Bachelor in Occupational Therapy

ELIGIBILITY:

i) Should have passed two year Pre University examination conducted by Department of Pre university Education, Karnataka State, with English as one of the subjects and Physics, Chemistry and Biology. The candidate shall have passed subjects of English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology as optional subject. The candidate shall have passed subjects of English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology individually also.
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ii) Shall have passed any other examination conducted by Boards/ Councils/ Intemediate examination established by State Government/ Central Government and recognized as equivalent to a two year Pre University Examination by RGUHS/ Association of Indian Universities (AIU) with English as one of the subjects and Physics, Chemistry and Biology as optional subjects. The candidate shall have passed subjects of English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology as optional subject. The candidate shall have passed subjects of English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology individually also The selection of students to a course of Occupational Therapy shall be based on merit provided that:
a) in case of admission on the basis of qualifying examination, a candidate for admission to BOT course must have passed individually in the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English and must have obtained not less than 45% taken together in Physics, Chemistry and Biology in the qualifying examination. With respect to candidates belonging to Scheduled castes, Scheduled Tribes or Category I, the marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry and Biology together in qualifying examination is not less than 40% instead of 45% as above

Occupational therapy involves in the activities of work, self care, leisure and play to enhance development of skills and possibilities. It may include adapting the work or environment as per the present abilities of the client, to achieve maximum independence and to enhance the quality of life. It is the job of an Occupational Therapist to figure out which areas are affected and how we can assist that person in performing these activities in a more functional and successful way.

It helps the people across their life span to participate in the activities they need to do (Occupations) and develops the children with disabilities to participate in school and social environments providing support for older adults with physical and cognitive changes.

Duration

Duration shall be for a period of three years excluding twelve months of internship, which is mandatory after three years duration.

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