bangalore | ₹50,000 - ₹60,000 |
Fortis School of Nursing & Allied Health Sciences (FSNAHS) | Delhi, Noida, Jaipur | ₹45,000 - ₹55,000 |
SRM Institute of Medical Science & Research (SIMSR) | Chennai, Kanchipuram | ₹35,000 - ₹45,000 |
Jeevakrupaa College of Physiotherapy (JCP) | Indore, Bhopal, Gwalior | ₹30,000 - ₹40,000 |
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Nursing & Physiotherapy (SRINP) | Chennai | ₹35,000 - ₹45,000 |
Christian Medical College (CMC) | Vellore, Tamil Nadu | ₹50,000 - ₹60,000 |
Apollo Institute of Physiotherapy (AIP) | Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai | ₹40,000 - ₹50,000 |
Wockhardt Institute of Medical Sciences (WIMS) | Aurangabad, Nagpur | ₹35,000 - ₹45,000 |
College Name | Location | Average Placement Package |
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Apollo College of Physiotherapy (ACP) | Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad | ₹20,000 - ₹25,000 |
Manipal College of Health Sciences (MCHS) | Manipal, Jaipur, Bangalore | ₹22,000 - ₹28,000 |
Fortis School of Nursing & Allied Health Sciences (FSNAHS) | Delhi, Noida, Jaipur | ₹18,000 - ₹23,000 |
SRM Institute of Medical Science & Research (SIMSR) | Chennai, Kanchipuram | ₹16,000 - ₹21,000 |
Jeevakrupaa College of Physiotherapy (JCP) | Indore, Bhopal, Gwalior | ₹15,000 - ₹20,000 |
Specialization | Average Salary Range |
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Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy Technician | ₹22,000 - ₹38,000 |
Women's Health Physiotherapy Technician | ₹20,000 - ₹35,000 |
Pediatric Physiotherapy Technician | ₹18,000 - ₹32,000 |
Oncology Physiotherapy Technician | ₹25,000 - ₹40,000 |