Your route, step by step
- 1Class 11–12: take PCBBiology, Physics and Chemistry with English.
- 2Apply through Tamil Nadu counsellingGovernment quota seats are allotted on Class 12 marks by the Directorate of Medical Education — NEET is not needed.
- 3BPT · 4 years + 6-month internshipHands-on clinical training in hospitals.
- 4Work or specialiseDo MPT in sports, neuro, orthopaedic or cardio-respiratory physiotherapy.
What a physiotherapist does
- Assess how a patient moves
- Plan exercise and therapy programmes
- Use techniques like manual therapy and electrotherapy
- Track progress and prevent re-injury
Entrance exams & admission
- TN paramedical counsellingOn Class 12 marks, via tnmedicalselection.net
- College entrance testsSome private universities hold their own
Where you may work
Hospitals, rehabilitation centres, sports teams, fitness centres, schools, home care, or your own clinic.
Official links
Links checked: Oct 2026. Always confirm dates and rules on the official site.
Outlook
Demand is growing with sports, ageing populations and post-surgery care. Many physiotherapists start their own clinics.
Specialise later
- Sports physiotherapy
- Neurology
- Orthopaedics
- Paediatrics
- Cardio-respiratory
