MOT Mental Health at MCHP

Manipal

Building Strength Through Mental Wellness

The Master of Occupational Therapy in Mental Health – M.OT (MH) at Manipal College of Health Professions, MAHE, prepares you to support individuals dealing with psychological and social challenges.

Through clinical training at Kasturba Hospital, community and day care centres, you gain the expertise to restore independence and well-being. The Master of Occupational Therapy in Mental Health program builds strong ethical practice, clinical reasoning, and research skills, shaping you for leadership in mental health and rehabilitation.

Program Highlights

Clinical Mentorship: You receive guided clinical training from experienced professionals at leading hospitals and community centres, allowing you to apply theory directly in real-world mental health settings.

Research Opportunity: Our MOT in Mental Health program gives you access to faculty mentorship, research funding, and publication avenues, helping you build a strong foundation in evidence-based practice.

Academic Rigor: You study occupational science, therapy assessments, and psychosocial interventions through a structured curriculum that strengthens both conceptual and applied learning.

Professional Growth: You participate in workshops and conferences that build your confidence, sharpen presentation skills, and expand your professional network.

Ethical Foundation: Our program helps you develop empathy, accountability, and ethical judgment essential for responsible, client-centred mental health care.

Practical Training

Hands-on sessions conducted within clinical laboratories and simulation spaces to strengthen applied therapeutic skills.

Research Projects

Guided dissertation project with a focus on practical outcomes and publication potential.

Practical Training

Hands-on sessions conducted within clinical laboratories and simulation spaces to strengthen applied therapeutic skills.

Practical Training

Hands-on sessions conducted within clinical laboratories and simulation spaces to strengthen applied therapeutic skills.

Program Details

Outcomes
Careers

Upon completion of this program, you can:

Master theoretical and applied principles of occupational therapy for individuals with mental health challenges.

Develop strong clinical skills in evaluation, intervention, and psychosocial rehabilitation.

Enhance communication and teamwork abilities essential for inter-professional healthcare practice.

Develop a culture of ethical decision-making, research, and lifelong learning.

Department of Occupational Therapy

Established in 1972, the department trains occupational therapists to restore physical, neurological, cognitive, perceptual, and functional abilities across diverse conditions.

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Industry and Academia Connect

Our meaningful collaborations with industry leaders and global universities enhance your career opportunities and higher education pathways.

Placements

₹7 LPA

Average Package

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.

*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).

Curriculum and Fees

Year 1
Year 2

You study Advanced Biostatistics, Research Methodology, Constructs related to Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, OT Assessments, and Professional Competencies. Through Research Projects, Ethics & Pedagogy, and Clinical Fieldwork, you build strong analytical, ethical, and professional foundations for delivering evidence-based occupational therapy in mental health and psychosocial rehabilitation.

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

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

100 CR⁺

Worth of Scholarships

25⁺

Program Highlights

Academic Rigor: You study occupational science, therapy assessments, and psychosocial interventions through a structured curriculum that strengthens both conceptual and applied learning.

Professional Growth: You participate in workshops and conferences that build your confidence, sharpen presentation skills, and expand your professional network.

Ethical Foundation: Our program helps you develop empathy, accountability, and ethical judgment essential for responsible, client-centred mental health care.

Practical Training

Hands-on sessions conducted within clinical laboratories and simulation spaces to strengthen applied therapeutic skills.

Research Projects

Guided dissertation project with a focus on practical outcomes and publication potential.

Practical Training

Hands-on sessions conducted within clinical laboratories and simulation spaces to strengthen applied therapeutic skills.

Practical Training

Hands-on sessions conducted within clinical laboratories and simulation spaces to strengthen applied therapeutic skills.

Department of Occupational Therapy

Established in 1972, the department trains occupational therapists to restore physical, neurological, cognitive, perceptual, and functional abilities across diverse conditions.

Know more

Industry and Academia Connect

Our meaningful collaborations with industry leaders and global universities enhance your career opportunities and higher education pathways.

Placements

₹7 LPA

Average Package

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

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

100 CR⁺

Worth of Scholarships

25⁺