Ashok & Rita Patel Institute of physical therapy (ARIP) (previously called Charotar Institute of Physiotherapy), a constituent institute of Charotar University of Science and Technology (CHARUSAT) has started its term within the year 2009-10.
It is patronized by Shri Ashok & Rita Patel, USA. It offers Bachelor of physical therapy (B.P.T.) programme (4 ½ years), Master of Physiotherapy (M.P.T.) programme (2 years) in half-dozen specialities particularly system Sciences, medical specialty Sciences, Cardio pulmonary Sciences, Rehabilitation, Paediatric & Sports Sciences and degree (PhD) programme (Full time time).The institute is approved by Indian Association of Physiotherapists (IAP) & Gujarat State Council for physical therapy, Gujarat State.