Bachelor in Prosthetic and Orthotics [BPO]

SVNIRTAR, Cuttack, a central government institute under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, offers a 4.5-year Bachelor in Prosthetic and Orthotics programme. Admission is through the SVNIRTAR CET 2026. Total programme fee is INR 60,270 for the entire course. With 46 seats, BPO at SVNIRTAR trains graduates to design, fabricate, and fit artificial limbs and orthotic devices for persons with locomotor disabilities, making them essential members of the rehabilitation care team.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. CET Round 2 seat allotment on 30 July 2026.

SVNIRTAR BPO Fees 2026

Component	Amount (INR)
First Year Fee	INR 26,370
Annual Fee Year 2 to Year 4	INR 11,300 per year
Hostel Fee (optional)	INR 6,000 to 7,000 per year
Total Fees (excluding hostel)	INR 60,270

• SVNIRTAR is a central government institute with heavily subsidised fees for all students.
• The 6-month internship in Year 5 is included in the programme with no additional tuition fee.

SVNIRTAR BPO Admission 2026

Event	Date
SVNIRTAR CET Registration Opened	May 11, 2026
SVNIRTAR CET Registration Closed	June 12, 2026
SVNIRTAR CET Exam	June 28, 2026
CET Result Declared	July 9, 2026
Choice Filling and Seat Locking	July 14 to July 18, 2026
Round 1 Seat Allotment	July 19 to July 20, 2026
Round 2 Seat Allotment	July 30 to July 31, 2026
Round 3 Seat Allotment	August 11 to August 12, 2026
Mop-up Round	August 31 to September 1, 2026

• SVNIRTAR CET is conducted online in English as 100 MCQs to be completed in 2 hours with no negative marking.
• Application fee is INR 1,500 for general candidates and INR 1,100 for SC/ST and PwD applicants.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology from a recognised board with minimum 50% aggregate (40% for SC/ST and 45% for PwD).
• English as a compulsory subject in the qualifying examination.
• Age between 17 and 35 years at the time of admission.

Admission Process

• Register on the SVNIRTAR admission portal at admission.svnirtar.nic.in and fill the online application.
• Pay the application fee online and download the admit card from the portal.
• Appear for the SVNIRTAR CET online examination held in June each year.
• Check the CET result on the portal and participate in online choice filling.
• Lock the preferred seat by paying the seat booking fee of INR 500 and a deposit of INR 10,000.
• Report on the designated counselling date for document verification and fee payment to complete admission.

✓ Opt for this if

• Want a highly niche career in prosthetic and orthotic device fabrication.
• Interested in working with amputees and persons with locomotor disabilities.
• Looking for the lowest-cost BPO programme at a reputed central government institute.
• Targeting government hospital or defence establishment prosthetics roles.

✗ Skip if

• Prefer a broader allied health career with more diverse job market options.
• Looking for a college in a metro city with a stronger private industry ecosystem.
• Uncertain about the niche nature of prosthetics and orthotics as a career path.

SVNIRTAR BPO Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
NSP Post Matric Scholarship	Per government norms	SC/ST students applying through National Scholarship Portal
Prerana Scholarship	Per MoSJE norms	SC/ST students at MoSJE-affiliated central institutes
E-Medhabruti Scholarship	Per state norms	Odisha domicile students from state scholarship portal
Institutional SC/ST Support	Free education and laptop	SC/ST enrolled students as per institutional policy

• NSP scholarship applications must be submitted annually through scholarships.gov.in before the deadline.
• Odisha domicile students should check scholarship.odisha.gov.in for E-Medhabruti eligibility and deadlines.

SVNIRTAR BPO FAQs

Ques. What is the BPO programme at SVNIRTAR and what does it cover?

Ans. The Bachelor in Prosthetic and Orthotics at SVNIRTAR, Cuttack is a 4.5-year programme that trains students in the design, fabrication, fitting, and maintenance of prosthetic limbs and orthotic devices. Prosthetics involves artificial limb fabrication for amputees and others with limb loss. Orthotics covers braces and supportive devices for locomotor impairments. Students gain hands-on training at SVNIRTAR’s own workshops and clinical units, which are among India’s most advanced in rehabilitation technology.

Ques. What is the total fee for BPO at SVNIRTAR?

Ans. The total programme fee for the 4.5-year BPO course at SVNIRTAR is INR 60,270. The first year costs INR 26,370 and each of Years 2 to 4 costs INR 11,300 per year. The 6-month internship year carries no additional tuition fee. An optional hostel fee of INR 6,000 to 7,000 per year is charged separately. This makes SVNIRTAR BPO one of the most affordable specialist health programmes available at a central government institution in India.

Ques. How many seats are available for BPO at SVNIRTAR Cuttack?

Ans. SVNIRTAR, Cuttack has an approved intake of 46 seats for the Bachelor in Prosthetic and Orthotics programme for 2026-27. Central government reservation norms apply: SC (15%), ST (7.5%), and OBC (27%) vertically. Horizontal reservations apply for PwD, J and K domicile, and North East candidates. Competition for BPO seats is high given the limited intake and the quality of the institute. Candidates are advised to target a strong CET rank for a better chance of seat allotment.

Ques. What are the career options after BPO from SVNIRTAR?

Ans. BPO graduates from SVNIRTAR work as prosthetists and orthotists in government hospitals, rehabilitation centres, armed forces medical establishments, and spinal injury units. SVNIRTAR itself employs P and O professionals for its clinical and research functions. International employment opportunities exist in Gulf countries, the UK, and Canada where certified prosthetists and orthotists are in demand. Graduates may also pursue a Master’s in Prosthetics and Orthotics (MPO) at SVNIRTAR or through international programmes.

Ques. Is the SVNIRTAR BPO degree recognised internationally?

Ans. The BPO degree from SVNIRTAR is recognised within India for government and private hospital employment. For international practice, graduates typically need additional certification such as the International Society of Prosthetics and Orthotics certification or the relevant national licensing exam of the target country. Graduates who wish to work in countries like the UK, Canada, or Gulf nations should verify the recognition of Indian P and O qualifications with the respective national body before planning international migration.

Ques. What scholarships are available for BPO students at SVNIRTAR?

Ans. SC and ST students at SVNIRTAR receive institutional support including free education and a laptop under the institute’s SC/ST support scheme. Post Matric Scholarships for SC/ST are available through the National Scholarship Portal. Odisha domicile students may apply for the E-Medhabruti Scholarship. The Prerana Scholarship under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is also available for eligible SC/ST students. Scholarship applications must be submitted in the first semester of each academic year through the respective portals.