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About Bachelor of Occupational Therapy [BOT]
Seth G.S. Medical College (GSMC) and KEM Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, offers a 4-year 6-month full-time Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOT) programme with 40 seats under MUHS, Nashik. Admission is through NEET-UG scores via Maharashtra CET Cell. Total fees for the full programme are INR 2.43 Lakhs. KEM Hospital’s 1,800-plus bed teaching facility, ranked #11 in NIRF Medical 2025, provides extensive occupational therapy clinical exposure across rehabilitation, psychiatry, and paediatric units.
📋 Admission Status: Admissions expected to open August 2026 (Tentative).
KEM Mumbai BOT Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year, Years 1 to 4) | INR 60,750 |
| Hostel Charges (Optional) | As per KEM Hospital hostel norms |
| Total Fees | INR 2,43,000 |
- Total fees cover 4 years of tuition, excluding the 6-month internship period and hostel.
- Hostel availability is limited and subject to KEM Hospital authority allocation.
- SC/ST/OBC/EWS students may be eligible for full or partial fee waiver through MAHADBT schemes.
KEM Mumbai BOT Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NEET-UG Registration Opens | February 8, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Registration Closes | March 8, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Exam (Re-exam) | June 21, 2026 |
| NEET-UG Result | July 20, 2026 (Tentative) |
| Maharashtra CET Cell Allied Health Counselling Registration | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Seat Allotment Round 1 | September 2026 (Tentative) |
| Class Commencement | October 2026 (Tentative) |
- Maharashtra CET Cell manages BOT counselling as part of allied health programmes under DMER.
- Document verification is mandatory at Seth GS Medical College before confirming seat.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed 10+2 with minimum 50% in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology from a recognized board
- Qualified NEET-UG 2026 with minimum qualifying percentile for BOT admission
- Minimum age of 17 years as of December 31, 2026
- Maharashtra domicile preferred for state quota seats through Maharashtra CET Cell
Admission Process
- Qualify NEET-UG 2026 with the required percentile for allied health admissions
- Register on the Maharashtra CET Cell portal when allied health counselling opens post-NEET result
- Fill college and course preferences including Seth GS Medical College BOT during choice-filling
- Download seat allotment letter after result and report to GSMC, Parel, Mumbai
- Submit original 10+2 marksheets, NEET scorecard, domicile certificate, and category certificates
- Pay first-year fees and complete MUHS enrolment formalities at the admissions office
✓ Opt for this if
- You want BOT training at a NIRF #11 government hospital with diverse patient exposure
- You are based in Mumbai or Maharashtra and want very low government college fees
- You seek clinical experience across neurological, psychiatric, and paediatric OT at KEM Hospital
- INR 2.43 Lakhs total fee is a major advantage over private OT college fees
✗ Skip if
- You need campus placements or structured corporate OT recruitment support
- You are from outside Maharashtra without Maharashtra domicile for state quota seats
- You prefer BOT specialization colleges with dedicated OT research programmes
- You want sports occupational therapy or ergonomics-focused training from the start
KEM Mumbai BOT Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST/OBC/NT) | Full or partial tuition coverage | Maharashtra domicile, income criteria, via MAHADBT portal |
| EBC Freeship Card | Full or partial fee waiver | Economically backward class candidates in Maharashtra |
| NSP Central Sector Scholarship | Varies by income and category | Family income below INR 8,00,000 per year, applied via NSP portal |
| Indira Foundation Scholarship | Varies | Meritorious students at Seth GS Medical College |
- Maharashtra government scholarships are applied through the MAHADBT portal each academic year.
- SC/ST candidates may receive full tuition waiver under the Maharashtra freeship scheme.
KEM Mumbai BOT FAQs
Ques. What is the total fee for BOT at KEM Mumbai?
Ans. The total tuition fee for Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOT) at Seth GS Medical College, KEM Mumbai is INR 2,43,000 for 4 years at INR 60,750 per year, as per government-regulated rates under MUHS. Hostel accommodation is available subject to availability at KEM Hospital norms. Students from SC/ST/OBC/EWS categories may be eligible for partial or full fee waiver through MAHADBT state scholarship schemes.
Ques. How many seats are available for BOT at KEM Mumbai?
Ans. Seth GS Medical College offers 40 seats in the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOT) programme, a 4-year 6-month full-time degree under Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik. Seats are filled through Maharashtra CET Cell counselling based on NEET-UG merit rank. Some seats are reserved for SC/ST/OBC/NT and other categories as per Maharashtra government reservation norms.
Ques. What clinical exposure does BOT at KEM Hospital provide?
Ans. BOT students at KEM Hospital, Mumbai, receive clinical training at one of Asia’s busiest public teaching hospitals with 1,800-plus beds and 1.8 million OPD patients annually. Clinical rotations cover neurological rehabilitation, orthopaedic OT, psychiatric occupational therapy, paediatric OT, and community-based rehabilitation. The 6-month mandatory internship at the end of the 4-year programme provides concentrated hands-on experience across departments.
Ques. What career options are available after BOT from KEM Mumbai?
Ans. BOT graduates from KEM Mumbai can work as occupational therapists at government hospitals, private rehabilitation centres, psychiatric facilities, schools for children with special needs, and corporate ergonomics programmes. Graduates may also pursue MOT (Master of Occupational Therapy) through NEET-PG for specialization in neurological, paediatric, or psychiatric OT. Career opportunities also exist in international markets where OT credentials from India are recognized through evaluation bodies.
Ques. Is NEET-UG required for BOT admission at KEM Mumbai?
Ans. Yes, BOT admission at Seth GS Medical College, KEM Mumbai is through Maharashtra CET Cell based on NEET-UG scores. Candidates must qualify NEET-UG 2026 and register for Maharashtra state allied health counselling after the NEET result is declared. Maharashtra domicile candidates get priority for state quota seats. The minimum eligibility is 10+2 with 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology from a recognized board.