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Krishna Group of Institutions offers lateral entry in BTech CSE and BTech CSE-AI and ML programmes. Selected candidates get direct admission in the second year of the BTech course. Aspirants must complete three-year Diploma in any branch of Engineering (except Agriculture, Pharmacy or Architecture) or BSc degree in Mathematics with at least 45% aggregate (40% for SC/ ST) to apply for BTech (lateral entry) courses.

Below are the reasons to choose ITS College of Professional Studies:

• 30 years of shining legacy of ITS group
• Hands on Practical training
• Experienced Faculty
• Best curriculum comparable with top universities
• Have own 100 bedded hospital in Campus
• Collaborations with leading hospitals in healthcare.
• Independent Specialised OPD services in campus
• Well stocked library
• Hostel facility with AC and Non-AC rooms for both boys and girls

Krishna Group of Institutions offers courses at UG, PG and Diploma levels. The institute offers courses across Engineering, Science, Pharmacy, Management and other streams. The programmes are offered in affiliation with AKTU,  BTE,  UPSMF,  ABVMU. BTech, MBA, BPharm, BSc Nursing are some of the courses offered at the institute.

Yes, Indian students on a F-1 student visa can access the Optional Practical Training (OPT) after studies at Carolina University. This allows them to stay in the US for another 12 months, employed in the industry according to their field of study.

Students can request the Carolina Uni Designated School Official (DSO) to receive recommendations and apply to USCIS for work authorization.

Candidates must pass graduation with a minimum aggregate of 50% (45% for SC/ ST) from a recognised university to apply for MBA programme at Krishna Group of Institutions. Admission to MBA programme is merit-based.

Krishna Group of Institutions selects candidates based on their merit. Candidates able to prove their eligibility are offered admission in the institute. Hence, no entrance exam is required for admission.

Carolina Uni is known for its STEM, Business, and Healthcare courses. Mentioned below are some of the best courses for Indian students at the Carolina University USA:

• MS in Public Health
• MS in Cybersecurity
• MBA
• BBA

Aspirants can apply for BSc Nursing programme at Krishna Group of Institutions after passing Class 12. Candidates must pass Class 12 with PCB and English with at least 45% aggregate for BSc Nursing. There is 5% relaxation in the aggregate for SC/ ST candidates.

Yes, extracurricular achievements are an important factor considered by the Carolina Uni in North Carolina before awarding scholarships.

Students who actively participate in social and cultural events and show leadership & community service skills are preferred for financial aid.

KIIT entrance exam has a total of 120 MCQs, and tests the Reasoning, Mathematics, Verbal Ability & General Knowledge of aspirants. Total duration of the exam is 150 minutes. Questions are about percentages, profit & loss, coding-decoding, and GK.

The priority deadline to apply for financial aid at Carolina University is March 1 of every year. However, some UG scholarships also accept applications until May 1.

Indian students can also apply to external scholarships in USA. The deadlines for these vary for each financial aid program.

While many institutional scholarships are directed toward engineering, KJ Somaiya College of Physiotherapy students can sometimes benefit from select industry sponsors and specialised aid programs associated with the wider Somaiya network. The college administration actively works to connect Bachelor of Physiotherapy students with relevant financial support systems.  

Yes, the "Somaiya Scholarships" are a distinct category of aid available to all students within the Somaiya Ayurvihar campus, including Bachelor of Physiotherapy students at KJ Somaiya College of Physiotherapy. These scholarships are aimed at recognising merit and supporting them financially. Because the college is part of a larger educational trust, students have access to a broader range of philanthropic support.

Yes — KJ Somaiya College of Physiotherapy (BPTh) offers stronger and more diverse financial aid options compared to most private physiotherapy colleges in India. It provides need‑based, merit‑based, subject‑specific, and special interest scholarships, along with concessions for economically weaker sections (EWS) and persons with disabilities (PWD), which many private colleges do not match

While most universities follow a standard lecture-based model, the BPTh programme at KJ Somaiya College of Physiotherapy emphasizes "experiential learning" and "self-directed practice." The college integrates research projects and biostatistics into the undergraduate level, which is not always a focus in other similar colleges.  

KJ Somaiya College of Physiotherapy is renowned for its extensive clinical postings, which begin early in the BPTh curriculum. Unlike many other colleges that may have limited hospital tie-ups, Somaiya students benefit from being part of the larger Somaiya Ayurvihar campus. Students get direct access to a wide range of patients in tertiary healthcare settings, intensive care units, and specialised clinics.

Beyond tuition, Bachelor of Physiotherapy aspirants at KJ Somaiya College of Physiotherapy should budget for an application form fee, which is INR 600 for CAP round students and INR 1,000 for the Institutional Quota. Hostel facilities are available at a cost of approximately INR 9.98 Lakhs for the duration of the stay. There is also a one-time payment of INR 10,000. All major payments to the college should be made via a Demand Draft in favor of "K.J. Somaiya College of Physiotherapy," payable at Mumbai.

For the Institutional Quota (including NRI/OMS), KJ Somaiya College of Physiotherapy issues a public advertisement to invite applications for the BPTh program. Interested students must complete an online application and pay a fee of INR 1,000. For NRI applicants, registration with the CET Cell or ARA is mandatory. After the college admission committee scrutinizes the submitted documents, a merit-based final list is displayed on the college notice board and website, after which selected candidates can finalize their admission.

Yes, KJ Somaiya College of Physiotherapy offers modified fee structures for reserved categories in the Bachelor of Physiotherapy course. For SC and ST students, the primary requirement is the INR 10,000 refundable caution money. For OBC, EWS, and EBC categories, the fees vary-
Males: INR 1,04,622 annually
Females: INR 22,244
VJ/NT category: INR 22,244.