Central Institute of Psychiatry, Ranchi Entrance exam 2011

postgraduate degree / diploma,M.D. (Psychiatry),Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology,M.Phil in Psychiatric Social Work

Central Institute of Psychiatry, Ranchi, announces admissions for the following

postgraduate degree / diploma
course of Ranchi University and conducted at CIP Ranchi commencing from May 2, 2011.


Group A
M.D. (Psychiatry):
5 seats (UR-4, OBC-1)
Duration : 3 years (exemption of one year is granted to those who have passed Diploma of 2 years duration in the same subject).

Qualification: M.B.B.S. degree of any University recognized by Medical Council of India, with one year rotating Internship completed by February,15, 2011.



Diploma in Psychological Medicine:
9 seats (UR-6, OBC-2, SC-1)
Duration : 2 years
Qualification : M.B.B.S. degree of any University recognized by Medical Council of India, with one year rotating Internship completed by February, 15, 2011.


Group B
Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology:
4 seats (UR-4)
Duration : 3 years for M.A./M.Sc. (Psychology) degree holders and 2 years after M.Phil in Medical & Social Psychology / Clinical Psychology.
Qualification: First Class Master’s degree Psychology regular course Or M.Phil in Medical & Social Psychology Clinical Psychology of any recognized University, for 3 years and 2 years course respectively.


M.Phil in Medical & Social Psychology:
18 seats (UR-9, OBC-5, SC-3, ST-1)
Duration : 2 years
Qualification : MA/M.Sc. in Psychology regular course of a recognized University with minimum 50% marks in the aggregate.


Group C
M.Phil in Psychiatric Social Work:
12 seats (UR-7, OBC-3, SC-1, ST-1)
Duration : 2 years
Qualification: M.A. in Sociology or Social Work regular course of a recognized University with minimum 50% marks in the aggregate.


Group D
Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing:
18 seats (UR-9, OBC-5, SC-3. ST-1)
Duration : One year
Qualification : ‘A’ Grade Certificate or Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery
Experience : Two years experience as Staff Nurse

Group A: For MD (Psychiatry) and D.P.M.:- Selected candidates may be considered for Residency Scheme as applicable to the Central Government Institutions. The residency scheme is limited and may not be available to some candidates joining the course on seats reserved for OBC candidates. However, it may be provided subject to sanctioning of the same by the Government.

Group B & C: Selected candidates may be considered for scholarship of Rs, 8000/- per month in the first and second year, and Rs. 9000/- per month in the third year. The scholarships are, limited and may not be available to some candidates joining the course on seats reserved for OBC candidates. However, it may be provided subject to sanctioning of the same by the Government.

Group D: Selected candidates may be considered for] scholarship of Rs. 2500/- per month. The scholarships is limited and may not be available to some candidates joining the course on seats reserved for OBC candidates. However, it may be provided subject to sanctioning of the same by the Government.

Selection procedures
For M.D. and D.P.M. course
The selection will depend upon marks obtained in the entrance examination. The entrance test will be of MCQ type consisting of 100 questions to be answered in 60 minutes. There will be 0.25 negative marking for each wrong answer. The test will have questions of MBBS standard in the following approximate distribution:
20% from Psychiatry and allied behavioural sciences
15% from Neurology
30% from General Medicine
35% from rest of Medical subjects.

For Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, M.Phil in Medical & Social Psychology, M.Phil in Psychiatric Social Work also the entrance test will be of MCQ type consisting of 100 questions to be answered in 60 minutes, The test will have questions of M.A./M.Sc. standard. There will be 0.25 negative marking for each wrong answer.

For Diploma in Psychiatric nursing course there shall not be a written entrance examination. However, there will be an interview for the selection of the candidates.

Candidates applying for both M.D. and D.P.M. and for both Ph.D. (Clinical Psychology) and M.Phil in Medical and Social Psychology courses starting from May 2, 2011 need to submit only one application each. They should clearly mention the names of the course applied for, in order of preference.

For MD (Psychiatry 3 Years Course) and Diploma in Psychological Medicine (PPM):- One year Rotating Internship to be completed by 15.02.2011


For MD (Post DPM. 2 Years Course), Ph.D.(Clinical Psychology, Post M.Phil 2 Years course) :- Certificate of passing DPM, M.Phil (M&SP/Clinical Psychology) on or before 31.5.2011.

For M.Phil (M&SP). M.Phil (PSW): - M.A./M.Sc. in Psychology, Sociology & Social Work and results declared on or before 15.02.2011.

For the D.P.N.:- 2 years working experience certificate as a staff nurse on or before 15.02.2011.

The candidates who do not fulfill above criteria need not apply. The number of seats in each discipline is subject to change without assigning any reason.

15%. 71/2% and 27% seats are reserved for Scheduled Caste. Scheduled Tribe and QBC candidates respectively subject to availability of such candidates. There shall also be reservation of 3% horizontal reservation for physically handicapped persons {only for locomotorv disabilities of lower limbs between 50% to 70% or as per the Govt, of India

Rules in this regard) subject to availability of such candidates. If suitable candidates are not available under the reserved categories, seats will be filled up by General category candidates. There is no reservation in Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology course.

Attested/Xeroxed copies of all certificates, mark sheets testimonials, Caste Certificate/Disability certificate if applicable etc., should be attached with the application.

Details of research experience, if any, in the form of research publications in peer-reviewed journals or research papers presented in scientific conferences may be attached on separate sheet(s) of paper. Reprints of research papers may also be attached.

The application form is to be submitted electronically by internet to CIP website: www.cipranchi.nic.in and a hard copy of the same application form printed on A4 size bond paper complete in all respect along with a Demand Draft of Rs.400/- for General candidate and Rs.300/- for SC/ST/OBC candidates (non-refundable) in favour of Director. CIP, Ranchi payable at Ranchi should reach the Director. Central Institute of Psychiatry, Kanke. Ranchi – 834006 (Jharkhand). The hard copy of the application form must be duly signed by the candidate and his/her photograph pasted in appropriate place. Incomplete applications-not accompanied with Demand Draft, attested photocopies of all certificates, mark sheets, testimonials, Caste Certificate/Disability certificate, if applicable or applications received after due date shall not be considered. The admit card and a covering letter having necessary instructions will be made available on the CIP website (www.cipranchi.nic.in ). The admit card and the covering letter are to be downloaded and printed by the candidates and the same to be brought with them to the examination centre.

From the pool of applicants suitable candidates would be asked to appear for a written examination and interview/counseling at this institute, which shall be between February 20-26,-2011. The last date for joining the courses is 31st March, 2011. The candidates are strongly advised to visit the C.l.P. website from time to time for relevant information and instructions.

last date to submit application form:9-12-2010.
For details visit: www.cipranchi.nic.in