National Institute for the Mentally Handicapped, Secunderabad, Andhra Pradesh

Manovikas Nagar
Bowenpally PO
Secunderabad
Andhra Pradesh
India

Pin Code: Information Not Available

Telephone: +91-40-27758500/ 27753385

Fax: +91-40-27758500

Establishment: 1984

Trust/Group/Management: Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India

Other Information about the Institution

Recognized by Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI). As on June 15, 2007, the Institute is asked to comply with the deficiencies for grant of Deemed University status by the University Grants Commission (UGC) vide UGC Letter No.F. 6-23/2004 (CPP-1) dated 23.03.2007

Here is a partial list of courses offered by the institution

DVTE (MR) (RCI Approval from 2005-06 to 2009-10)

Bachelor of Education (BEd) - Special Education - MR (RCI Approval from 2006-07 to 2010-11)

PGDEI (RCI Approval from 2003 to 2007)

DECSE (MR) (RCI Approval from 2003 to 2007)

Master of Education (MEd) - Special Education (MR) (RCI Approval from 2005-06 to 2009-10)

M. Mhil - Rehabilitation Psychology (RCI Approval from 2004-05 to 2008-09)

MDRA (RCI Approval from 2006-07 to 2010-11)

DCBR (RCI Approval from 2006-07 to 2008-09)

DSE (HI) (RCI Approval from 2002-03 to 2006-07) (As of July 2007)

B.Ed. Spl. Edu. (HI) (RCI Approval from 2002-03 to 2006-07) (As of July 2007)

BASLP (RCI Approval from 2002-03 to 2006-07) (As of July 2007)

MASLP (RCI Approval from 2006-07 to 2007-08) (As of July 2007)

DHLS (RCI Approval from 2005-06 to 2009-10) (As of July 2007)

National Institute for the mentally handicapped, established in 1984, has so far trained 11857 professionals and personnel in 11 different long – term programmes recognized by RCI and affiliated to different Universities. NIMH has organized many international and national conferences. In the continuous rehabilitation education programmes, nearly 98, 968 rehabilitation and health professionals, personnel and government officials participated. It has a team of highly qualified experts and specialists of various disciplines who are engaged not only in these HRD activities but also in the research and development programmes, some of which are in collaboration with international organizations.

These objectives apart, NIMH has developed service models and contributed very significantly in the dissemination and documentation. The performance in the extension and outreach programmes is par excellence covering large areas across the country. It is a “Vision”, “Mission” and “Value” driven organization having work culture appropriate to higher education. The Institute is a “Learning Organization”. The Institute’s values extend to equal opportunity and gender just practice with participatory approach throughout the system.

The applications are invited for admission to the course for the academic year 2006 – 08

Course: M.Phil. Rehabilitation Psychology 2 Year duration

Eligibility: P.G. Degree in Psychology from a recognized University with 55% in the case of Gen. Category and 50% of pass in the case of SC/ ST category

Mode of selection: Based on Entrance Examination 22-01-2007

Seats: Gen: 8; SC: 2;ST: 1;PH (candidate having disability in one lower limb): 1;Total: 12

The Application – cum – prospectus can be had from the Asst. Programme Officer, NIMH, Manovikasnagar, Secunderabad – 500009 and also at NIMH Regional Centre, Kasturba Niketan, Lajpat Nagar II, New Delhi – 110024, NIMH Regional Centre, Flat No. 1B2, First Floor, Vasundhara Coop. Housing Society, Sector – 8, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai – 410210, and NIMH Regional Centre, NIOH Campus, Bonhooghly, B.T. road, Kolkata – 700090 as detailed below.

Cost of Prospectus: Rs. 450/- for General and Rs. 225/- for SC/ ST/ PH

Courses: M.Phil. Rehabilitation Psychology

Last date for receipt of application: 29-12-2006

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

Note: The complete information on admission to the courses is given in the prospectus and also in the institute’s website. The candidates may submit the application by downloading the application form. 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.

NIMH invites applications for admission to the following for admission to the following coursesfor the Academic year 2006-07.

Course

BEd Spl Edn (MR) - 1 year Duration

Eligibility

BA / Bcom / BSc / BMR / BRS or any degree recognized by Osmania University

Entrance Exam

18-06-06

No. of seats

Gen - 14
SC - 3
ST - 2
PH - 1
Total - 20

Course

Post Graduate Diploma in Early Intervention (PGDEI)

Eligibility

MBBS, BMR / BRS (MR) / BEd in spl Edn / Masters in Child Development / Bachelor in Occupational Therapy / Bachelor in Physiotherapy / Bachelor in Speech therapy / Masters in Child Psy.

Entrance Exam

18-06-06

No. of seats

Gen - 9
SC - 2
ST - 1
PH -
Total - 12

Course

MEd Spl Edn (MR)

Eligibility

BEd Spl Education (MR) or BEd (General) with one year Diploma in Spl Edn MR) recognized by RCI or (BRS (MR) with specialization in special Education.

Entrance Exam

18-06-06

No. of seats

Gen - 06
SC - 2
ST - 1
PH - 1
Total - 10

General Conditions

1) BEd Spl Edn (MR) - 50% aggregate marks for General & PH candidates and 40% for SC/ST category.
2) Post Graduate Diploma in Early Intervention (PGDEI) - 50% aggregate marks in optional for General and 40% for SC/ST category.
3) MEd Spl Edn (MR) - 50% aggregate in BEd Special Education (MR) for General & PH Category and for SC/ST Category pass in BEd Special Education (MR) is sufficient.

The Application com prospectus can be had from the Asst. Admn. Officer (T&P), NIMH, 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 Socity, Sector-8, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai-410 210, and NIMH Regional Centre, NIOH Campus, Bonhooghly, BT Road, Kolkata-700 090 as detailed below.

Cost of prospectus - Courses

Rs. 450/- for General - BEd. Spl. Edn (MR)
Rs. 350/- for SC/ST/PH - PGDEI
Rs. 350/- for SC/ST/PH - MEd. Spl. Edn (MR)

Last date for receipt of application

28-04-2006

Mode of Payment

DD in favour of Director, NIMH, Secunderabad.

Note

The Complete information on admission into the courses is given 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.

Sd/- (Dr. L. Govinda Rao)
Director

The New Sunday Exress dated March 12, 2006.