Karnataka: NEET mandatory for physiotherapy courses, says Minister
The Hindu
Sharan Prakash Patil announces NEET for physiotherapy courses, emphasizing competence-based learning and global standards at Karnataka Physiocon-2025.
Sharan Prakash Patil, Minister for medical education and skill development, Government of Karnataka, on Friday announced that admissions to physiotherapy courses will now come under the purview of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), aligning with the national move towards standardised medical education.
“Additionally, the course duration has been extended to five years to enable competence-based learning and deeper clinical exposure,” he said.
Speaking at the inauguration of Karnataka Physiocon-2025, an international conference on physiotherapy held at Bangalore Palace Grounds, Mr. Patil expressed the State government’s support for including physiotherapy course admission under the ambit of NEET. “We welcome integrating physiotherapy courses under NEET, which will enhance academic quality and professional standards,” he added.
Addressing over 10,000 students at the event, Mr. Patil highlighted the pivotal role physiotherapists play across the healthcare spectrum from childbirth to elderly care. “Physiotherapists today contribute significantly to neuro and orthopedic rehab, cardiopulmonary care, pediatrics, disability support, sports medicine, fitness, and community-based care,” he noted.
He also revealed the State’s plans to introduce physiotherapy courses in more government colleges to meet the growing domestic and international demand for trained professionals.
Yagna Shukla, Chairperson of the National Commission for Allied & Health Professionals, said the commission was planning for introducing ‘One nation, One Curriculum’ initiative in physiotherapy education, and said the curriculum reforms would set a golden standard that would elevate the profession with far-reaching benefits for students and practitioners alike.
The conference saw participation from global experts with speakers from Israel, Australia, and Nepal, alongside 50 national experts sharing insights with delegates. Over 800 research papers were presented during the event, making it one of the largest platforms for physiotherapy professionals in the region.
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