NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR THE MENTALLY HANDICAPPED

NIMH ADMISSION NOTIFICATION (2008-2009) for B.Ed.Spl.Edn(MR), PGDEI, M.Ed Spl. Edn. (MR), M.Phil, DVR(MR), DCBRPD, DECSE(MR), DECSE(MR)


NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR THE MENTALLY HANDICAPPED
(Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India)
P.O.Manovikasnagar, Secunderabad-500 009
(An ISO 9001:2000 Institution)

E-mail: academic@nimhindia.org
Website: www.nimhindia.org

No.NIMH/ACD/Advt./2008
Date: 19th February 2008


ADMISSION NOTIFICATION
NIMH ADMISSION NOTIFICATION (2008-2009)

APPLICATION FORM AND PROSPECTUS for Various Courses at NIMH for (2008-09)

National Institute for the Mentally Handicapped (NIMH) is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India which was established in the year 1984 at Secunderabad. The primary objective of NIMH is to develop models of care and rehabilitation in the area of mental retardation and promote human resource development incidental to the activities of the Institute.

NIMH invites applications for admission to the following courses for the academic year 2008- 09.

Course -- Eligibility -- Mode of selection -- No. of seats
A) Osmania University Affiliated Courses:
1. B.Ed.Spl.Edn(MR) (1 year duration): B.A. / B.Com / B.Sc / BMR / BRS or any degree recognised by Osmania University with 50% Gen./PH and 40% SC/ST category. EntranceExam on 01-06-08 (Gen:14, SC: 3, ST: 2,PH: 1)
2. Post Graduate Diploma in Early Intervention (PGDEI): MBBS, BMR/BRS(MR)/ B.Ed in Spl. Edn/ Masters in Child Development/ Bachelor in Occupational Therapy/ Bachelor in Physio-therapy/Bachelor in Speech therapy/ Masters in Child Psy. with 50% Gen. and 40% SC/ST category. EntranceExam on 01-06-08 (Gen:9, SC: 2, ST: 1)
3. M.Ed Spl. Edn. (MR): B.Ed Spl. Education (MR) or B.Ed (General) with one year Diploma in Spl. Edn MR) recognized by RCI or (BRS (MR) with specialization in Special Education with 50% Gen./PH and 40% SC/ST category. EntranceExam on 01-06-08 (Gen:19, SC: 3, ST: 2,PH: 1)
4. M.Phil in Rehabilitation Psychology: P.G. Degree in Psychology from a recognized University with 55% in the case of General Category and 50% of pass in the case of SC/ST category. Entrance Exam on 02-06-08 (Gen:8, SC: 2, ST: 1,PH: 1)

B) RCI Recognised Diploma Courses:
5. Diploma in Community Based Rehabilitation for Persons with Disabilities (1 year duration) : 10+2 or equivalent Admission through interview based on merit 16-06-08 (Gen:14, SC: 3, ST: 2,PH: 1)
6. Diploma in Vocational Rehabilitation (MR) (DVR(MR)) (1 year duration): 10+2 or equivalent Admission through interview based on merit 17-06-08 (Gen:11, SC: 2, ST: 1,PH: 1)
7. Diploma in Early Child-hood Special Education(MR) (DECSE(MR)) (1 year duration) : 10+2 or equivalentwith 50% for Gen. Category and 40% for SC/ST category Admission through interview based on merit 19-06-08 (Gen:14, SC: 3, ST: 2,PH: 1)

The Application - cum - prospectus can be obtained from the Asst. Admn. Officer (Acd.), Manovikasnagar, Secunderabad - 500 009 and also at NIMH Regional Centre, Kasturba Niketan, Lajpat Nagar II, New Delhi – 110 024, NIMH Regional Centre, Flat No: 1B2, First Floor, Vasundhara Coop. Housing. Society, Sector-8, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai – 410 210, and NIMH Regional Centre, NIOH Campus, Bonhooghly, B.T. Road, Kolkata – 700 090 as detailed below.
Cost of prospectus for the Courses:
1. B.Ed.Spl. Edn (MR) 2. PGDEI 3. M.Ed Spl. Edn. (MR) 4. M.Phil in Rehab. Psy: Rs.450/- for General category Rs.350/- for SC/ST/PH Category
Last date for receipt of application: 16/04/08

1. DVR (MR) 2. DCBR 3. DECSE (MR): Rs. 150/- for Gen/SC/ST/PH Category.
Last date for receipt of application: 16/04/08

Mode of payment:
DD in favour of Director, NIMH, Secunderabad.

Note: The complete information on admission into the courses is given in the prospectus and also in the institute’s website. The candidates may submit the form by downloading the application. The hard copy of the application duly filled in with specified demand draft shall be submitted by post before the due date. Application without demand draft and copies of certificates will not be entertained.


(B.V. Ram Kumar)
DIRECTOR Incharge