Jamia Hamdard took the lead in starting Post-Graduate course in Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy in North India in 1998. The courses were very well received and are in great demand. The Faculty receives help and active support from the renowned hospitals in Delhi for training the students, besides utilizing Majeedia Hospital. The Jamia is in the process of constructing a separate building for the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences with the help of generous grant from the UGC.

The Faculty offers Masters and Bachelors programmes of study in Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy.

• Master of Occupational Therapy (M.O.Th.)

• Master of Physiotherapy (M.P.Th.)

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (B. O. Th.)

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy (B.P.Th.)

• Bachelor of Physiotherapy (B.P.Th.) – Through Lateral Entry

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (B.O.Th.) – Through Lateral Entry

• B.Sc. (Optometric Practices)

• B.Sc. (Optometric Practices) II year through lateral entry

• Bachelor in Medical Laboratory Techniques (B.M.L.T.)

• Diploma in X-Ray & ECG Techniques

• Diploma in Operation Theatre Techniques

• Diploma in Dialysis Techniques

• Diploma in Medical Record Techniques (DMRT)

• Diploma in Ophthalmic OT Techniques

• Diploma in New Economy Skills

• Certificate course in Ward Attendant

• Orthopaedics

• Paediatrics

Total Seats: 06 in each discipline (Inclusive of one seat reserved for NRI/ sponsored candidates in each discipline. An additional seat is available for foreign nationals).

• Passed Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (B.O.Th.) from an institution recognized by Jamia Hamdard or University/ Institute approved by UGC securing at least 50% marks in the aggregate.

• appeared in the Entrance Test conducted by Jamia Hamdard.

For admission to M.O.Th. programme, a written Entrance Test will be conducted. The question paper will be comprised of questions on basic sciences and occupational therapy subjects taught in B.O.Th. The selection will be made on the basis of the merit determined by the marks obtained in the written test only.

• Osteo-myology

• Cardio-pulmonary

• Neurology

• Sports Medicine

Total Seats: 08 in each discipline (Inclusive of one seat reserved for NRI/ sponsored candidates in each discipline. An additional seat is available for foreign nationals).

• passed Bachelor of Physiotherapy from a University recognized by the UGC or the Institution recognized by Jamia Hamdard securing at least 50% marks in the aggregate.

• appeared in the Entrance Test conducted by Jamia Hamdard.

For admission to M.P.Th. programme, a written Entrance Test will be conducted. The question paper will be comprised of questions on basic sciences and Physiotherapy subjects taught in B.P.Th. The selection will be made on the basis of the merit determined by the marks obtained in the written test only. For admission against the NRI/sponsored seats, written test is not required.

Total Seats: 30 (Inclusive of seats reserved for NRIs. Additional seats are available for foreign nationals)

• passed Senior Secondary (12th Standard/ntermediate) examination with Physics, Chemistry and Biology from Central Board of Secondary Education or any other examination recognized by Jamia Hamdard as equivalent thereto securing at least 50% marks in the aggregate of Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

• not more than 23 years of age on October 1, 2004.

• appeared in the Entrance Test of Jamia Hamdard.

For admission to B. O. Th. programme, a Combined Entrance Test for Bachelor programmes (CET ) will be conducted to test the knowledge of the candidates in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and General Awareness. The standard of questions will be based on the qualifying examination i.e. Senior Secondary/ Intermediate. The selection will be made on the basis of merit determined by the performance of the candidates in the written test only.

For admission against the NRI/sponsored seats, written test is not required.

Total Seats: 25 (Inclusive of seats reserved for NRIs. Additional seats are available for foreign nationals).

• passed Senior Secondary (12th Standard/Intermediate) examination with Physics, Chemistry and Biology from Central Board of Secondary Education or any other examination recognized by Jamia Hamdard as equivalent thereto and secured at least 50% marks in the aggregate of Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

• not more than 23 years of age on October 1, 2004.

• appeared in the Entrance Test of Jamia Hamdard.

For admission to B.P.Th. programme, a Combined Entrance Test for Bachelor programmes (CET ) will be conducted to test the knowledge of the candidates in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and General Awareness. The standard of questions will be based on the qualifying examination i.e. Senior Secondary/Intermediate. The selection will be made on the basis of merit determined by the performance of the candidates in the written test only.

For admission against the NRI/sponsored seats, written test is not required.

Eligibility

A candidate seeking admission to this course must have:

=   passed a 3 years diploma course in either of the discipline.

=   appeared in the Interview. 

Selection procedure

For admission to Bachelor of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy (III year) through lateral entry, interview will be conducted to test the knowledge of the candidates in the relevant subject.

The selection will be made on the basis of merit determined by the performance of the candidate in the interview only.

Eligibility

A candidate seeking admission to this course must have:

=   passed a 3 years diploma course in either of the discipline.

=   appeared in the Interview. 

Selection procedure

For admission to Bachelor of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy (III year) through lateral entry, interview will be conducted to test the knowledge of the candidates in the relevant subject.

The selection will be made on the basis of merit determined by the performance of the candidate in the interview only.

Total Seats: 26 (Inclusive of seats reserved for NRIs.Additional seats are available for foreign nationals)

• passed Senior Secondary (12th Standard/Intermediate) examination with Physics, Chemistry and Biology from Central Board of Secondary Education or any other examination recognized by Jamia Hamdard as equivalent thereto and secured at least 50% marks in the aggregate of these subjects.

• appeared in the written test conducted by Jamia Hamdard.

Total Seats: 12 (Inclusive of seats reserved for NRIs.Additional seats are available for foreign nationals)

• passed Senior Secondary (12th Standard/Intermediate) examination with Physics, Chemistry and Biology from Central Board of Secondary Education or any other examination recognized by Jamia Hamdard as equivalent thereto securing at least 45% marks in the aggregate of these subjects.

• appeared in the written test conducted by Jamia Hamdard

The candidates seeking admission to the Diploma in X-Ray & ECG Technology programme shall have to appear in the Diploma Entrance Test (DET). The test paper shall comprise of questions on Physics, Chemistry, Biology and General Awareness. The standard of the questions will be that of Senior Secondary/ Intermediate level. The selection will be made on the basis of merit determined by the performance of the candidates in the written test only.

Total Seats : 10 (Inclusive of seats reserved for NRIs ,additional seats are available for foreign nationals)

• passed Senior Secondary (12th Standard/Intermediate) Examination with Physics, Chemistry and Biology from Central Board of Secondary Education or any other examination recognized by Jamia Hamdard as equivalent thereto securing at least 45% marks in the aggregate of these subjects.

• appeared in the written test conducted by Jamia Hamdard. For admission against the NRI Sponsored seats written test is not required .

The candidates seeking admission to Diploma in Operation Theatre Techniques programme, shall have to appear in the Diploma Entrance Test (DET) . The test paper shall comprise of questions on Physics , Chemistry , Biology and General awareness . The selection will be made on the basis of merit determined by the performance of the candidates in the written test only.

For admission against the NRI/sponsored seats, written test is not required.

Total Seats : 10 (Inclusive of seats reserved for NRIs ,additional seats are available for foreign nationals)

• passed Senior Secondary (12th Standard/Intermediate) Examination with Physics, Chemistry and Biology from Central Board of Secondary Education or any other examination recognized by Jamia Hamdard as equivalent thereto securing at least 45% marks in the aggregate of these subjects.

• appeared in the written test conducted by Jamia Hamdard. For admission against the NRI /Sponsored seats written test is not required.

The candidates seeking admission to Diploma in Dialysis Techniques programme, shall have to appear in the Diploma Entrance Test (DET) . The test paper shall comprise of questions on Physics , Chemistry , Biology and General awareness . The selection will be made on the basis of merit determined by the performance of the candidates in the written test only.

For admission against the NRI/sponsored seats, written test is not required

Eligibility:

A candidate seeking admission to B.Sc. (Optometric Practices) must have:

1. passed Senior Secondary (12^th Standard/Intermediate) examination with Physics, Chemistry and Biology from Central Board of Secondary Education or any other examination recognized by Jamia Hamdard as equivalent thereto and secured at least 50% marks in the aggregate of Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

2. appeared in the Entrance Test of Jamia Hamdard. 

Selection procedure

For admission to B.Sc. (Optometric Practices) programme, a Combined Entrance Test for Bachelor programmes (CET ) will be conducted to test the knowledge of the candidates in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and General Awareness. The standard of questions will be based on the qualifying examination i.e. Senior Secondary/Intermediate. The selection will be made on the basis of merit determined by the performance of the candidates in the written test only.

This course is designed for those who have passed Diploma course from a recognized institute in the Optometry or related subject. Student will get admission to the second year of the B.Sc. (Optometric Practices) programme.

Three years including one year’s internship for those candidates who have passed two years diploma course. The candidates who have passed three years diploma course are not required to do internship

Total Seats : 10 (Including seats reserved for NRIs/sponsored candidate).

Eligibility:
 

A candidate seeking admission to this course must have: 

1. passed a Diploma in Optometry/Orthoptics/Ophthalmic Practices/Ophthalmic Techniques with 50% marks in the aggregate.

2. appeared in the Entrance Test and/or Interview of Jamia Hamdard. 

Selection procedure

For admission to this course, entrance test and/or interview will be conducted to test the knowledge of the candidates in the relevant subject. The syllabus for entrance test will be of diploma course in of Venu Eye Institute and Research Centre.

For admission against the foreign/NRI/Industry Sponsored seats, written test is not required.

Certificate Course in Ward Attendant    Top

Duration :                 One Year 

Total Seats :                10
( 5 reserved for female candidates ) 

This course is open to unmarried candidates only. 

Eligibility
A candidate seeking admission to Certificate Course in Ward Attendant must have : 

=     passed High School Examination (Xth Class) from Central Board of Secondary Education or any other equivalent examination recognized by Jamia Hamdard. 

=     completed the 15 years of age on or before the first day of October in the respective year. 

=     Appeared in the interview conducted by Jamia Hamdard. 

Fee Instructions : one time fee in the form of deposit of Rs. 1000/- refundable on successful completion of course.

Stipend of Rs. 400/- per month for first six months and Rs. 500/- per month for subsequent six months may be given to meet out travel expenses.

Important note: Students applying admission in the diploma programmes run by the Faculty of Allied Health Science should note that these diplomas are not recognized by any professional body. In past students who have done diploma in those subjects have secured jobs in hospitals and nursing homes.

Diploma in Ophthalmic OT Techniques   Top

Duration: Two years.

Total Seats: 6 

Eligibility

A candidate seeking admission to Diploma in Ophthalmic OT Techniques programmes must have:

=   passed Senior Secondary (12th Standard/Intermediate) examination with Physics, Chemistry and Biology from Central Board of Secondary Education or any other examination recognized by Jamia Hamdard as equivalent thereto securing at least 45% marks in the aggregate of these subjects.

=   appeared in the written test/interview conducted by Jamia Hamdard. 

Selection procedure

For admission to the Diploma in Ophthalmic OT Techniques programmes shall have to appear in the Diploma Entrance Test  (DET). The standard of the questions will be of qualifying examination i.e. Senior Secondary/Intermediate. The selection will be made on the basis of merit determined by the performance of the candidates in the written test only.

For admission against Foreign Nationals / NRI / sponsored seats, written test is not required.

Diploma in New Economy Skills   Top

Duration: One year.

Total Seats: 20 

Eligibility

A candidate seeking admission to Diploma in New Economy Skills programmes must have:

=   passed Senior Secondary (12th Standard/Intermediate) examination with any stream from Central Board of Secondary Education or any other examination recognized by Jamia Hamdard as equivalent thereto securing at least 45% marks in the aggregate of these subjects.

=   appeared in the written test/interview conducted by Jamia Hamdard.

= Preference will be given to the visually impaired candidates. 

Selection procedure

For admission to the Diploma in New Economy Skills programmes will be made on the basis of merit determined by the performance of the candidates in the interview.

For admission against Foreign Nationals / NRI / sponsored seats, written test is not required.