MOT Neurosciences at MCHP

Manipal

Advance Your Skills, Transform Lives in Neuro Rehabilitation

The Master of Occupational Therapy in Neurosciences program at MCHP, MAHE, prepares you for clinical practice, research, and leadership in occupational therapy, focusing on neuro rehabilitation.

You learn to support individuals with neurological conditions in daily activities and receive mentored training and clinical exposure at Kasturba Hospital, through workshops, seminars, and research opportunities. The MOT Neurosciences program combines academic rigor with practical experience, preparing you to become a skilled, ethical, and confident occupational therapist.

Program Highlights

Hands-On Clinical Mentorship: You gain practical experience in multi-specialty hospitals, community centers, and rehabilitation camps, helping you build your confidence and competence in real-world neurorehabilitation settings.

Active Research Participation: You contribute to projects, conferences, and workshops with potential for publications, to develop your ability to conduct evidence-based research and communicate findings effectively.

Guided Dissertation: You complete a structured dissertation with expert guidance and seed funding, sharpening your analytical skills and create opportunities for academic contribution.

Collaborative Interdisciplinary Learning: You work alongside professionals from various health disciplines, that helps you strengthen teamwork, communication, and client-centred problem-solving skills.

Lab Work

Well-equipped laboratories for practical exercises, neurorehabilitation assessments, and simulation-based learning.

Research Exposure

Opportunities to present research at national and international conferences, fostering applied learning.

Lab Work

Well-equipped laboratories for practical exercises, neurorehabilitation assessments, and simulation-based learning.

Lab Work

Well-equipped laboratories for practical exercises, neurorehabilitation assessments, and simulation-based learning.

Admissions Path

Apply online

Manipal Entrance Test (MET)

Merit List based on MET score

Physical / Online Counselling

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.

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Program Highlights

Guided Dissertation: You complete a structured dissertation with expert guidance and seed funding, sharpening your analytical skills and create opportunities for academic contribution.

Lab Work

Well-equipped laboratories for practical exercises, neurorehabilitation assessments, and simulation-based learning.

Research Exposure

Opportunities to present research at national and international conferences, fostering applied learning.

Lab Work

Well-equipped laboratories for practical exercises, neurorehabilitation assessments, and simulation-based learning.

Lab Work

Well-equipped laboratories for practical exercises, neurorehabilitation assessments, and simulation-based learning.

Admissions Path

Apply online

Manipal Entrance Test (MET)

Merit List based on MET score

Physical / Online Counselling

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, 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 neurorehabilitation.

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

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MOT Neurosciences at MCHP

Advance Your Skills, Transform Lives in Neuro Rehabilitation

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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