The application deadline for the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Physiotherapy program at the National Institute of Traumatology & Orthopaedic Rehabilitation (NITOR) is very close. The last day to apply for the 2024-2025 academic year is tomorrow, February 26th, 2025.
NITOR is affiliated with Dhaka University’s Faculty of Medicine. This five-year program includes four years of academic study and one year of required internship.
Online Application is Open
Students who want to apply must do it online through the NITOR website: http://nitorbd.bigmsoft.com. Remember, the application process closes tomorrow, February 26th, 2025, before midnight.
Who is Eligible to Apply?
To be eligible for the B.Sc. in Physiotherapy program at NITOR, you need to meet these requirements:
- You must have passed SSC and HSC or equivalent exams from any recognized board in Bangladesh or from abroad.
- You must have studied science in both SSC and HSC. Physics, Chemistry, and Biology are required subjects.
- You need a total GPA of 8.00 when you combine your SSC and HSC results.
- You must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 individually in both your SSC and HSC exams.
For Students from Minority Ethnic Groups
- The total GPA requirement is relaxed to 7.00 for combined SSC and HSC.
- However, you still need a minimum GPA of 3.0 in at least one of your SSC or HSC exams.
Important Note about Exam Years
- If you passed your SSC exam before 2021 and your HSC exam before 2023, you cannot apply.
Admission Test Details
The admission test will be an MCQ (Multiple Choice Question) type exam with a total of 100 marks. The marks distribution is as follows:
- Physics: 30 marks
- Chemistry: 30 marks
- Biology: 30 marks
- English and General Knowledge: 10 marks
For each correct answer, you will get 1 mark. For each incorrect answer, 0.25 marks will be deducted.
How the Merit List is Prepared
Your position on the merit list will be determined by combining your admission test score with your SSC and HSC GPA. Your SSC GPA will be multiplied by 8, and your HSC GPA will be multiplied by 12. The sum of these values, along with your admission test score, will be used to create the merit list.
If two or more candidates have the same total score, the candidate with higher marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in the HSC exam will be ranked higher.
Key Dates to Remember
- Application Start Date: January 16, 2025
- Application Deadline: February 26, 2025 (Tomorrow!)
- Admit Card Collection (Website Download): April 24 to May 1, 2025
- Admission Test Date: May 2, 2025 (Friday) at 10:00 AM
Exam Center
The admission test will be held at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Academy, Agargaon, Dhaka. The duration of the exam is 1 hour.
How to Get Your Admit Card
You can download your admit card from the website http://nitorbd.bigmsoft.com between April 24th and May 1st, 2025. You must bring a printed color copy of your admit card to the test center.
Other Important Information
- Successful candidates must submit original SSC and HSC certificates, mark sheets, and a medical fitness certificate to NITOR at the time of admission.
- NITOR does not provide accommodation. Students must arrange their own living and food.
- After completing the B.Sc. course, a one-year mandatory internship is required.
Steps to Apply Online
- Visit the website: http://nitorbd.bigmsoft.com
- Pay the application fee of Tk 1,000/- at any online branch of Agrani Bank Limited. Deposit the fee to Current Account No. ‘0200001767274 ’, Agrani Bank Limited, Shyamoli Branch, Dhaka.
- Scan your photo and signature (maximum size 300kb, JPG format) and your bank deposit receipt (maximum size 400kb, JPG format).
- Follow the detailed instructions on the website to complete the online application process.
Reserved Seats
Seats are reserved for students from minority ethnic groups and children of freedom fighters. If seats for freedom fighters’ children are not filled, they will be filled based on merit.
If you are eligible and want to pursue a career in physiotherapy, do not miss this opportunity. Apply for the NITOR B.Sc. in Physiotherapy program before the deadline tomorrow, February 26th, 2025!
For more details and to apply, please visit: http://nitorbd.bigmsoft.com