About Us

The S.V.J.C.T’S, B.K.L Walawalkar College of Physiotherapy was established in the year 2019 with an intake capacity of 40 students to meet the goal of physiotherapy education offering in the Konkan region. The college is affiliated to Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik, and approved by the State Government of Maharashtra.

Physiotherapy uses proven techniques to help restore movement and function (Physical Agents, Exercise, Manual Therapy, Education and Advice) when someone is affected by injury, illness or disability. Physiotherapy is a degree-based healthcare profession that helps to encourage development and facilitate recovery with hands-on clinical skills to assess, diagnose, treat and set personalised goals for people to stay in work while helping them to remain independent for as long as possible without the use of drugs or surgery. Physiotherapists use their in-depth knowledge and skills to improve a range of conditions associated with different systems of the body such as: Neurological, Neuromusculoskeletal, Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Sports etc.,). Physiotherapists work in a variety of specialities in health and social care. Additionally, some are involved in education, research and service management.

The college grants a four-year Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree, which includes a mandatory six-month internship.

The college has outstanding infrastructure facilities, including its own 800-bedded BKL Walawalkar Rural Medical Hospital & B.K.L Walawalkar Medical College with an intake capacity of 150 students with 9 PG specialities.

1. A separate two-story building for the College of Physiotherapy.
2. A separate hostel and mess for boys and girls.
3. A separate library for physiotherapy featuring up-to-date books, periodicals, and an online digital library.
4. Fully furnished, and well-equipped laboratories according to the MUHS norms.
5. A seminar hall with separate classrooms with fully equipped A-V aids for UG and PG.
6. Orthotic and prosthetic lab.
7. Research Lab/ Gait Lab.
8. A separate Physiotherapy OPD at the hospital building.
9. A separate Cardiopulmonary Fitness lab at the hospital building.
10. A Sports Complex featuring a swimming pool that students can use to participate in over 35 different sports.
11. Dream health park for school students and the general public to have awareness about health and the environment.
12. MoU with UHTC, RHTC, Jiddah School, and Finolex pipes for students to excel in their hands-on skills.
13. Provision of SOPs & Lab Manuals for the students to learn in a better way.
14. Biometric attendance system for students, Cafeteria, ATM, CCTV, Laundry services, Security, 24/7 power backup, RO water system, Extended library hours, Regular pest treatment, car/bike parking slots etc.

The beautiful green surroundings of campus life contribute to their stress-free and healthy way of living.

1. A period of 6 months (26 weeks) of continuous clinical practice to enhance the clinical reasoning, judgment, programme planning, intervention, evaluation of intervention, follow up and referral skills of all the dysfunctions and impairments learnt throughout the curriculum of four years.
2. Those candidates declared to have passed the final year examination in all subjects shall be eligible for internship.
3. Internship shall be done in a teaching hospital recognized by the University. A degree certificate shall be awarded ONLY on successful completion of six months of internship.
4. The Internship will be rotatory and shall cover clinical branches concerned with Physiotherapy such as Orthopaedics, Cardiovascular & Respiratory including ICU, Neurology &Neurosurgery Paediatrics, General Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology both inpatient and outpatient services.
5. Successful Completion: The student must maintain a logbook. On completion of each posting, the same will have to be certified by the faculty in charge of the posting for both attendance as well as work done. On completion of all the postings, the duly completed logbook will be submitted to the Principal/Head of the program to be considered as having successfully completed the internship program.

“Greetings to all of you, parents, students, and well-wishers of the BKLWCOP family”.

First and foremost, I would like to sincerely thank every one of you for your unwavering love, support, and care for the institution. Your support enables and motivates us to work hard to continue the mission of educating everyone about values. Education is about developing one’s personality and life skills, not about only gaining knowledge. This is an uplifting process of development. I firmly believe that we have succeeded in every endeavour we have undertaken and that we have united to overcome the obstacles in the way of achieving high-quality education.

Perseverance and a never-say-die attitude are ingrained in every student’s heart, making them not just excellent scholars but also exceptional human beings, regardless of their involvement in extracurricular activities or academics. A comprehensive development and grooming programme are crucial in the fast-paced world of today. At our campus, we are fostering an environment that will produce future professionals with aptitudes and abilities across a wide range of functional disciplines.

I am pleased to see how far the institution has come in infusing in its students a value-based education that works in concert with contemporary teaching-learning techniques to create a generation of emotionally and intellectually strong adults. I do not doubt that in the future, we will carry on with even more zeal and consistently offer the next generation of learners a platform for comprehensive learning.

As collaborators in their education, we aim to expand our students’ knowledge and offer them engaging and creative learning opportunities. At the same time, we gently encourage them to step outside of their comfort zone and take on new challenges.

Our graduates possess the abilities, mindsets, and characteristics that will best position them for success. Let us all put forth our best effort and transform this establishment into a cutting-edge learning temple via our diligence, passion, and commitment. I’m sending you my warmest wishes for the future. They will serve as society’s future leaders and role models in serving the community.

– Regards

Prof. Chandrasekar L

Principal

B.K.L Walawalkar College of Physiotherapy