CARE Kelambakkam BOT : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total programme fee for BOT at CARE Kelambakkam is INR 18 Lakhs for the 4 academic years at INR 4.5 Lakhs per year. The subsequent 1-year mandatory internship may carry additional fees notified separately by the university. Hostel charges of INR 1 Lakh per year are optional. Merit scholarships can reduce fees to as low as INR 1.125 Lakhs per year for students with 91% or above in Class 12.

Ans. No, NEET is not required for BOT admission at CARE Kelambakkam in the 2026-27 cycle. The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions deferred the mandatory NEET requirement for occupational therapy programmes. Admission is based on Class 12 merit. Candidates should verify the NEET requirement status for future cycles, as the regulatory framework for allied health admissions continues to evolve across India.

Ans. Bachelor of Occupational Therapy focuses on helping patients regain functional independence in daily living, work, and social participation through purposeful activity. Bachelor of Physiotherapy focuses on physical rehabilitation through movement, exercise, and manual therapy. OT practitioners work with neurological, psychiatric, paediatric, and elderly patients to restore daily function. Physiotherapists focus more on pain management, mobility, and physical function recovery after injury or illness. Both are clinical degrees with hospital-based internship components.

Ans. BOT graduates from CARE can work as occupational therapists in hospitals, rehabilitation centres, schools for children with special needs, psychiatric facilities, community health programmes, and elderly care homes. Career opportunities also exist in vocational rehabilitation for persons with disability and in corporate ergonomics consulting. Post-graduate specialisation through M.Sc OT or MOT is an option for those seeking advanced clinical or academic roles.

Ans. BOT students at CARE undertake clinical training at Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, which is located within the Chettinad Health City campus. Clinical postings begin in the early years of the programme across departments such as neurology, orthopaedics, paediatrics, and psychiatry. The programme concludes with a 1-year mandatory internship that rotates students through multiple clinical and community settings before the degree is awarded.

Ans. CARE is a deemed-to-be university established under the UGC Act with NAAC A++ accreditation. The BOT programme follows the curriculum standards recommended by the Rehabilitation Council of India, which is the statutory body regulating occupational therapy education in India. Graduates must register with the Rehabilitation Council of India to practise as occupational therapists and use the professional title after completing the degree and internship.