SJMC BOT FAQs
Ques. Is NEET required for BOT admission at St John's Bangalore?
Ans. No, NEET is not required for BOT admission at SJNAHS. Admission is through a direct written entrance exam conducted by SJMC, covering Class XI-XII Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (MCQ format, 1 hour). KCET score is also not required. Apply directly at stjohnsadmissions.in when the notification is released.
Ques. What is the total fee for BOT at St John's Medical College?
Ans. Total fees for BOT at SJNAHS are Rs. 10,60,630 for the 4.5-year programme, including a one-time admission fee of Rs. 28,710 and tuition of Rs. 2,57,980/year for 4 years. Hostel charges of around Rs. 80,000/year are optional. Verify the exact 2026-27 fee with the SJNAHS admissions office before admission.
Ques. How many seats does SJMC have for BOT?
Ans. SJNAHS has 30 seats per batch for the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOT). Seats are filled entirely through the SJMC direct entrance exam; there is no KEA or government quota. Given the limited seats and direct-admission format, apply early once the notification is out.
Ques. What clinical training do BOT students get at SJMC?
Ans. BOT students at SJNAHS rotate through SJMC's occupational therapy department and affiliated wards covering orthopaedic rehabilitation (post-fracture, joint replacement), neurological rehabilitation (stroke, spinal cord injury, TBI), paediatric OT (cerebral palsy, developmental delays), psychiatric rehabilitation, and community OT. The 1,200+ bed hospital provides a diverse caseload with specialist supervision throughout the programme.
Ques. Is the BOT degree from SJNAHS recognised for jobs and private practice?
Ans. Yes. BOT from SJNAHS is affiliated to RGUHS and recognised by AIOTA (All India Occupational Therapists' Association). Graduates can register with state OT councils and work in government hospitals, private hospitals, rehabilitation centres, schools for special needs, geriatric care homes, and industrial ergonomics. The degree also qualifies graduates for AIOTA-affiliated postgraduate OT programmes (MOT).







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