About
OfficialBCF College of Physiotherapy is a private, not-for-profit physiotherapy college in Vaikom, Kottayam, Kerala, affiliated to Kerala University of Health Sciences.
- Sanctioned by Government of Kerala
- Affiliated to Kerala University of Health Sciences
- Run by Bahuleyan Charitable Foundation, established 1993
- Located in Chemmanakary, Vaikom, Kottayam, Kerala
- Laboratories include Anatomy, Physiology, Exercise Therapy and Electrotherapy
- Hostel on the same campus as the college
About
BCF College of Physiotherapy is run by Bahuleyan Charitable Foundation (BCF), a not-for-profit company established by Dr. Kumar Bahuleyan in 1993. The college is sanctioned by the Government of Kerala and affiliated to Kerala University of Health Sciences. The founder, Dr. K. Bahuleyan, was a neurosurgeon in the US and hails from this hamlet, and he donated his earnings and wealth to the Foundation for philanthropic activities.
Mission and Vision
The Foundation's main objective, apart from running the Hospital and the Community Health Centre, is to establish and run educational institutions in medical, nursing and paramedical sectors, with a focus on supporting women's education and empowerment. The college aims to provide modern, high-quality physiotherapy education to the people of India at an affordable cost. Its vision is to be a pioneer in bringing change to health and education in the economically and socially backward community in and around Chemmanakary village of Vaikom Taluk. The mission also includes research and education in the neurosciences.
Campus & Facilities
The college is situated in a quiet, serene rural setting adjacent to the Indo-American Hospital in the Temple city of Vaikom. The college and the ladies hostel share the same campus, allowing students to spend more time in the library. Classrooms are equipped with audio-visual aids such as LCD projectors and OHP. Facilities listed include laboratories, a library, a computer lab with internet facilities, a hostel, a canteen and cooperative store, student health insurance, sports and arts recreation clubs, and a college conference hall.
Academics
The college has laboratories including Exercise Therapy, Electrotherapy, Anatomy, Physiology, and Computer Labs.
Admissions
Admission routes include the Government merit quota (based on the LBS Centre merit list), the Management quota (based on merit in the qualifying examination), the NRI quota for dependents of NRIs, and MPT admission for BPT graduates based on rank in aggregate BPT marks.
Quick stats
Courses offered
9
Avg placements
₹3.4 lakh / yr
Total intake
50
Hostel
Yes
Data last verified October 2026 · compiled from official sources