MPT Sports Physiotherapy

Updated on Mar 22, 2025

Iqra Choudhary

The Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) in sports is a 2-year postgraduate level degree course that aims to provide advanced knowledge and practical skills in the field of sports medicine. This PG programme is designed for professionals interested in being engaged in sports injury preventive, restorative and rehabilitative practices.

The eligibility for this course in India is BPT from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks and 6 months of training. MPT in Sports is provided widely by both government colleges like Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi, as well as private institutes like Amity institute of Health Allied Sciences. The average fee for the entire course is 90,000 INR - 3.5 Lacs, with government colleges charging comparatively less fees.

On completion of the course, you are eligible to enter the professional field as a trainer to provide high-quality care to athletes with sports-related injuries, and if interested, you will be well-equipped to be a part of research life.

MPT is one of the paramedical courses that is gaining momentum with increasing awareness of health among athletes and the general population.

MPT Sports Physiotherapy Course Overview

A few details regarding MPT Sports Physiotherapy are tabulated below:

Category	Details
Course Name	MPT Sports Physiotherapy
Duration	2 Years
Eligibility	Bachelors in Physiotherapy (BPT) with compulsory training.
Format	Full-time postgraduate course.
Average Fees	2.5 Lacs- 3.5 Lacs (Approx.)
Salary	4.2 Lacs - 7 Lacs (Approx.)
Career Prospects	Sports Physiotherapist, researcher, academician, consultant, Rehabilitation Coordinator, Independent Practitioner.

MPT Sports Physiotherapy Admission Process.

Admission in MPT courses is offered on merit-based and entrance exams conducted by the respective universities. An overview of the admission process for both categories is given below:

Direct Admission

Some universities like Amity provide admission directly if you follow the minimum eligibility criteria.

The steps to be followed are:

Visit the official website of the respective university and either apply online or visit the campus to consult the admission department.
Upload the marksheet of BPT and photograph along with other required documents.
Once approved by the university, you will be called by the department for further processing.

Entrance based

Common entrance tests and entrance tests conducted by universities are the most common entrance tests followed in India.

First, you have to register on the official websites and prepare for the entrance exam.
On the basis of the merit of the entrance test, candidates are shortlisted few universities call for an interview, and few offer direct admission to the programme.
After shortlisting, you have to complete the further process followed by fee submission within a given time frame.

Course comparison: MPT in Sports v/s MPT in Orthopedic

Post Graduate Diploma in Sports Medicine (PGDSM) is a diploma course in sports that have relatively similar programme outcomes as that of MPT in sports. A quick course comparison is given below:

Course/Category	MPT in Sports- Physiotherapy	MPT in Orthopedic
Full Form	Masters in Physiotherapy in Sports.	Master in Physiotherapy in Orthopedics.
Level	Post Graduate	Post Graduate
Duration	2 years	2 years
Course eligibility	BPT with minimum 55% aggregate marks and internship.	BPT with minimum 50% marks.
Average Fees	INR 2.5 Lacs- 3.5 Lacs (Approx.)	INR 2- 3.5 Lakhs (Approx.)
Course Overview	More focused in the areas of sports fitness and training, injury prevention, performance metrics etc.	Specialisation in the fields of Orthopaedics, Neurology, Cardiology and Sports.
Job Prospects	Sports Physiotherapist, researcher, academician, consultant, Rehabilitation Coordinator, Independent Practitioner.	Chiropractor, Acupuncturist, Health service manager, Osteopath, Independent Practitioner.

Top Colleges in India for MPT Sports Physiotherapy

Some of the top colleges offering MPTin sports physiotherapy with their eligibility, admission process and fees that are charged are listed below:

College	eligibility	Admission through	fees
Baba Mastnath University, Rohtak	55% marks in BPT from a recognised University.	Merit based.	₹85000 Per Year.
AIPH University, Bhubaneshwar	BPT from UGC recognised university with 6 months rotatory internship completion and minimum 50% marks.	On the basis of merit, according to the results of the Common entrance test/interview conducted by AIPH.	3,15,300 INR per year with Multiple Merit and Vice Chancellor’s Need-based Scholarships are available at the time of admission and at the end of two semesters.
Amity Institute of Health Allied Sciences	Full-time BPT, including an internship with aggregate 50% marks.	Personal interview	0.69 Lacs (Non-sponsored semester) and 1.035 Lacs (Sponsored semester) for 1st year.
Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi	BPT from UGC recognised university with 6 months rotatory internship completion and minimum 50% marks.	University entrance exam	Rs.56,200/- Per Semester.

Syllabus for MPT Sports Physiotherapy

In 4 semesters of this course the course structure followed is almost similar for all universities. All 4 semesters include two main courses and some additional elective courses with compulsory clinical training. The highlight of the course is dissertation in 4th semester. Some common subjects covered in this course are as follows:

Semester I	Semester II
Advanced Biomechanics and Kinesiology, Clinical Ethics and Practice, Exercise Physiology & Nutrition, Research Methodology and Pedagogy, Clinical Training Documentation - I [Clinical Training], Clinical Training Reasoning - I [Clinical Training], Clinical Training Skills - I [Clinical Training].	Sports Physiology & Biochemistry, Sports Biomechanics Manual, Health Statistics, Sports Injury Diagnosis & Medical Management, Cognitive Analytics & Social Skills for Professional Development, Clinical training.
Semester III	Semester IV
Sports Injury Diagnosis & Medical Management-II Sports Training-II, Sports Psychology & Nutrition, Clinical viva Sports Injury Diagnosis Med. Management, Current Physical and Functional Diagnosis.	Advanced Psychotherapeutics, Current Physical and Functional Diagnosis, Clinical Training, Dissertation.

MPT Sports Physiotherapy Job Prospects

Upon completion of MPT sports physiotherapy, you will emerge as a professional healthcare worker with several opportunities on field as well as in the research domain. Additional job prospects, along with their expected salary range, is listed below:

Job Role	Pay Scale (Approx.) Fresher
Clinical Physiotherapist	3.2 Lakhs - 4 Lakhs
Sports Rehabilitation Specialist	2.2 Lakhs Per Annum
Independent practitioner	3.6 Lakhs -7.2 Lakhs
Fitness trainer	2.4 Lacs - 3 Lakhs

FAQs related to MPT Sports Physiotherapy

Does MPT in sports require NEET?

No, MPT in sports does not require NEET as admission criteria. Institutes follow different approaches for taking admissions like some universities take admission on the basis of their respective entrance exams, such as JMI, while some universities provide admission on merit-based and follow a direct admission approach.

Can we do MPT from AIIMS?

No, AIIMS does not provide MPT in sports. The paramedical courses

Is MPT an orthopaedic doctor?

MPT in sports physiotherapy is not an orthopaedic doctor, neither can he/ she use Dr. with their name. MPT in sports provides more specific opportunities in sports, while MPT in orthopaedics allows you to work in broad general healthcare settings.

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