Annai College of Occupational Therapy

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOT)

Course Duration : 4.5 Years (6 Months Internship)

Affiliation : The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai.

Eligibility : Pass in 12th Grade (HSC) with Physics, Chemistry & Biology.

Course Overview

The Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (B.O.T) prepares students to help people of all ages overcome physical, psychological, developmental, or social challenges and regain independence in everyday activities — from self-care and work to leisure and education.

At Annai, our B.O.T programme blends medical sciences, behavioural sciences, and therapeutic skills. Students train in sensory integration labs, paediatric units, hand therapy clinics, and mental health settings, graduating as compassionate, skilled occupational therapists who restore meaning and function to people’s lives.

Course Details :-

Degree Level: Undergraduate
Mode: Full-Time
Medium of Instruction: English
Intake Capacity: 30 Seats
Assessment: Annual University Examinations & Practical Assessments

Course Duration :-

4.5 Years (6 Months Internship)

Affiliation :-

The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai.

Eligibility

Course Duration

4.5 Years (4 Years Academic Programme + 6 Months Compulsory Rotatory Clinical Internship).

Affiliation

Affiliated to The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai.

Eligibility

To be eligible for admission into the B.O.T programme, candidates must meet the following requirements:

Academic Qualification: A pass in HSC/10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology (or Botany and Zoology) as core subjects.
Minimum Marks: A minimum of 50% aggregate marks (40% for reserved categories).
Entrance: Admission based on HSC marks; NEET is not currently mandatory for B.O.T.
Age Limit: Minimum 17 years of age at the time of admission.

Why Choose Annai?

Expansive 80+ Acre Green Campus

5.5 Lakh Sq. Ft. Multi-Storey Academic Infrastructure

100% Zero-Paper ERP-Enabled Digital Campus

Highly Qualified and Experienced Faculty

Smart Classrooms with Digital Learning Systems

Advanced Computer Laboratories & Student Activity Centre

Separate Hostels for Boys and Girls

Hygienic Mess and Canteen Facilities

Playgrounds and Comprehensive Sports Facilities

Dedicated Coaching for ICAR, Entrance & Banking Exams

Campus Bus Transportation Facilities - 100km radius

24×7 Security and Uninterrupted Power Supply

What You Learn?

Throughout the 4.5-year journey, students will master:

Foundations of Occupational Therapy and Activity Analysis.
Anatomy, Physiology, Psychology, Neurology, and Orthopaedics.
Paediatric Occupational Therapy: Sensory integration and developmental therapy.
Mental Health & Psychosocial Rehabilitation.
Hand Therapy, Splinting, and Assistive Technology.
Community-Based Rehabilitation and Geriatric Occupational Therapy.

Scope of Practice

Graduates of B.O.T enjoy strong professional opportunities:

Clinical Practice: Registered Occupational Therapist in hospitals and clinics.
Special Education: Roles in special schools and inclusive education settings.
Mental Health: Psychiatric hospitals, de-addiction centres, and counselling units.
Industrial OT: Workplace ergonomics, vocational rehabilitation, and return-to-work programmes.

Career Opportunities

A B.O.T degree opens doors to diverse and rewarding career paths:

Occupational Therapist: In hospitals, rehabilitation centres, and special schools.
Paediatric Therapist: Working with children with autism, ADHD, cerebral palsy, and learning disabilities.
Hand Therapist: Specialising in upper-limb rehabilitation and post-surgical care.
Geriatric OT Specialist: With old-age homes, palliative care, and home-care providers.
Academician: Join OT colleges as a Lecturer (after post-graduation).
International Practice: Eligible to work abroad after meeting respective country licensing norms.

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