Diploma in Physiotherapy at Assam Downtown University

If you are looking at Diploma in Physiotherapy, Assam Downtown University in Guwahati runs it as a 2-year, full-time diploma course. The total fee on record is ₹4.3 lakh.

Assam Downtown University is a other institute, founded in 2010. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Assam Downtown University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to UGD programmes at Assam Downtown University as a group.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with Assam Downtown University before you pay anything.

To be considered for Diploma in Physiotherapy, you usually need Class 10 (or Class 12, for some diplomas).

Admission to this kind of course is usually through state polytechnic entrance exams. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Assam Downtown University's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take state polytechnic entrance exams and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to Assam Downtown University on its website (www.adtu.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

The latest placement figures on record (2023) show a placement rate of 90% and an average package of ₹4.5 lakh at Assam Downtown University. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

Assam Downtown University runs 7 UGD specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Diploma in Computer Application (DCA)
• Diploma in Radio - Imaging Technology
• Diploma in Hotel and Catering Management
• Diploma of Hotel management
• Diploma in Dialysis Technology
• Diploma in Optometry

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Do the subjects of Diploma in Physiotherapy genuinely interest you? You will spend 2 years on them.
• Can you manage ₹4.3 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does Assam Downtown University compare with other colleges offering UGD in and around Guwahati?