Nightingale Institute of Physiotherapy

Nightingale Institute of Physiotherapy is located in Coimbatore, established in the year 2021. The college is affiliated with Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai. and approved by the Government of Tamil Nadu and the Indian Association of Physiotherapists. Students are kept updated with the latest technologies through digital libraries, workshops, conferences & seminars organized by the college & through the Alumni association students are kept in touch with organizations throughout their Professional life.

Nightingale Institute of Physiotherapy Infrastructure

Classrooms and Lecture Halls: Equipped with audio-visual aids for theoretical instruction.

Laboratories: Anatomy and Physiology Lab: Equipped with models, charts, and specimens.
Biomechanics Lab: Facilities for studying human movement and mechanics.
Exercise Physiology Lab: Equipment for assessing and monitoring physiological responses to exercise.

Library: Physiotherapy-specific textbooks, journals, and research materials. Access to online databases and resources.

Rehabilitation and Therapy Units: Mock therapy units for practical training in different physiotherapy techniques. Treatment beds, exercise equipment, and therapeutic tools.

Clinical Skills Lab: Simulated patient scenarios for students to practice clinical skills. Mannequins or simulated patients for hands-on training.

Auditorium or Conference Room: Space for seminars, workshops, and guest lectures.

Computer Labs: Computers with relevant software for research and data analysis.

Research Facilities: Facilities for conducting research in physiotherapy. Access to research tools and equipment.

Sports Facilities: Areas for practical sessions related to sports physiotherapy. Access to sports fields or gyms.

Gymnasium and Recreation Area: Facilities for physical fitness and recreation.

Wi-Fi and Internet Facilities: High-speed internet connectivity throughout the campus.

Selection Committee Directorate Of Medical Education Conducts Combined online counseling for PARA MEDICAL DEGREE Courses

CATEGORIES OF SEATS:

1. GOVT. COLLEGES
2. GOVT. QUOTA SEATS IN SELF-FINANCING COLLEGES
3. MANAGEMENT QUOTA SEATS IN SELF-FINANCING COLLEGES

65% of total seats in Non-Minority Institutions and 50% of total seats in Minority Institutions, subject to the Policy of the State Government and the court orders in this regard for each Para Medical Course in Self Financing institutions surrendered to Government Quota will be filled as per merit following the rule of reservation in force.

The Online submission of the Application form for admission to Paramedical Degree courses in Tamil Nadu Government Medical Colleges, Government seats in Self-Financing Colleges/Institutions affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University, Chennai-32. can be accessed from the following websites.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR BPT:

The candidate should be a citizen of India.

AGE LIMIT: Candidates should have completed 17 years of age as on 31st December 2023

NATIVITY: Candidates should be Natives of Tamil Nadu (The candidates, who claim their Nativity as Tamil Nadu should submit their nativity certificate issued by the competent Revenue authority of the Government of Tamil Nadu.)

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates should have passed in all the subjects of the qualifying Examination of the Higher Secondary Course conducted by the Tamil Nadu State Board or any other Equivalent Board in the following group of subjects with minimum eligible marks.

• English as one of the subject
• Physics, Chemistry, Biology with any other subject. (or)
• Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology.

MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY MARKS:

Normalization of Marks:

As per the Tamil Nadu Act No 3 of 2007, dt 05.03.2007 and G.O(Ms) No.77 HE(J2) Dept.dt:05.04.2007, the marks obtained by the students in the relevant subjects in the qualifying examination conducted by various Boards or Authority shall be equated with the marks obtained by the students in the same subjects in the qualifying examination conducted by the State Board (Government of Tamil Nadu) by adopting the method of normalization. Under the method of normalization, the highest mark obtained by the students of various Boards in each subject will be equated to the highest mark obtained by the students of State Board in that subject and the relative marks obtained by other students in that subject will be determined accordingly.

MERIT LIST.:-

CALCULATION OF MARKS:- Merit List will be made on merit on the basis of marks obtained by the eligible candidates in the prescribed subjects in the qualifying examinations reduced to the base of 200 marks. The marks obtained through different Boards will be taken into account after normalization

ONLINE COUNSELLING PROCEDURE (SINGLE WINDOW SYSTEM) FOR BPT:

1. Online Counseling Schedule will be available only on the website. Candidates should lock their choices of Colleges and Courses as per the schedule
2. The processing fee of Rs.250/- (Rupees Two Hundred and Fifty Only) should be paid through online mode via bank payment portal to participate in the online counselling
3. At the time of choice filling, candidates can choose any number of eligible Courses and Colleges and the allotment will be made based on their choices following merit and rule of reservation.

REPORTING ;-

• The allotted candidates should download their provisional allotment order and join the course in the allotted Medical College/Institution in person before the date and time specified in the allotment order along with the Originals and copies of the Certificates.
• The candidates who have joined in the course during 1st phase of counseling only, are eligible to attend the subsequent phases of counseling for re-allotment. The date of such counselling will be published in the websites and also will be informed to the Dean/The Principal of respective Colleges. No individual intimation will be sent to the candidates
• The vacancies arising after the first round of counseling and also addition of seats if any due to approval/permission of new colleges will be filled up through subsequent online counseling if necessary.
• No Re-allotment for any course within Self-financing colleges
• Individual request for transfer of course and college will not be entertained.
• Mutual transfer will not be entertained.

METHOD OF SELECTION & ADMISSION:- The selection will be made based on merit and applying the rule of reservation by the Government of Tamil Nadu as follows.