MOT in Hand at MCHP

Manipal

Advance healing through purposeful care

The Master of Occupational Therapy in Hand –M. OT (Hand) at Manipal Centre for Health Professions, MAHE, prepares you to restore movement and independence in individuals with upper limb injuries.
Across two years, you gain in-depth clinical knowledge and rehabilitation of hand and musculoskeletal conditions, through hands-on experience at Kasturba Hospital, and research exposure, combining scientific rigour, ethical sensitivity, and skill to advance your professional growth in healthcare.

Program Highlights

Expert Clinical Learning: You train in our leading multi-specialty hospitals and rehabilitation units under professional guidance.

Research and Innovation Support: You participate in conferences, workshops, and research initiatives backed by institutional funding, giving you research exposure.

Dissertation with Publication Scope: You undertake a research project designed to meet academic and professional publication standards, further expanding your research knowledge.

Guidance from Experienced Faculty: You learn directly from clinicians and academicians with specialized expertise in occupational therapy, giving you the complete knowledge on rehabilitation and management of hand and musculoskeletal conditions.

Specialised Skills

Simulation equipment and real clinical tools for assessment and therapy of hand and musculoskeletal conditions.

Research Projects

Structured academic projects connected to hospital-based rehabilitation services and community outreach programs.

Specialised Skills

Simulation equipment and real clinical tools for assessment and therapy of hand and musculoskeletal conditions.

Specialised Skills

Simulation equipment and real clinical tools for assessment and therapy of hand and musculoskeletal conditions.

Admissions Path

Apply online

Manipal Entrance Test (MET)

Merit List based on MET score

Physical / Online Counseling

Provisional Admission Offer

Additional Requirements

Candidate must have completed their internship before class commencement.

Note

Eligibility & Admission process may change per National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Profession (NCAHP) directions.

Program Eligibility

Qualification

You must have successfully completed B.OT / B.Sc. OT / B.OTh. from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks or equivalent.

You must have the required Internship / Additional Internship / Clinical Experience.

You must appear for the Manipal Entrance Test (MET) and secure the required cutoff.

*Eligibility and admission process for Allied Health Sciences (AHS) postgraduate programs are subject to change as per the directions of the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Profession (NCAHP).

Scholarships

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Manipal awards scholarship for its Under Graduate (UG) and Post Graduate (PG) students under the following categories

Children of MAHE Alumni
Konkani Speaking Students

Degree / Marks/ Board

UG: 80% aggregate in 12th (as per admission criteria) PG: 70% aggregate in Undergraduate (UG)

Entrance Test

As applicable to the respective program

Scholarship on program fee

10% fee waiver

Scholarship on hostel fee

Not Applicable

Room type

Not Applicable

Monthly Stipend

Not Applicable

Continuation of Scholarship

The award of Fee Waiver for the subsequent years will be the same as given at the time of admission in the first year. Scholarship will be extended in the subsequent year only to those students who have cleared all subjects in the University Examinations of previous year before the due date for payment of annual program fee. Students who are promoted to next year with failures (F) / Incomplete (I) / Detention (DT) grades, will NOT be eligible for fee waiver for that academic year. Fee Waiver will be forfeited in the instances of irregularity in attendance, proven charges of indiscipline, bringing disrepute to the Department / Institution / University etc.

Withdrawal Policy

In case the candidate leaves the course before the course completion (for any reason), he / she MUST reimburse the total program fee (as per Prospectus 2025) for the years of scholarship utilized, back to MAHE Manipal.

To Know More

Program Highlights

Expert Clinical Learning: You train in our leading multi-specialty hospitals and rehabilitation units under professional guidance.

Research and Innovation Support: You participate in conferences, workshops, and research initiatives backed by institutional funding, giving you research exposure.

Dissertation with Publication Scope: You undertake a research project designed to meet academic and professional publication standards, further expanding your research knowledge.

Specialised Skills

Simulation equipment and real clinical tools for assessment and therapy of hand and musculoskeletal conditions.

Research Projects

Structured academic projects connected to hospital-based rehabilitation services and community outreach programs.

Specialised Skills

Simulation equipment and real clinical tools for assessment and therapy of hand and musculoskeletal conditions.

Specialised Skills

Simulation equipment and real clinical tools for assessment and therapy of hand and musculoskeletal conditions.

Admissions Path

Apply online

Manipal Entrance Test (MET)

Merit List based on MET score

Physical / Online Counseling

Provisional Admission Offer

Additional Requirements

Candidate must have completed their internship before class commencement.

Note

Eligibility & Admission process may change per National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Profession (NCAHP) directions.

Additional Requirements

Candidate must have completed their internship before class commencement.

Note

Eligibility & Admission process may change per National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Profession (NCAHP) directions.

Program Eligibility

Qualification

You must have successfully completed B.OT / B.Sc. OT / B.OTh. from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks or equivalent.

You must have the required Internship / Additional Internship / Clinical Experience.

You must appear for the Manipal Entrance Test (MET) and secure the required cutoff.

Curriculum and Fees

Year 1
Year 2

You study Advanced Biostatistics, Research Methodology, Occupational Science, OT Assessments, and Professional Competencies. Through Research Projects, Ethics, Pedagogy, and Clinical Fieldwork, you build strong analytical, ethical, and professional foundations for working with hand and musculoskeletal conditions.

Program Duration

2 years

Total Program Fee

General:

INR 7,40,000

Total Program Fee

NRI/Foreign:

USD 11,700

Scholarships

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Manipal awards scholarship for its Under Graduate (UG) and Post Graduate (PG) students under the following categories

Children of MAHE Alumni
Konkani Speaking Students

Degree / Marks/ Board

UG: 80% aggregate in 12th (as per admission criteria) PG: 70% aggregate in Undergraduate (UG)

Entrance Test

As applicable to the respective program

Scholarship on program fee

10% fee waiver

Scholarship on hostel fee

Not Applicable

Room type

Not Applicable

Monthly Stipend

Not Applicable

Continuation of Scholarship

Withdrawal Policy

To Know More

MOT in Hand at MCHP

Advance healing through purposeful care

Program Highlights

Upon completion of this program, you can:

Industry and Academia Connect.

Qualification

2 years

INR 7,40,000

USD 11,700

Program Highlights

Industry and Academia Connect.

Qualification

2 years

INR 7,40,000

USD 11,700