GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF PSYCHIATRY
Kanke, Ranchi-834006 (Jharkhand)
Applications are invited from eligible candidates for admission to the following postgraduate degree / diploma courses of Ranchi University and conducted at Central Institute of Psychiatry, Kanke, Ranchi commencing from May 1, 2013.
Courses and Eligibility:
GROUP A:
1. PhD in Clinical Psychology: 4 seats (NO RESERVATION)
Duration: 3 years for MA / MSc (Psychology) degree holders and 2 years after MPhil in Medical & Social Psychology / Clinical Psychology.
Qualification: First Class Master’s degree in Psychology regular course Or MPhil in Medical & Social Psychology / Clinical Psychology of any recognized University, for 3 years and 2 years course respectively.
2. M.Phil in Medical & Social Psychology 18 Seats (UR 9, OBC 5, SC 2, ST 2) One seat is reserved for physically Handicapped
Duration: 2 years
Qualification: MA / MSc in Psychology regular course of a recognized University with minimum 50% marks in the aggregate.
GROUP B
3. MPhil in Psychiatric Social Work 12 seats (UR 6, OBC 3, SC 2, ST 1)
Duration: 2 years
Qualification: MA in Sociology or Master in Social Work regular course of a recognized University with minimum 50% marks in the aggregate.
GROUP C
4. Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing 18 Seats (UR 9, OBC 5, SC 2, ST 2)
Duration: One year
Qualification: ‘A’ Grade Certificate or Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery.
Experience: Two years’ experience as Staff Nurse.
Scholarships:
Group A & B: 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 C: Selected candidates may be considered for scholarship of Rs. 2500/- per month. 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.
Selection
Selection procedure for PhD in Clinical Psychology, MPhil in Medical and Social Psychology and MPhil in Psychiatric Social Work courses: An entrance test will be of MCQ type consisting of 100 questions to be answered in 60 minutes. The test will have questions of MA / MSc / MSW standard.
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.
The minimum percentage of marks obtained in the written test to be eligible for admission to postgraduate medical courses shall be 50% for General Category candidates and 40% for the candidate belonging to Schedule Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes and Physically Handicapped.
Note:
Candidates applying for both Ph.D. (Clinical Psychology) and M.Phil in Medical and Social Psychology courses starting from May 1, 2013 need to submit only one application each. They should clearly mention the names of the course applied for, in order of preference.
For Ph.D. (Clinical Psychology, Post M.Phil 2 years courses):- Certificate of passing M.Phil (M&SP/Clinical Psychology) on or before 31-05-2013.
For MPhil (Cl.Psychology, M.Phil (PSW):- M.A./M.Sc. in Psychology, Sociology & Social Work and results declared on or before 15.2.2013.
For the D.P.N.:- 2 years working experience certificate as a staff nurse on or before 15.2.2013.
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%, 7 ½% and 27 ½% seats are reserved for Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and OBC candidates respectively, subject to availability of such candidates. There shall also be reservation of 3% seats for candidates with disabilities (physically handicapped - only for locomotory disabilities of lower limbs between 50% to 70% pr as per the Govt. of India rules in this reagard) subject to availability of such candidates. If suitable candidates are not available under the reserved categores, seats will be filled up by Unreaserved category candidates. There will be no reservation in Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology course.
Candidates who are seeking reservation benefit inthe OBC Category should submit a certificate as per DOPT O.M. No.36033/3/2004-Estt (Rss.), dated 14-10-2008.
Where the marsk sheet is awarded according to Grade system the candidates must submit percentage of marks from their respective Universites to be eligible fo rthe selection to the courses.
Attested/Xeroxed copies of all certificates, mark sheets, testimonials, Caste Certificate/Disability certificate if applicable, etc. should be attached with the application. Further candidates are directed to bring all certificates in original on the day of entrance examination as well as on the day of Counselling for verification of certificates. If any candidates is unable to produce the original certificates, he/she has to produce a certificate from the Head of the Institute/College/University stating that all original/following original certificates are submitted at that Institute/College/University etc.
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 Unreserved candidate and Rs.300/ for SC/ST/OBC candidates(non-refundable) in favour of Director, CIP, Ranchi payable at Ranchi should reach theDirector, Central Institute of Psychiatry, Kanke, Ranchi-834006 (Jharkhand) by December 07, 2012. 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 DD, attested photocopies of all certificates, marksheets, testimonials, Caste Certificate, Disability certificate, if, applicable or applications received after due date, i.e., December 07, 2012, shall not be considered. The admit cards 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. Examinee will not be allowed to enter the examination hall with any electronic communication gadgets viz. Mobile Phones, pager etc. Examinees, who come to the examination centre, with any such gadget, he/she has to make his/her own arrangements for keeping these outside the examination centre. This should be strictly complied with.
From the pool of applicants suitable candidates would be asked to appear for a written examination and interview/counselling at this institute, which shall be between February 17 –22, 2013. The last date for joining the courses is 31st March, 2013. The candidates are strongly advised to visit the C.I.P. website from time to time for relevant information and instructions. Please download the prospectus of respective course and go through it carefully before filling-up the application form.
The Institute maintains Men’s and Women’s hostels for a limited number of its postgraduate students.
NOTE:- RAGGING IS TOTALLY BANNED/ PROBIBITED IN THIS INSTITUTE AND ANYONE FOUND GUILTY OF RAGGING AND / OR ABETTING RAGGING IS LIABLE TO BE PUNISHED APPROPRIATELY.
