AP MPTCET 2026: registration opens today, exam on November 17
By TUF News Desk · Published 30 October 2026 · 4 min read
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Registration for the Master of Physiotherapy Common Entrance Test in Andhra Pradesh opens at 10 am today, October 30. Dr NTR University of Health Sciences in Vijayawada issued the notification on October 28 for admission to MPT courses for the 2026-27 academic year.
The test covers seats in physiotherapy colleges affiliated with the university, under both Competent Authority (Convener) Quota and Management Quota. It also covers Competent Authority Quota seats at Mohan Babu University in Tirupati and Apollo University in Chittoor.
Key dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration opens | October 30, 2026, at 10 am |
| Registration closes | November 9, 2026, at 10 am |
| Hall ticket release | November 13, 2026, from 10 am |
| Entrance examination | November 17, 2026, from 2 pm to 4 pm |
| Provisional answer key | November 19, 2026 |
| Answer key objection window | November 19 to 20, 2026 |
| Final answer key, results and merit list | November 21, 2026 |
Candidates must report to their allotted examination centres by 1 pm on November 17.
Who can apply
Only candidates who have passed the Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) course can appear for the test. Open category candidates need 55% aggregate marks in BPT. Candidates from BC, SC and ST categories need 50% aggregate marks.
Applicants must also have completed their BPT internship on or before September 30, 2026. The maximum age limit is 45 years as of December 31, 2026, and 48 years for SC and ST candidates. Applicants must also meet the nationality, residence and medical fitness requirements given in the prospectus.
Fee and exam pattern
The registration and processing fee is Rs 1,500 for open category candidates and Rs 1,000 for BC, SC and ST candidates. Bank charges are extra. The fee can be paid online through debit card, credit card or net banking, and it is non-refundable.
The test will be held in computer-based mode for two hours, in English, at centres in Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam and Tirupati. The paper will carry 100 multiple-choice questions of one mark each, based on the BPT curriculum. There is no negative marking for wrong answers.
The syllabus includes Anatomy, Physiology, Exercise Therapy, Biomechanics, Electrotherapy, General Medicine, Orthopaedics, Neurology and Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy, among other subjects.
How to apply
Apply through the official NTRUHS website. Open the MPTCET 2026 application link, complete the registration, upload the prescribed certificates, photograph and signature, pay the fee online, and submit the form.
Keep the documents ready before starting: the BPT degree or provisional certificate, marks memos, study certificate, internship certificate, identity proof and other applicable certificates. Our admission documents checklist explains how to organise these papers before a deadline. The university has warned that applications with missing mandatory certificates, incomplete details or illegible documents will be rejected.
What happens after the exam
The provisional answer key comes out on November 19, with objections accepted on November 19 and 20. The final answer key and the results and merit list follow on November 21.
The number of MPT seats for 2026-27 will be announced before web counselling. A separate notification for admission applications under the Competent Authority Quota will follow after the results and ranks are declared.
Frequently asked questions
When does AP MPTCET 2026 registration close?
Registration closes at 10 am on November 9, 2026. The window opened at 10 am on October 30, 2026, on the official NTRUHS portal.
When is the AP MPTCET 2026 exam?
The computer-based test will be held on November 17, 2026, from 2 pm to 4 pm, at centres in Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam and Tirupati.
Who can apply for AP MPTCET 2026?
Candidates who have passed the BPT course and completed their internship on or before September 30, 2026. Open category candidates need 55% aggregate in BPT, and BC, SC and ST candidates need 50%.
When will the AP MPTCET 2026 results be declared?
The final answer key and the results and merit list are scheduled for November 21, 2026, after a provisional key on November 19 and an objection window on November 19 and 20.
Frequently asked questions
When does AP MPTCET 2026 registration close?
Registration closes at 10 am on November 9, 2026. The window opened at 10 am on October 30, 2026, on the official NTRUHS portal.
When is the AP MPTCET 2026 exam?
The computer-based test will be held on November 17, 2026, from 2 pm to 4 pm, at centres in Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam and Tirupati.
Who can apply for AP MPTCET 2026?
Candidates who have passed the BPT course and completed their internship on or before September 30, 2026. Open category candidates need 55% aggregate in BPT, and BC, SC and ST candidates need 50%.
When will the AP MPTCET 2026 results be declared?
The final answer key and the results and merit list are scheduled for November 21, 2026, after a provisional key on November 19 and an objection window on November 19 and 20.
Sources: Edex Live, Manabadi