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Occupational Therapist

Occupational therapists help patients with physical, cognitive, or developmental challenges regain the ability to perform daily tasks at home, school, or work. In India, OTs are increasingly in demand across hospitals, rehabilitation centres, special schools, and community health programmes. The profession is regulated by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI).

Salary range
₹3–18 LPA
Job growth
high
Work type
Hospital
Paths to entry
3 routes

Actions for your grade

  • Choose PCB stream for Class 11 — mandatory for OT admissions
  • Shadow an occupational therapist if possible through hospital outreach
  • Research B.Sc. OT colleges and their NEET cutoffs

Your complete path from Grade 10 to Occupational Therapist

Every step you need — from now to your first job.

B.Sc. OT via NEET UG
Science

PCB mandatory in Class 12; NEET UG score used for state and central OT seat allotment.

  1. Now
    Science Stream
  2. Exams
    NEET UG
  3. Degree
    B.Sc. Occupational Therapy (4.5 years incl. 6-month internship)
  4. Colleges
    AIIMS Delhi · Cmc Vellore · Nimhans Bangalore
  5. Career
    Occupational Therapist
B.Sc. OT via CUET UG
Science

CUET UG accepted at central universities offering allied health programmes.

  1. Now
    Science Stream
  2. Exams
    CUET UG
  3. Degree
    B.Sc. Occupational Therapy (4.5 years)
  4. Colleges
    Jamia Hamdard University Delhi · BHU Varanasi · Central University of Rajasthan
  5. Career
    Occupational Therapist
M.Sc. OT (post-graduation)
Science

Requires B.Sc. OT; admission via institute-level entrance tests or merit.

  1. Now
    Science Stream
  2. Exams
    —
  3. Degree
    M.Sc. Occupational Therapy (2 years)
  4. Colleges
    AIIMS Delhi · Nimhans Bangalore · Cmc Vellore
  5. Career
    Occupational Therapist

Entrance exams

ExamEligibilityDifficultyWindow
NEET UG
NTA
Class 12 PCB, 50%+Very HardMay
CUET UG
NTA
Class 12 (any stream)MediumMay-Jun

Where to Study

Institutes known to offer this career pathway in India.

AIIMS Delhi
AIIMS New Delhi
Central GovtNew Delhi, Delhi
AIIMS Allied Health ExamAIIMS CBT
CMC Vellore
Christian Medical College, Vellore
Deemed UniversityVellore, Tamil Nadu
CMC Entrance Exam
NIMHANS
National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences
AutonomousBangalore, Karnataka
NEET PGInstitute entranceMerit-based
SRIHER
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University)
Deemed UniversityChennai, Tamil Nadu
NEET UGNEET PGInstitute entranceMerit-based
MCHP
Manipal College of Health Professions
Deemed UniversityManipal, Karnataka
METNEET UG
Jamia Hamdard
Jamia Hamdard
Deemed UniversityNew Delhi, Delhi
NEET UGJamia Hamdard Entrance Test
BHU
Banaras Hindu University
Central GovtVaranasi, Uttar Pradesh
CUETJEE MainNEET UG
CURAJ
Central University of Rajasthan
Central GovtAjmer, Rajasthan
CUETCURAJ Entrance Test
Recommendations only — verify eligibility, seat availability, and admission rules from official portals before applying.