Advt. No. : PG/4/2021
Last Date of Online Application:
02.08.2021
Shortlisted Candidates Names & Date of Written Exam / Viva will be displayed on website: http://tmc.gov.in
Course name
MASTER OF SCIENCE (M. SC.) OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN ONCOLOGY
Course details
Two-years “Master of Science Occupational Therapy in Oncology” (M. Sc. Occupational Therapy) is a post-graduate degree which will be awarded by the Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI) Deemed University. The course will be conducted at the Tata Memorial Centre . The course will commence from 01st October 2021.
Minimum eligibility criteria
Only Indian Nationals can apply.
· Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy (BOT/BOTh with 50% marks). The bachelor’s degree program should be full time program, with minimum 4 ½ years duration (including 6 months of internship) from a university in India (recognized by UGC) . Candidates who have passed BOT through correspondence or Distance Education program are not eligible.
B. Sc. Result Awaiting Candidates Can Also Apply.
They will be considered subject to submission of their B. Sc Results on the day of Interview
Selection criteria
· Selection will be based on the evaluation of performance in written test followed by interview
· A fixed number of candidates (not exceeding 3 times the number of seats) will be called for the interview).
Application forms
· Application forms are available at http://tmc.gov.in/ available in the Academics column.
Application fees
· General & OBC candidates have to pay the Online Payment of Rs. 2000/- (two thousand only) & SC/ST have to pay Rs.500/- by using Debit Card / Credit Card only. This is non-refundable. [Duplication of fees will not be refunded.]
Application
process
· Interested candidates fulfilling eligibility criteria should complete the application form online as per instructions.
· Candidates are advised to save the completed application and print the document on one side of the paper only.
· The Hardcopy of application alongwith Copies of all relevant certificates and documents are required to bring at the time of Interview / Admission.
· Application will be rejected if the candidate provides incorrect/ false information in the application form . No correspondence in this regard will be entertained.
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Entrance exam
· Multiple choice questions.
· Syllabus for entrance exam is attached on the website
· Instruction for exam will be informed on the website : http://tmc.gov.in
· As much as possible entrance exam will be conducted in Mumbai centre. However depending on the existing corona pandemic situation at the time of exam, we may opt to take the exam online ie Remote Proctored Assessment.
· Based on the entrance exam marks, the shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview to Tata Memorial Hospital or it may be conducted via virtual platform, depending upon the prevailing circumstance.
Age limit
30 Years as on 02.08.2021 (Relaxable 05 years for SC/ST and 03 years for OBC).
Duration
2-years course
Fees
Annual College tuition fee will be charged Rs.50,000/- per year.
Stipend
First year: Rs.12000/- per month
Second year: Rs.15000/- per month
Sponsored
National candidate sponsored from Cancer Centres / Hospitals within National Cancer Grid of India for training will not be paid any stipend nor undergo internship. Training fee of Rs.50,000/- will be charged per year
Accommodation
Selected candidates from outside Mumbai will be provided hostel accommodation on availability. Hostel charges @10% of the stipend will be deducted every month.
Cafeteria and library facility
Candidates who will be staying in Hostel will have to pay monthly charges to avail the cafeteria services as per the package opted for.
In addition to actual charges, refundable deposit of Rs.4000/- for diet and Rs.5000/- for library will have to be paid to avail of these facilities.
Medical Insurance
Selected students will be covered under Medical Insurance facility provided by the Institute on co-payment (20% of yearly premium) which is Mandatory.
Help Desk
· Number will be declared on TMC website
Terms
· During the course, the student shall not apply for any post or any other courses / P.G. studies / Scholarship or appear for any examination or interview outside or if applied before start of the training, the candidate has to give proper information to this institution.
· Candidates leaving the course midway will have to repay the entire stipend amount and the total 2 years course fee.
· All candidates must submit a certificate from Allopathy Medical Doctor confirming the health status (Physical & Mental) of the candidate.
· The decision of the Director – Tata Memorial Centre, shall be final and binding.