Bachelor in Prosthetics & Orthotics (BPO)
A clinical + technical healthcare degree for people who want to assess, design, fabricate, fit and evaluate prosthetic and orthotic solutions.
Quick answer
A clinical + technical healthcare degree for people who want to assess, design, fabricate, fit and evaluate prosthetic and orthotic solutions. Admissions information published for 2026–27; confirm current dates with admissions.
Course overview & learning context
This page is designed as a complete decision guide rather than a short brochure. It explains the learning scope, admission questions, curriculum themes, practical exposure, career pathways, salary context and next steps.
Prosthetics and orthotics education sits at the intersection of health sciences, biomechanics, materials, design, fabrication, clinical assessment and rehabilitation. Related short courses in wheelchair service and rehabilitation build competencies in assistive technology, functional support and person-centred service delivery.
Students should use this portal for orientation, then verify all time-sensitive academic details with the official admissions contact before paying fees or submitting documents.
Eligibility & admission readiness
Published / current basis
- Indian applicants: 10+2 / two-year pre-university or recognised equivalent with English plus Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or Biology.
- Mobility India’s published BPO page states a minimum 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Biology, with 45% for SC/ST and Category 1 candidates.
- International/SAARC/NRI applicants need a science qualification recognised as equivalent to India’s 10+2 system, including English and Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Biology.
- RCI-approved Diploma in Prosthetics & Orthotics holders may be eligible for lateral entry to third year subject to the published conditions and seat availability.
Before you apply
- Check that your qualifying education meets current requirements.
- Ask whether equivalence or RCI/university recognition documents are needed.
- Request current fees, application deadline and document checklist.
- Confirm the selection process and class commencement date.
Syllabus & curriculum themes
Foundation sciences
Anatomy and physiology, basic life sciences, clinical foundations and the language of rehabilitation.
Engineering foundations
Materials, applied mechanics, biomechanics, electricity/electronics and computer applications relevant to P&O.
Clinical medicine
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, orthopaedics, amputation surgery, pharmacology and conditions encountered in rehabilitation.
Prosthetics
Assessment, prescription, design principles, fabrication, fitting, alignment, gait-related considerations and outcome evaluation across levels of limb loss.
Orthotics
Assessment and orthotic management for lower limb, upper limb and spinal conditions, including clinical reasoning and device evaluation.
Research & professional practice
Research, evidence-informed practice, documentation, ethics, communication, service systems and professional development.
Internship
Mobility India’s current page states that the programme includes a compulsory six-month internship as part of practical learning.
BPO learning journey
Year 1: foundations
Health-science foundations, anatomy/physiology, materials and introductory biomechanics create the base for clinical P&O reasoning.
Year 2: core technology
Deeper prosthetic and orthotic science, fabrication processes, biomechanics and clinical medicine build device-management competency.
Year 3: integrated clinical practice
More complex P&O assessment, design, fitting, alignment, gait and case-based learning connect workshop skills with person-centred outcomes.
Year 4: advanced practice
Contemporary RCI curriculum includes advanced clinical practice, digital/technology themes, employability/soft skills, management and project/research-oriented learning.
Internship
The current Mobility India BPO page states a six-month compulsory internship, giving supervised transition from classroom/workshop learning to service delivery.
Career scope after the course
Prosthetist & Orthotist in hospitals and rehabilitation centres
Role scope depends on qualification, registration requirements, employer policy, experience and local regulations.
Clinical P&O practitioner in private practice or device centres
Role scope depends on qualification, registration requirements, employer policy, experience and local regulations.
Product/application specialist for assistive technology companies
Role scope depends on qualification, registration requirements, employer policy, experience and local regulations.
P&O service manager or programme coordinator
Role scope depends on qualification, registration requirements, employer policy, experience and local regulations.
Technical trainer / clinical educator after appropriate experience
Role scope depends on qualification, registration requirements, employer policy, experience and local regulations.
Research assistant or evidence-generation role
Role scope depends on qualification, registration requirements, employer policy, experience and local regulations.
Government rehabilitation and disability-service roles subject to recruitment rules
Role scope depends on qualification, registration requirements, employer policy, experience and local regulations.
Humanitarian rehabilitation / disability-inclusion programmes
Role scope depends on qualification, registration requirements, employer policy, experience and local regulations.
Entrepreneurship in ethical P&O service provision
Role scope depends on qualification, registration requirements, employer policy, experience and local regulations.
Progression to MPO and advanced research pathways
Role scope depends on qualification, registration requirements, employer policy, experience and local regulations.
Career planning questions to ask
Ask for recent job titles, sectors, geographic destinations, placement process, internship conversion, higher-study pathways and the difference between starting salary, median salary and highest package.
Salary & earning potential
Use salary data carefully
Mobility India’s current BPO page publishes a broad salary-package range of ₹4.2 lakh to ₹45 lakh per annum. Treat this as an institution-published promotional range, not a guaranteed starting salary. Actual compensation varies widely by role, experience, employer, country, responsibilities and specialist skills.
Placement, employers & professional ecosystem
Mobility India’s BPO page states a 100% placement record since 2013 and an alumni network across 37 countries, 25 Indian states and 3 Union Territories. These are institutional claims; prospective students should request current batch-wise placement data, role mix, median compensation and employer details for decision-making.
Examples below are displayed as neutral nameplates rather than copied trademark artwork. Before enrolling, request the latest placement report and clarify which organisations are current recruiters, internship hosts, alumni employers or simply sector examples.
Organisation names are shown as career-ecosystem examples referenced in Mobility India’s published BPO/MPO career information. They do not imply that every organisation is a current placement partner or that employment is guaranteed.
Skills you can build
Clinical reasoning
Assess needs, identify goals and connect clinical findings with an appropriate rehabilitation or assistive-technology plan.
Technical problem solving
Understand materials, components, fit, alignment, fabrication or configuration decisions relevant to the programme.
Communication
Work with users, families and multidisciplinary teams using respectful, clear and person-centred communication.
Evidence-informed practice
Use research, outcome measures and reflective practice to improve decisions and service quality.
Documentation & ethics
Develop habits around records, consent, professional boundaries, safety and accountability.
Inclusive practice
Connect rehabilitation outcomes with education, livelihood, participation, accessibility and community inclusion.
Student experience & practical exposure
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Admission checklist
Academic documents
Marks cards / transcripts, qualifying certificate and any equivalence documents requested for your category.
Identity & category documents
Keep current identity, category/reservation and nationality documents ready where applicable.
Recognition / registration
For lateral entry, postgraduate or professional routes, ask whether RCI recognition/registration evidence is required.
Fees & funding
Request the current fee schedule, payment milestones, scholarship guidance and education-loan support information.
Dates
Confirm application closing date, selection timeline, university calendar and class commencement.
Written confirmation
For any important eligibility or fee question, obtain the latest official written response before taking action.
Get the current BPO admission details
Ask about eligibility, fees, syllabus, application dates, documents, scholarships, student support and career outcomes.
Frequently asked questions
A clinical + technical healthcare degree for people who want to assess, design, fabricate, fit and evaluate prosthetic and orthotic solutions.
The current information used for this portal is: 4½ years. Where a batch or institutional approval can change, confirm the current duration with admissions.
Indian applicants: 10+2 / two-year pre-university or recognised equivalent with English plus Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or Biology.
Confirm current eligibility, recognition/affiliation where applicable, fee structure, application deadline, required documents, selection process, commencement date and seat availability directly with Mobility India admissions.
The programme information emphasises practical, clinical or hands-on learning appropriate to the course. The exact clinical hours, internship, workshop schedule or batch format should be confirmed for the current academic cycle.
Potential pathways include Prosthetist & Orthotist in hospitals and rehabilitation centres, Clinical P&O practitioner in private practice or device centres, Product/application specialist for assistive technology companies, P&O service manager or programme coordinator. Specific job eligibility depends on qualification, registration requirements, employer rules and experience.
Mobility India’s current BPO page publishes a broad salary-package range of ₹4.2 lakh to ₹45 lakh per annum. Treat this as an institution-published promotional range, not a guaranteed starting salary. Actual compensation varies widely by role, experience, employer, country, responsibilities and specialist skills.
Mobility India’s BPO page states a 100% placement record since 2013 and an alumni network across 37 countries, 25 Indian states and 3 Union Territories. These are institutional claims; prospective students should request current batch-wise placement data, role mix, median compensation and employer details for decision-making.
Email admission@mobilityindia.org or call +91 98442 90390. Ask for the current fee structure and any applicable scholarship, loan or financial-assistance guidance.
Use the enquiry form on this page, email admission@mobilityindia.org, or call +91 98442 90390. The admissions team can confirm the current process and documents.