The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) has declared that NEET-UG is compulsory for admission into Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) programmes across India, but with no minimum qualifying percentile.
Why This Change Matters
A First for Allied Health Courses
Physiotherapy admissions in India were handled through state-level or institution-specific processes until this mandate. BPT aspirants are suddenly placed in the same examination funnel as MBBS and BDS applicants; with this shift, even though the competitiveness requirements are not the same.
Eligibility Still Requires Class 12 Science
Despite the removal of a cut-off, academic requirements remain unchanged:
- 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, Biology (40% for SC/ST/OBC & PwBD)
- English as a compulsory subject
Final Word
The new mandate marks a significant shift in physiotherapy admissions by standardising eligibility through NEET-UG while removing qualifying percentiles. Its impact will depend on how states and institutions adapt their selection processes and how students navigate this additional examination requirement.
