Swami Vivekanand National Institute of Rehabilitation Training and Research (SVNIRTAR) is an autonomous educational institution established in Cuttack, Orissa under the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DIVYANGJAN), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. SVNIRTAR is a premier institute offering UG, PG, and various Short Orientation Courses in the disciplines of Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Prosthetics and Orthotics, and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. SVNIRTAR is affiliated to Utkal University, Bhubaneswar.

  • SVNIRTAR offers three UG courses namely BPT, BPO, and BOT for a duration of 4.5 Years. 
  • At the postgraduate level, the college offers MPT, MOT, and MPO courses. 
  • The institute also offers Diplomat of National Board (DNB) in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 
  • Apart from the degree courses, SVNIRTAR also offers Post Basic Diploma in Orthopaedic Nursing for a duration of 1 Year. 
  • Admission to both UG and PG courses at SVNIRTAR is entrance-based. 
  • Candidates need to appear for Common Entrance Test (CET) conducted by NILD Kolkata for admission to UG courses. 
  • For PG courses, the candidates need to appear for Post-Graduate Entrance Test (PGET) conducted by the institute itself. 

Swami Vivekanand National Institute of Rehabilitation Training and Research has well-developed departments and infrastructure with excellent facilities for its students. Various national and International companies such as Otto-Bock, Endolite, ALIMCO, Astha Therapeutics Intervention Pvt. Ltd., and Jindal Power and Steel Ltd. visit the college campus during the placement drive for final-year students. 


SVNIRTAR Highlights

Here are the important highlights of Swami Vivekanand National Institute of Rehabilitation Training and Research (SVNIRTAR):

SVNIRTAR Cuttack Highlights
Institute Name Swami Vivekanand National Institute of Rehabilitation Training and Research
Established | Type 1974 | Public 
Established By  Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India
Location Cuttack, Orissa 
Affiliated To  Utkal University, Bhubaneswar
Courses Offered UG, PG, Diploma & Short-Term Courses
Popular Courses BPT, BOT, BPO, MPT, MOT, MPO 
Admission Criteria Entrance-Based
Entrance Exams CET & PGET 
Application Mode Online
Campus Recruiters Otto-Bock, Endolite, ALIMCO, Astha Therapeutics Intervention Pvt. Ltd.
Official Website https://svnirtar.nic.in/ 

SVNIRTAR Courses & Fees

SVNIRTAR offers UG, PG, Diploma, and a few Short-Term courses in the field of Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Prosthetics & Orthotics, and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. At the undergraduate level, SVNIRTAR offers three courses namely Bachelor of Physical Therapy (BPT), Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOT), and Bachelor of Prosthetics & Orthotics (BPO). It offers Master of Physiotherapy (MPT), Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT), and Master in Prosthetics & Orthotics (MPO) at the PG level. SVNIRTAR also offers Post Basic Diploma in Orthopaedic Nursing

Given below are the complete details about SVNIRTAR Courses & Fees

Course Course Details  Eligibility Criteria  Selection Criteria 
B.P.T  Duration: 4.5 Years
Course Fees: INR 48,000 (First Year)
Seat Intake: 62 Seats
Passed 10+2 in Science with Physics, Chemistry, Biology from a recognized board with a minimum of 50% Marks. (40% for SC/ST & 45% for PwD) Score in CET 
B.O.T 

Duration: 4.5 Years
Course Fees: INR 48,000 (First Year) 
Seat Intake: 62 Seats

Score in CET 
B.P.O

Duration: 4.5 Years
Course Fees: INR 48,000 (First Year) 
Seat Intake: 46 Seats

Passed 10+2 in Science or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics, and English with minimum 50% Marks in aggregate in PCBE/PCME. (40% for SC/ST & 45% for PwD) Score in CET 
M.P.O

Duration: 2 Years
Course Fees: INR 74,000 (First Year)
Seat Intake: 10 Seats

BPO/ B.Sc.(P&O) with 50% Marks from any recognized university in India. Score in PGET
M.P.T

Duration: 2 Years
Course Fees: INR 74,000 (First Year)
Seat Intake: 15 Seats
Specializations: Rehabilitation, Musculoskeletal Conditions, Paediatrics, Neurology

BPT/B.Sc. (PT) Degree from a recognized University & Must have Completed Internship Score in PGET
M.O.T

Duration: 2 Years
Course Fees: INR 74,000 (First Year)
Seat Intake: 15 Seats
Specializations: Rehabilitation, Hand Rehabilitation, Developmental Disabilities, Neurology

BOT/B.Sc. (OT) Degree from a recognized University & Must have Completed Internship Score in PGET

SVNIRTAR Seat Matrix 2024 

SVNIRTAR has released the category-wise seat matrix for all UG and PG courses for the academic session 2024-25. The category-wise seat breakdown for various UG and PG courses offered by SVNIRTAR is as follows: 

Course UR OBC SC ST Total
BPT 31 17 9 5 62
BOT 31 17 9 5 62
BPO 23 13 7 3 46
MPT 8 4 2 1 15
MOT 8 4 2 1 15
MPO 5 3 1 1 10

SVNIRTAR Admission 2024

Swami Vivekanand National Institute of Rehabilitation Training and Research (SVNIRTAR) offers admission to both its UG and PG courses on the basis of entrance exams. 

  • Admission to UG courses such as BPO, BPT, and BOT is based on Common Entrance Test (CET)
  • Admission to PG courses such as MPT, MOT, and MPO is based on Post-Graduate Entrance Test (PGET).

Common Entrance Test (CET) is conducted by NILD Kolkata and the candidates need to appear for counseling to secure admission to the desired UG course at SVNIRTAR. 

How to Apply for SVNIRTAR Admission 2024? 

Here are the steps to apply for SVNIRTAR Admission 2024: 

  • Visit the official website of SVNIRTAR @ svnirtar.nic.in
  • Click on the ‘Common Entrance Test 2024’ or ‘Post-Graduate Entrance Test (PGET)’ tab on the homepage. 
  • The page will be directed to a new window for CET 2023/PGET 2023. 
  • Click on the ‘Apply/Register/’ present on the homepage. 
  • Fill in the necessary information such as Name, Email, and Phone Number to register. 
  • On successful registration, an Application ID will be generated.
  • Log in using the Application ID and complete the user profile.
  • Upload the scanned copies of the signature, left-hand thumb impression, and all necessary documents.
  • Pay the requisite application fee through Debit/Credit Cards/Internet Banking/UPI/Wallets.
  • Take a printout of the Confirmation Page and download the Payment Receipt for future reference. 

Admission to all the UG and PG courses will strictly be based on merit in the respective entrance exam. The merit list will be prepared separately for all the courses on the basis of marks obtained by the candidates. The candidates have to then appear for counseling for seat allocation done on the basis of merit rank, reservation rule, availability of seats, and choices filled. 

Check More: SVNIRTAR Placements

SVNIRTAR CET Application Fee 2024

Given below is the application fee for CET 2024 for SVNIRTAR UG Admission 2024: 

Application Fee SC/ST/PwD General & Others
CET 2023 Application Fee INR 800 INR 1,000
E-Counseling Registration Fee INR 500 INR 500
Seat Locking Fee INR 10,000 INR 10,000

SVNIRTAR PGET Application Fee 2024

The application fee for PGET 2024 for SVNIRTAR PG Admission 2024 is as follows: 

Category  Application Fees
UR/OBC Candidates  INR 1,200
SC/ST/PwD/PH (Divyangjan) Candidates INR 1,000

Documents Required for SVNIRTAR Admission 2024

  • Admit Card of CET-2023/PGET-2023
  • Seat Allotment Offer Letter
  • Certificate and Marksheet of Qualifying Examinations
  • Application Form Printout 
  • Date of Birth Proof 
  • Conduct/Character Certificate
  • Medical Fitness Certificate 
  • SC/ST/OBC Certificate or Person with Disabilities (Divyangjan) Certificate

SVNIRTAR Facilities

Swami Vivekanand National Institute of Rehabilitation Training and Research (SVNIRTAR) is located in a beautiful rural area at Olatpur at a distance of 30 KM away from Cuttack and Bhubaneswar. The institute has a well-developed infrastructure and offers all basic facilities to its students as well as its faculty. Here are the various facilities offered by SVNIRTAR:

  • Hostel: SVNIRTAR offers a limited number of Dormitory accommodations for students on first-cum-first basis. There are two separate hostels at SVNIRTAR for boys and girls accommodating 190 and 100 students.
  • Library: SVNIRTAR Library has a wide range of professional books, journals, reports, reprints, Audiovisual aids, etc. The college library has subscribed to over 100 professional/technical journals. It also has Computerised bibliographic search and Internet browsing facilities. 
  • Well-Equipped Classrooms: Classrooms at SVNIRTAR are equipped with good furniture and teaching aids. 
  • Cultural Activities: SVNIRTAR Students Association conducts the Annual Sports Day and various other cultural programs for the social well-being and interaction of students. 

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SVNIRTAR Departments 

Here is the list of departments functioning at Swami Vivekanand National Institute of Rehabilitation Training and Research (SVNIRTAR): 

SVNIRTAR Departments
Occupational Therapy Prosthetics and Orthotics Social Work
Physiotherapy Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Library and Information Centre
Academics Administration Finance & Accounts

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SVNIRTAR FAQs

Ques. What are the courses offered by SVNIRTAR?

Ans. SVNIRTAR offers the following courses at the UG and PG levels: 

  • Bachelor of Physical Therapy (BPT)
  • Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOT)
  • Bachelor of Prosthetics & Orthotics (BPO)
  • Master of Physiotherapy (MPT)
  • Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT)
  • Master in Prosthetics & Orthotics (MPO) 
  • Post Basic Diploma in Orthopaedic Nursing

Ques. What is the admission criteria at SVNIRTAR?

Ans. Admission to all the UG and PG courses at SVNIRTAR is based on Common Entrance Test (CET) and Post-Graduate Entrance Test (PGET) respectively.

Ques. Is SVNIRTAR a government college?

Ans. Yes, SVNIRTAR is a public autonomous institute established by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India.

Ques. What are the facilities offered by SVNIRTAR?

Ans. SVNIRTAR offers the following facilities to its students: 

  • Hostel
  • Library 
  • Well-Equipped Classrooms
  • Cultural Fests & Programmes

Ques. How many seats are offered for UG courses at SVNIRTAR?

Ans. SVNIRTAR offers 62 seats each for BPT and BOT courses and 46 seats for the BPO course. 

Ques. Is it mandatory to appear for counseling for admission to SVNIRTAR?

Ans. Yes, it is mandatory for the candidates to appear for counseling for admission to various UG and PG courses at SVNIRTAR. 

Ques. Does SVNIRTAR offer hostel accommodation?

Ans. Yes, SVNIRTAR has two separate hostels for boys and girls accommodating 190 and 100 students.

Ques. What is the course fee for PG courses at SVNIRTAR?

Ans. The course fee for all PG courses namely MPT, MOT, and MPO at SVNIRTAR is INR 74,000.

Ques. Does SVNIRTAR offer any Diploma courses?

Ans. Yes, SVNIRTAR offers Post Basic Diploma in Orthopaedic Nursing for a duration of 1 Year. 

Ques. What is the seat intake for PG courses at SVNIRTAR?

Ans. SVNIRTAR offers 15 seats each for MPT and MOT courses, and 10 seats for MPO.