Founded in 1997, Nitte Institute of Physiotherapy is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences. Recognised by the Indian Association of Physiotherapist, the college offers four year under graduate course leading to Bachelor of Physiotherapy.
The institute has excellent facilities for practical training at the Justice K S Hegde Charitable Hospital. It conducts Anatomy dissection classes for its students. There is a well equipped library with latest editions of medical and physiotherapy books by standard authors. Separate hostels are provided for men and women students.
Nitte Institute of Physiotherapy is located at Deralakatte about 13 km away from Mangalore.