Content Curator | Updated on - Mar 30, 2026

The Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOT) at Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College (LTMMC), Sion, Mumbai is a 4-year full-time undergraduate degree programme affiliated to Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Nashik. The course trains students to help individuals with physical, mental, developmental, or age-related conditions to regain independence in daily activities through therapeutic interventions. Clinical training is provided at the attached Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital (LTMGH), a 1,400+ bed tertiary care hospital, offering exposure to a wide range of conditions across neurology, orthopaedics, psychiatry, paediatrics, and geriatrics. The course is offered in full-time on-campus mode, and the total fee for the entire 4-year programme is approximately Rs. 2,21,104 (general category, without hostel), making it one of the most affordable BOT programmes in Mumbai. Admission is based on merit in 10+2 (PCB) through Maharashtra state counselling (MH CET Allied Health Sciences CAP), and the course is valued for its strong hospital exposure, multidisciplinary training environment, and low fees.

Admissions for the 2026-27 session are upcoming. An important update: the NCAHP (National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions) has officially deferred the NEET UG requirement for BOT/BPT admissions to 2027-28. This means BOT admissions for 2026-27 will NOT require NEET UG and will be based on 10+2 PCB merit through state counselling. Maharashtra state counselling (MH CET Allied Health Sciences CAP) for BOT 2026-27 is expected to begin around July-August 2026. Candidates are advised to monitor the official Maharashtra CET Cell website (mahacet.org) for updated schedules.

Key Points

The Occupational Therapy School and Centre at LTMMC is one of the few occupational therapy programmes offered within a government medical college in Maharashtra, providing access to a large tertiary care hospital for clinical training.
The department is attached to LTMGH, a 1,400+ bed tertiary care hospital, giving students exposure to a high volume and variety of clinical cases across all specialties.
NEET UG will NOT be required for BOT admission in 2026-27 as per the NCAHP notification dated March 2026; admissions will be based on 10+2 PCB merit through state counselling.
The programme is affiliated to MUHS, Nashik, and follows the MUHS BOT curriculum.
LTMMC also offers a Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) programme for graduates wishing to specialise further.
LTMMC is ranked 18th in India (India Today 2025, Medical) and 3rd in Maharashtra, reflecting the overall institutional quality.

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LTMMC BOT Fees

The BOT programme at LTMMC is a government-funded municipal college programme with one of the lowest fee structures for a BOT course in Mumbai. The first year fee is Rs. 64,504 (including one-time charges), and subsequent years cost Rs. 52,200 each. The total fee for the entire 4-year course is approximately Rs. 2,21,104 (without hostel). SC/ST/OBC candidates are eligible for fee waivers and scholarships as per Maharashtra government norms.

Fee Breakdown

Fee Component	Year 1 (Rs.)	Year 2 (Rs.)	Year 3 (Rs.)	Year 4 (Rs.)	Total (Rs.)
Tuition Fee	52,200	52,200	52,200	52,200	2,08,800
Admission Fee (one-time)	1,500	-	-	-	1,500
Caution Money Deposit (one-time, refundable)	2,000	-	-	-	2,000
University Registration Fee (one-time)	3,744	-	-	-	3,744
Development Fund Fee (one-time)	3,000	-	-	-	3,000
Library Fee (one-time)	1,000	-	-	-	1,000
Locker Charges (one-time)	60	-	-	-	60
Gymkhana Fee (one-time)	500	-	-	-	500
Library Deposit (one-time, refundable)	500	-	-	-	500
Total Fees	64,504	52,200	52,200	52,200	2,21,104

Caution Money Deposit (Rs. 2,000) and Library Deposit (Rs. 500) are refundable at the time of course completion.
Hostel facility is available on campus; hostel charges are separate and not included in the above total.
Hostel is not mandatory.
SC/ST/OBC candidates are eligible for fee waivers and scholarships as per Maharashtra government norms (MahaDBT portal).
No EMI option is formally available; fees are paid annually.
Fees are as per the 2025-26 session and may be revised for 2026-27.

LTMMC BOT Admission 2026

Admission to BOT at LTMMC is through the Maharashtra CET Cell's Allied Health Sciences CAP (Centralised Admission Process). For 2025-26, admissions were conducted through multiple CAP rounds (Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and Stray Vacancy Rounds) between July and December 2025. For 2026-27, a key update is that NEET UG will NOT be required for BOT admissions (deferred to 2027-28 by NCAHP). Admissions will be based on 10+2 PCB merit through state counselling. Candidates must register on the Maharashtra CET Cell portal and participate in the CAP process.

LTMMC BOT Admission Dates

Event	2025-26 Dates (Actual)	2026-27 Dates (Tentative)
Online Registration for Allied Health CAP	July 2025	July 2026
CAP Round 1 Choice Filling	July-August 2025	July-August 2026
CAP Round 1 Seat Allotment	August 2025	August 2026
CAP Round 2	September 2025	September 2026
CAP Round 3	September-October 2025	September-October 2026
Stray Vacancy Round	December 2025	December 2026
Institutional Round (Residual Vacancy)	January 2026	January 2027
Batch Commencement	January-February 2026	January-February 2027

Note: NEET UG 2026 (exam date: May 3, 2026) will NOT be required for BOT 2026-27 admissions as per NCAHP notification (March 2026). Admissions will be based on 10+2 PCB merit.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) as compulsory subjects, with English as a pass subject.
Minimum 50% aggregate marks in PCB for General/EWS category; 40% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates.
Maharashtra domicile is required for state quota seats; open category seats are available for all India candidates.
For 2026-27, NEET UG qualification is NOT required (deferred to 2027-28 by NCAHP).

Admission Process

Register on the Maharashtra CET Cell portal (mahacet.org) during the registration window.
Upload required documents (10+2 marksheet, domicile certificate, caste certificate if applicable, etc.).
Pay the registration fee online.
Fill in college and course preferences during the choice-filling window.
Lock choices before the deadline.
Seat allotment is based on 10+2 PCB merit, category, and choices filled.
Report to LTMMC within the joining deadline with original documents and pay the first-year fee.

LTMMC BOT Scholarships 2026

LTMMC is a municipal government college, and BOT students are eligible for various Maharashtra state and central government scholarships. SC/ST/OBC students can avail of full or partial tuition fee waivers through the MahaDBT portal. The already low fee structure, combined with available scholarships, makes BOT at LTMMC highly affordable.

Scholarship Details

Scholarship / Financial Support	Amount / Benefit	Eligibility
Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST (Maharashtra)	Full tuition and exam fee waiver	SC/ST candidates with family income below Rs. 2.5 lakh per annum
Tuition Fee and Exam Fee Scholarship for OBC (Maharashtra)	Full tuition fee waiver	OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates with family income below Rs. 2.5 lakh
EBC/SEBC/VJNT/SBC Scholarship (Maharashtra)	Partial fee support	SEBC/VJNT/SBC candidates with family income below Rs. 8 lakh
Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship (CSSS)	Rs. 20,000 per year	Top merit students from low-income families (income below Rs. 8 lakh)
EWS Fee Concession (Maharashtra)	Fee concession as per state norms	EWS candidates with income below Rs. 8 lakh

All Maharashtra state scholarships are applied through the MahaDBT portal (mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in).
Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship is applied through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in).
Students must submit caste certificate, income certificate, and domicile certificate to avail of scholarships.
Scholarship amounts and eligibility criteria are subject to revision by the Maharashtra government.
Students must maintain satisfactory academic progress to continue receiving scholarship benefits.

LTMMC BOT Ranking

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#72 out of 632 in India 2025

#3rd in Mumbai

#8 in Maharashtra

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#18 out of 54 in India 2025

#2nd in Mumbai

#3 in Maharashtra

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LTMMC BOT FAQs

Ques. Is NEET UG required for BOT admission at LTMMC for 2026-27?

Ans. No. As per the NCAHP (National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions) notification issued in March 2026, the NEET UG requirement for BOT and BPT admissions has been deferred to the 2027-28 academic year. For 2026-27, BOT admissions at LTMMC will be based on 10+2 PCB merit through Maharashtra state counselling (MH CET Allied Health Sciences CAP). Candidates should monitor the official Maharashtra CET Cell website for updates.

Ques. What is the total fee for BOT at LTMMC for the entire 4-year course?

Ans. The total fee for the entire 4-year BOT course at LTMMC is approximately Rs. 2,21,104 for general category students (without hostel). This includes tuition fees of Rs. 52,200 per year and one-time charges of Rs. 12,304 in the first year. SC/ST/OBC candidates are eligible for fee waivers through the MahaDBT portal.

Ques. What is the difference between BPT and BOT, and which is better to pursue at LTMMC?

Ans. BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy) focuses on physical rehabilitation through exercise, electrotherapy, and manual therapy for musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiopulmonary conditions. BOT (Bachelor of Occupational Therapy) focuses on helping individuals regain independence in daily activities (self-care, work, leisure) through purposeful activities and adaptive strategies. Both are 4-year programmes at LTMMC with the same fee structure and hospital exposure. The choice depends on the student's interest: BPT is more movement-focused, while BOT is more activity and independence-focused.

Ques. What clinical areas do BOT students get exposure to at LTMMC?

Ans. BOT students at LTMMC get clinical training at LTMGH, a 1,400+ bed tertiary care hospital. They get exposure to neurology (stroke, spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy), orthopaedics (fractures, amputations, joint replacements), psychiatry (mental health rehabilitation), paediatrics (developmental delays, autism), geriatrics, and burns/plastic surgery. This breadth of clinical exposure is a major advantage of studying BOT at a large government hospital.

Ques. Does LTMMC offer a postgraduate programme in Occupational Therapy?

Ans. Yes, LTMMC offers a Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) programme for BOT graduates who wish to specialise further. The MOT programme is also affiliated to MUHS, Nashik. Admission to MOT is through the MUHS PG Allied Health Sciences CET (PGP-CET).

Ques. What are the career prospects after completing BOT from LTMMC?

Ans. BOT graduates from LTMMC can work as occupational therapists in government and private hospitals, rehabilitation centres, psychiatric facilities, schools for children with special needs, corporate ergonomics, and community health programmes. The demand for occupational therapists is growing in India, especially in neurorehabilitation and paediatric settings. Graduates can also pursue MOT for specialisation or work abroad in countries like the UK, Australia, and Canada where occupational therapists are in high demand. Starting salaries in India range from Rs. 3-5 lakh per annum, with higher packages in private hospitals and abroad.