Institute Of Physiotherapy University Regional Centre Sri Goindwal Sahib, Tarn Taran

The Institute of Physiotherapy at the University Regional Centre in Sri Goindwal Sahib, Tarn Taran, operates under the affiliation of Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot, a reputable institution established in 1998 that offers a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in health sciences, including physiotherapy . The Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) program is a four-year undergraduate course designed to equip students with the necessary knowledge and practical skills to become licensed physiotherapists. The institute's infrastructure supports comprehensive learning, featuring well-equipped laboratories, a library with a substantial collection of books and journals, and facilities for practical training. Additionally, the campus includes amenities such as hostels, a computer center, and recreational areas to support student life. Plans are also underway to construct a hospital within the campus, aiming to enhance clinical training opportunities for students and provide healthcare services to the local community.

Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot Conduct counseling for Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) and Master of Physiotherapy (MPT) in Punjab

Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot, is a state university established in 1998 by the Government of Punjab to improve the quality and availability of healthcare education in the state. Named after the revered Sufi saint Baba Farid, the university serves as the central authority for medical, dental, nursing, pharmacy, and allied health sciences education across Punjab. It affiliates numerous colleges, conducts examinations, and ensures uniform academic standards. With modern facilities and a strong focus on teaching, training, and research, BFUHS plays a key role in developing skilled healthcare professionals for the region.

Eligibility Criteria:

Candidate must be a bonafide resident of Punjab. The resident status will be determined according to the guidelines issued by the Punjab Government from time to time. The candidate should have passed the 10+1 and 10+2 examinations from Punjab, and must have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in both years. Candidates who have completed their 10+1 and 10+2 from recognized institutions in Chandigarh (UT) and are bonafide residents of Punjab are also eligible.

Certain categories of candidates are exempted from the requirement of studying 10+1 and 10+2 in Punjab. These include children or dependents, whose parents are not alive, of regular Punjab Government employees, All India Services officers of the Punjab cadre, serving Judges and employees of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, and employees of Punjab Boards/Corporations/Statutory Bodies who were posted outside Punjab before the specified date and whose wards had to study outside the state. Exemptions are also provided to children or dependents of Central Government employees and employees of Central Boards/Corporations who lived outside Punjab for most of the three years preceding the admission year, resulting in the child being compelled to study 10+1 or 10+2 outside Punjab. Similar exemptions apply to children or dependents of Punjab Government pensioners living outside Punjab before the cut-off date, as well as children or dependents of military and paramilitary personnel who were born in Punjab, as recorded in their service records. Children of ex-servicemen or retired military/paramilitary personnel born in Punjab and retired within two years preceding the admission year are also included. Candidates applying under minority quota in minority institutions, NRI category, J&K migrant category, wards of defence personnel posted in Punjab, and candidates under the Tsunami Victim category are also exempted.

Candidates whose 10+2 results have not yet been declared may apply; however, they must submit proof of having passed the qualifying examination before counselling. All candidates must be at least 17 years old on or before 31st December of the admission year. If Punjab candidates are not available, candidates from outside Punjab may be considered, provided they submit a certificate from the Principal or Head of the last attended institution. In cases where the candidate has studied Mathematics along with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English, the marks in Mathematics will not be considered for admission.

BPT:- Candidate must have passed Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English individually in the 10+2 examination and must have secured a minimum of 35% marks (or the applicable pass marks for SC/BC categories) in the combined subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English.

RESERVATION:-

For Government/University College: The reservation for Punjab State quota seats in Government Institutions in various categories for admission to the under Graduate Para Medical Courses will be as under

Private Colleges: Reservation in private institutes (for Government/Management quota seats) will be as follows:

Fee Required With Online Application Form:-

Important Instructions & Procedure to Fill Online Admission Application

Important: Before the last date of submission of application form, applicant can make multiple changes. After last date of submission of admission application form it will be locked automatically. Neither any changes can be made by an applicant nor any request will be entertained for any change in application form.

ONLINE COUNSELING: The University will conduct online counseling. Candidate will submit choice/preference of college/Quota/Category by login their registered id within a stipulated date & time and seat/college will be allotted as per choices/preferences and merit.

Note-1: Choices/preferences will only be edited / updated within stipulated date & time.

Note-2: The Principals of allotted colleges shall ensure to constitute committee at college level comprising of representatives of District Department of social justice and empowerment, District Sainik Welfare Department, District Sports Department and senior faculty of the college to check the eligibility and verify the credentials of the candidates and any discrepancy be brought to the notice of the University immediately. Since, the process of counseling is online and the University has no mechanism to check the eligibility of the candidate, it is the sole responsibility of the Principal(S) to verify & check the documents of the candidates at college level itself. The Provisional selected candidates shall deposit the tuition fee through online payment gateway of University.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ONLINE COUNSELLING

1. Online counselling will be conducted through the University website. The online counselling form will be available as per the dates mentioned in the Important Dates section.
2. Responsibilities of Principals:
   - Ensure that the college has a proper and working internet connection.
   - Candidate joining will take place only through the College Login ID.
   - Issues related to poor connectivity will not be accepted.
   - A committee of senior faculty members must be formed to scrutinize documents and verify the eligibility of candidates.
   - Tuition fee must be deposited only through the online payment gateway.
3. Candidates must carefully read the eligibility conditions. Filling the online counselling form or submitting choices does not guarantee admission. Eligibility will be verified by the Selection Committee formed by the Principal, according to Punjab Government notifications. Candidates who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be considered for admission.
4. Candidates must submit their choices of courses and institutions through the online portal during counselling.
5. Seats and colleges will be allotted based on the candidate’s preferences and merit (marks obtained in the 10+2 examination), along with other terms and conditions mentioned in the Punjab Government notification.
6. Candidates must present all original certificates, degrees, diplomas, and other required documents at the time of joining the allotted college or during physical counselling.
7. Seat allotment is provisional and depends on the verification of original documents and eligibility by the Principal of the concerned college. After provisional seat allocation, candidates must report to the allotted college for fee payment and document verification. The Principal is responsible for confirming the candidate’s eligibility before admission.
8. After receiving a provisional seat allocation, candidates must deposit the tuition fee through the University’s online payment gateway. They must report for medical checkup and admission at the allotted college with the fee receipt and original documents within the given time. Failure to do so will lead to automatic cancellation of the allotted seat without any prior intimation.
9. The tuition fee for B.Sc. Paramedical courses at Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital, Sangrur is Rs. 30,000/- per year.
10. NRI Candidates – Account Details:

• Beneficiary Name: The Registrar, Baba Farid University of Health & Sciences
• Bank Account Number: 078301005826
• Bank: ICICI Bank, Faridkot
• Swift Code: ICICINBBNRI
• IFSC Code: ICIC0000783
• Branch Address: BX5, Balmiki Chowk, Faridkot – 151203

Note: The fee deposited for obtaining the eligibility certificate and the application fee for NRI quota admissions will not be refunded or adjusted.

PROCEDURE OF ONLINE COUNSELING AND JOINING AT THE COLLEGES :

The counselling process will be conducted online, where you will need to fill a preference form indicating your choice of course, college, category, and quota. Seats are allotted based on your 10+2 marks and the preferences you provide. Candidates from reserved categories who have high marks may also be considered under open merit.

Once a seat is allotted, you should download the Provisional Allotment Letter and report to the allotted college with all your original documents for verification. It is important to note that receiving a provisional allotment does not guarantee admission until your documents and eligibility are verified. If you fail to report or join, your seat will be automatically cancelled and offered to another candidate in the next round.

If you are satisfied with the allotted seat, you do not need to participate in further counselling rounds. However, if you wish to upgrade or change your seat, you must participate in the next round and fill fresh preferences. Any difference in fees for an upgraded seat must be paid, but otherwise, you will not need to pay again.

If you decide to surrender or quit your seat, you must inform the Principal of the college before the next counselling round begins. In the second counselling round, you may select any college, even if it is not shown in the vacancy list, as seats may become available due to shifting, conversion, or leftover seats from reserved or NRI quotas. Seats in this round will be allotted based on the available seats, your merit, and the preferences you submit.