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Occupational Therapy — BOT — Step-by-Step Roadmap

Your journey, phase by phase

  1. Phase 1 · Class 11–12 Class 11–12 prerequisites PCB with English is the usual requirement.
    • Choose PCB in Class 11–12.
    • Minimum marks are typically 50%.
    • Empathy, patience and communication skills matter.
    • Learn about occupational therapy in paediatrics, mental health and orthopaedics.
    Subjects
    PCB + English
  2. Phase 2 · After Class 12 Admission process State counselling, NEET-UG, CUET-UG or merit.
    • Check your state’s route for allied health courses.
    • Apply through the counselling portal or university.
    • Choose a recognised college with a good clinical setup.
    • Complete document verification and fee payment.
    Routes
    NEET-UG, CUET-UG, merit
  3. Phase 3 · Year 1–4 Four years of study Anatomy, kinesiology, therapeutic activities and clinical OT.
    • Year 1: Anatomy, Physiology, Psychology and Sociology.
    • Year 2: Kinesiology, Therapeutic Activities, Pathology and Orthopaedics.
    • Year 3: Neurology, Paediatrics, Mental health and Community OT.
    • Year 4: Advanced clinical OT, Assistive technology, Research and supervised clinical postings.
    Years
    4
  4. Phase 4 · Year 4.5 Clinical internship Six months supervised work in hospitals and rehab centres.
    • Rotate through paediatric, neurological, orthopaedic and psychiatric OT.
    • Treat patients under supervision.
    • Prepare case reports and a logbook.
    • Complete the internship for degree award.
    Internship
    6 months
  5. Phase 5 · After internship Registration and career Practice or specialise.
    • Register with the state or national allied health body as required.
    • Jobs: hospitals, rehab centres, special schools and mental health centres.
    • Higher study: MOT in paediatrics, neurology, mental health or hand therapy.
    • Private practice and community-based rehabilitation work are also options.
    Further study
    MOT

Verify on the official source

Exam dates, fees, paper patterns and eligibility rules are revised by the regulator from time to time. Treat this roadmap as your map, and confirm the current rules on the official site before you register or pay any fee.

National Career ServiceNTA (exam agency) Full Occupational Therapy career guide