Postgraduate UGC Approved by NCAHP MOT

Master of Occupational Therapy MOT · 2 years

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Master of Occupational Therapy course overview, eligibility, duration and progression options.

Am I eligible?
Duration
2 years
Entry after
Graduation
Entrance exam
None
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

An advanced rehabilitation specialisation. Verify clinical training, recognition and accepted undergraduate qualification.

Indicative eligibility: A recognised occupational-therapy bachelor degree and applicable clinical or registration conditions.

Always verify the current official admission notification before applying.

01 · Overview

Course overview

An advanced rehabilitation specialisation. Verify clinical training, recognition and accepted undergraduate qualification.
02 · Eligibility and admission

Eligibility and admission

A recognised occupational-therapy bachelor degree and applicable clinical or registration conditions. 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
  • Multi-specialty hospitals
  • Special schools and early intervention centres
  • Occupational therapy colleges
  • Corporate ergonomics consulting
  • Private practice

What you can study next.

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

Cost, duration and indicative earnings

Indicative total course fee. Govt/University: about 20,000 - 1,50,000 total; Private: about 1,50,000 - 8,00,000 total.

Indicative starting salary. 30,000 - 60,000 per month.

Typical duration. 2 years.

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
Graduation Any — A recognised occupational-therapy bachelor degree and applicable clinical or registration conditions.

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

Outcomes

Careers this course leads to

6 routes mapped from this qualification.

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
Occupational Therapist
Helps people participate safely and independently in daily activities after illness, injury, disability or developmental difficulty.
Alternative route
Rehabilitation Head
Leads a rehabilitation department - physiotherapy, occupational therapy and allied staff - in a hospital or specialist centre. A senior post reached after years of clinical practice and a master's qualification.
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
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
Assistant Professor
Teaches and researches at a college or university. Requires a postgraduate degree plus UGC NET (or CSIR NET / ICAR NET in the sciences and agriculture), and increasingly a Ph.D for permanent appointment.
Alternative route

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

Pathways

Before and after this course

Courses that lead here

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOT)
Direct · Typical route
Questions

Common questions

Who can apply for Master of Occupational Therapy?

BOT with completed internship. Admission is through Institute entrance, State counselling, University admission.

How long does Master of Occupational Therapy take?

2 years. Full-time only. UGC does not permit this programme in distance or online mode, as it requires laboratory, clinical or studio training.

What does Master of Occupational Therapy cost?

Govt/University: about 20,000 - 1,50,000 total; Private: about 1,50,000 - 8,00,000 total. These are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution.

What can I study after Master of Occupational Therapy?

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

Does Master of Occupational Therapy need a licence or registration to practise?

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