The Occupational Therapy course focuses on addressing physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges in the context of daily activities, Physiotherapy primarily focuses on physical rehabilitation. Both professions are valuable in the healthcare system, and a collaborative approach can lead to better outcomes for individuals seeking rehabilitation.
Candidates can take a look at the table below to see the comparison of the two courses.
Physiotherapist, Research Assistant, Lecturer, Home care physiotherapist, Sports physio rehabilitator, Therapy Manager, etc.
Average Annual Salary
INR 2.5 LPA - INR 5.6 LPA
INR 2 Lacs - INR 8 lakh
Top Recruiters
Max Healthcare Group, Apollo Hospital Group, Tickles India, Fortis Healthcare Group, etc.
Apollo Hospitals, Help Age India, Hosmat Hospital, Fortis Hospital, etc.
<p dir="ltr">The <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/medicine-health-sciences/occupational-therapy-courses-chp">Occupational Therapy </a>course focuses on addressing physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges in the context of daily activities, <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/medicine-health-sciences/physiotherapy-chp"> Physiotherapy</a> primarily focuses on physical rehabilitation. Both professions are valuable in the healthcare system, and a collaborative approach can lead to better outcomes for individuals seeking rehabilitation.</p><p dir="ltr">Candidates can take a look at the table below to see the comparison of the two courses.</p><div dir="ltr" align="left"><table><colgroup><col width="103"><col width="217"><col width="304"></colgroup><tbody><tr><th><p dir="ltr">Particulars</p></th><th><p dir="ltr">Occupational Therapy</p></th><th><p dir="ltr">Physiotherapy</p></th></tr><tr><td><p dir="ltr">Course Level</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">UG, PG, Diploma and Certificate</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">UG, PG, PhD & Diploma</p></td></tr><tr><td><p dir="ltr">Course Duration</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">2-3 years</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">2 years - 3 years</p></td></tr><tr><td><p dir="ltr">Course Fees</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">INR 30,300 - INR 8 Lakh</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">INR 2,000 - INR 6 Lakh</p></td></tr><tr><td><p dir="ltr">Entrance Exams</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">CUET, IPU CET, NEET</p></td><td><p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.shiksha.com/exams/iemjee-exam">IEMJEE</a>, <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/lpu-nest-exam"> IPU CET</a>, <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/lpu-nest-exam"> LPUNEST</a>, <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/science/bcece-exam"> BCECE</a></p></td></tr><tr><td><p dir="ltr">Popular Exams</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">Jamia Hamdard, Annamalai University, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, MUHS</p></td><td><p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.shiksha.com/university/annamalai-university-tamil-nadu-other-25297"> Muslim University</a>, <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/university/annamalai-university-tamil-nadu-other-25297"> Annamalai University</a>, <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/university/datta-meghe-institute-of-higher-education-and-research-deemed-to-be-university-wardha-55755"> Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University)</a>, <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/university/delhi-pharmaceutical-sciences-and-research-university-64427"> Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University</a></p></td></tr><tr><td><p dir="ltr">Job Profiles</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist Assistant, Rehabilitation Therapist, Clinical Assistant, Paediatrics, etc.</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">Physiotherapist, Research Assistant, Lecturer, Home care physiotherapist, Sports physio rehabilitator, Therapy Manager, etc.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p dir="ltr">Average Annual Salary</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">INR 2.5 LPA - INR 5.6 LPA</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">INR 2 Lacs - INR 8 lakh</p></td></tr><tr><td><p dir="ltr">Top Recruiters</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">Max Healthcare Group, Apollo Hospital Group, Tickles India, Fortis Healthcare Group, etc.</p></td><td><p dir="ltr">Apollo Hospitals, Help Age India, Hosmat Hospital, Fortis Hospital, etc.</p></td></tr></tbody></table></div>
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