NILD BPO FAQs
Ques. What is the total fee for BPO at NILD Kolkata?
Ans. The total fee for the 4.5-year Bachelor in Prosthetic and Orthotics at NILD Kolkata is INR 1,83,250. The first year fee is INR 61,000, which includes tuition of INR 24,750 and other charges of INR 36,250. For years 2 to 4, the annual fee is INR 40,750. Students from low-income families may be eligible for a full tuition fee waiver at the time of admission.
Ques. What is the admission process for BPO at NILD Kolkata?
Ans. Admission to BPO at NILD Kolkata is through the SVNIRTAR Common Entrance Test (CET), conducted jointly for five national rehabilitation institutes. Candidates register at admission.svnirtar.nic.in and qualify the CET. Allotment is done through centralised counselling using a Common Merit Rank. Selected candidates report to NILD Kolkata with documents to confirm their seat.
Ques. What is the scope of the BPO programme from NILD Kolkata?
Ans. BPO graduates from NILD Kolkata are trained in prosthetic and orthotic device design, fabrication, and clinical fitting. They find roles in companies like Endolite, Otto Bock, and Alimco, as well as in hospitals and rehabilitation centres. Government employment in rehabilitation institutions under the Ministry of Social Justice is also a common pathway. The average monthly package ranges from INR 30,000 to INR 35,000.
Ques. How many seats are available for BPO at NILD Kolkata?
Ans. NILD Kolkata has an approved intake of 27 seats for the Bachelor in Prosthetic and Orthotics for the 2026 admission cycle. Seats are allotted through SVNIRTAR CET centralised counselling based on the Common Merit Rank and candidate preferences. CET is shared across five national rehabilitation institutes including NILD Kolkata.
Ques. What are the eligibility requirements for BPO at NILD Kolkata?
Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English from a recognised board with a minimum of 45% aggregate in PCB subjects. The minimum age requirement is 17 years as of December 31 of the admission year. A valid SVNIRTAR CET 2026 score is required for allotment through centralised counselling.
Ques. Does NILD Kolkata offer scholarships for BPO students?
Ans. Yes, NILD Kolkata offers a full tuition fee waiver for students from low-income families at the time of admission. Students can also apply for the NSP Central Sector Scheme at scholarships.gov.in and the West Bengal Post-Matric Scholarship at wbmdfcscholarship.in. These scholarships are available for students from SC/ST/OBC and minority categories domiciled in West Bengal.
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