NITTE University in Mangalore is a deemed University in Mangalore approved by Government of India. This University offers various post graduate courses for the students in various institutes. Master of Physiotherapy course is one of the post graduate courses offered by the institute. NITTE University PG Entrance Test-MPT is an entrance test conducted by NITTE University for the selection of suitable candidates for the MPT course. Numerous candidates apply for the test each year. The PG physiotherapy courses are offered in the following disciplines

• Musculoskeletal Disorders & Sports Physiotherapy
• Cardio Respiratory disorders & Intensive care
• Neurological & Psychosomatic disorders
• Paediatric Physiotherapy

Structure of NITTE University PG Entrance Test-MPT

The candidates have to pass the NITTE University PG Entrance Test-MPT for getting admission for the post graduate physiotherapy course in NITTE University. The written test is of objective type question pattern. This entrance test consists of 100 multiple choice questions. The maximum marks given for the entrance test will be of 100 marks. The time allotted for the test will be of one and a half hour. The questions in the test are expected from the B PT course curriculum. For the correct answer ne mark is awarded and no any marks will be deducted for the incorrect answer. Four alternatives are provided for each questions and one of them is the most suitable answer for the question.

Syllabus of NITTE University PG Entrance Test-MPT

The Syllabus for the NITTE University PG Entrance Test-MPT entrance test is described below. The questions are expected from the following topics.

Section 1: Basic Medical Science Subjects (20 Questions) (20 Marks)

• Anatomy
• Physiology
• Biochemistry
• Microbiology
• Pharmacology

Section 2: Basic Physiotherapy subjects (30 Questions) (30 Marks)

• Exercise Therapy
• Electrotherapy
• Biomechanics

Section 3: Clinical Subjects (20 Questions) (20 Marks)

• Medicine
• Surgery
• Neurology & Neurosurgery
• Orthopaedics
• Pediatrics
• Gynaecology

Section 4: Application of Physiotherapy in Clinical Subjects (30 Marks) (30 Questions)

• PT. in Orthopaedics
• PT. in Neurology
• PT. in Medicine
• PT in Surgery
• CBR
• Allied Therapeutics

Eligibility Criteria

The basic eligibility condition the candidates have to satisfy for applying for the MPT course is to pass their Bachelor of Physiotherapy course with minimum 50% marks from any institute recognized by the Association of Indian Universities. The candidates must have completed their compulsory training in any institute before the admission process. The candidates must be a citizen of India. The candidates can apply for the test before attaining the age of 45 years.

How to Apply?

The University publishes the format of the application form in their website. The candidates can download the application form from the NITTE University website www.nitteuniversity.ac.in. The candidates will not obtain the application form by any other means. The downloaded application form must be filled completely and send to the University before the prescribed last date for receiving the application form. A demand draft of Rs.1000/- as the exam fee needs to be enclosed with the application form.

How to fill the Form?

The form must be filled by the candidate in block letters using a ball point pen. The form must be in the format mentioned in the website. The data entered in the form must be clear and must be readable. Any error in the entered data may lead to the rejection of the form. The contact address, phone number etc. must be entered correctly. A recent photograph of the candidates must be affixed in the application form. The form with incomplete data and without signature of the candidate will be rejected. The form send by speed post with the required documents and demand draft will only be accepted by the University.

Important Dates

Date of Notification: Second Week of November, 2012

Publishing of Application format and Brochure on the website: From the second Week of November, 2012

Last date for receipt of application by the University: First Week of January, 2012

Date of dispatch of Test Admission Tickets by Post by the University: From the Third Week of November, 2012

Date for downloading the Test Admission Tickets from the website: From the second Week of January, 2012

Date of Entrance Test: Third Week of January, 2012

Commencement of classes: First Week of June , 2012

List of NITTE University PG Entrance Test-MPT centres

• U.C. S.K. M. Public School, Industrial Area, Rajasthan
• The Scottish Church Collegiate School, Kolkata
• Karl Huber School, Noida, Uttar Pradesh
• H.K Arts College, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad
• Bhavan’s Vidya Mandir, Ernakulum
• A B Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore
• NITTE Meenakshi Institute of Technology, Bangalore

College Accepting the NITTE University PG Entrance Test-MPT Score

NITTE Institute of Physiotherapy Sciences, Mangalore

Contact Address for the NITTE University PG Entrance Test-MPT

NITTE University, University Enclave, 6th floor, Medical Sciences Complex, Deralakatte, Mangalore – 575 018

Phone: 0824-2204300/01/02

Fax: 0824-2204305

Website: www.nitteuniversity.ac.in

E-mail: [email protected]

Reference Books for Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences Karad PG Physiotherapy

• Key issue in Neurological Physiotherapy by Ada/Canning
• Clayton’s Electrotherapy by Angel Forster and Nigel Palestanga
• Medicine and Neurology by Golwala
• General Surgical Operations by R.M. Kirk and R.C.N. William
• Therapeutic Electricity by Sydney Litch
• Modern College Physics by Harvey E. White
• A Premier of Orthopaedic Biomechanics by George van B. Cochran
• Anatomy and physiology of yogic practice by M.M. Gone
• Basic Biomechanics of the skeletal system by Victor H. Frankel
• Clayton’s Electrotherapy by Angel Forster and Nigel Palestanga
• Therapeutic Exercise by Basmajian
• The Children’s Sports injuries by David Kennedy
• The Yogi philosophy of physical well being by Yogi Tamacharaka
• Krusen’s textbook of physical medicine and rehabilitation by Krusen Kortke
• Textbook of Medical Biochemistry by Chatterjee and Shinde
• Clinical Electrotherapy by Kahn
• Orthopaedics and Traumtology by Natarajan
• Basic Athletic training by Cramer
• Gynecology and Obstetrics in the Health care of a Woman by Seymoul L. Romney, Mary Jane Gray, J. A. Merrill
• Medicine and Neurology by Davidson
• Clinical Electrotherapy by Currier
• Therapeutic Electricity by Sydney Litch
• Medicine by Golwala

Coaching Centres for NITTE University PG Entrance Test-MPT

• K.Ganeshan Institute
• Dr. Bhatia Medical College Institute Pvt.Ltd
• Win Entrance
• Giraffe Learning
• Sahil Study Circle
• Aakash Institute
• A.K Vidyamandir (Medical Wing)
• C.R.B Institute
• Elite Academy
• Tandem
• J.D School of Biology
• Sreekrishna Entrance Coaching Centre
• Target Tutorial
• Helix Institute
• Brilliant Tutorials Pvt.Ltd
• Keshav School of Chemistry
• Excellent Institute
• Aggarwal Classes
• Visions Academy of Competitions Pvt.Ltd
• Career Academy
• Imperial Tutorials

Study Plan

Last three months for the exam is the main preparation time for the exam. It is important for the candidates to have a good study plan for the exam. It helps the candidates to complete the covered topics within the limited time. The candidates can go for the coaching classes provided by various coaching centres. The prepared study plan must be to reduce the stress of the candidates and to allocate the time effectively. Make a time table of how much topics the candidates covered each day. Follow the time table makes the candidates motivated. Refer various text books for the exam. Through a well structured study plan the candidates can achieve their goal.

How and Where To Get the Results?

The candidates can obtain the result from the notice board of NITTE University. NITTE University PG Entrance Test-MPT results are available from the website www.nitte.ac.in.

Score Validity

The score of the NITTE University PG Entrance Test-MPT is valid for one year.