BOT (Bachelor of Occupational Therapy) is the professional undergraduate degree required to practise as an occupational therapist in India, regulated by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI).
| Parameter | Details |
|---|
| Duration | 4.5 years, including a compulsory clinical internship |
| Regulatory Body | Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) |
| Eligibility | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology (PCB) |
| Entrance Route | State-level or institution-specific entrance tests for RCI-recognised occupational therapy programmes |
After the degree
Graduates must register with the RCI's Central Rehabilitation Register to practise, and can work in hospitals, rehabilitation centres, special schools, or continue to MOT.
What you will typically study
- Anatomy, physiology and human development across the lifespan
- Occupational therapy assessment and intervention techniques
- Assistive-device design and rehabilitation planning
- Clinical postings in physical rehabilitation, mental health and paediatric settings
Career directions
- Occupational therapist roles in hospitals and rehabilitation centres
- Paediatric, geriatric and mental-health occupational therapy
- Special schools and community-based rehabilitation programmes
- Further study via an M.O.T. for specialisation or teaching