NEET mandatory for Physiotherapy courses: Karnataka Minister Dr. Sharan Prakash Patil
Bengaluru, April 25 (PTI): Karnataka Minister for Medical Education and Skill Development Sharan Prakash Patil on Friday announced that admissions to physiotherapy courses will now come under the purview of NEET, aligning with the national move towards standardised medical education.
Additionally, the course duration has been extended to five years to enable competency-based learning and deeper clinical exposure, he said.
Speaking at the inauguration of Karnataka Physiocon-25, an international conference on physiotherapy held here, Patil expressed the state government's support for including physiotherapy course admissions under the ambit of NEET.
We welcome the integration of physiotherapy courses under NEET, which will enhance academic quality and professional standards, he was quoted as saying in a statement.
Addressing over 10,000 students at the event, Patil highlighted the pivotal role physiotherapists play across the healthcare spectrumfrom childbirth to elderly care.
Physiotherapists today contribute significantly to neuro and orthopaedic rehab, cardiopulmonary care, paediatrics, disability support, sports medicine, fitness, and community-based care, he noted.
He also detailed the state's plans to introduce physiotherapy courses in more government colleges to meet the growing domestic and international demand for trained professionals.
Present at the event, Yagna Shukla, Chairperson of the National Commission for Allied and Health Professionals, said the commission was planning to introduce the One Nation, One Curriculum initiative in physiotherapy education. She said the curriculum reforms would set a golden standard and elevate the profession, offering far-reaching benefits for students and practitioners alike.
The conference saw participation from global experts, with speakers from Israel, Australia, and Nepal, alongside 50 national experts sharing insights with delegates. Over 800 research papers were presented during the event, making it one of the largest platforms for physiotherapy professionals in the region.
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Visually impaired student from J-K Zainab Bilal scores 95% in CBSE class 10 exams
Zainab among first to write CBSE exam on laptop without scribe
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Srinagar (PTI): A visually impaired student in Srinagar has scripted an inspiring story by securing 95 per cent marks in the Class 10 board examination conducted by the Central Board of School Education, the results of which were declared on Wednesday.
Zainab Bilal, who aspires to study computer applications, scored 475 out of 500, with a perfect 100 per cent in computer science.
“Since my childhood, I have wanted to get into the information technology sector. I intend to do my bachelor’s degree in computer applications,” said Zainab, who became one of the first visually impaired students to write the CBSE examination using a laptop, without the assistance of a scribe.
VIDEO | Srinagar: Meet Zainab Bilal, a visually impaired teenager who has scored 95 per cent in the CBSE Class 10 board examinations, redefining resilience.
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The 16-year-old, who studied at the Learning Resource Centre of Delhi Public School in Srinagar, thanked the institution and her teachers for their support in achieving her goals.
“I am thankful to Vijay Dhar (owner of the school) and my teachers for their support. I do not have words to thank my parents, who have been the biggest support of my life,” she said.
In a message to parents of physically challenged children, Zainab said they should not give up on their kids.
“If I can do it, anyone can. They just need your support,” she said.
Zainab has been outstanding in extracurricular activities as well. She interviewed Omar Abdullah and Bollywood superstar Amir Khan when she was just 12. They were aired on Radio DPS, a radio station operated by the students of the school.
