Bachelor of Occupational Therapy at MCHP

Manipal

Choose your passion and advance health, life and independence

The Bachelor of Occupational Therapy program prepares you to help individuals achieve independence and improved quality of life. You gain a strong foundation in occupational therapy principles with clinical training across diverse healthcare settings, emphasising client-centred and evidence-informed care across the lifespan.

Hands-on training at Kasturba Hospital and externships at MAHE-approved institutions build professional competence, ethical practice, and the skills to contribute effectively to multidisciplinary teams or pursue advanced studies in occupational therapy.

Program Highlights

Extensive Clinical Exposure: Train in multidisciplinary hospital settings and gain experience in diverse patient care scenarios.

Community Engagement: Participate in programs and initiatives that extend occupational therapy services to community populations.

International Collaboration: Access opportunities for short-term externships with global partners and institutions.

Research Participation: Engage with ongoing research projects that enhance clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice.

Professional Recognition: Program accredited by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) and All-India Occupational Therapy Association (AIOTA).

Lab Work

Specialised labs, including Activities of Daily Living, Splint Lab, Wheelchair Lab, and Therapeutics Lab.

Practical Exposure

Short-duration externships allow you to practice in leading organisations during an internship.

Internships

Six-month clinical internship with national and international placement opportunities at Kasturba Hospital and other MAHE-approved centres.

Lab Work

Specialised labs, including Activities of Daily Living, Splint Lab, Wheelchair Lab, and Therapeutics Lab.

Lab Work

Specialised labs, including Activities of Daily Living, Splint Lab, Wheelchair Lab, and Therapeutics Lab.

Admissions Path

Apply online

Upload 10+2 Mark card

Manipal Entrance Test (MET)

Merit list based on PCB / PCM marks

Physical / Online Counseling

Weightage

MET score - 50%

10+2 marks (Physics + Chemistry + Biology/Maths + English) - 50%

Note

Eligibility & Admission process may change per National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Profession (NCAHP) directions.

Program Eligibility

QUALIFICATION

Indian Boards

You must have successfully completed 10+2 or an equivalent from a recognized board with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as compulsory subjects, securing a minimum aggregate of 50% marks in PCB.

A Levels

You must have successfully completed A Levels with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with a minimum Grade D average at the A Level, English at the AS Level

International Baccalaureate (IB)

You must have successfully completed the IB Diploma or IB Certificate with English, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, securing an average of at least 4 points in PCB and an overall minimum of 24 points. You must also have: • A minimum of 3 points in each subject • 3 Higher Level (HL) and 3 Standard Level (SL) subjects • At least 2 science subjects at HL • The third science subject and English may be taken at either HL or SL

You must appear for MET 2027 and secure the required cutoff.

*Eligibility and admissions process are subject to change as per the guidelines issued by National Commission of Allied and Healthcare Profession (NCHAP)

Scholarships

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Manipal awards scholarship for its Under Graduate (UG) and Post Graduate (PG) students under the following categories

Manipal Foundation – MAHE Merit Scholarships
Children of MAHE Alumni
International Scholarship
Konkani Speaking Students
AGES Scholarships
SAGES Scholarship
Achiever Category
Scholar Category
Achiever Category

Degree / Marks/ Board

70% aggregate (as per admission criteria) in the 12th standard Board exam of the Karnataka State Board, and a certificate from Manipal Foundation confirming completion of Scholar Program in 11th and 12th standards with minimum 75% attendance

Entrance Test

MET

Scholarship on program fee

75% Fee Waiver

Scholarship on hostel fee

Not Applicable / Not Available

Room type

Not Applicable / Not Available

Monthly Stipend

Not Applicable / Not Available

Continuation of Scholarship

The scholarship will be extended in subsequent years only to those students who have cleared all subjects in the University Examinations of the previous year before the due date for payment of the annual program fee. Students who are promoted to next year with failures (F) / Incomplete (I) / Detention (DT) grades will NOT be eligible for a scholarship for that academic year. The scholarships will be forfeited in the event of irregular attendance, proven charges of indiscipline, or bringing disrepute to the Department/Institution/University, etc.

Withdrawal Policy

In case the MF MAHE scholar leaves the course before its completion (for any reason), he/she MUST reimburse the total program fee (as per the Prospectus 2025) for the years of scholarship utilised to MAHE Manipal.

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Program Highlights

Extensive Clinical Exposure: Train in multidisciplinary hospital settings and gain experience in diverse patient care scenarios.

Community Engagement: Participate in programs and initiatives that extend occupational therapy services to community populations.

International Collaboration: Access opportunities for short-term externships with global partners and institutions.

Research Participation: Engage with ongoing research projects that enhance clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice.

Professional Recognition: Program accredited by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) and All-India Occupational Therapy Association (AIOTA).

Lab Work

Specialised labs, including Activities of Daily Living, Splint Lab, Wheelchair Lab, and Therapeutics Lab.

Practical Exposure

Short-duration externships allow you to practice in leading organisations during an internship.

Internships

Six-month clinical internship with national and international placement opportunities at Kasturba Hospital and other MAHE-approved centres.

Lab Work

Specialised labs, including Activities of Daily Living, Splint Lab, Wheelchair Lab, and Therapeutics Lab.

Lab Work

Specialised labs, including Activities of Daily Living, Splint Lab, Wheelchair Lab, and Therapeutics Lab.

Program Details

Outcomes
Careers

Upon completion of this program, you can:

Master core occupational therapy knowledge and clinical skills applicable across healthcare settings.

Develop strong assessment and intervention planning capabilities for individuals and communities.

Enhance professional ethics, communication, and collaborative abilities for interdisciplinary teamwork.

Inculcate research awareness and evidence-based practice for improved patient outcomes.

Become prepared to pursue postgraduate studies, specialised practice, or independent professional roles.

Strengthen adaptability for lifelong learning and professional growth in healthcare.

Admissions Path

Apply online

Upload 10+2 Mark card

Manipal Entrance Test (MET)

Merit list based on PCB / PCM marks

Physical / Online Counseling

Weightage

MET score - 50%

10+2 marks (Physics + Chemistry + Biology/Maths + English) - 50%

Note

Eligibility & Admission process may change per National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Profession (NCAHP) directions.

Weightage

MET score - 50%

10+2 marks (Physics + Chemistry + Biology/Maths + English) - 50%

Note

Eligibility & Admission process may change per National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Profession (NCAHP) directions.

Program Eligibility