Nitte Institute of Physiotherapy was established in 1997 with a vision to build a humane society through excellence in education and health care.
The college is accredited with Grade "A+" by NAAC in the year 2021. The university conducts environment, energy and green audits. Physiotherapy has created a opportunity as a leading healthcare profession that improves health without the use of medicine and surgery.
It provides treatment to the individuals to develop, maintain and restore maximum movement, allowing them to function efficiently through life.
Nitte College of Physiotherapy offers multiple courses.
Nitte Institute of Physiotherapy Mangalore offers Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) with a Duration of 4 and half years (including 6 months compulsory rotatory internship) and has a balanced combination of subjects:
I Year: Human Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Psychology, Sociology, Biomechanics of Human Motion.
II Year: Pharmacology, Pathology and Microbiology, Exercise Therapy, Electro-Therapy, Research Methodology and Biostatistics, Yoga therapy
III Year: Pharmacology, Pathology and Microbiology, Exercise Therapy, Electro-Therapy, Research Methodology and Biostatistics, Yoga therapy
IV Year: Neurology & Neurosurgery, Community Medicine, Physiotherapy in Neurology & Neuro surgery, Community Based Rehabilitation, Project work.
Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) intakes 25 students with duration of 2 Years, having following Specializations:
Physiotherapy in Neurological and Psychosomatic disorders.
Physiotherapy in Musculoskeletal disorders and Sports Physiotherapy.
Physiotherapy in Cardio-respiratory disorders and intensive care.
Pediatric Physiotherapy.
Physiotherapy in Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Duration of Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Course shall be 5 years with yearly pattern of examination. Nitte Physiotherapy College also offers Part time PhD for in-house faculty. Fellowship is offered for meritorious candidates and Intramural research to support PhD research.
At Nitte Institute of Physiotherapy, the hostels are on campus and in close proximity to the college and hospital. The hostellers are provided with a cot, cupboard, study table and chair. Every hostel has solar water heaters, WiFi facility, common telephone, TV room, reading room, visitors lounge, water coolers, generators, 24x7 security and surveillance cameras. AC rooms are available in some of the hostels. The hostels also have facilities for indoor and outdoor games.
A fleet of buses and vans are maintained in the campus to provide transport facilities to the students and staff, free of cost.
Students can get medical and dental treatment at Justice K S Hegde Charitable Hospital and the A B Shetty Dental College Hospital as and when required.
The air conditioned multi Gymnasium handled by professionally trained instructors is kept open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. for the benefit of students and hostellers. Equipment consist of Treadmills, elliptical trainers, exercise bikes, rowing machines and full fledged multi-gym.
Nitte College of Physiotherapy consist of an athletic turf track of 400 meters, Football ground, Cricket pitch, Tennis, Basketball, Volleyball and Badminton courts and facilitates indoor games like Table Tennis, Chess and Carrom.
Nitte Institute of Physiotherapy Mangalore Admission Procedure:
Admission Procedure: Students seeking admission to BPT muso submit the Admission Query form available on the homepage of www.nitte.edu.in. The Admission Section will guide the students with the process of registration and admission. It is based on merit in the qualifying examination
Eligibility for BPT: Pass in 12th standard with not less than 40% marks in aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Biology with English as one of the languages of study.
Eligibility for MPT: Candidates with BSc (PT) or BPT degree of 4½ years duration (including 6 months internship) from a recognized university, securing more than 50% marks in aggregate.
Eligibility for DPT: Candidates with MPT degree of 2 years durationmfrom a recognized university, securing more than 50% marks in aggregate.
Documents required:
10th standard pass certificate for proof of date of birth (Original + 3 attested copies)
12th standard marks card(Original + 3 attested copies) + BPT Marks Card(MPT)
Transfer certificate from the previous institution (Original + 3 attested copies)
Conduct certificate
Migration certificate from the Board/University of the institution last studied
Physical fitness certificate from a registered medical practitioner
Blood group certificate
Photographs: Recent color photo with white background
Aadhaar card copy of the student
