NIPMR has started the Bachelors of Occupational Therapy programme, affiliated to Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS).
NIPMR has started the Bachelors of Occupational Therapy programme, affiliated to Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS).
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Programme Code |
B.O.T |
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Programme Name |
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy |
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Affiliation |
Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS) |
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Level of programme |
Under Graduate (UG) |
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Duration |
4 Academic years + 6 months Internship |
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Pattern of programme |
Non Semester |
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Medium of instruction |
English |
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Eligibility |
Candidates belonging to all categories for admission to the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy course should have passed in all the subjects of the qualifying examinations of the Higher Secondary(H.Sc) conducted by Kerala state or equivalent examination (Academic Stream) with the following subjects of Physics, Chemistry and Biology |
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Selection criteria |
The selection and admission to the course will be done through LBS only. From the rank list prepared by LBS, 10 candidates will be selected on Merit and another 9 through management Quota and 1 through NRI quota. |
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Reservations |
Reservation for SC/ST/OBC, PwD and others as per the norms of the Government |
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Scope |
A successful candidate has job opportunities as therapist, teaching faculty, researcher in Government & NGOs, self-employment, consultant/advisor in industrial & educational institutions in India & abroad. |
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Higher Education Prospects |
Masters in Occupational Therapy, PhD and |
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Post-Doctoral and Fellowship Programmes |
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Syllabus |
Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS) |
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Evaluation pattern |
As per the norms of Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS) |
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Certifying Authority |
Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS) |
Ms. Anna Daniel is the Principal of the BOT Programme at the National Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (NIPMR). She has more than 13 years of experience. Her area of expertise is in the assessment and Occupational therapy management of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, Down syndrome and other neurodevelopmental disorders. She is a certified Handwriting specialist and has extensive experience in working with children with Specific Learning Disorders, especially Dysgraphia. She is also certified in Sensory Integration Therapy. Anna has published papers in international journals. She had also developed a comprehensive Curriculum for Kindergarten. She also has experience in the management of adults with neurological and psychiatric disorders.
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Ms. Punita Vasant Solanki is a Principal (BOT Programme) at National Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (NIPMR), Kallettumkara, Irinjalakuda, Thrissur, Kerala, India since May 2022.
She is registered for her Bachelor’s Degree: BSc (OT) and Master’s Degree: MSc (OT) under the Maharashtra State Council for Occupational Therapy & Physiotherapy Act 2002 in 2009 with Registration Number: 2010/02/OT/000086. She is a registered Occupational Therapist with the Academic Council of Occupational Therapy (ACOT) of the All India Occupational Therapists' Association (AIOTA) in 1996 with Registration Number: 019147.
Ms. Punita has experience of more than 25 years in the field of occupational therapy and musculoskeletal rehabilitation after graduation. After her post-graduation, she gained experience at Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for Children and at Seth G. S. Medical College & King Edward VII Memorial (KEM) Hospital, Mumbai, as a clinical occupational therapist, lecturer and then assistant professor from June, 1998 to January, 2013. During her service at this Institution, she also served as a member of Committee for Academic Research Ethics (CARE) for a period of one year from 2011-2012. At this teaching institution, she was Maharashtra University of Health Science (MUHS) recognized undergraduate and post-graduate teacher and an examiner. She had been a teacher and dissertation guide for undergraduate and post-graduate students of occupational therapy for 12 years.
Later, she tried her hands in private practice career for about one year and four months, from March, 2013 to July, 2014, at a multi-specialty hospital and few nursing homes in the Western Suburbs of Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. She worked for a period of one year at Capita India Private Limited in Knowledge Services Department from May, 2014 to May, 2015, as a Senior Associate. She later pursued freelance career for a year and a half as a therapist and a research editor and also worked as a visiting consultant occupational therapist at AR Orthopaedic & ICU Hospital, Malad West, AR Orthopaedic Clinic, Goregaon West, Kanchi Nursing Home, Goregaon East, NM Medical, Malad West between August, 2015 to March, 2022. She worked as a visiting on-site occupational therapist for a BPO in Malad West, Mumbai from November, 2015 to September, 2016. She also worked as a Manager, Medical Communication at Mool Tatvam Consulting LLP in Goregaon West, Mumbai, from 24th April, 2017 to 12th September, 2017.
She has authored two books on Multiple Choice Questions in Occupational Therapy. Additionally, she has a total of 19 national and international journal publications/conference proceeding/editorials etc. to her credits.
She is a sincere, hard-working, honest, passionate, dedicated, meticulous, assertive, motivated, observant, and a proactive therapist with versatile hobbies which include: reading, writing, drawing, painting, internet-surfing, cooking, teaching, participating in medical camps, children's sports camps, listening to music, visiting places of professional importance, visiting libraries and book stores, attending academic meetings etc. She has learnt yoga, typing, basic computer skills: MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) She takes keen interest in adult and paediatric orthopaedic (musculoskeletal) rehabilitation, hand therapy, preventive health education, primary and secondary clinical research, medical writing and editing. She has a special interest in documentation of case-specific health data. Her honorary academic commitments include:
She is proficient in English, Hindi, Marathi and Gujarati
Ms. Anna Daniel is the Principal of the BOT Programme at the National Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (NIPMR). She has more than 13 years of experience. Her area of expertise is in the assessment and Occupational therapy management of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, Down syndrome and other neurodevelopmental disorders. She is a certified Handwriting specialist and has extensive experience in working with children with Specific Learning Disorders, especially Dysgraphia. She is also certified in Sensory Integration Therapy. Anna has published papers in international journals. She had also developed a comprehensive Curriculum for Kindergarten. She also has experience in the management of adults with neurological and psychiatric disorders.
She is passionate about parent mediated therapy and teaching and learning through the eyes of a child. She strongly believes in being kind and bringing the best out of children.
Anna has joined the National Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (NIPMR) in January 2020. She has taken charge as the Principal, BOT Programme on 1 November, 2022
Proficient in English, Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil
Mr. Sibadiuty Mohapatra is an Occupational Therapist with 4.8 years of expertise in the assessment and management of Adults with Neurological disorders, and adults with Orthopedic and pediatric neurodevelopmental disabilities. He is currently working as an Assistant Professor for the BOT course in NIPMR. His areas of special interest are Stroke Rehabilitation, Geriatric Rehabilitation, and cognitive rehabilitation in TBI cases. He has a keen interest in the rehabilitation of people with Parkinson’s disease.
Proficient in Odiya, Hindi, Kannada & English
Ms. Athulya Hari Kumar is an Occupational Therapist with 1.6 years of experience in the assessment and management of adults with neurological and orthopedic disorders, and Pediatric Neurodevelopmental disorders. She is currently working as a lecturer for the BOT programme in NIPMR. Her areas of interests are Stroke and Parkinson’s disease rehabilitation.
Proficient in Malayalam, Hindi, English, Bengali, Tamil
She is an Occupational Therapist with 4.5 years expertise in the assessment and management of children with Neurodevelopmental disorders, and adults with orthopaedic and neurological disorders. She is currently working as an Assistant Professor for the BOT course in NIPMR. Her areas of special interests are hand splinting, assistive technology and Sensory Integration Therapy.
She is soft spoken and enjoys being with children and finds joy in even the smallest of victories and milestones achieved by the clients.
Proficient in English, Malayalam and Tamil
Ms. Bishnupriya Lenka is an Assistant Professor of the BOT programme and an occupational therapist at NIPMR. She has 3.8 years of clinical experience. She has expertise in assessment and management of adult and paediatric patients with orthopaedic conditions. Her areas of interests are hand rehabilitation, upper limb and lower limb splinting, fabricating adaptive device with head and neck splinting. She has undergone a certificate course in hand splinting and assistive technology. She has a paper published in an international journal. She strongly believes in a client-centred treatment approach and rapid restoration of functional abilities with passion and positivity.
She has worked as an occupational therapist in Kalinga Institute of Medical Science (KIMS), Odisha from January 2019 to August 2022.
Proficient in Odia, Hindi, English
Avipsha Patra is the Assistant Professor of the BOT Programme and an Occupational Therapist at the National Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (NIPMR). She has 8 months of clinical experience and 2 years of teaching experience. Her expertise is in the assessment and management of various developmental disorders such as Autism, ADHD, and Cerebral Palsy. She is motivated and passionate about the tiny achievements of children with special needs.
Mr. Chinmay Debasis Nanda is a passionate Occupational therapist and Assistant Professor of BOT programme in NIPMR. He has 2 years of experience in both academic and clinical in the field of Occupational Therapy. He has expertise in assessment and management of adults with Neurologic, Orthopaedic, and Oncological conditions. His areas of interests are Hand & Upper extremity rehabilitation in various orthopaedic and neurologic conditions.
He has worked as an occupational therapist in Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute, Mumbai from November 2021 to August 2022
>Proficient in Odiya, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, Marathi, English
Ms. Henna Babu has completed her Bachelors in Occupational Therapy with over 7 years of extensive experience working in multidisciplinary settings such as medical college hospital, multi specialty hospitals and clinics with a wide spectrum of mental and physical disorders. She has hands-on experience in providing Occupational Therapy services across different age groups from neonates (preterm babies) to geriatric (old age) population which includes various domains of clinical development including gross and fine motor skills, sensory, handwriting and academic skills, muscular-skeletal, perceptual, praxis, cognition, functional ability skills, balance coordination, ADL skills as well as providing adaptive aids and assistive devices.
She has received training in Basic Life Support, fabricating Hand Splints and Prechtl’s general movements in neonates.
She is an Executive Committee member of Kerala Occupational Therapy Association (KOTA) and a regular panel member in Medical board for providing Specific learning disability certificate for students who are attending SSLC- Kerala state board
Currently working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy at the National Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Kallettumkara. Her area of interest is in Neurorehabilitation, Developmental Therapy, Hand Therapy, Mental Health, and Early Intervention. She loves dedicating herself to the profession as an Occupational Therapist, Researcher, and Educator.
She has completed her Bachelor degree and Master degree (Neurology) in Occupational Therapy from Swami Vivekanand National Institute of Rehabilitation Training and Research, Cuttack, Odisha. She has done her double masters in Public Health (MPH) from University of Hyderabad.
A dedicated Occupational Therapy professional with over nine years of experience in academia, clinical practice, and research, both nationally and internationally. Currently serving as Associate Professor and Clinical In-charge at NIPMR, focusing on the continuous development and optimisation of departmental services to ensure high standards of patient care and academic excellence. Her journey into this field was deeply influenced by her disabled brother, and she dedicated herself to improving the lives of individuals with disabilities. Her educational path included a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy from KMCH College, Coimbatore. With a dream of making a significant impact on the lives of others and an unwavering ambition to contribute to a healthier society, she pursued an MSc in Advanced Professional Practice in Occupational Therapy at the University of Plymouth. This decision led her to the United Kingdom, where she sought to expand her expertise, engage in research, and enhance her interpersonal skills within a diverse and multicultural environment. Her extensive experience encompasses a range of clinical settings, from child behavioural sciences to mental health centres, instilling her with a profound understanding of rehabilitation and patient care. She contributed significantly to the establishment of the Department of Occupational Therapy at the National Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and played a pivotal role in setting up a Bachelor's Program in Occupational Therapy. Her ambition is to be a beacon of hope for patients and their families, empowering them to create a positive impact on their communities. Her journey exemplified her dedication to patient-centered, evidence-based practice and her vision of instilling hope and empowerment in patients and their communities.
Mr. Abiram U is a lecturer in BOT programme and an Occupational Therapist at National Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He has an expertise in the assessment and treatment of pediatric, adult and geriatric clients having various musculoskeletal, and neurological conditions. His areas of interest are hand injury rehabilitation, splints and assistive device fabrication , ergonomics, cerebral palsy and stroke rehabilitation. He has a paper published in an International journal.
Occupational Therapist at AAMRI, Kochi (February 2020 - May 2020)
English, Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, and Hindi
Mr. Debasis Parbat is an Assistant Professor in BOT programme and Occupational therapist in NIPMR having teaching experience of more than One year. He has expertise in the fields of assessment and treatment of both children and adults with various neurological, psychological and orthopedic conditions. He is currently working as an Assistant Professor for the BOT course in NIPMR. His areas of interest are rehabilitation of pediatric -neurological conditions, genetic conditions, Stroke and spinal cord injury.
English, Hindi, Odia, Kannada, Malayalam.
She holds a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from JKKM College of Occupational Therapy, Tamil Nadu. Presently, she is an Assistant Professor at the National Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (NIPMR), where she is committed to fostering academic excellence and advancing the field of Occupational Therapy. Her professional focus lies in enhancing educational outcomes and driving innovation within the discipline, reflecting her deep passion for both teaching and knowledge dissemination. With her extensive experience working with paediatric patients, she excels at identifying and meeting the unique needs of each child. Her compassionate and personalized approach empowers children to thrive and succeed.
She holds a postgraduate degree in Occupational Therapy with a specialization in Mental Health and Psychosocial Rehabilitation from Manipal University. Currently, she is an Assistant professor at the National Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (NIPMR), where she is deeply passionate about teaching and expanding knowledge within the mental health field. Drawing on her previous experience with the paediatric population, she is adept at recognizing and addressing the unique needs of children, guiding them toward success through compassionate and individualized approaches.
Suriya Prakash is an Assistant Professor in the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOT) program and serves as a Clinical Occupational Therapist at the National Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (NIPMR). With expertise in assessing and managing a wide range of upper extremity conditions—including traumatic, non-traumatic, congenital, and neurological cases—he plays a key role in improving the functional outcomes for his clients. His skills extend to the fabrication of customized splints and adaptive devices, specifically designed to meet the unique needs of individuals with disabilities. Suriya's dedication to his profession is evident in his dual passion for teaching and advancing service delivery in the community. He is committed to empowering individuals through both education and hands-on therapeutic interventions, aiming to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those he serves.
