Bachelor of Occupational Therapy [BOT]

NIEPMD Chennai offers the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOT), a 4-year full-time programme recognised by the Rehabilitation Council of India, under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. Admission is through the SVNIRTAR CET national entrance exam. The programme has an intake of 18 seats at NIEPMD and a total tuition fee of INR 1,61,700 for the four-year duration, with clinical training conducted within the campus on persons with multiple disabilities.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Round 1 document verification begins 27 July 2026.

NIEPMD BOT Fees 2026

• Hostel charges are optional and not included in the total tuition fees.
• A seat acceptance fee of INR 10,000 is payable at the time of SVNIRTAR CET counselling seat confirmation.

NIEPMD BOT Admission 2026

• Online counselling is conducted at admission.svnirtar.nic.in.
• Admission to BOT through NEET-UG from 2026-27 has been postponed to 2027-28 and CET continues for the current cycle.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology from a recognised board with a minimum aggregate of 50% in the qualifying subjects (45% for SC/ST candidates).
• Qualified in the SVNIRTAR CET 2026 national entrance examination with a valid rank.
• Indian nationality is mandatory for admission to this national government institute programme.

Admission Process

• Apply for and appear in the SVNIRTAR CET national entrance test. Results were declared on July 8, 2026.
• Register for SVNIRTAR CET counselling at admission.svnirtar.nic.in and complete choice filling for institutes and programmes.
• Check Round 1 seat allotment, pay the seat acceptance fee of INR 10,000, and report for document verification at NIEPMD Chennai on July 27 to 28, 2026.
• Candidates not allotted in Round 1 may participate in Round 2 or Round 3 counselling rounds.
• Complete admission formalities at NIEPMD, Chennai and pay the first-year programme fee to confirm enrolment.

✓ Opt for this if

• You want RCI-recognised BOT training at a government national institute in Chennai.
• You seek clinical exposure specifically in occupational therapy for multiple disabilities.
• You prefer a small cohort of 18 seats at NIEPMD for personalised mentorship.
• You plan to work in government rehabilitation centres or start a private OT practice.

✗ Skip if

• You prefer BOT programmes in metro cities outside Tamil Nadu closer to home.
• You are a male student requiring guaranteed on-campus hostel accommodation.
• You need a large, well-networked BOT programme with established private hospital placements.

NIEPMD BOT Scholarships 2026

• Apply for NSP scholarships at scholarships.gov.in before the annual October to November closing date.
• Tamil Nadu state scholarships for domicile students are available at tamilnaduscholarship.gov.in.

NIEPMD BOT FAQs

Ques. What is the total fee for BOT at NIEPMD Chennai?

Ans. The total tuition fee for the 4-year BOT programme at NIEPMD Chennai is INR 1,61,700. Year 1 costs INR 41,700 and each of Years 2 to 4 costs INR 40,000. Optional hostel accommodation is available at INR 18,000 per year and is excluded from the tuition total. A seat acceptance fee of INR 10,000 is also payable during SVNIRTAR CET counselling.

Ques. Which entrance exam is required for BOT admission at NIEPMD?

Ans. Admission to BOT at NIEPMD Chennai is through the SVNIRTAR CET, a national-level entrance test conducted by Swami Vivekanand National Institute of Rehabilitation Training and Research, Cuttack. The 2026 CET result was declared on July 8, 2026 and counselling is currently ongoing. Online counselling is conducted at admission.svnirtar.nic.in.

Ques. What is the eligibility for BOT at NIEPMD?

Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks from a recognised board. SC/ST candidates need a minimum of 45%. Qualification in the SVNIRTAR CET with a valid rank is mandatory. Indian nationality is required for admission to this national government institute programme.

Ques. How many BOT seats are available at NIEPMD Chennai?

Ans. NIEPMD Chennai has 18 seats for the BOT programme as per the SVNIRTAR CET 2026 seat matrix. These seats are allocated through the centralised SVNIRTAR CET counselling process across multiple rounds. Candidates must complete choice filling and locking at admission.svnirtar.nic.in to be considered for seat allotment at NIEPMD specifically.

Ques. What career scope is available after BOT from NIEPMD?

Ans. BOT graduates from NIEPMD are RCI-registered occupational therapists eligible to practise across India. Career opportunities include positions in government hospitals, rehabilitation centres, special schools, and paediatric therapy centres. Graduates can also set up independent occupational therapy clinics. Those interested in research or teaching can pursue M.Sc Occupational Therapy or M.Phil programmes. Government OT posts are also available in the defence services and state health departments.

Ques. Is NEET required for BOT admission at NIEPMD in 2026?

Ans. No. Admission to BOT at NIEPMD Chennai for 2026-27 is not through NEET-UG. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare had announced NEET-based admission for BOT and BPT programmes from 2026-27, but this was subsequently postponed to the academic year 2027-28. For the current cycle, admission continues through the SVNIRTAR CET national entrance test.