Bachelor in Occupational Therapy

Course Details

• Affiliated to - Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru
• Intake of Seats - 30
• Duration - 4 ½ years (4 + ½ year Internship)
• Lateral Entry – 3 ½ years (3 + ½ year Internship)
• Medium of instruction – English

Eligibility Criteria for Admission

A candidate seeking admission shall have studied English as one of the principal subject during the tenure of the course shall have passed:

1. Two year Pre-University examination or equivalent as recognized by Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as subjects of study. OR
2. Pre-Degree course from a recognized University considered as equivalent by RGUHS (Two years after ten years of schooling) with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as subjects of study.OR
3. Any equivalent examination recognized by the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore for the above purpose with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as subjects of study.OR
4. The vocational higher secondary education course conducted by Vocational Higher Secondary Education of any other State Government with five subjects including Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English in addition to vocational subjects conducted is considered equivalent to plus TWO examinations of Government of Karnataka Pre University Course.
5. Lateral entry to second year for allied health science courses for candidates who have passed diploma program from the Government Boards and recognized by RGUHS.
6. Minimum age for admission will be 17 years at the time of admission.
7. Should be medically fit.

Note:

1. The candidate shall have passed individually in each of the principal subjects.
2. Candidates who have completed diploma or vocational course through Correspondence shall not be eligible for any of the courses mentioned above.

Certificates to be enclosed with the application

1. Copy of SSLC/10th Marks card
2. Copy of HSC/PUC/PDC/10+2 Marks card
3. Copy of Transfer Certificate
4. Copy of Conduct Certificate
5. Copy of Diploma Certificate
6. Copy of Migration Certificate (only for other than Karnataka state candidates)
7. Passport size photo
8. Copy of Aadhaar Card

Admission Procedure

The application duly filled in along with the necessary documents should be sent with crossed DD for Rs. 1000/- payable to Athena Institute of Health Sciences, Mangaluru. The application fees once paid will not be refunded.

List of Original Documents to be produced at the time of admission:

• SSLC/10th Marks card
• HSC/PUC/PDC/10+2 Marks card
• Transfer Certificate
• Conduct Certificate
• Migration Certificate (only for other than Karnataka state candidates)
• Diploma Marks Cards (For Lateral Entry)
• Diploma Certificate (For Lateral Entry)
• Eligibility Certificate from RGUHS, Bangalore