About Prime Institute of Physiotherapy 🎓
Prime Institute of Physiotherapy was established in the academic year 2024-2025 as a premier unit of the RR Institutions (managed by PKMET). Located in the Chikkabanavara region of North Bengaluru, the institute is affiliated with the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS). It was founded to bridge the gap between academic learning and professional physiotherapy practice, utilizing the extensive 27-acre infrastructure of the RR campus. The college emphasizes hands-on experience through clinical placements at its dedicated parent medical facilities, preparing students for careers in rehabilitation and sports medicine.
Institutional Overview
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Established | 2024 |
| Affiliation | RGUHS, Karnataka |
| Management | P.K.M. Educational Trust (R) |
| Associated Hospitals | NRR Hospital & Prakriya Hospital |
Admission Process 📝
Admission to the BPT program is conducted based on merit in the qualifying examination and compliance with RGUHS and KEA guidelines.
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT): 4.5 Years program (4 years academic + 6 months compulsory internship).
- Eligibility: Candidates must have passed 10+2/PUC with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (min 50% aggregate).
- Age Limit: Minimum 17 years as of December 31st of the year of admission.
- Selection: Merit-based through academic marks or direct admission under the Management Quota.
- Clinical Internship: 1-year full-time rotatory internship is facilitated across specialized hospital departments.
Campus Facilities 🏛️
| Facility | Description |
|---|---|
| Clinical Training | Extensive exposure at NRR Hospital (200 beds) and Prakriya Multi-speciality Hospital |
| Therapeutic Labs | Specialized units for Electrotherapy, Kinesiology, Exercise Therapy, and Anatomy |
| Central Library | Access to a vast digital and physical library with Helinet and international journals |
| Residential Wing | In-campus secure hostels for boys and girls with modern amenities and sports complex |
