Bachelor of Occupational Therapy [BOT]

SVNIRTAR, Cuttack, a central government institute under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, offers a 4.5-year Bachelor of Occupational Therapy programme. Admission is through the SVNIRTAR CET 2026. Total programme fee is INR 60,270 for the entire course, making it one of India’s most affordable specialist health programmes. With 62 seats, the BOT programme trains graduates to help people with physical, cognitive, and developmental conditions regain functional independence.

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

SVNIRTAR BOT 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 covered under the programme with no additional tuition fee.

SVNIRTAR BOT 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 the lowest-cost OT programme at a central government institute in India.
• Interested in rehabilitation of persons with disabilities as a career.
• Targeting OT roles in government hospitals or disability rehabilitation centres.
• Prefer a subsidised education with strong institutional government backing.

✗ Skip if

• Prefer to study in a metro city with stronger private sector OT placements.
• Looking for an OT college with broader PG programme options on campus.
• Uncomfortable with the limited student intake and high competition for CET ranks.

SVNIRTAR BOT 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 BOT FAQs

Ques. What is the eligibility for BOT admission at SVNIRTAR?

Ans. Candidates must have cleared 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with a minimum of 50% aggregate (40% for SC/ST and 45% for PwD candidates). English is a compulsory subject. Age must be between 17 and 35 years at the time of admission. Admission is entirely through the SVNIRTAR CET 2026 online examination. There is no direct or management quota at SVNIRTAR as it is a central government institution. All seats are filled through CET merit and counselling.

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

Ans. The total programme fee for the 4.5-year BOT course at SVNIRTAR is INR 60,270. The first year costs INR 26,370 and each subsequent year (Year 2 to Year 4) costs INR 11,300. The 6-month internship in Year 5 carries no additional tuition fee. An optional hostel fee of INR 6,000 to 7,000 per year is charged separately. This fee structure makes SVNIRTAR among the most affordable full-time health sciences programmes in India.

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

Ans. SVNIRTAR, Cuttack has an approved intake of 62 seats for the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy programme for the 2026-27 academic year. Reservation is as per central government norms: SC (15%), ST (7.5%), and OBC (27%) vertical reservation. Horizontal reservations apply for Persons with Disabilities (PwD), J and K domicile candidates, and North East state candidates. Remaining seats are for the unreserved category. Seat availability may be subject to regulatory approval.

Ques. What is the SVNIRTAR CET exam pattern for BOT admission?

Ans. The SVNIRTAR CET is an online examination consisting of 100 multiple choice questions to be completed in 2 hours. The exam is conducted in English only. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers. The question paper covers Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and General Knowledge topics. The CET 2026 was held on June 28, 2026, and the result was declared on July 9, 2026. Seat allotment is done purely based on the CET merit rank and choice filling preferences.

Ques. What careers are available after BOT from SVNIRTAR?

Ans. BOT graduates from SVNIRTAR can work as occupational therapists in government and private hospitals, spinal injury centres, psychiatric rehabilitation units, paediatric therapy centres, and community disability rehabilitation programmes. SVNIRTAR itself recruits OT professionals for its own programmes. Government hospital OT posts are filled through state and central government recruitment. Graduates may also pursue MOT (Master of Occupational Therapy) at SVNIRTAR or other health sciences universities for specialisation and academic careers.

Ques. What scholarships are available for BOT 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 policy. Post Matric Scholarships for SC/ST students are available through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in. The Prerana Scholarship is available for SC/ST students at MoSJE-affiliated central institutes. Odisha domicile students may also apply for the E-Medhabruti Scholarship through the state scholarship portal. Scholarship applications should be submitted in the first semester of each academic year.