Bachelor of Occupational Therapy [BOT]

JKK Muniraja Medical Research Foundation College of Occupational Therapy, Namakkal, offers a 4.5-year Bachelor of Occupational Therapy affiliated to Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai. Admission is merit-based on 10+2 marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology through Tamil Nadu state counselling. The total course fee is INR 1,00,000 for the 4-year academic programme. The college provides clinical training through affiliated hospitals and rehabilitation centres in the Namakkal region.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Counselling begins August 2026 (Tentative).

JKK Muniraja OT BOT Fees 2026

Component	Amount (INR)
Tuition Fee (4-Year Programme)	INR 1,00,000
Hostel Charges (optional, per year)	INR 34,500
Total Fees	INR 1,00,000

• Hostel charges are optional and not included in the Total Fees figure.
• Students may contact the college directly for details on the payment schedule.

JKK Muniraja OT BOT Admission 2026

Event	Date
State Counselling Application	June 2026 (Tentative)
TNHSC Counselling Registration Closes	July 2026 (Tentative)
Seat Allotment	August 2026 (Tentative)
Class Commencement	September 2026 (Tentative)

• Admission is based on 10+2 marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology through TNHSC state counselling.
• Candidates must register on the TNHSC portal and submit verified 10+2 mark sheets and certificates.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Passed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as compulsory subjects
• Minimum qualifying marks in 10+2 as per Tamil Nadu government norms
• Indian nationality and Tamil Nadu domicile (for government quota seats)
• Completion of 10+2 from a recognised board with Botany and Zoology accepted in place of Biology

Admission Process

• Register on the Tamil Nadu Health Science (TNHSC) counselling portal with 10+2 mark details
• Pay the counselling registration fee and upload required documents
• Fill college and course preferences online during the choice filling window
• Receive provisional seat allotment letter based on 10+2 merit and category
• Report to JKK Muniraja OT College with original documents for verification and admission
• Management quota seats may be applied for directly with the college admissions office

✓ Opt for this if

• Looking for a low-cost BOT programme in Tamil Nadu under INR 1.5 Lakhs
• Prefer Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University affiliated degree
• Planning OT career in hospitals or rehabilitation centres in Tamil Nadu
• Comfortable with Namakkal location and regional hospital training

✗ Skip if

• Seeking urban metro location with corporate hospital exposure
• Need strong alumni network and pan-India placement support
• Prefer a college with a well-established research or postgraduate programme

JKK Muniraja OT BOT Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Tamil Nadu Government SC/ST Scholarship	Full tuition fee waiver	SC/ST students with Tamil Nadu domicile and valid caste certificate
Tamil Nadu First Generation Graduate Scholarship	INR 25,000 per academic year	First-generation graduates with Tamil Nadu domicile
NSP Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST)	As per government norms	SC/ST students with family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs per year
Central Sector Scholarship Scheme	INR 10,000 per year	Top 20th percentile in 10+2 and family income below INR 8 Lakhs per year

• Tamil Nadu government scholarships are applied through the Tamil Nadu e-district portal.
• NSP scholarships require an Aadhaar-linked bank account and apply on scholarships.gov.in.

JKK Muniraja OT BOT FAQs

Ques. What is the total duration of the BOT programme at JKK Muniraja College of Occupational Therapy, Namakkal?

Ans. The Bachelor of Occupational Therapy at JKK Muniraja Medical Research Foundation College of Occupational Therapy spans 4 years of academic study followed by a mandatory 6-month internship, making the total programme duration 4.5 years. The degree is awarded by Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai upon completion.

Ques. Is NEET-UG required for BOT admission at JKK Muniraja College of Occupational Therapy?

Ans. BOT admission at JKK Muniraja College of Occupational Therapy is merit-based on 10+2 marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology through Tamil Nadu state (TNHSC) counselling. Unlike MBBS or BDS, NEET-UG is not a mandatory requirement for BOT admission in Tamil Nadu. Management quota seats may be filled directly by the college based on 10+2 merit.

Ques. What is the total fee for BOT at JKK Muniraja College of Occupational Therapy, Namakkal?

Ans. The total course fee for the 4-year BOT programme is INR 1,00,000. Hostel accommodation is available at an optional charge of INR 34,500 per year for both boys and girls. Students should contact the college directly for the exact year-wise payment schedule and any additional charges for the 6-month internship period.

Ques. What are the eligibility criteria for BOT admission at JKK Muniraja College of Occupational Therapy?

Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (or Botany and Zoology) as compulsory subjects. The minimum qualifying marks are as per Tamil Nadu government norms for allied health science courses. Candidates with Botany and Zoology in place of Biology are also eligible as per the university guidelines.

Ques. What scholarships are available for BOT students at JKK Muniraja College of Occupational Therapy?

Ans. BOT students at JKK Muniraja OT College can benefit from the Tamil Nadu Government SC/ST full tuition fee waiver and the Tamil Nadu First Generation Graduate Scholarship of INR 25,000 per year. The NSP Post-Matric Scholarship is also available for SC/ST students via scholarships.gov.in. The Central Sector Scholarship provides INR 10,000 per year for eligible students.

Ques. What career options are available after BOT from JKK Muniraja College of Occupational Therapy?

Ans. BOT graduates can work as occupational therapists in government and private hospitals, rehabilitation centres, psychiatric facilities, schools for children with disabilities, and community health programmes. After gaining experience, they may pursue M.O.T (Master of Occupational Therapy) postgraduate studies. Employment opportunities exist in Tamil Nadu and across India in both public and private health sectors.