University Regulations

University Regulation for Physiotherapy

exercise of the powers conferred by section 44 of the Tamil Nadu Dr.MGR Medical University, Chennai, Act, 1987(Tamandu Act 37 of 1987), the standing Academic Board of the Tamandu Dr.MGR. Medical University, Chennai here by makes the following regulations.

• SHORT TITLE AND COMMENCEMENT: These regulations shall be called “REGULATIONS FOR BACHELOR OF PHYSIOTHERAPY” (B.P.T) DEGREE COURSE OF THE TAMIL NADU DR.M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI. They shall come into force from the academic year session (2017-2018) onwards. The regulations and syllabus are as prescribed under these regulations and are subject to modification by the standing academic board from time to time.
• AIMS AND OBJECTIVES AIM: An under graduate course in physiotherapy is to impart an in-depth knowledge and skill to a student to become competent in the techniques and develop the proper attitude required for the practice of Physiotherapy and carry out treatment prescribed by the Physician.
• OBJECTIVES: A. To prepare compassionate, competent, and ethical entry-level physiotherapists, with the skills and techniques necessary for the physical diagnosis, prevention and management of various conditions based on current evidence of physiotherapy practice. B. Develops skills and physiotherapy techniques such as therapeutic massage and manual therapy, exercise, electrotherapy, specialized techniques in the field of various specialties relevant to physiotherapy practice. C. To plan and implement appropriate physiotherapeutic intervention for all clinical conditions related to physiotherapy in acute and chronic phases, critical care, indoor and outdoor institutional care and independent practice.
• D. Ability to crucially appraise published literature, interpret data and to broaden his/her knowledge by keeping abreast with modern developments in the respective physiotherapy and there by enhancing research ability. E. Development of proper attitude or compassion and concern for the individual and welfare of the physically handicapped in the institution and community levels. F. To develop skills as a self-directed learner, recognize continuous education, select and use appropriate learning resources. G. Ability to inculcate appropriate professional relationship in multidisciplinary set up, patient management and co-partnership basis.
• COURSE OUTLINE The Bachelor degree in Physiotherapy is a four year full time academic programme with non-semester pattern of examination. After passing the fourth year of education the student undergoes physiotherapy internship for a period of six months in various departments and scores a minimum of 50% marks in the compulsory scoring system after which he/she is eligible to apply for the convocation.
• ELIGIBILITY: A. Candidates belonging to all categories for admission to the B.P.T Degree course should have passed the higher secondary examination-12th with the following subjects: Physics, chemistry and Biology/Botany and Zoology. B. Candidates who have studied abroad and have passed the equivalent Qualification as determined by the Association of Indian Universities Will form the guideline to determine the eligibility and must have passed in the subjects: physics, chemistry, biology (Botany/Zoology) and English up to 12th standard level. C. Candidates who have passed the senior secondary school examination of National open school with a minimum of 5 subjects with any of the following group subjects. 1) English, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology. 2) English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and any other language.
• AGE LIMIT FOR ADMISSION: A Candidate should have completed the age of 17 years at the time of Admission or would complete the age on or before 31st December on the year of admission to the B.P.T degree course.
• PHYSICAL FITNESS CERTIFICATE: 5 Every candidate before admission to the course shall submit to the Principal of the institution a certificate of medical fitness from an authorized medical officer that the candidate is physically fit to undergo the academic course.
• ELIGIBILITY CERTIFICATE: Candidates who have passed any qualifying examination other than Higher Secondary course examination conducted by government of Tamil Nadu Shall obtain an eligibility certificate from the university by remitting the prescribed fee along with the application form.
• REGISTRATION: A candidate admitted to the Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree course in any of the affiliated Physiotherapy College shall register with this university by remitting the prescribed fee along with the application form for registration duly filled in and forwarded to this university through the Principal of the Institution before 7th October of each year of admission.
• DURATION OF THE COURSE: Four academic years and Six months of Physiotherapy internship
• MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION: English shall be the medium of instruction for the subjects of study and for the examination of the Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree course.
• CURRICULUM: The curriculum and the syllabi for the course shall be as prescribed by the standing academic board from time to time.
• COMMENCEMENT OF THE COURSE: The course will commence from July 1st of every year.
• CUT OFF DATE FOR ADMISSION: Last date of admission to Bachelor of Physiotherapy is 30th September of each year.
• WORKING DAYS IN AN ACADEMIC YEAR: Each academic year shall consist of not less than 240 working days.
• ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT FOR ADMISSION TO EXAM: 85 % of attendance during his/her study and training in the affiliated institutions recognized by this university and produce the necessary certificate of study attendance 6 and progress from the Principal of the institution. A candidate lacking in the prescribed attendance and progress in any one subject in theory and practical in the first appearance shall not be permitted for admission to the entire examination.
• INTERNAL ASSESSMENT MARKS: A minimum of three written examinations shall be conducted in each subject during a year and the average marks of the three performances shall be taken into consideration for the award of assessment marks. A minimum of three practical examinations shall be conducted in each subject during a year and the average marks of the three performances shall be taken into consideration for the award of assessment marks. A failed candidate in any subject shall be provided an opportunity to improve his/her assessment marks by conducting a minimum of two examinations in theory and practical separately. If a failed candidate does not appear for an improvement mark examination in the failed subjects the internal marks awarded in the previous examination shall be carried over for his/her subsequent appearance. The internal assessment marks should be submitted to the university endorsed by the Principal of the Institution 15 days prior to the commencement of the theory examination, along with an attendance sheet.
• CONDONATION OF LACK OF ATTENDANCE: No condonation of shortage of attendance shall be permitted. For the Participation in NCC/NSS and other co-curricular activities representing the Institution or University, the Principal shall instruct the concerned officers in charge of the student activities in their Institution to endorse the leave.
• COMMENCEMENT OF EXAMINATION: Feb 1st / Aug 1st If the date of commencement of the examination falls on Saturday, and Sunday and is declared public Holidays the examination shall begin on the next working day.
• MARKS QUALIFYING FOR PASS 50%: of marks in theory subjects where university examinations are conducted and aggregate of 50% marks in university theory examination and internal evaluation taken together in the subject. 7 50% of marks in theory subjects where university examinations are conducted and aggregate of 50% marks in university theory, oral and internal evaluation marks taken together in the subject. 50% of marks in theory subjects where university examination are conducted and 50% marks in university practical examination and 50% aggregate in theory, practical and internal evaluation marks taken together in the subject.
• CLASSIFICATION OF SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES: A candidate who obtains not less than 60% of the aggregate marks in the whole examination shall be declared to have passed the examination in the first class, provided they pass all the examinations prescribed for the course within a period of four academic years from the year of admission to the course. A candidate who secures less than 60% of the aggregate marks in the whole Examination shall be declared to be passed the examination in the second class, provided they pass all the examinations prescribed for the course with in a period of four academic years from the year of admission to the course. Candidates who obtain 75% of the marks in the aggregate shall be deemed to have passed examination in first class with distinction provided they pass all the examinations Prescribed for the course at first appearance. Candidates who pass all the examinations prescribed for the course in the first appearance only eligible for ranking.
• CARRY OVER OF FAILED SUBJECTS: The candidate should pass all the I, II, and III year subjects before entering to IV year.
• REVIEW OF ANSWER PAPERS OF FAILED SUBJECTS: As per the regulations prescribed for review of answer papers by the university.
• RE-ADMISSION AFTER BREAK OF STUDY: As per recent university regulations.
• MIGRATION/TRANSFER OF CANDIDATE: Migration/ Transfer of candidates from one recognized institution to another Institution of this University or from another University will not be generally considered. However, under extraordinary circumstances, the Vice-Chancellor shall have the power to place any migration/ transfer that he deems fit in the Governing Council and get approval for 8 grant of permission for migration/transfer to candidates undergoing course of study in affiliated institution of this University.
• VACATION: The Principals shall declare 6 weeks vacation in an academic year to the students. The period(s) of vacation can be decided by the Principals of the Institution.
• PHYSIOTHERAPY INTERNSHIP (PI): All candidates admitted to Bachelor of Physiotherapy Degree Course shall undergo Six (6) months of Physiotherapy internship in the Institution he/she has studied after successful completion of the final examination in the following clinical areas. 1. Department of orthopedics & Traumatology – 30 days 2. Department of Cardio pulmonary Sciences including ICCU – 30 days 3. Department of Medicine and Neurology – 30 days 4. Obstetrics and Gynaecology – 2 weeks 5. Paediatrics – 2 weeks 6. IMCU – 2 weeks 7. Post-operative ward and SICU – 2 weeks 8. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation – 30 days.
• AWARD OF DEGREE: The degree will be awarded by the university only after the completion of the physiotherapy internship for a period of not less than six months.
• AUTHORITY FOR ISSUE OF INTERNSHIP COMPLETION CERTIFICATE: The Principals of the Institutions shall issue a certificate of successful completion of internship to each candidate after satisfying that the candidate has completed the training programme and has acquired the skills to function independently. Scoring sheets of each candidate inclusive of attendance must be attached.
• AUTHORITY TO ISSUE “CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF MARKS” The University shall be the Authority for issuing consolidated statement of marks after remitting the prescribed fee to the university.