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Chiropractor

Chiropractors treat back, neck and joint pain mainly with hands-on spinal adjustment. In India, there is no recognised chiropractic degree yet.

Class 11–12 subjectsPhysics, Chemistry, Biology
Entrance / admissionTN paramedical counselling / Overseas admission
DegreeBPT (in India) or a Doctor of Chiropractic (abroad)
Duration4.5 years (BPT) + manual therapy training

Your route, step by step

  1. 1Class 11–12: take PCBBiology is needed for the health-science route.
  2. 2Do BPT in IndiaPhysiotherapy is the recognised degree for manual therapy in India; TN seats are on Class 12 marks.
  3. 3Add manual therapy trainingCertified courses in spinal manipulation and manual therapy, after or alongside BPT.
  4. 4Or study chiropractic abroadA Doctor of Chiropractic degree abroad leads to practice in that country; it is not separately licensed in India.

What a chiropractor does

  • Assess posture, spine and joint movement
  • Use manual adjustment and mobilisation
  • Advise on exercise, posture and ergonomics
  • Refer patients to doctors when needed

Entrance exams & admission

Where you may work

In India, mostly as physiotherapists with manual-therapy training in clinics, sports centres and hospitals. Licensed chiropractic practice is mainly abroad (e.g. USA, Canada, Australia).

Official links

Links checked: Oct 2026. Always confirm dates and rules on the official site.

Outlook

Back and neck pain are very common, but in India the safe, recognised route is physiotherapy. Be wary of short “chiropractor” courses that promise a licence.

Specialise later

  • Manual therapy
  • Sports injury care
  • Spine rehabilitation
  • Ergonomics
  • Posture correction