# Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences

> Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS) is a deemed university in Chennai with constituent medical, dental, engineering and other professional schools. Its College of Occupational Therapy at Thandalam offers postgraduate specialist training combining clinical practice, research and a dissertation.

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- Last reviewed: 2026-10-25
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## Key facts

- Location: Chennai, [India](https://www.studentstraffic.com/countries/india)
- Type: Private
- Established: 2005
- Official website: https://www.saveetha.com/
- Published programmes on Students Traffic: 4

## Recognition and approvals

- UGC — Deemed to be University under Section 3
- NAAC — A++ (Cycle 2, assessment declared 28 June 2022)
- Verify: [UGC own consolidated university register](https://www.ugc.gov.in/oldpdf/Consolidated%20list%20of%20All%20Universities.pdf)
- Verify: [NAAC own valid-accreditation register14August2025](https://naac.gov.in/images/docs/ACCREDITATION_STATUS/Institutions_accredited_by_NAAC_having_valid_accreditation-as_on_14082025_1.xlsx)

## Programmes

| Programme | Course | Duration | Medium | Tuition per year |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Master of Occupational Therapy – Paediatrics](https://www.studentstraffic.com/simats-mot-paediatrics) | Master's Occupational Therapy | 2 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [Master of Occupational Therapy – Hand Rehabilitation](https://www.studentstraffic.com/simats-mot-hand-rehabilitation) | Master's Occupational Therapy | 2 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [Master of Occupational Therapy – Mental Health](https://www.studentstraffic.com/simats-mot-mental-health) | Master's Occupational Therapy | 2 years | English | Fee plan on request |
| [Master of Occupational Therapy – Neurosciences](https://www.studentstraffic.com/simats-mot-neurosciences) | Master's Occupational Therapy | 2 years | English | Fee plan on request |

## Why students choose it

- Specialist occupational therapy study following a qualifying BOT degree.
- Full-time clinical training with documented case work and a specialty dissertation.
- English instruction and evaluation expressly specified in the linked MOT regulations.

## Things to consider

- The current MOT admissions page requires 60% aggregate; check your eligibility certificate and internship records before applying.
- The verified induction baseline is August 2024; obtain a joining notice for the intended cohort.
- The central public fee table is undated, so request a cohort-specific tuition and laboratory-fee quotation.

## Best fit for

- BOT graduates seeking advanced study in a clearly identified clinical specialty.
- Applicants able to undertake two continuous years of full-time academic and clinical training.
- Students who can complete qualification-equivalence and university eligibility checks before admission.

## Campus and city

The occupational therapy college is based in the Health Sciences setting at Thandalam, with classrooms, a library and clinical facilities. Its academic calendar and events include seminars, case-based learning and community activities. The wider SIMATS portfolio spans several constituent schools and campuses; applicants should use the location in their own programme offer.

SIMATS has constituent institutions in Chennai. Saveetha College of Occupational Therapy gives its address as Saveetha Nagar, Thandalam, Chennai 602105. The college publishes Chennai transport routes and on-campus hostel arrangements. Use the Thandalam address for these MOT programmes; the university’s Velappanchavadi registered address and similarly named independent Saveetha institutions are different locations.

MOT regulations describe full-time training with graded clinical responsibilities, rounds, case demonstrations and clinical postings. Students maintain a work diary and case records for faculty review. The first year includes research methodology, occupational therapy education and general practice; the second year develops the chosen clinical specialty and a dissertation. The college also reports community screening and awareness activities. These are educational components rather than employment or overseas-registration guarantees.


## Hostel, food and safety

The occupational therapy college publishes separate campus hostels for men and women, shared rooms and common bathrooms. Its page describes Wi-Fi, electricity and water provision. Room availability, allocation, mess arrangements and current charges need confirmation in the accommodation offer; no room price or guaranteed allotment is established here.

Confirm mess availability, food preferences, allergies, medical diets and religious food requirements with the college before choosing accommodation. The reviewed hostel page describes rooms and utilities but does not establish a specialist menu, certified diet or current meal price.

The occupational therapy academic page states that ragging is prohibited. Before joining, obtain the current college complaint, anti-ragging and emergency contacts through the admission or student office. The reviewed sources do not establish a particular security staffing or emergency response time.

MOT students are supervised through clinical postings, faculty review of their work diaries and dissertation guidance. Applicants with another university’s degree must complete the SIMATS eligibility-certificate process. Current admissions and accommodation questions should be resolved against the written programme offer.


## Frequently asked questions

### Which MOT specialities are covered?

The verified routes here are Mental Health, Neurosciences, Paediatrics and Hand Rehabilitation. The college admissions page styles Paediatrics as Paediatrics & Neonatology and Hand Rehabilitation as Hand. Select the exact specialty in the written offer; other SIMATS courses have their own admission rules.

### What is the current MOT marks requirement?

The current college admission page requires a BOT degree or equivalent from a recognised university with at least 60% aggregate. The linked regulations also require a qualifying full-time BOT programme and six months of compulsory internship. External-university qualifications need SIMATS eligibility certification.

### How long is MOT and what is the study mode?

The linked regulations specify two continuous years on a full-time basis. The four-year maximum period to pass examinations is a completion limit, not the normal course duration. Academic courses, supervised clinical work and a specialty dissertation form part of the degree.

### Is the MOT teaching medium English?

Yes. The college-linked regulations, applicable from academic year 2023–24, explicitly state English as the medium of instruction and evaluation for all MOT courses. Any certificate needed for overseas study or professional registration has separate requirements.

### When is the intake?

The college’s recorded new BOT/MOT batch induction took place on 7 August 2024. It currently advertises 2026–27 admissions, but that does not provide a current joining date. Ask for the joining notice for your intended cohort before arranging travel.

### What tuition and other fees are published?

The undated central table lists annual tuition INR 65,000 and laboratory fee INR 100,000 for Indian/SAARC applicants, totalling INR 165,000. These reference figures are not a confirmed quote for a named academic year. Request current tuition, laboratory charges and any additional costs in writing.

### Does the overseas column show a separate fee?

Yes. The same undated table lists NRI/foreign annual tuition USD 1,000 and lab fee USD 1,500, totalling USD 2,500, for its named overseas categories. It does not establish a named academic year, degree-equivalence approval, visa eligibility or an automatic offer.

### Which documents are needed for the eligibility certificate?

The linked MOT regulations list the BOT degree or provisional certificate, all qualifying university marksheets, internship completion certificate and migration certificate. Graduates of another university need SIMATS’s eligibility certificate before the stated admission deadline.

### Is campus logistics accommodation guaranteed?

The college publishes separate men’s and women’s campus campus logistics with shared rooms, common bathrooms and utilities. The reviewed page does not establish a guaranteed room allocation or current price. Confirm room availability, meal arrangements arrangements and the total housing bill separately.

### What does clinical training involve?

The regulations describe supervised clinical postings, rounds, case demonstrations, research-related work and a work diary. Specialty clinical study and dissertation requirements form part of the two-year degree. No particular employment or overseas practice outcome is guaranteed.

### What institutional recognition is verified?

UGC’s own register lists SIMATS as a deemed university under Section 3. NAAC’s own valid-accreditation register dated 14 August 2025 lists cycle 2, A++, CGPA 3.66, declared 28 June 2022. These institutional statuses do not replace another country’s professional-registration assessment.

### Are other Saveetha institutions the same university?

Use the exact institution and campus on your offer. These MOT routes are at Saveetha College of Occupational Therapy within SIMATS, Thandalam. Saveetha Engineering College and Saveetha Amaravati University are distinct institutions and cannot supply admission dates or regulations for these programmes.


## Sources

- [Current MOT admissions and qualification threshold](https://scot.saveetha.com/admissions) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [MOT regulations and curriculum2023–24](https://scot.saveetha.com/_files/ugd/41d401_c5f7ff288c184fce8c50b351cc2f6553.docx?dn=MOT%20regulations%20Updated.docx) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [Undated central programme fee table](https://www.saveetha.com/admission2) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [Historical BOT/MOT induction7August2024](https://scot.saveetha.com/blog) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [Current occupational therapy admissions2026–27](https://scot.saveetha.com/) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [College hostels and transport](https://scot.saveetha.com/hostel-and-transport) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [UGC own university register](https://www.ugc.gov.in/oldpdf/Consolidated%20list%20of%20All%20Universities.pdf) (checked 2026-10-25)
- [NAAC own valid-accreditation register](https://naac.gov.in/images/docs/ACCREDITATION_STATUS/Institutions_accredited_by_NAAC_having_valid_accreditation-as_on_14082025_1.xlsx) (checked 2026-10-25)

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