National Institute of Rehabilitation Training and Research

Swami Vivekanand National Institute of Rehabilitation Training and Research (S.V. NIRTAR) is an autonomous institute functioning under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment of India. It is the most prestigious institution in the field of rehabilitation. It is in Olatpur, 30 km from Cuttack. The institute offers Bachelor's degrees in Physiotherapy (B.P.T.) , Bachelor in Occupational therapy (B.O.T.) , Bachelor's degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics (B.P.O.) of 4½ years including 6 months compulsory Internship as per rule of the University/ Rehabilitation Council of India in accredited hospitals, rehabilitation organizations in rural area/district rehabilitation centre , 2 - year Master's degree in Occupational therapy (Neurology, Hand Therapy, Developmental disabilities & Rehabilitation) , Physiotherapy (Neurology, Paediatric, Musculoskeletal & Rehabilitation), and Master in Prosthetics and Orthotics (MPO) as well as Diplomate in National Board of Examination (DNB). It also conducts short orientation courses, Continuing Medical Education courses for rehabilitation professionals, awareness programmes for the functionaries of government and non-government persons with disabilities and their relatives, etc.