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Allied Health (Physiotherapy, Lab & Imaging)

Subjects, entrance exams and your routes after Class 12

Specialist health roles outside medicine — restoring movement after injury, running diagnostic labs, operating imaging equipment.

PhysiotherapistMedical Lab TechnologistRadiology / Imaging Technologist

Written by Future Path counsellors. Facts checked against official sources on 5 October 2026.

Which stream after 10th?

How each stream keeps Allied Health (Physiotherapy, Lab & Imaging) open, based on the official subject rules for the routes below.

Arts / Humanities

Some courses: depends on the university

Commerce

Some courses: depends on the university

Science (PCM)

Some courses: depends on the university

Science (PCB)

Some courses: depends on the university

Many universities set their own subject rules, so always check the course you want. Not sure which stream suits your child? Read how to choose a stream after 10th or see every Class 11 subject option.

How to get there after Class 12

Allied health degrees

Degree
What you study
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT), Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOT) and B.Sc. (Medical Lab Technology / Radiology & Imaging, where offered)
Entrance / admission
State / university admission
You can specialise in
Sports physiotherapy and Neuro / ortho rehabilitation
Common next step
MPT and M.Sc.
Typical first roles
Physiotherapist and Lab / Imaging Technologist
Subjects in Class 11–12: Subject eligibility is set by each university for each programme; CUET lets students choose test subjects irrespective of their Class 12 subjects, but admission still depends on the university's own programme rules.

Subject requirements for these programmes are set by each admitting university / state and were not verified from a national source — confirm with each institution.

Sources: [1] [2]

How this field is changing

Reliable published data on how this field is changing isn't available yet, so we'd rather say so than guess.

Skills that matter, and how to start now

Core skills

  • ✓Biology and anatomy
  • ✓Hands-on care
  • ✓Patience and encouragement
  • ✓Precision with equipment

Things you can do this month

  • 🌱Shadow a physiotherapist or diagnostic lab for a day with permission
  • 🌱Learn the major bones and muscles and how common sports injuries happen
  • 🌱Complete a first-aid course

Is Allied Health (Physiotherapy, Lab & Imaging) right for you?

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Questions parents and students ask

+Which stream should I choose after 10th for Allied Health (Physiotherapy, Lab & Imaging)?

For Arts / Humanities, Commerce, Science (PCM) and Science (PCB), some degree courses are possible, but each university sets its own subject rules, so check the specific course. Choose the stream your child will do well and stay interested in; the routes below show the exact subject rules.

+Which subjects do I need in Class 12 for Allied Health (Physiotherapy, Lab & Imaging)?

Subject eligibility is set by each university for each programme; CUET lets students choose test subjects irrespective of their Class 12 subjects, but admission still depends on the university's own programme rules.

+What can I study after Class 12 for a career in Allied Health (Physiotherapy, Lab & Imaging)?

The main routes are: Allied health degrees (Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT), Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOT) and B.Sc. (Medical Lab Technology / Radiology & Imaging, where offered)).

+Which entrance exams lead to Allied Health (Physiotherapy, Lab & Imaging)?

Depending on the route: State / university admission. Always check the latest official bulletin before you apply.

+How is Allied Health (Physiotherapy, Lab & Imaging) changing over the next few years?

Reliable published data on this isn't available yet, so we'd rather say so than guess.

+How do I know if Allied Health (Physiotherapy, Lab & Imaging) is right for me?

Interest is a good start, but fit also depends on your strengths, how you like to work and what matters to you. Our assessment looks at all of these and your report shows which paths suit you, with a counsellor available to talk it through.

Official sources

Rules and dates change every year. Always confirm with the latest official bulletin before applying.

  1. [1]Specification of Degrees (Gazette 5 July 2014) — approved UG degree nomenclature (B.A., B.Sc., B.Com., BBA, BCA, B.Tech., B.Arch., LLB, B.Pharm., B.Sc.(Nursing), BFA, BPA, B.Ed. integrated, etc.) · University Grants Commission · checked 5 October 2026
  2. [2]CUET (UG) 2026 Information Bulletin — 37 subjects; subjects selectable irrespective of Class XII subjects; programme eligibility set by each university · National Testing Agency · checked 5 October 2026

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