Bachelor of Physiotherapy
75reported intake
Reviewed 7 Sept 2026SDM College of Physiotherapy, Dharwad · DharwadSDM College of Physiotherapy Fees 2024-25, Courses & Admission
SDM College of Physiotherapy is an allied health college in Dharwad, Karnataka, established in 1996. It is affiliated to Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University. SDM College of Physiotherapy…
110
Reported intake
Overview
About SDM College of Physiotherapy, Dharwad
SDM College of Physiotherapy is an allied health college in Dharwad, Karnataka, established in 1996. It is affiliated to Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University. SDM College of Physiotherapy offers 4 programmes, 1 at undergraduate level and 7 at postgraduate level. They are Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Master of Physiotherapy, Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) and BPT/MPT. The stated sanctioned intake across these programmes totals 110 seats. Official website confirms SDM College of Physiotherapy, Manjushree Nagar, Sattur, Dharwad, is a constituent unit of Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University and is currently advertising BPT admissions for 2026-27. BPT is stated as 4 years plus 6 months internship, with 75 seats: 45 management and 30 government seats through KEA; the page states 10+2 PCB eligibility of 45%, or 40% for Karnataka SC/ST candidates. Private-seat admission is described as university online application, entrance test and interview; government-seat admission uses KEA registration and online allotment. The older RGUHS affiliation is historical; the website states the college became part of SDM University in December 2018. Hospital bed figures are attributed only to SDM Hospital; the current college page says 1,600 beds, while an older university prospectus states 1,250 beds. The website does not publish supported figures for attendance, medium, exam pattern, total faculty, laboratories count, student-faculty ratio, or hospital accreditation. Research activity and collaborations are reported, including a stated Rs. The college was affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences until December 2018 and is now a constituent unit of Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University. The official site states recognition by the Government of Karnataka. BPT admissions are open for 2026-27 on the college site; the site states 75 BPT seats (30 government through KEA and 45 management). The 1600-bed figure is an attached SDM College of Medical Sciences & Hospital clinical-exposure fact, not college intake. The official pages also describe MPT and Ph.D. programmes. No current 2026-27 regulator seat-matrix or separate university college code was verified in the opened sources.
Courses & costs
SDM College of Physiotherapy, Dharwad fees
Each amount is shown with the academic year and applicant category stated by its source.
No fee published by this college was found. The schedules below were published by a state authority or another institution and are shown for reference only.
Published by Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University (reference)
Published by another institution.
| Programme | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) | 2024-25 | ₹1,80,000 Source |
| —NRI quota | 2026-27 | ₹2,25,000 Source |
| Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) | 2026-27 | ₹3,15,000 Source |
| —NRI quota | 2026-27 | ₹3,50,000 Source |
| — | 2026-27 | ₹2,40,000 Source |
| BPT/MPT | 2026-27 | ₹26,000 Source |
+1 more in sources
From the sources
Placements — sourced details
| Higher studies note | The college states that BPT graduates may pursue MPT specialisations and that MPT graduates may pursue Ph.D.; no higher-studies percentage is published. Source |
|---|---|
| Internship partners | SDM Hospital / SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital Source |
| Internship partners | Sports Authority of India Source |
| Internship partners | Wanless Hospital, Miraj Source |
Campus
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Programmes · intake
Programmes & intake
Master of Physiotherapy · Musculoskeletal Disorders
8reported intake
Master of Physiotherapy · Neurological & Psychosomatic Disorders
6reported intake
Master of Physiotherapy · Cardio Respiratory Disorders
6reported intake
Master of Physiotherapy · Community Physiotherapy
5reported intake
Master of Physiotherapy · Paediatrics
6reported intake
Master of Physiotherapy · Sports
2reported intake
Master of Physiotherapy · Obstetrics & Gynaecology
2reported intake
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT)
BPT/MPT
Recognition & affiliations
Faculty & teaching
Admissions · collected information
SDM College of Physiotherapy, Dharwad admissions
KEA counselling · MPT · Government quota (entrance-examination rank)SDM University Entrance Test counselling · MPT · Management quota (interview)KEA counselling · BPT · Government quota (entrance-examination rank)SDM University Entrance Test counselling · BPT · Management quota (interview)
KEA counselling · MPT · Government quota (entrance-examination rank)
Seats are filled by KEA, selection is on entrance-examination rank for the 2026 cycle.
admission sourceSDM University Entrance Test counselling · MPT · Management quota (interview)
Seats are filled by Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University, selection is on interview for the 2026 cycle.
admission sourceKEA counselling · BPT · Government quota (entrance-examination rank)
Seats are filled by KEA, selection is on entrance-examination rank for the 2026 cycle.
admission sourceSDM University Entrance Test counselling · BPT · Management quota (interview)
Seats are filled by Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University, selection is on interview for the 2026 cycle.
admission sourceFrom the sources
Hostel — sourced details
| Beds | 1600 Source |
|---|---|
| City | Dharwad Source |
| Name | SDM Hospital Source |
| Institution type | Multi speciality Source |
| Purpose | Clinical training in musculoskeletal, sports, neurology, neurosurgery, cardiorespiratory, community, paediatric and OBG physiotherapy Source |
| Bed strength | 1600 Source |
| Relationship | Own attached Source |
From the sources
Scholarships — sourced details
| Fee category | Management Source |
|---|---|
| Period | per year Source |
| Fee year | 2024-25 Source |
| Component | Tuition annual Source |
| Fee set by | College Source |
| Amount (INR) | 180000 Source |
| Is estimate | No Source |
| Fee authority | University Source |
| Year of study | All years Source |
| Programme code | 4.1 Source |
| Seat share pct | 60 Source |
| Programme | Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) Source |
From the sources
Research — sourced details
| Discipline | Allied health Source |
|---|---|
| Institution type | Research Source |
| Company | University of Manitoba, Canada Source |
| Institution type | MoU Source |
| Year | 2019 Source |
| Company | College of Physiotherapy, Wanless Hospital, Miraj Source |
| Company | SDM College of Engineering, Dharwad Source |
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Reach the college
SDM College of Physiotherapy, Dharwad contact details
| Address | Manjushree Nagar, Sattur, Dharwad - 580 009, Karnataka, India |
|---|---|
| office@sdmuphysiotherapy.edu.in | |
| Website | https://sdmuphysiotherapy.edu.in |
| Office bearer | Role |
|---|---|
| Dr. Sanjay T. Parmar | Head of institution Source |
From the sources
More details
| Official name | SDM College of Physiotherapy Source |
|---|---|
| Established | 1996 Source |
| Name | SDM College of Medical Sciences & Hospital, Dharwad Source |
| Institution type | Medical college Source |
| Same campus | Yes Source |
| Name | SDM College of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Dharwad Source |
| Institution type | Dental Source |
| Name | SDM Institute of Nursing Sciences, Dharwad Source |
| Institution type | Nursing college Source |
| Name | SDM College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dharwad Source |
| Institution type | Pharmacy college Source |
| Recognition code type | Kea UG Source |
| Recognition code | C043 Source |
| Name | Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University Source |
| Institution type | Private university Source |
| Affiliation status | Constituent Source |
| Affiliation year | 2026 Source |
| Domicile rules | Candidates from outside Karnataka require an eligibility certificate from Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University. Source |
| Programme code | BPT Source |
| Name | Bachelor of Physiotherapy Source |
| Study level | UG Source |
| Eligibility | 10+2/P.U.C./HSC or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Biology; 45% aggregate, or 40% for Karnataka SC/ST candidates Source |
| Intake year | 2026 Source |
| Stated cycle | 2026-27 Source |
FAQ
SDM College of Physiotherapy, Dharwad FAQs
What courses does SDM College of Physiotherapy, Dharwad offer?
SDM College of Physiotherapy, Dharwad offers 4 programmes, including Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Master of Physiotherapy, Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT), BPT/MPT.
Where is SDM College of Physiotherapy, Dharwad located?
SDM College of Physiotherapy is located at Manjushree Nagar, Sattur, Dharwad - 580 009, Karnataka, India.
Is SDM College of Physiotherapy, Dharwad recognised and accredited?
SDM College of Physiotherapy, Dharwad is affiliated to Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University.
Sources
Verification & sources
This page cites 20 source links. Each source is linked beside the facts it supports.
- sdmuphysiotherapy.edu.in — SDM College of Physiotherapy official home page
- sdmuphysiotherapy.edu.in — Official contact page
- sdmuphysiotherapy.edu.in — Official about page
- sdmuniversity.edu.in · pdf — UGC proforma listing constituent units
- sdmuphysiotherapy.edu.in — Official BPT programme page
- cetonline.karnataka.gov.in — KEA UGCET portal
- sdmuphysiotherapy.edu.in — Admissions - SDM College of Physiotherapy
- sdmuphysiotherapy.edu.in — Master of Physiotherapy - SDM College of Physiotherapy
- sdmuniversity.edu.in — Overview - Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University
- sdmuniversity.edu.in — Master of Physiotherapy - SDM University
- sdmuniversity.edu.in — SDM University Prospectus 2024-25, BPT fee and hostel table
- sdmuniversity.edu.in — SDM University Prospectus 2024-25, MPT fee table
- sdmuniversity.edu.in · pdf — SDM University UGC 12B annexures
- sdmuniversity.edu.in · pdf — SDM University Annual Report 2024-25
- sdmuniversity.edu.in — SDM University BPT programme
- sdmuniversity.edu.in — SDM University Placement Cell
- sdmuniversity.edu.in — SDM University Prospectus 2024-25, SDM College of Physiotherapy
- sdmuphysiotherapy.edu.in — SDM College of Physiotherapy Alumni
- sdmuphysiotherapy.edu.in — About Principal
- sdmuphysiotherapy.edu.in — Community Department faculty and research
Reviewed by
Amrit Ashu
Lead Admission Counsellor. RV College of Engineering 2017 graduate, guiding students for admissions in Bangalore since 2017. Every figure on this page is checked against the official disclosures and sources linked beside it; admissions-office conversations are not used as citations.