An Orthotist is a professional who specializes in the manufacture of orthopedic appliance which props up or correct the musculoskeletal distortions or deformities of the human body. Candidates who have finished this course can find jobs with hospitals, device manufacturing companies, laboratories, special treatment facilities and the rehabilitation departments of hospitals as well as government agencies. It is also possible for the candidates to go for research or teaching in this subject. The initial salary of candidates will be as much as Rs 7000- Rs. 9000 a month. Those who are more experienced in this field may earn around Rs 10000 each month. Technicians have a monthly salary of Rs 8000 – 10000. The remuneration of candidates who are employed as Lecturers will be on the basis of the UGC rules.

Qualifying exam

There are numerous colleges as well as universities in India that offers students with graduate as well as postgraduate programs in Orthotics. They are required to appear as well as pass in an admission test that is carried out by these universities. Some of them are: All India Institute of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation Entrance Exam, Bachelor of Prosthetics & Orthotics (BPO) Common Entrance Test (CET), Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University BPO Entrance Exam and Jagadguru Rambhadracharya Handicapped University BPO Entrance Exam.

Who is eligible to apply?

Candidates who aspire to become Orthotists must have a pass in class 120+2 with Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics in addition to Physics. They must be no less than 17 years and not more than 23 years when they apply for the course. The age limit may sometimes change according to the rules of the respective institutions.

How to prepare for exam and interview?

Candidates who wish to join this field of medicine are required to have excellent communication skills. They also should also have tolerance as well as patience along with a great deal of sensitivity. A good option for the candidates to prepare for the admission test is to refer text books or any other reading material on the subject. As orthotics is a subject that has a great importance, many other books will also be offered on the subject. The students can also consult other students who have written this exam before. At the time of the interview, the aspirants must be direct and very careful while replying to the questions.