About Bachelor of Occupational Therapy [BOT]

  • Bachelor of occupational therapy is an undergraduate program in occupational therapy.

  • The Duration of the course is of 4 years of study and 1 year of practice, but in some colleges, it is 4 ½ years of study and 6 months of practice.

  • The BOT syllabus explores areas like Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Orthopedics, etc.

  • In India, this course has gotten recognition from the All India Occupational Therapists Association (AIOTA) also the World Federation of Occupational Therapy (WFOT).

  • The BOT job scope after graduating with a practice license, one may start working at Government or Private hospitals/clinics/community health centre’s.

  • Pursuing a PG course is also recommended, After completing, one may work as a Lecturer at Government or Private OT Colleges/Institutes.

What is Bachelor of Occupational Therapy [BOT]?
  • Bachelor of occupational therapy is an undergraduate program in occupational therapy, where one does not directly treats a personal injury but aids the patient.

  • Generally, The Duration of the course is of 4 years of study and 1 year of practice.

  • The course dives deep into Pharmacology, Pathology, Microbiology, Psychology, Fundamentals of Occupational Therapy.

  • The course essentially covers the following major components of study:

    • Anatomy

    • Biochemistry

    • Physiology

    • Orthopaedics

    • Surgery

    • Medicine Psychiatry

  • Also, specializations like Pediatrics, Adult rehabilitations, Hand therapy, Vision rehabilitation, Community consultation, Assisted living, etc can be pursued to learn more in-depth aspects of the field.

Why Choose Bachelor of Occupational Therapy [BOT]?
  • The demand for OT professionals is on the rising. This trend has been the result of a modern lifestyle.

  • The course trains patients to be able to use assistive equipment and also modify the home/work environment to accomplish daily activities without any reliance on others.

  • The course focuses on adapting the environment according to the patient, teaching and educating them in the necessary skills needed in performing daily activities.

  • Rehabilitation clinics are also known to recruit BOT graduates as a rehabilitation specialist at such clinics, where It is the task of the Occupational Therapist to analyze the condition, evaluate possibilities, create a treatment plan and provide the best available treatment and support to the patient.

  • International welfare associations, as well as NGOs, are also known to hire Occupational Therapists to help out needy people.

Top Colleges for Bachelor of Occupational Therapy [BOT]:

Sl. No.

Name of the College

1

Bihar College of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, Patna

2

Christian Medical College, Vellore

3

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi

4

Jamia Hamdard University, Delhi

5

Manipal University, Manipal

6

Swami Vivekananda National Institute of Rehabilitation Training and Research, Cuttack

7

Pt. Deendayal Upadhyaya Institute of Physically Handicapped, Delhi

8

Rajiv Gandhi Paramedical Institute, Delhi

Eligibility for Bachelor of Occupational Therapy [BOT]:
  • Must have completed 10+2 level education, from a recognized educational Board.

  • Physics, Chemistry, Biology, or Mathematics should have been studied as the main subjects at the 10+2 level, with maintaining a minimum aggregate score of 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC candidates) at the level of graduation.

  • Candidates appearing for their final 10+2 examination are also eligible to apply for the course on a provisional basis.

Admission Procedure for Bachelor of Occupational Therapy [BOT]:
  • A few institutes also provide direct admission based on the candidate’s score at the 10+2 level.

  • Admission for students is based on their performance in a relevant entrance test, followed by a subsequent round of counselling.

  • The round of counselling consists of two additional rounds of group discussion followed by a personal interview, wherein the candidate’s general aptitude for the course is examined.

  • Some institutes conduct their own private entrance tests for offering admission, the process generally varies across colleges.

  • Mentioned below are some of the major common entrance examinations conducted for admission to the course:

    • All India Entrance Exam

    • CMC Vellore Entrance Exam

    • SVNIRTAR NIOH Common Entrance Test

    • Manipal University Bachelor of Occupational Therapy Entrance Exam