- MOT Overview
- MOT Snapshot 2026
- MOT Key Statistics
- MOT Important Admission Dates
- MOT Entrance Exams Accepted
- MOT Popular Courses
- MOT Course Wise Analysis
- Top Colleges Offering MOT
- MOT State Wise College Analysis
- MOT College Comparison
- MOT Fees Analysis
- MOT ROI Analysis
- MOT Placement Report
- MOT Salary Analysis
- MOT vs Other Courses
- MOT Frequently Asked Questions
MOT Overview
MOT is offered by over 21 colleges in India, with admissions conducted through IPU CET. The programme typically spans 2 Years and is available across 9 states. The average tuition fee ranges from ₹1.00 L to ₹3.50 L, while graduates secure average salary packages of ₹6.26 L.
Among all specializations, Capital Markets records the highest student demand and placement outcomes. The largest concentration of colleges offering MOT is located in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Karnataka, while the highest placement packages are reported by institutions such as VGU. Candidates can pursue careers in Medical, with roles including several roles.
MOT Snapshot 2026
| Particular | Details |
| Course Level | PG |
| Duration | 2 Years |
| Total Colleges | 21 |
| Government Colleges | 6 |
| Private Colleges | 15 |
| Total Seats | 2 – 12 |
| Average Fees | ₹2.49 L |
| Lowest Fees | ₹1.00 L |
| Highest Fees | ₹3.50 L |
| Average Package | ₹6.26 L |
| Highest Package | ₹46.00 L |
| Top Entrance Exams | IPU CET |
| Popular courses | Master in Occupational Therapy (MOT), MOT in Neurology, MOT in Paediatrics |
MOT Key Statistics
| Metric | Value |
| Total Colleges | 21 |
| Total Seats | 2 – 12 |
| States Offering Course | 9 |
| Total Exams Accepted | 1 |
| Average Fees | ₹2.49 L |
| Average Package | ₹6.26 L |
| Highest Package | ₹46.00 L |
| Highest ROI College | VGU (240.14%) |
MOT Important Admission Dates (IPU CET)
| Event | Date |
| Registration Start | 02 Feb 2026 |
| Registration End | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Exam Date | 25 Apr 2026 |
MOT Entrance Exams Accepted
MOT Exam Snapshot
| Metric | Value |
| National Level Exams | 1 |
| Total Participating Colleges | 1 |
MOT Popular Courses
MOT Course Overview
| Course | Colleges | Seats | Average Fees | Average Package |
| Master in Occupational Therapy (MOT) | 11 | 24 | ₹2.73 L | ₹4.50 L |
| MOT in Neurology | 6 | - | ₹1.89 L | - |
| MOT in Paediatrics | 5 | - | ₹2.18 L | ₹6.70 L |
| MOT in Orthopaedics | 4 | - | ₹2.48 L | ₹6.70 L |
| MOT in Neurosciences | 2 | - | ₹3.04 L | ₹6.70 L |
Top MOT Courses by Colleges
| Rank | Course | Colleges |
| 1 | Master in Occupational Therapy (MOT) | 11 |
| 2 | MOT in Neurology | 6 |
| 3 | MOT in Paediatrics | 5 |
| 4 | MOT in Orthopaedics | 4 |
| 5 | MOT in Neurosciences | 2 |
Top MOT Courses by Seats
| Rank | Course | Seats |
| 1 | Master in Occupational Therapy (MOT) | 24 |
Top MOT Courses by Average Package
| Rank | Course | Average Package |
| 1 | MOT in Paediatrics | ₹6.70 L |
| 2 | MOT in Orthopaedics | ₹6.70 L |
| 3 | MOT in Neurosciences | ₹6.70 L |
| 4 | Master in Occupational Therapy (MOT) | ₹4.50 L |
MOT Course Wise Analysis
Master in Occupational Therapy (MOT)
Quick Facts
| Particular | Details |
| Colleges Offering | 11 |
| Seats Available | 24 |
| Average Fees | ₹2.73 L |
| Average Package | ₹4.50 L |
Top Colleges
| College | Fees |
| JJTU University | ₹1.41 L |
MOT in Neurology
Quick Facts
| Particular | Details |
| Colleges Offering | 6 |
| Average Fees | ₹1.89 L |
Top Colleges
| College | Fees | Ranking |
| GGSIPU | ₹2.74 L | #1001-1200 in Overall (QS 2027) |
| Santosh University | ₹1.92 L | #151-200 in University (NIRF 2024) |
| Utkal University | - | #48 in State Public University (NIRF 2025) |
| OPJS University | ₹1.00 L | - |
MOT in Paediatrics
Quick Facts
| Particular | Details |
| Colleges Offering | 5 |
| Average Fees | ₹2.18 L |
| Average Package | ₹6.70 L |
Top Colleges
| College | Fees | Package | Ranking |
| VGU | ₹2.79 L | ₹6.70 L | #87 in Emerging Private Engineering (TheWeek 2025) |
| Santosh University | ₹1.92 L | - | #151-200 in University (NIRF 2024) |
| OPJS University | ₹1.00 L | - | - |
| SIMATS University | ₹3.30 L | - | #11 in Medical (NIRF 2025) |
| Santosh Institute of Allied Health Sciences | ₹1.92 L | - | - |
MOT in Orthopaedics
Quick Facts
| Particular | Details |
| Colleges Offering | 4 |
| Average Fees | ₹2.48 L |
| Average Package | ₹6.70 L |
Top Colleges
| College | Fees | Package | Ranking |
| VGU | ₹2.79 L | ₹6.70 L | #87 in Emerging Private Engineering (TheWeek 2025) |
| Santosh University | ₹1.92 L | - | #151-200 in University (NIRF 2024) |
| SIMATS University | ₹3.30 L | - | #11 in Medical (NIRF 2025) |
| Santosh Institute of Allied Health Sciences | ₹1.92 L | - | - |
MOT in Neurosciences
Quick Facts
| Particular | Details |
| Colleges Offering | 2 |
| Average Fees | ₹3.04 L |
| Average Package | ₹6.70 L |
Top Colleges
| College | Fees | Package | Ranking |
| VGU | ₹2.79 L | ₹6.70 L | #87 in Emerging Private Engineering (TheWeek 2025) |
| SIMATS University | ₹3.30 L | - | #11 in Medical (NIRF 2025) |
Top Colleges Offering MOT
Top MOT Colleges Overall
| College | Ownership | Fees | Average Package | Ranking |
| GGSIPU | Public/Government | ₹2.74 L | - | #1001-1200 in Overall (QS 2027) |
| VGU | Private | ₹2.79 L | ₹6.70 L | #87 in Emerging Private Engineering (TheWeek 2025) |
Top MOT Government Colleges
| College | State | Fees |
| GGSIPU | Uttar Pradesh | ₹2.74 L |
Top MOT Private Colleges
| College | State | Fees | Average Package |
| VGU | Rajasthan | ₹2.79 L | ₹6.70 L |
| Santosh University | Uttar Pradesh | ₹1.92 L | - |
| JJTU University | Rajasthan | ₹1.41 L | - |
Top MOT Colleges by ROI
| College | Fees | Average Package | ROI Score |
| VGU | ₹2.79 L | ₹6.70 L | 240.14% |
Top MOT Colleges by Placement
| College | Average Package | Highest Package |
| VGU | ₹6.70 L | ₹46.00 L |
| Sardar Patel University | ₹4.50 L | - |
MOT State Wise College Analysis
| State | Colleges | Seats | Average Fees | Average Package |
| Rajasthan | 5 | - | ₹2.08 L | ₹6.70 L |
| Uttar Pradesh | 4 | - | ₹2.03 L | - |
| Karnataka | 3 | - | ₹3.00 L | - |
| Maharashtra | 2 | 2 | - | - |
| Odisha | 2 | - | - | - |
| Tamil Nadu | 2 | 12 | ₹3.30 L | - |
| Delhi | 1 | 10 | - | - |
| Gujarat | 1 | - | - | ₹4.50 L |
| Telangana | 1 | - | ₹3.50 L | - |
Top MOT Colleges in Rajasthan
| College | Seats | Total Fees | Average Package | Ranking |
| VGU | - | ₹2.79 L | ₹6.70 L | #87 in Emerging Private Engineering (TheWeek 2025) |
| JJTU University | - | ₹1.41 L | - | - |
| MVGU | - | - | - | - |
| OPJS University | - | ₹1.00 L | - | - |
| SunRise University | - | - | - | - |
Top MOT Colleges in Uttar Pradesh
| College | Seats | Total Fees | Average Package | Ranking |
| GGSIPU | - | ₹2.74 L | - | #1001-1200 in Overall (QS 2027) |
| Santosh University | - | ₹1.92 L | - | #151-200 in University (NIRF 2024) |
| Santosh Institute of Allied Health Sciences | - | ₹1.92 L | - | - |
| IIMT Group of Colleges, Agra | - | - | - | - |
Top MOT Colleges in Karnataka
| College | Seats | Total Fees | Average Package | Ranking |
| Manipal University | - | - | - | #14 in Overall (NIRF 2024) |
| Yenepoya University | - | ₹3.00 L | - | #151-200 in University (NIRF 2025) |
| Yenepoya University Bangalore Campus | - | ₹3.00 L | - | - |
Top MOT Colleges in Maharashtra
| College | Seats | Total Fees | Average Package | Ranking |
| GMC Nagpur | 2 | - | - | - |
| MUHS Nashik | - | - | - | - |
Top MOT Colleges in Odisha
| College | Seats | Total Fees | Average Package | Ranking |
| DRIEMS University | - | - | - | - |
| Utkal University | - | - | - | #48 in State Public University (NIRF 2025) |
MOT College Comparison
| College | Fees | Seats | Average Package | Ranking |
| GGSIPU | ₹2.74 L | - | - | #1001-1200 in Overall (QS 2027) |
| VGU | ₹2.79 L | - | ₹6.70 L | #87 in Emerging Private Engineering (TheWeek 2025) |
MOT Fees Analysis
MOT Fee Overview
| Metric | Value |
| Average Fees | ₹2.49 L |
| Median Fees | ₹2.79 L |
| Lowest Fees | ₹1.00 L |
| Highest Fees | ₹3.50 L |
MOT Government College Fees
| College | Fees |
| GGSIPU | ₹2.74 L |
MOT Private College Fees
| College | Fees |
| VGU | ₹2.79 L |
| Santosh University | ₹1.92 L |
| JJTU University | ₹1.41 L |
| OPJS University | ₹1.00 L |
| Yenepoya University | ₹3.00 L |
MOT State Wise Fee Analysis
| State | Average Fees |
| Telangana | ₹3.50 L |
| Tamil Nadu | ₹3.30 L |
| Karnataka | ₹3.00 L |
| Rajasthan | ₹2.08 L |
| Uttar Pradesh | ₹2.03 L |
MOT Fees by Course
| Course | Fee Range |
| Master in Occupational Therapy (MOT) | ₹1.41 L |
| Master in Occupational Therapy (MOT) | ₹3.00 L |
| Master in Occupational Therapy (MOT) | ₹3.00 L |
| Master in Occupational Therapy (MOT) | ₹3.50 L |
| MOT in Hand Rehabiliation | ₹3.30 L |
Lowest Fee MOT Colleges
| College | Fees |
| OPJS University | ₹1.00 L |
| JJTU University | ₹1.41 L |
| Santosh University | ₹1.92 L |
| Santosh Institute of Allied Health Sciences | ₹1.92 L |
| GGSIPU | ₹2.74 L |
Highest Fee MOT Colleges
| College | Fees |
| SMRU | ₹3.50 L |
| SIMATS University | ₹3.30 L |
| Yenepoya University | ₹3.00 L |
| Yenepoya University Bangalore Campus | ₹3.00 L |
| VGU | ₹2.79 L |
MOT ROI Analysis
Best ROI MOT Colleges
| College | Total Fees | Average Package | ROI Score |
| VGU | ₹2.79 L | ₹6.70 L | 50.24 |
Best ROI Private MOT Colleges
| College | ROI Score |
| VGU | 50.24 |
MOT Highest ROI States
| State | ROI Score |
| Rajasthan | 50.24 |
MOT ROI by Specialization
| Specialization | Fees | Package | ROI Score |
| MOT in Paediatrics | ₹2.18 L | ₹6.70 L | 55.89 |
| MOT in Orthopaedics | ₹2.48 L | ₹6.70 L | 53.85 |
| MOT in Mental Health | ₹3.04 L | ₹6.70 L | 50.69 |
| MOT in Neurosciences | ₹3.04 L | ₹6.70 L | 50.69 |
| Master in Occupational Therapy (MOT) | ₹2.73 L | ₹4.50 L | 44.81 |
MOT Placement Report
Placement outcomes are a critical factor in evaluating MOT programmes. Below is a comprehensive overview of the placement statistics, course-wise placement data, and top-performing colleges.
MOT Placement Highlights
| Metric | Value |
| Average Package | ₹4.50 L |
| Median Package | ₹8.13 L |
| Placement Rate | 5% |
MOT Placement by Courses
| Course | Average Package |
| Master in Occupational Therapy (MOT) | ₹4.50 L |
Highest Placement MOT Colleges
| College | Average Package |
| VGU | ₹6.70 L |
| Sardar Patel University | ₹4.50 L |
MOT Salary Analysis
Salary outcomes are a key indicator of the value of pursuing MOT programmes. Below is a detailed analysis of the average starting salaries across various courses and colleges.
MOT Salary by Courses
| Course | Average Salary |
| Master in Occupational Therapy (MOT) | ₹4.50 L |
Highest Paying MOT Colleges
| College | Average Salary |
| Sardar Patel University | ₹4.50 L |
MOT vs Other Courses
Comparing MOT with similar course groups in the same stream helps in evaluating fees, placement outcomes, return on investment, and college options. Below is a detailed comparison.
| Parameter | MOT | MBBS | BPT | MDS |
| Fees | ₹1.00 L – ₹3.50 L | ₹4.8 K – ₹4.33 Cr | ₹50.0 K – ₹24.35 L | ₹3.0 K – ₹1.00 Cr |
| Average Package | ₹4.50 L | ₹6.32 L | ₹6.02 L | ₹5.01 L |
| Placement Rate | 5% | 2% | 15% | 5% |
| ROI | 180.6% | 17.6% | 111.8% | 27.4% |
| Colleges | 21 | 378 | 342 | 171 |
MOT Frequently Asked Questions
Admission & Eligibility
What is MOT?
MOT is a popular academic stream typically spanning 2 Years, offered by over 21 colleges in India. It prepares students for diverse professional roles by combining theoretical knowledge with practical training.
Which entrance exams are accepted for MOT?
Admissions to MOT programmes are commonly based on entrance exams. Popular exams accepted include IPU CET.
Colleges & Fees
Which are the top colleges offering MOT?
Some of the leading colleges offering MOT in India include VGU. These colleges are highly ranked and preferred for their academics, faculty, and placement records.
How many colleges offer MOT?
There are over 21 colleges in India offering programmes within the MOT group.
What are the average fees for MOT?
The average tuition fees range from ₹1.00 L to ₹3.50 L. Government colleges are highly affordable, whereas private universities generally charge higher tuition fees.
Cutoff & Seats
How many seats are available for MOT?
There are approximately 2 – 12 seats available across all participating colleges in India for these programmes.
Which specialization has the highest seat intake?
Specializations like Capital Markets typically have the highest intake capacity and see the maximum number of student enrollments each year.
Placements & Salary
What is the average package for MOT graduates?
The average salary package secured by graduates is approximately ₹6.26 L, depending on the candidate's skills, college tier, and location.
What is the highest package offered?
The highest placement packages for graduates of this course group reach up to ₹46.00 L, typically offered by top-tier MNCs and technology firms during campus recruitments.
Which colleges have the best placements?
Premier institutes and top-ranked colleges like VGU are renowned for offering the best placement percentages and average packages.
Which specialization offers the highest salary?
Specializations in high demand, such as Capital Markets, tend to command the highest starting salary packages in the industry.
Which recruiters hire MOT graduates?
Graduates are recruited by leading firms across the Medical sector. Top recruiters include major multinational corporations, technical firms, consulting agencies, and domestic enterprises.
ROI & Careers
Which college offers the best ROI?
VGU (240.14%) offers one of the best Return on Investment (ROI), where low tuition fees are paired with high average salary packages.
Which specialization offers the best ROI?
Core and highly sought-after specializations like Capital Markets generally offer the best ROI due to strong market demand and high recruiter interest.
What is the future scope of MOT?
The future scope is highly promising due to ongoing digital transformation, industrial growth, and the constant need for qualified specialists in the Medical sector.
