Kempegowda Institute of Physiotherapy (Under Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences)
Krishna Rajendra Rd, Parvathipuram, Vishweshwarapura, Basavanagudi, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560004
Quick Info
1997
Indian Association of Physiotherapists (IAP) Government of Karnataka
Facts
Private
Co-Ed
About
Kempegowda Institute of Physiotherapy is a college for physiotherapy studies and training. The college was set up Vokkaligara Sangha, who own several colleges like medical, dental, engineering, law, and degree colleges. They offer both UG/PG degrees in physiotherapy.
The annual intake for BPT degree is 60 while for MPT it’s 20. The institute is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Health Sciences (RGUHS). The college campus is located in a serene environment that is perfect for education.
All admissions to Kempegowda Institute of Physiotherapy are based on scores in Karnataka CET 2019.
Scholarship
*Scholarships subject to central/state government and college rules.
Exam
| Exam Name | Full-Form |
| KCET | Karnataka Common Entrance Test |
| PGCET | Post Graduate Common Entrance Test |
Why Choose
Kempegowda Institute of Physiotherapy is known for providing quality Physiotherapy to the students. The facilities that make the students choose this college are as follows:
- Faculty: The faculty members of the college are highly trained in their own field who tries to give hands-on training to the students.
- Classrooms: The college provides classrooms that have all the modern facilities for teaching and learning purposes.
- Activities: The college organises a lot of workshops for students as a part of their curriculum. Labs: The college has a laboratory that is equipped with the latest technology for the students to do their practicals
Career Opportunities
The graduates of Kempegowda Institute of Physiotherapy can become:
- Fitness Advisor
- Personal Trainer
- Physiotherapist
- Sports Physiotherapist
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT)
Main streams
Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) Neurological and Psychosomatic Disorders
Main streams
Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) Community physiotherapy & Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR)
Main streams
Master of Physiotherapy (M.P.T.) Paediatric Physiotherapy
Main streams
Common facilities
Lab
FAQs
During the 6-month compulsory rotating internship, students train in the Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, General Surgery and General Medicine wards. They also get exposed to Neurology and Neurosurgery wards. Community posting is also mandatory during this period.
No. NEET scores are not required for getting admitted to the Bachelor of Physiotherapy Programme.
Most physiotherapy graduates work as physiotherapists, and they help patients with physical difficulties to improve their health and quality of life. Opportunities are available in hospitals, physiotherapy practices, special schools, sports clinics, football clubs, and nursing homes.
Mahila Seva Samaja stop is the nearest bus station to Nargund College of Physiotherapy.
Kempegowda Institute of Physiotherapy is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences Karnataka.
