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Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOT) BOT · 4.5 years

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Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOT) course overview, eligibility, duration and progression options.

Am I eligible?
Duration
4.5 years
Entry after
Class 12
Entrance exam
Common University Entrance Test UG
Study mode
OnCampus
Licence
Registration with the State Allied and Healthcare Council under NCAHP, where the state council has been constituted
Overview

About this course

A rehabilitation-health pathway. Verify recognition, clinical postings, internship and current professional requirements.

Indicative eligibility: Physics, Chemistry and Biology are commonly required; institution-specific rules apply.

Always verify the current official admission notification before applying.

01 · Overview

Course overview

A rehabilitation-health pathway. Verify recognition, clinical postings, internship and current professional requirements.
02 · Eligibility and admission

Eligibility and admission

Physics, Chemistry and Biology are commonly required; institution-specific rules apply. Exact marks, subjects, age, entrance and selection rules vary by institution and admission year.
03 · More detail

What students and parents should verify

Check recognition, syllabus, faculty, facilities, practical exposure, total cost, refund rules, entrance process, progression and credible outcome evidence before admission.
04 · Where this leads

Where this can lead

Where people work.

  • Rehabilitation centres
  • Hospitals
  • Special schools and early intervention centres
  • Mental health facilities
  • Corporate ergonomics consulting
  • Home therapy services
  • Own practice

What you can study next.

  • MOT
  • Ph.D
  • Specialised certifications (sensory integration, hand therapy)
  • Overseas licensure
05 · Next steps

Cost, duration and indicative earnings

Indicative total course fee. Govt/University: about 10,000 - 80,000 total; Private: about 1,50,000 - 6,00,000 total.

Indicative starting salary. 20,000 - 38,000 per month.

Typical duration. 4.5 years (4 + 6 months internship).

Fees and salaries here are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution and treat the salary as a starting range that varies by employer and location.

Entry

Who can apply

1 route into this course.

QualificationStreamMinimumSubjects
Class 12 Science - PCB — Physics, Chemistry and Biology are commonly required; institution-specific rules apply.

Percentages are indicative. Individual universities set their own cut-offs, and reserved-category relaxations differ by state and institution.

Admission

Entrance exams for this course

Common University Entrance Test UG
Accepted or institution-specific

An exam mapping does not mean every college accepts that exam. Check the current institution and examination notification before you apply.

Outcomes

Careers this course leads to

5 routes mapped from this qualification.

Occupational Therapist
Helps people participate safely and independently in daily activities after illness, injury, disability or developmental difficulty.
Common route
Mental Health OT
An occupational therapist working in mental health, helping people rebuild routine, work and daily function rather than treating symptoms directly. Practised in psychiatric hospitals, rehabilitation centres and community programmes.
Alternative route
Ergonomics Consultant
Assesses how people work and redesigns tasks, workstations and equipment to reduce injury and strain, for employers or insurers. Usually reached from occupational therapy or physiotherapy.
Alternative route
Academic Faculty
Teaching post at a professional college in fields such as medicine, nursing, pharmacy or law, usually held alongside or after clinical or industry practice.
Alternative route
Clinic Owner
Runs an independent clinical practice. Requires the relevant statutory registration to practise, and typically several years of employed experience before setting up.
Alternative route

A course supports eligibility and preparation. It never guarantees a particular job.

Pathways

Before and after this course

What you can study next

Master of Occupational Therapy
Direct · Typical route
Questions

Common questions

Who can apply for Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOT)?

12th pass with Physics, Chemistry, Biology. Admission is through State counselling, Institute entrance, CUET UG.

How long does Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOT) take?

4.5 years (4 + 6 months internship). Full-time only. UGC does not permit this programme in distance or online mode, as it requires laboratory, clinical or studio training.

What does Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOT) cost?

Govt/University: about 10,000 - 80,000 total; Private: about 1,50,000 - 6,00,000 total. These are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution.

What can I study after Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOT)?

MOT, Ph.D, Specialised certifications (sensory integration, hand therapy), Overseas licensure.

Does Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOT) need a licence or registration to practise?

Registration with the State Allied and Healthcare Council under NCAHP, where the state council has been constituted.