Bachelor of Anaesthesia & Operation Theatre Technology (B. AOTT)

(Aligned with NCAHP Council)

Bachelor of Anaesthesia & Operation Theatre Technology (B. AOTT)

OVERVIEW

Anesthesia and Operation Theatre Technology (B.AOTT) is a dynamic and technology-driven allied healthcare profession focused on the safe administration of anesthesia and the efficient management of operation theatre (OT) services. It plays a critical role in ensuring patient safety and smooth functioning of surgical and emergency procedures. Anaesthesia & Operation Theatre Technology Professionals are integral members of the surgical team, assisting anesthesiologists, preparing and maintaining OT equipment, ensuring strict aseptic protocols, monitoring patients during the perioperative period, and supporting advanced surgical interventions.

The program is designed in alignment with the competency-based curriculum prescribed by the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. It emphasizes standardized education, clinical competence, patient safety, infection control, ethical practice, and effective multidisciplinary teamwork. The curriculum blends strong theoretical foundations with structured clinical training to develop skilled professionals capable of delivering high-quality anesthesia and perioperative care across diverse healthcare settings.

Symbiosis Institute of Health Sciences (SIHS) offers a four-year full-time program — Bachelor of Anesthesia and Operation Theatre Technology (AOTT) — aimed at preparing competent, ethical, and industry-ready professionals who meet national regulatory standards and cater to the growing demands of surgical and critical care services

Career opportunities and employment outlook for graduates.
  • Anaesthesia Technologist
  • Operation Theatre (OT) Technologist
  • Anaesthesia Assistant
  • Critical Care Technician (ICU)
  • Emergency & Trauma Care Technician

The programme prepares graduates for both national and international career pathways.

DURATION

Total Duration: 4 Years Full Time (3 Years Academic Programme + 1 Year Compulsory Rotatory Internship)

MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION

English

PATTERN OF PROGRAMME

Semester

AWARD OF DEGREE

Bachelor of Anaesthesia & Operation Theatre Technology degree will be awarded at the end of semester 8 by taking into consideration the performance of all semester examinations, subject to obtaining a minimum 4.00 CGPA out of 10

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

As per NCAHP

PROGRAM OUTCOME

The Course prepares the operating theatre technologist to work as a competent, reliable member of the health care team under the guidance and supervision of doctors in their delivery of patient care, training also focuses on the knowledge and skills of monitoring infection control policy and procedures in the operating theatre.

Employment opportunities can be found in hospitals in both private and public sectors as well as in independent trauma centres.

Anaesthesia & Operation Theatre graduate is encouraged to pursue further qualification to attain senior position in the professional field, also to keep abreast with the advance and new technology, the professional should opt for continuous professional education credits offered by national and international institutes.

INTAKE

15 seats

RESERVATION OF SEATS
I. Within the Sanctioned Intake
SC (In percentage) 15%
ST (In percentage) 7.5%
Differently Abled (In percentage) 3%
Kashmiri Migrants (In Seats) 2
International Students (In percentage) 25%
PEDAGOGY & ORIENTATION

Teaching in Anesthesia and Operation Theatre Technology (AOTT) is designed to develop not only strong theoretical knowledge but also advanced clinical skills, professional behavior, and ethical competence required in modern surgical and perioperative care settings. The programme follows a competency-based framework recommended by the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP), ensuring the integration of academic learning with real-time clinical exposure. This approach enables students to gain hands-on experience in anesthesia techniques, operation theatre management, emergency handling, and critical care support, thereby developing skilled and confident Anaesthesia & Operation Theatre Technology Professionals ready to meet the demands of modern healthcare systems.

Orientation:
  • a) Lecture Materials: Comprehensive lecture notes. Presentations and slides. Handouts and reading materials.
  • b) Demonstration Models: Anatomical models /simulators for demonstrating surgical techniques. Simulators for practicing instrument handling and airway management.
  • c) Surgical Instruments: Real surgical instruments (including laparoscopic, arthroscopic and Robotic instruments) for hands-on practice. Simulated instruments for familiarization.
  • d) Audiovisual Aids: Educational videos demonstrating surgical procedures. Interactive simulations or virtual reality tools.
  • e) Anesthesia Equipment: Anesthesia machines. Monitors for vital signs and anesthesia administration. Airway management devices. Intravenous equipment.
  • f) Sterile Technique Supplies: Sterile drapes. Surgical gowns and gloves. Sterile instruments and supplies.
  • g) Monitoring Equipment: Monitors for vital signs, oxygen saturation, and end-tidal carbon dioxide levels, Neuromuscular monitoring, BIS.
  • h) Simulation Training: High-fidelity patient simulators or mannequins for I.V Cannulation, Intubation, BLS & ACLS.
  • Clinical Observations: Opportunities to observe actual surgical procedures. Assistance in real-world clinical settings.
  • Case Studies and Scenarios: Customized case studies and scenarios for problem-solving and decision-making practice.
Assessment Tools:
  • Workshop, Quizzes, and written exams.
  • Practical assessments on instrument handling, sterile technique, and anaesthesia administration.
  • Simulated emergency scenarios for performance evaluation
Internship:

The final year includes a compulsory rotatory internship that provides intensive hands-on training across various anesthesia and operation theatre specialties. This ensures that graduates gain practical exposure in anesthesia assistance, OT management, emergency care, and perioperative patient monitoring, making them clinically competent and industry-ready.

Overall, the programme’s orientation and pedagogy are designed to produce technically skilled, ethically responsible, patient-centered, and professionally competent Anesthesia and Operation Theatre Technologists capable of working independently or as integral members of a multidisciplinary surgical and critical care team.

EVALUATION & ASSESSMENTS
Scheme of Evaluation

The academic performance is assessed on the basis of both Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE) assessment and End Semester Examination (ESE) in each semester. ESE weightage will be in the ratio of 30 % for CIE and 70 % for ESE.

Continuous Internal Evaluation (CIE)
  • 30% of the total marks is allotted for CIE in each course.
  • 50% of CIE shall be based on the average of marks obtained in two notified formative written tests. Absence without prior permission for a formative test shall result in scoring of the test as zero.
  • The remaining 50% of CIE will be based on internal assessments in the form of evaluation seminars, journal club presentations, case presentations, completion of assignments etc. which will be specified in the individual course curricula.
  • CIE will be conducted for theory and practical for each course wherever applicable.
  • A Candidate must secure at least 40% of total marks fixed for CIE in the particular subject in order to be eligible to appear for the End Semester Examination (ESE) for that subject.
End semester examination (ESE)

There shall be a University Examination at the end of each semester. To be eligible to appear for University examination a candidate should fulfill all the following conditions:

  • Undergone satisfactorily the approved program of study in the course/courses for the prescribed duration
  • 75% attendance separately in theory and in practical/hospital postings, in each course.
  • Shall have the minimum attendance requirement in all courses of that semester for the first appearance
  • Secure at least 50% of total marks fixed for CIE in a particular course; and
  • Fulfill any other requirement that may be prescribed by the University from time to time.

The End semester examination will consist of Theory examination for all courses and in addition, Practical examination for specified courses.

Theory examination
  • Written tests with question types, pattern, duration and weightage as specified in the Course-wise curricula
  • Setting of question papers and evaluation of answer scripts as per University regulations

Practical examination: Broad outline would be in the form of Spotters, Demonstration of equipment handling, Case based discussions.

Criteria for pass:

A Candidate must score 50% separately in theory and practical wherever applicable to be declared as pass. In case of fail, subsequently a candidate has to appear for both theory and practical examination of the university in that particular course.

Attendance and appearance for Exam:

Candidates not possessing required attendance in a particular course as prescribed by University will not be allowed to take up examinations and has to appear for supplementary examination whenever board conducts exam for the particular course very next time.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA (ALINGED WITH NCAHP)
  • Candidates must have passed senior secondary (10+2) or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry & Biology/ Mathematics subjects.
  • Lateral Entry to the candidates in the second year (3rd semester) who have passed Diploma in AOTT from a recognised University.
  • He/she must have completed 17 years of age at the time of admission or must complete this age on or before 31 December of the year of admission to the first year of the Undergraduate Allied and Healthcare Course.
  • A medical fitness certificate is mandatory, and must be endorsed by a Government Medical Officer. Admission to Undergraduate programmes under the reservation policy shall be as per the State/Centre Government norms.

    Foreign students' admission process for Undergraduate (UG) programmes:

    • Foreign national students intending to study the UG programme in India shall have to take an equivalence certificate of eligibility from the respective State Allied and Healthcare Council.
    • Admission of foreign national students to the UG programmes shall be based on merit, as determined by the University entrance examination.
    • Verification of a valid visa and its duration for foreign national students shall be verified by the respective institution and the University before enrolment in the programme.
  • The admission criteria shall be updated by the Commission from time to time.
  • Admission process shall be conducted by State/Union Territory/ University’s
FEE STRUCTURE (2026-27)

Fees structure for Bachelor of Anaesthesia & Operation Theatre Technology (B. AOTT) programme AY 2026-27

Particulars Year 1
1st Installment
(Amount in Rs)
2nd Installment
(Amount in Rs)
Academic Fees * ₹87,000 ₹87,000
Institute Deposit (Refundable) ₹20,000 -
Total Fees ₹107,000 ₹87,500
Last Date/ Due Date for payment of Fees At the time of Admission 25th November, 2026
HOW TO APPLY
  • Step 1: Online registration to Bachelor of Anaesthesia & Operation Theatre Technology (B.AOTT): Complete the online registration by filling the online registration form and making online payment of registration charges. Registration charges are Rs.1500/-
  • Step 2: You will be called for Entrance Test & PI exam (Personal Interaction)
  • Step 3: Selection will be intimated to the candidate through email.
  • Step 4: Admission process for Bachelor of Anaesthesia & Operation Theatre Technology (B.AOTT) programme will be completed after the verification of all the submitted documents and payment of 1st instalment of academic fees.

To apply for admissions - Click here

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT
ADMISSION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Symbiosis Centre for International Education (SCIE) handles all subject matters relating to admissions of International Students to the constituent institutes of Symbiosis International (Deemed University).

Kindly visit the link provided below for further assistance: https://scie.ac.in/

THE OBJECTIVES OF INTERNATIONALIZATION ARE
  • To enable the students and the faculty members gain global exposure though various exchange programs.
  • To develop research-based collaborations across various institutes in the World.
  • To develop academic collaborations through partnerships and scholar-in-residence program. The initiatives include students exchange programme, faculty exchange programme, Academic collaborations with various global bodies, Research partnerships, Conducting & attending international conferences and admitting international students
ADMISSION PROCESS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
  • Step 1: Online Registration on https://www.scie.ac.in
  • Step 2: Enter the website and click on PG Application Open 2024 tab. This takes you to the registration portal.
  • Step 3: Check your eligibility for the programme at the respective institute website and confirm the same. For Bachelor of Anaesthesia & Operation Theatre Technology (BAOTT) programme eligibility criteria is as follows: Candidates must have passed Senior Secondary (10+2) or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Admission on the basis of Senior Secondary (10 +2) Merit. Lateral Entry to the candidates in the second year (3rd semester) who have passed Diploma in the same discipline.
  • Step 4: Click on "Register". Read all the Instructions carefully and then click on the 'I Agree' button to accept the Terms and Conditions. Fill in Mini Registration Form. Click on the "Register Now".
  • Step 5: Fill in the personal details & educational details. You need to upload required documents and make a payment of application fee to complete the registration process. You can access your email to get the SCIE ID and password for future correspondence. Check 'Spam Mail' in case it is not showing in 'Inbox'. Candidates can use online or offline payment options to pay the application fee (non-refundable).
  • Step 6: The Admissions Committee will carefully review your application and the supporting documents you provide. If shortlisted, you will be invited for further evaluation.
  • Step 7: There are Three possible outcomes for your application: offer, waitlist, or regret. You will be informed of the Admission Committee's decision within 15 working days.

Students on waitlist will receive an email from SCIE with reference to their status after declaration of merit list.

CONTACT

Email: admission_ahp@sihs.edu.in
Phone: +91 20 25925324, +91 20 25925350, +91 20 25671905
WhatsApp Number: +91 7720858521 (Not for calling)

ADMISSION SCHEDULE
Sr. No Description Date(s)
1 Commencement of Registration 5th May, 2026 (Tuesday)
2 Closure of Registration 30th September, 2026 (Wednesday)
3 Admit Card Generation NA
4 Entrance Date Rolling Selection Process starting from, 12th May, 2026 (Tuesday)
5 Result Declaration Twice a month (Rolling Selection)
6 Shortlist Declaration Twice a month (Rolling Selection)
7 PI Dates Rolling Selection Process starting from, 12th May, 2026 (Tuesday)
8 Merit List Date 26th May, 2026 (Tuesday)
9 Programme Commencement 11th August 2026 (Tuesday)
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15 2020-2021 Webinar on Skill Development: Corporate Readiness Program-6 View PDF R11
16 2020-2021 Leadership Skill Development Series-2 https://www.sihspune.org/pdf/2021/
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17 2020-2021 Webinar on Entrepreneurship: Top 10 focus areas through Informatics for Indian Healthcare Organizations in the fight against New norm economy https://www.sihspune.org/pdf/2021/
SIHS_3.3.2_20-21_9.pdf
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18 2020-2021 Webinar on Skill Development: Hospital Operations https://www.sihspune.org/pdf/2021/
SIHS_3.3.2_20-21_8.pdf
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19 2020-2021 Webinar on Skill Development: Corporate Readiness Program-5 https://www.sihspune.org/pdf/2021/
SIHS_3.3.2_20-21_7.pdf
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20 2020-2021 Webinar on Skill Development: Corporate Readiness Program-4 https://www.sihspune.org/pdf/2021/
SIHS_3.3.2_20-21_6.pdf
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21 2020-2021 Webinar on Skill Development: Corporate Readiness Program -3 https://www.sihspune.org/pdf/2021/
SIHS_3.3.2_20-21_5.pdf
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22 2020-2021 Webinar on Skill Development: Corporate Readiness Program-2 https://www.sihspune.org/pdf/2021/
SIHS_3.3.2_20-21_4.pdf
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23 2020-2021 Webinar on Skill Development: Corporate Readiness Program-1 https://www.sihspune.org/pdf/2021/
SIHS_3.3.2_20-21_3.pdf
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24 2020-2021 Webinar on Skill Development: Effective business communication in healthcare https://www.sihspune.org/pdf/2021/
SIHS_3.3.2_20-21_2.pdf
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25 2020-2021 Leadership Skill Development Series-1 https://www.sihspune.org/pdf/2021/
SIHS_3.3.2_20-21_1.pdf
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