Delegates
Delegate
Pankaj Bajpai
Alternate 1
Pratibha Vaidya
Alternate 2
Joseph Sunny
Working in India
General Information
Main language(s) spoken in India
Hindi, English
Registration
Occupational therapists are required to register with a federal/national organisation to practice
Required
Members of AIOTA need to Register with Academic Council of Occupational Therapy of AIOTA to practice anywhere in India. But it is not mandatory for qualified OT’s to become members of AIOTA. Enactment for National Council of OT is in final shape.
AIOTA website: www.aiota.org
AIOTA website: www.aiota.org
Occupational therapists are required to register with a state/regional organisation to practice
Required
1. Maharashtra State Council for Occupational Therapy & Physiotherapy
www.msotptcouncil.org
Address: DMER Office, 4th floor, St. George Hospital,Mumbai
Tel No: 022-22620408
2.The Delhi Council for Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy [email protected]
Address: 1st floor, Govt. of NCT Dispensary, Ber Sarai, New, Delhi 110016
Tel Nos: 011-26517159, 011-26536981
3. Chhattisgarh Council for Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy
http://www.bareactslive.com/Ch/cg259.htm (External) ↗
4. Odisha State Council for Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy
http://dmetodisha.gov.in/Physiotherapy.htm (External) ↗
Address: Directorate of Medical Education & Training, Bhubaneswar, Odisa
www.msotptcouncil.org
Address: DMER Office, 4th floor, St. George Hospital,Mumbai
Tel No: 022-22620408
2.The Delhi Council for Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy [email protected]
Address: 1st floor, Govt. of NCT Dispensary, Ber Sarai, New, Delhi 110016
Tel Nos: 011-26517159, 011-26536981
3. Chhattisgarh Council for Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy
http://www.bareactslive.com/Ch/cg259.htm (External) ↗
4. Odisha State Council for Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy
http://dmetodisha.gov.in/Physiotherapy.htm (External) ↗
Address: Directorate of Medical Education & Training, Bhubaneswar, Odisa
Practicing Requirements
Language(s) that are required for occupational therapists to practice
Hindi, English, Other Regional/Local Dialects
Hindi, English and regional language of the State where he/she opts to practice
Employment Opportunities
Occupational therapy is recognised as a shortage occupation
Yes
Sources of information for occupational therapist employment opportunities
Newspapers, AIOTA Website, Social Networking sites, Adertisements from Institutions on their websites etc
Immigration
Immigration regulations or visa requirements to practice
In accordance to national policy
Disclaimer: This information was provided by All India Occupational Therapists Association and was last updated on 2nd April 2026. WFOT is not liable for any inaccuracies, omissions, or changes in the information provided. This information is intended as a guide and should be independently verified before making any decisions.
Education Programmes
WFOT Approved Programmes in India
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