Which is better BPT course or OT?
BPT is all about physical rehabilitation and restoring movement while OT is more about helping individuals get independence and functionality in daily life activities through adaptive strategies and skill development.
Candidates can check the table below to see the comparison between the two -
Particulars | BPT | OT |
|---|---|---|
Course Level | Undergraduate | UG, PG, Diploma and Certificate |
Course duration | 4 years | 2-3 years |
Entrance Exams | CUET, IPU CET, NEET | |
Popular Colleges | AIIMS Delhi, King George's Medical University, JIPMER Puducherry, 5 Banaras Hindu University, , etc. | Jamia Hamdard, Annamalai University, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, MUHS |
Course fee | INR 1 Lacs - INR 5 Lakh | INR 30,300 - INR 8 Lakh |
Job Profiles | Physiotherapists, Researchers, Lecturers, Home care physiotherapists, Sports physio rehabilitators, Medical coding analyst, etc. | Occupational Therapist, Occupational Therapist Assistant, Rehabilitation Therapist, Clinical Assistant, Paediatrics, etc. |
Top recruiters | HelpAge India, Apollo Hospitals, Fortis Hospital, Hosmat Hospital, Talwalkers Pantaloon Fitness Pvt Ltd, etc. | Max Healthcare Group, Apollo Hospital Group, Tickles India, Fortis Healthcare Group, etc. |
Average Annual Salary | INR 2 LPA - INR 8 LPA | INR 2.5 LPA - INR 5.6 LPA |
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