Number of seats and further details regarding the admission process

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOT)

• There is a great need for health professionals who have been trained in the rehabilitation of the physically challenged. Physiotherapy is a health care profession concerned with identifying and maximizing quality of life and movement potential within the spheres of promotion, prevention, diagnosis, treatment/intervention and rehabilitation.

• The physiotherapist is trained in the physical procedures required in the rehabilitation of conditions such as hemiplegia, paraplegia, head injury, cerebral palsy, orthopaedic conditions like fractures, joint replacements, sports injuries and in the care of patients admitted in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and those who undergo cardiac and lung surgery.

• Those who have the passion to better the lives of the ‘differently abled’ would be ideally suited for this professional training programme. The course comprises of exclusive classroom teaching and demonstration in the first year and clinical teaching in the subsequent years. Learning by doing is given high emphasis.

• Subjects like Anatomy, Physiology, Exercise therapy, Electrotherapy, Biomechanics, Manual therapy and Clinical Orthopaedics are an integral part of the curriculum. At the end of the course the student will be equipped with the knowledge and skills in the use of physical agents, as well as principles, to treat and alleviate pain and disability caused by various illnesses.

• This is a rapidly expanding field in healthcare. Specialization in orthopaedics, paediatrics, neurology, cardiopulmonary, sports and community physiotherapy are available in other centres in India and abroad. Doctoral programmes in specific topics of interest can also be pursued by students to reach greater heights and set new trends in Rehabilitation.

Eligibility for Admission

• Candidates should have passed the Higher Secondary Certificate Examination (Academic) conducted by the Tamil Nadu State Board or any other equivalent examination with the following subjects: English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology (Botany and Zoology). Candidates should have a minimum of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry & Biology.

• Candidates should have completed the age of 17 years at the time of admission or should complete the said age on or before 31st December of the said year, and the maximum limit is 40 years for AHS Degree courses.

• For pre and para clinical courses service obligation is only for sponsored candidates (three years for Degrees and two years for Diploma courses).

Basis for Admission

• Selection is based on merit. A preliminary Computer-based, Step -1 test (see Annexure III of the admission bulletin), followed by Step-2 test (practical tests and interview) for short-listed candidates, will assess the candidate’s ability to undertake medical studies. The tests and interview will assess the candidate’s character, motivation and suitability for the medical profession, and studies at the Christian Medical College, Vellore. During this process the aptitude of the candidate for the healing ministry, willingness to serve in remote mission hospitals and a sense of compassion for the suffering will be assessed.

• Admission to the programme for the year is subject to being certified medically fit by the Medical Board of the Christian Medical College, Vellore.

• Sponsorship will be as per the guidelines under section 1.14 in the given below link prospectus. Regarding sponsorship Please click here for further information

• THE DECISION OF THE SELECTION COMMITIEE IS FINAL.

Dress Code

Uniform as specified will be compulsory during the course.