MUHS BOT FAQs
Ques. What is the total duration of the BOT programme at MUHS?
Ans. The Bachelor of Occupational Therapy at MUHS spans 4.5 years, comprising 4 years of academic coursework and a compulsory 6-month rotatory clinical internship at an approved hospital or rehabilitation centre. The internship covers physical, mental health, and paediatric OT settings in rotation and is a mandatory requirement for degree completion under MUHS norms.
Ques. Is NEET required for BOT admission at MUHS?
Ans. NEET UG is not required for the BOT programme at MUHS. Admission is purely merit-based, using aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology at the Class 12 level. The centralized merit process is coordinated by DMER Maharashtra. NEET scores are not a selection criterion for allied health programmes such as BOT under the Maharashtra state system.
Ques. What career options are available after BOT from MUHS?
Ans. Graduates can work as occupational therapists in government and private hospitals, rehabilitation centres, special schools, NGOs, and community health programmes across Maharashtra and other states. The Indian Armed Forces also recruits occupational therapists. With the MOT postgraduate qualification, graduates can enter academic positions or advanced clinical specializations in neurological and paediatric occupational therapy.
Ques. What is the difference between BOT and BPT programmes at MUHS?
Ans. BOT (Bachelor of Occupational Therapy) focuses on enabling patients to perform daily activities and roles through therapeutic interventions, while BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy) concentrates on physical movement, pain management, and musculoskeletal rehabilitation. Both are 4.5-year programmes at MUHS. BOT graduates work in broader multidisciplinary settings including schools, NGOs, and mental health units, whereas BPT graduates are concentrated in physiotherapy departments and sports medicine.
Ques. Can students from outside Maharashtra apply for BOT at MUHS?
Ans. Yes, students from outside Maharashtra can apply through the institutional quota, which is generally 15% of total seats at private affiliated colleges. Maharashtra domicile candidates are given priority for the 85% state quota. Candidates without Maharashtra domicile must confirm seat availability in the institutional quota directly with the respective affiliated college before applying.
Ques. What scholarships are available for BOT students at MUHS?
Ans. SC/ST students are eligible for full fee waivers under the Maharashtra Post-Matric Scholarship scheme through the MahaDBT portal. OBC, EBC, and DNT students can apply for the PM YASASVI Scholarship, which provides up to INR 75,000 per year. EWS students can access the MahaDBT General Category scholarship. Applications must be submitted before the semester deadline each academic year to avail the benefit.


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