NIEPID Hyderabad UG and PG Courses Admission Notification 2025-26
About NIEPID Hyderabad
The National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (NIEPID, Divyangjan) formerly known as National Institute for the Mentally Handicapped is a registered society established in the year 1984 as an autonomous body under the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. The institute is an apex body having tripartite functions of training, research and services in the field of Intellectual disabilities in the country. NIEPID has three regional centers at New Delhi/Noida, Navi Mumbai and Kolkata. (NIEPID Hyderabad UG PG Courses Admission Notification 2025-26)
ELIGIBILITY
| S.No | Name of the Course | Eligibility |
| 1. | B.ED Special Education (ID) | Candidates seeking admission must have completed a B.A., B.Sc., B.Com, or an equivalent graduate-level degree, depending on the specific requirements of the course they are applying for, with a minimum of 50% marks in the qualifying examination. Final year students who are currently appearing for their examinations and are awaiting results are also eligible to apply. However, admission will be granted only upon submission of the final passing certificate and marksheet or result at the time of admission counseling. In the case of candidates applying under the Persons with Disabilities (PWD) category, eligibility is strictly limited to those classified as Persons with Physical Handicap (PWPH) with one lower limb affected only. Such candidates must possess independent mobility skills in order to be considered for admission. |
| 2. | M.ED Special Education (ID) | Admission to the M.Ed. Special Education (ID) program is open to candidates who have passed B.Ed. Special Education (ID) with a minimum of 50% marks from a university recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and approved by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI). Candidates who have completed a B.Ed. (General) program along with a Diploma in Special Education (ID) recognized by RCI, with a minimum of 50% marks in each course, are also eligible. Additionally, students who have completed a four-year integrated B.A./B.Sc./B.Com. B.Ed. Special Education (with specialization in Mental Retardation/ Intellectual Disability), approved by RCI, may apply. Final-year B.Ed. students who are awaiting results can apply provisionally; however, admission will be granted only upon submission of their final mark sheet or passing certificate at the time of counseling. It is important to note that candidates who have specialized in a single disability at the B.Ed. level are eligible to pursue M.Ed. in a multi-category specialization. However, those who have completed B.Ed. in a multi-category format are not eligible for M.Ed. with specialization in a single disability. |
| 3. | M.Phil in Rehabilitation Psychology | The minimum educational requirement for admission to this course is an M.A. or M.Sc. degree in Psychology from a university recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC). Candidates must have secured a minimum of 55% aggregate marks. However, for candidates belonging to the SC/ST category, a minimum of 50% aggregate marks is required. |
| 4. | PG Diploma in Early Intervention | Candidates who have passed MBBS, BAMS, BUMS, BHMS, BNYS or an equivalent medical degree; or those with qualifications such as BOT, BPT, BASLP, B.Ed. Special Education or an equivalent degree; or those who have completed B.Sc. Nursing are eligible to apply. Additionally, postgraduates in Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, Child Development or equivalent disciplines may also apply. A minimum of 50% aggregate marks is required for general category candidates, while SC and ST candidates are eligible with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks. |
ADMISSION PROCEDURE:
Admission is granted based on the merit obtained by the candidates in the entrance examination, followed by counseling/interview conducted as per the rules and regulations of Osmania University. In case of a tie in rank, the order of merit will be decided as follows:
- The candidate who has secured a higher percentage of marks in the qualifying examination will be given higher priority.
- If the percentage of marks in the qualifying examination is also tied, then the older candidate will be given higher priority.
- The entrance examination will be conducted through multiple-choice questions (MCQs) for 100 marks. The syllabus is as follows:
- If the number of applications is less than the intake capacity, there will be no entrance examination. In such cases, counseling will be conducted, and admission will be granted based on the qualification merit.
MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION: ENGLISH
APPLICATION SUBMISSION DETAILS – NIEPID
The application form can be downloaded from the official website: www.niepid.nic.in The duly filled-in application form, along with the requisite documents and application fee,
must be submitted on or before the last date of submission to the address provided below.
| S.No. | Schedule | Date |
| 1. | Starting of Sale of Application | 15.05.2025 |
| 2. | Last date for submission of Application | 25.06.2025 |
| 3. | Last date for submission of Application (with fine) | 30.06.2025 |
| 4. | Date of Entrance Examination | 27.07.2025 (Tentative) |
APPLICATION FEE
| S.No. | Name of the Course | Application Fee for General / OBC | Application fee for SC/ST/PwD | Late fee For all categories |
| 1. | M.Phil (Rehabilitation Psychology) | 1500 | 1100 | 200 |
| 2. | M.ED Special Education (ID) | 1500 | 1100 | 200 |
| 3. | P G Diploma in Early Intervention | 1500 | 1100 | 200 |
| 4. | B. ED Special Education (ID) | 1500 | 1100 | 200 |
A Demand Draft (non-refundable) drawn on any Nationalized Bank in favor of Director, NIEPID payable at Secunderabad/Hyderabad should be submitted. The original DD must be
submitted along with the application
ENTRANCE EXAMINATION:
The date, venue, and time of the entrance examination will be intimated separately.
SUBMISSION OF CERTIFICATES FOR SELECTED CANDIDATES:
SSC, Intermediate, Caste Certificate, Qualification Memo and Transfer Certificate (T.C.)
SUBMISSION ADDRESS:
The filled in application form should be sent to.
Incharge, Academics, National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (Divyangjan), Manovikasnagar, Secunderabad – 500 009, Telangana, India
HOSTEL FEE
Hostel accommodation for outstation students (both boys and girls) will be provided, subject to availability.
- Hostel Fee: Rs. 7500
- Caution Fee: Rs.1500
- Mess Fee: To be paid separately to the Mess Secretary.
NOTE: The hostel fee for all courses may vary at the time of counselling.
SCHOLARSHIP
NIEPID students are eligible to apply for various scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP), subject to the eligibility criteria of their course and category
- Top Class Education Scholarship for SC/ST and PwD students
- Central Sector Scholarship
- National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of ST students
- Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for UG and PG courses
- PM YASASVI Central Sector Scheme for OBC, EBC, and DNT students
- Post-Matric Scholarship for all courses
Students from Telangana State can apply for the Telangana State Scholarship for OBC, SC, and ST categories. Additionally, students can apply for education loans under the PM Vidya Lakshmi Scheme, with institutional support and guarantee provided by NIEPID.
Available Seats
| S.No. | Name of the Course | Intake |
| 1. | M.Phil in Rehabilitation Psychology | 14+1 (EWS) |
| 2. | PG Diploma in Early Intervention | 20+2 (EWS) |
| 3. | M.ED Special Education (ID) | 25+2 (EWS) |
| 4. | B.ED Special Education (ID) | 30+3 (EWS) |
AGE:
While no minimum and maximum age is prescribed, preference will be given to those below 35 years of age.
COURSES FEE
| S.No. | Name of the Course | FIRST YEAR FEE | SECOND YEAR FEE |
| Tuition Fee + Caution Deposit Fee + Library Deposit fee | |||
| 1. | M.Phil in Rehabilitation Psychology | 41,000 | 37,500 |
| 2. | PG Diploma in Early Intervention | 37,500 | – |
| 3. | M.ED Special Education (ID) | 37,500 | 34,000 |
| 4. | B.ED Special Education (ID | 32,500 | 29,000 |
RESERVATION POLICY:
The institute follows the reservation policy as per the norms of the Central Government.
| S.No. | Category | Percentage wise |
| 1. | GEN | 50% |
| 2. | OBC | 27% |
| 3. | SC | 15% |
| 4. | ST | 7.5% |
Note:
- For EWS (Economically Weaker Sections) candidates, 10% of the intake capacity shall be reserved as supernumerary seats in all courses.
- 5% of seats will be reserved for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) under the general reservation category.