National Institute for the Mentally Handicapped (NIMH) Admission 2008

National Institute for the Mentally Handicapped (NIMH) Admission 2008
(Ministry of Social Justice & Empowernment, Goverment of India)
Manovikas Nagar,Secunderabad – 500 009Phone No: 040 – 27751741 – 45 (5 Lines)Fax: 040 – 27750198Email: acadnimh_hyd2@sancharnetWebsite: nimhindia.org
In affiliation with Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad
Invites applications for admission into Master in Disability Rehabilitation Administration (MDRA) 2008-10
(Recognized by Rehabilitation Council of India under RCI Act 1992)
The National Institute for the Mentally Handicapped, established in 1984 has so far trained more than 12,760 professionals and personnel in 11 different long term programmes recognized by RCI and affiliated to different Universities.
NIMH has organised many international and national conferences. In the continuous rehabilitation education programmes, nearly 1,02,901 rehabilitation and health professionals, personnel and government officials have 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 organisations.
These objectives apart, NIMH has developed services 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 organisation having work culture appropriate to higher education. The institute is a "Learning Organisation". The Institute's values extend to equal opportunity, participation of people and gender-just practices with participation throughout the system.
The two year MDRA programme of semester mode is designed to prepare qualified and competent disability rehabilitation administrators for successfully managing the disability rehabilitation and research organisations in the country.
The disability rehabilitation, as an emerging field has now established academic and professional standards under the superintendence of Rehabilitation Council of India similar to Medical Council of India. There are more than six thousand organisations working in the field of disability rehabilitation.
A disability rehabilitation administrator is expected to deliver results as per the goals of the organisation by converging, connecting and collaborating various resources and energies.
The would include:
Organisation of rehabilitation programmes,
Management of projects environment and community management, finance & accounts management, human resource management and performance management c) organisational development, human resource development and research & development.
The programme is practicum-oriented and research driven viz. strong component of practically, field work, project research work and participatory, learning in the form of seminar presentation and conferences.
This will also include emphasis on both individual competencies and team competencies.
Eligibility For Admission:
Candidate should have a Bachelor Degree in Disability Rehabilitation field recognized by Rehabilitation Council of India and/or Medical Council of India and/or Paramedical Professional relating to rehabilitation (Physiotherapy / Occupational Therapy / Nursing / Laboratory Technology) with a minimum of 50% marks.
Masters Degree from a Recognized University in the field of Psychology, Rehabilitation Psychology, Social Work, Rehabilitation Social Work, Business Management with a minimum of 50% marks.
Number Of Seats: 12
12 (Twelve) - Candidates will be admitted in each batch. Two seats are reserved for sponsored candidates (if sponsored candidates are not available, these seats will be allocated to general category). Reservation for candidates belonging to SC, ST and for persons with physical handicap (in one lower limb only) will be provided as per Government / University guidelines.
The reservations in respect of OBC candidates will be implemented subject to approval of the concerned authorities as per rules.
The admission will be based on an entrance examination, group discussion and personal interview. Application cum prospectus can be procured from Asst. Administration Officer (Acad), NIMH Manovikas Nagar, Secunderabad - 500 009 on payment of Rs.450/- in case of general category and Rs.350/- in case of SC/ST/PH category by demand draft in favour of Director, NIMH, Secunderabad.
Application meant for SC, ST, PH candidates, if used by general candidates will be rejected.
The last date for submission of filled in application form
25th July 2008
Date of written test/Group discussion
7thAugust 2008
Date of counseling
8th August 2008
Venue of written test
NIMH Manovikas Nagar,Secunderabad-9
Commencement of classes
11th August 2008
The complete information on admission into the course is given in the prospectus and also in the Institute's website.
The application form can be downloaded from our website: http://www.winentrance.com/winwin.asp?collegeid=www.nimhindia.org and such downloaded application form should be submitted along with prescribed application fee in the form of DD drawn in favour of Director, NIMH.
Application without application fee will not be accepted.