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Special Education (Intellectual Disability) (TwoYears Degree Course) Affiliated to West Bengal State University Approved by the Rehabilitation Council of India, New Delhi PROSPECTUS CUM APPLICATION FORM ACADEMIC YEAR 2023 - 2025 NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR THE EMPOWERMENT OF PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES,REGIONAL CENTER, KOLKATA (Department of Empowerment of Persons With Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice &Empowerment, Government of India) B.T.
Road, Bonhooghly, Kolkata - 700 090 Email: niepidrck@gmail.com,Website: www.niepid.nic.in Telephone: 033-25311357/4222/4444 LAST DATE FOR RECEIPT OF COMPLETED APPLICATION (Without Late Fees):17.07.2023 LAST DATE FOR RECIEPT OF COMPLETED APPLICATION (With Late Fee of Rs.200.00):28.07.2023 Prospectus and Application Form Price for General/OBC/BC candidatesRs.1500/-&For SC/ST/candidatesRs.1100/- Application form can be downloaded and send along with Demand Draft in favour of NIEPID Regional Centre, payable at Kolkata.
IFS Code: SBIN0030468 Cost of Prospectus cum application form waive off for PwD candidates NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR THE EMPOWERMENT OF PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, REGIONAL CENTER, KOLKATA ABOUT THE INSTITUTE:T he National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (NIEPID) was established in 1984 under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India.
It is an apex body to undertake human resource development for delivery of services to persons with Intellectual Disability, to develop appropriate models of care for persons with Intellectual Disability, to identify, conduct and coordinate research in assessment, education, training and rehabilitation of persons with ID and to serve as National Resource Centre in the field of ID.

The institute has its regional centres at New Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai.
NIEPID Regional Centre, Kolkata was established in March, 1986 in the campus of National Institute for the Orthopedically Handicapped, Bonhooghly, B.T.Road, Kolkata- 700 090.

The centre runs 3 long-term courses approved by RCI namely:  B.Ed.

Special Education (ID) (two-year duration)  Diploma in Education (Special Education- ID) (two-year duration)  Diploma in Vocational Rehabilitation (D.V.R.
(ID)) (one-year duration)  B.Ed SE DE (ID) under Netaji Subhash Open University The centre conducts short term training programmes/ Seminars/ National Conferences for professionals and parents every year.

Clinical Services available for early identification and intervention for overall development of the child at risk.

Services in the areas of special education, vocational training and early intervention are provided in this centre.
Placement of students is allowed for undergraduate and postgraduate students from the areas related to the field of Intellectual Disability.

The centre conducts awareness camps and screening camps as a part of its extension and outreach activity.

The centre also provides technical support to NGOs working in the field of Intellectual Disability.

The institute endeavours to excel in building capacities to empower persons with Intellectual Disabilities.
Since the quality of life of every person with Intellectual Disabilities is equal to other citizens in the country, in that they live independently to the maximum extent possible and through constant professional endeavours, National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (Formerly National Institute for the Mentally Handicapped) empowers the persons with intellectual disabilities to access the state of the art rehabilitation intervention viz., educational, therapeutic, vocational, employment, leisure and social activities, sports, cultural programmes and full participation.
The objectives for which NIEPID (Formerly NIMH) works are listed as under: Objectives  Human Resources Development  Research and Development  Development of models of care and rehabilitation.

 Documentation and dissemination.

 Consultancy services to voluntary organizations  Community Based Rehabilitation  Extension and Outreach program ABOUT THE COURSE AND ITS GENERAL OBJECTIVES: Special Educations an emerging field.

There is requirement of increased Human Resources in the field.
With the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 mandating the right to education for every child with disability, the role of special educators has further been signified across life span needs for in dependent living and ensuring quality life.
Keeping in view the need for special education teachers/educators at various levels, master level programme i.e., the M. Ed Special Education(Intellectual Disabilities) course has been launched in affiliation to West Bengal State University with the approval from RCI.
The course duration is made for 2years (4 semesters).In the current scenario, special educational services in thecountryconsistofspecialschools,specialclassesinregularschools,inclusiveschoolsandcommun itybasedprogrammes.Allspecialeducationalprogrammesrequirequalifiedhumanresourceto deliver quality services in above educational settings.
For this purpose qualified M. Ed Special Education (ID) professionals can serve as master trainers to teach special educators undergoingtrainingatdiplomaorgraduatelevelsinspecialeducation(ID).
Objectives At the completion of the course the student will be able      tofunctionasteachereducatorandfacultymemberatteachertrainingcourses to functionasresearchersinthefieldofdisabilityrehabilitationandspecialeducation tofunctionaseducationalprogramplannersingeneral,inclusiveandspecialschools to function as school administrators and program heads to function as curriculum developer ELIGIBILITY: The admission for the degree of M.Ed.

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Edn(ID) degree shall be open to:  A candidate who has successfully passed B.Ed Spl.

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(ID) with minimum50% marks from arecognizeduniversityoranyotherdegreeconsideredequivalenttoB.EdSpl.Ed (ID)fromanyuniversityorteachingdepartmentunderanyuniversityrecognizedbyU.G.CandapprovedbyRCI.

 AcandidatewhohassuccessfullypassedtheB.EdGeneralcourseandhassuccessfullycompleted Diploma in Education Special Education (ID) recognized by the RCI with minimum 50%marksineachcourse.

 A student with B.Ed.


in particular specialization may be allowed for M.Ed.

multi category but the reverse is not allowed.

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with multi-category should not be admitted for specialization in a single disability at the M.Ed.level.

 A student with B.A./B.Sc./B.Com.

having B.Ed.SpI.Ed.

(4 years Integrated with a specialization in MR/ID)approved by the RCI ForForeignNationals 1.
15% of the total intake approvedby the Council to be allocated as supernumeraryseats formanagementquotaforalltheabovesaidprogrammes.

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15% of the total intake approvedby the Council to be allocated as supernumeraryseats forforeign/NRIquota.Thefeestructuresforforeignstudentsareasunder.

(I) (II) (III) Feefor Indian national—atthe existingfeerate.

Foreign national from the SAARC and African countries — Five times of the existingfees.
ForeignnationalsoutsidetheSAARCcountries—Fifteentimesoftheexistingfees AdmissionProcedure: A candidatefor admissioninto M.Ed SpecialEducation (ID) Course has to qualifyin theEntranceExamination for that academicyear.

The candidateswill be admitted strictly in accordance with the merit secured at the entrance examination, keeping inview the rules in force in respect of the statutory reservation of seats under various categoriesofcandidates.

Age:Preferencewillbegiventothosebelow35yearsofage.


Number of Seats: 12 +EWS ReservationwillbeappliedaspertherulesofGovernmentofIndia (Reservationfor PH — Persons having disability only in lower limbs without reverse limitations inmobilitymaybeconsideredforthiscategory).
Affiliation: West Bengal State University, Barasat, 24 Paraganas North, West Bengal (WBSU) Health: Candidates are required to declare their health status in the application in case of pregnancy,infectiousdiseases,chronichealthproblemsorsufferingfromanypsychiatricproblem.Ifthe candidate is unable to complete course requirement due to health problems then NIEPID reserves therightforterminationfromadmissiontoM.EdSpl.Edn.(ID).
Duration of the Course: 2 years The Course/programme will be of 4 Semesters (two years) with 2 semesters in each year.

Each semester will be of 16-18 weeks; 2 weeks in summer and 2 weeks in inter semester break will also be utilized for covering the courses.
In this way, the following operational weeks will be available for transacting the course: Year 1- 16-18 weeks for each of the two semesters + 2 weeks in summer Year 2- 16-18 weeks for each of the two semesters + 2 weeks in inter-semester breaks No admission / readmission are to be made after the expiry of four weeks from the date of commencement of instruction.
In case there are any court cases consequent on which the Convener of admissions is compelled to admit any candidate after the last date of admission, the admission (seat) of such a student be reserved for the subsequent year on supernumerary basis.

Supplementary or any other examination (except internal tests) shall be conducted during the instruction period of thesemester.
A candidate admitted to M.Ed Special Education (Intellectual Disability) course will forfeit seat and admission stands cancelledif; He/she does not put in at least 40% of the attendance in Semester – I.

OR He/she does not secure promotion to Semester-II within a maximum period of two academic years starting from the year of admission.

The same system will be applicable for semester III and IV.
He/she fails to fulfill all the requirements for the award of the degree as specified, within two academic years from the time of admission.

OR Award of Degree The M.Ed Special Education (Intellectual Disability) Degree in the Faculty of Education will be conferred on a candidate who has pursued a Regular Course of Study for two academic years as prescribed in the scheme of instruction and has passed all the examinations as prescribed in the scheme of examination.
The degree will be issued by West Bengal State University.

Working Days and Attendance The programme will be conducted for at least 200 working days each year exclusive of the period of examination and admission.

Physical presence in the institution of all the teachers and student teachers is necessary to ensure their availability for advice, guidance, dialogue and consultation as and when needed.
The minimum attendance of Student-Teachers shall have to be 80% for all course work, 90% for all practicum, and 100% for internship (10% attendance may be condoned by OU on health grounds).
In any semester of the M.Ed Special Education (ID) course, if a candidate fails to secure the minimum percentage of attendance, he/she shall not be eligible to appear in the examination of that semester and he/she shall have to enroll himself/herself to undergo afresh a Regular Course of Study of the corresponding semester in a subsequent academic session in order to become eligible to appear for the examination.
Attendance shall be reckoned from the date of commencement of instruction as per the almanac communicated by the College/University.

However, in the case of late admitted candidates (but within the stipulated time), the attendance will be reckoned from the date of admission.
To enable the students to know their attendance, at the end of each month the concerned Heads of Departments shall display cumulative attendance for information MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION:The medium of instruction and examination is English.
CENTRAL CLASS EDUCATION FOR SC/ST STUDENTS: GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME FOR TOP The SC/ST students should submit the documents of caste & income certificates at the time of admission itself to enable Academic Section to initiate forwarding application for Top Class Education Scheme within prescribed time, listed in guidelines by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, New Delhi.
State Government Scholarship for SC / ST / BC to be applied by the individual students COURSE CONTENT: SEMESTER I CODE COURSE TITLE SEMESTER II CODE COURSE TITLE A1 Developments in Education and A2 Psychology of Development and Special Education Learning A3 B8 B9 E1 Research Methodology and Statistics A4 Identification, Assessment and Needs A5 of Persons with Intellectual Disability Curriculum And Teaching Strategies for Persons with Intellectual Disability Teaching Practice E2 B11 Curriculum Design & Development Inclusive Education Therapeutics and Assistive Devices a) Preparation & Administration of Teacher Made Test(TMT) b) Case Work SEMESTER III SEMESTER IV CODE D Dissertation COURSE TITLE F2 Field Engagement/Internship CODE COURSE TITLE A6 Perspectives in Teacher Education – In-service & Pre- service Educational Evaluation Adulthood and Family Issues ELECTIVE COURSES (Any One): Educational Management Educational Technology Guidance and Counselling Dissertation Internship as a Teacher Trainer A7 B10 C12 C13 C14 D F1 NOTE:- Original certificates deposited will not be released during the course and students are advised to keep sufficient number of photo copies before submission of original certificates to office at the time of admission.
Procedure for acquiring bonafide certificate: Bonafide certificate will be provided if the student applies for the same to the Incharge,Academics The candidate once admitted in the course will not be allowed to leave the course under any circumstances.

If the candidate still desires to leave the course for any reason, the total fee and deposits paid by the candidate will be forfeited.
FEE STRUCTURE: Fees per annum are as follows: The course fee will be charged as prescribed by the WBSU, Barasat, Kolkata and NIEPID RC, Kolkata.Present Course Fee per annum details are as given below:- S.No.

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Description University registration fee** Inter University Tournament** Tuition Fee Examination Fee** Caution Deposit* Library Security Deposit * Hostel Charges per year Hostel Deposit * -- -- 34,000.00 -- 1500.00 2000.00 7,500.00 1,500.00 46,500.00 Total Fees Total fees and deposits have to be paid while as taking admission **The Tuition are waive off for PwD students .

** University fees will be taken as per University Norms.
* This amount is refundable after completion of the course.

The candidates once admitted in the course will not be allowed to leave the course under any circumstances.

If the candidate still desires to leave the course by any reason, the total fee and deposits /paid by the candidate will be forfeited.

HOSTEL ACCOMODATION: Limited hostel accommodation is available and will be provided to outstation candidates on first– come-first-served basis.

Separate hostel facility is available for girls and boys.
General Guidelines: a) The filled in application form should be sent to: The Officer In charge NIEPID Regional Centre B.T.

Road, Bonhoogly Kolkata 700 090 b) Admit cards will be issued on the day of entrance test one hour prior to the exam.

Candidate has to report at the venue an hour before the commencement of the entrance test.

c) If a candidate is appearing or has appeared in the degree examination is eligible.
However, an authentic copy of results alongwith marks sheet must be provided on the dateofinterview failing which his/her performance in the entrance examination will not be considered.
d) Admission will be provisional subject to approval of university therefore it can be cancelled at a later stage if the information submitted by the candidate is proved false DISCIPLINE: The candidates once enrolled into the course are expected to adhere strictly to the rulesandregulationsoftheinstitutewhilemaintainingappropriateworkingrelationshipwith the staff and the clientele.

Violation of any rules and regulations will be dealt as per institute rules.
The institute adopts an anti-ragging policy advocated by the University Grants Commission.

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR THE EMPOWERMENT OF PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES (DIVYANGJAN) REGIONAL CENTRE, KOLKATA (DEPWD, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India) Bonhooghly, B.T.Road, Kolkata-700 090 Form No.

--------- APPLICATION FORM FOR ADMISSION TO M.Ed.


SPECIAL EDUCATION (INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES) SESSION: 2023-2025  The application form should be submitted on or before 17.07.2023 (without late fee) and 28.07.2023 (with late fee Rs.

200)  Application received after the above mentioned dates will not be entertained.

 Candidate must fill the form in his/her own handwriting.

Affix recent passport size photograph DD Number: DD Date: Branch: 1.
Name of the Candidate (in full block letters as given in 10thClass /SSC Certificate) Surname Middle Name First Name 2.

Father’s Name (in full block letters as given in 10thClass /SSC Certificate) Mother’s Name 3.

Date of Birth Date Month Year Age (as on 31.12.2020) 4.

Address (in block letters) Address for Correspondence Permanent address PIN : PIN : Telephone (Resi) Personal Mobile: E.mail ID: 5.

Category: SC / ST / OBC / Physically Handicapped / General 6.

Blood Group: 7.
Blood Group: 7.

Nationality: Indian/Foreign 8.

Sex: M / F 9.

State to which the candidate belongs: 10.

Annual Income of Self / Parent / Guardian: 11.

Details of qualification: Exam passed Name of the school/ college University /Board Year of passing Subjects Aggregate % of marks Medium of instruction Speak Read Write 12.

Languages known: (Put a √ mark) Language English Bengali Hindi Others e.g.

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Extra-Curricular activities: a) b) c) 14.

RCI Registration Number with details: 15.

Experience: 16.
Experience: 16.

HaveyouworkedwithPersonswithIntellectualDisabilities?Ifyes,pleasegive details.

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State in your handwriting, “Why do you want to join M.Ed Special Education (MR) Course”?

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Any history of major health problems with ongoing treatment?

DECLARATION I hereby declare that the information given above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

I have read the prospectus and satisfied myself that I fulfill all the eligibility requirements prescribed.
In the event of being found ineligible even at the later date, I understand that I will be denied the opportunity to appear in the entrance examination.

If admitted I promise to abide by the rules and discipline and norms of the Institute and University.

Date: (Signature of the Candidate) read fully have I son/daughter/ward ……………….……………………….and affirm that it is true.
I fully understand and endorse that if the information is proved to be fraudulent, he/she will be liable to any action as deemed fit by the NIEPID / University.

information furnished by my the Date: Signature of Father /Guardian 19.

Check the following documents before submitting of application:- All candidates are requested to carry their all original document during counseling.

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Degree certificate of B.Ed Spl.

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(ID) / B.Ed (General) & Diploma in Special Education (ID) Marks/ Grade statement of the examination (Attested copy) b.

Attested copy of statement of marks of B.Sc/B.A/BMR/BRS(MR) or other equivalent qualifying exam / admit card of final exam.

c. Attested copy of proof of date of birth (10th certificate) d. Proof of SC/ST/OBC status or certificate of disability, as applicable.
e. Proof of having experience in the field of mental retardation as Teacher in special school.

f. Certificate of disability.

g. Attested copy of conduct certificate.

h. Recent character certificate issued by Gazetted Officer (in original).

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Certificate by government medical officer, authority competent to issue certificate of disability designated by state or central government certifying that the candidate is a sibling, parent of a child having intellectual disability.

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All candidates suffering from health problems due to infections, chronic health problems, psychiatric problems or pregnancy must submit medical certificate authorized from recognized medical practitioner.

DECLARATION (For SC/ST/OBC/PH students) Mr/Ms.

I years S/o,D/o.Shri R/o do hereby undertake that I am not drawing any scholarship (SC/ST/OBC/PH) from any Government authority for my studies for the year is 2022-2024. income Rs. )
per Annum as per the certificate of Mandal Revenue Officer / Tahsildar / Local authority Attached.

The (Rupees annual family Aged my of Signature of the Parent Signature of the Candidate Date: Place: Witness: 1) 2) NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR THE EMPOWERMENT OF PERSONS WITH INTELELCTUAL DISABILITES (DIVYANGJAN) Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt.

of India) B.T.Road, Bonhooghly -700090 UNDERTAKING BY THE CANDIDATE / STUDENT 1.
I, Mr/Mrs/Ms and fully understood the law prohibiting ragging and the directions of the Supreme Court and Central / State Government in this regard.

have carefully read S/o.

D/o.

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I hereby undertake that:  I will not indulge in any behaviour or act that may come under the definition of ragging.

 I will not participate in or bet or propagate ragging in any form,  I will not hurt anyone physically or psychologically or cause any other harm.

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I hereby agree that if found guilty of any aspect of ragging, I may be punished as per the provisions of the regulations mentioned above and / or as per the law in force.

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I hereby affirm that I have not been expelled or debarred from admission by any Institution earlier.

Signed this day of month of year.


Date: Signature NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR THE EMPOWERMENT OF PERSONS WITH INTELELCTUAL DISABILITES (DIVYANGJAN) Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt.

of India) B.T.Road, Bonhooghly -700090 UNDERTAKING BY PARENT / GUARDIAN 1.

I, F/o.

M/o.

G/o.
I, F/o.

M/o.

G/o.

have carefully understood the law prohibiting ragging and the directions of the Supreme Court and the Central / State Government in this regard on Curbing the Menace of Ragging in Educational Institutions.

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I assure you that my son/ daughter/ ward will not indulge in any act of ragging.

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I hereby agree that if he / she is found guilty of any aspect of ragging, he / she may be punished as per the provisions of the regulations mentioned above and / or as per the law in force.
Signed this day of month of year Signature Date: Name: Address: NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR THE EMPOWERMENT OF PERSONS WITH INTELELCTUAL DISABILITES (DIVYANGJAN) Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt.

of India) B.T.Road, Bonhooghly -700090 UNDERTAKING BY THE CANDIDATE / STUDENT 1.I, carefully read and fully understood the following: S/o,D/o, have 2.
I hereby undertake that:  I do not have any objection to be placed in various institutes in the field of disability rehabilitation in India, as part of the course curriculum.

Signed this day of month of year Date: Name: Address: Signature of Student NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR THE EMPOWERMENT OF PERSONS WITH INTELELCTUAL DISABILITES (DIVYANGJAN) Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt.
of India) B.T.Road, Bonhooghly -700090 UNDERTAKING BY PARENT / GUARDIAN 1.

I, carefully read and fully understood the following: F/o, M/o, G/o have 2.

I hereby assure that:  I do not have any objection that my son / daughter to be placed in various Institutes in the field of disability rehabilitation in India, as part of the course curriculum.
 I do not have any objection that my son/daughter will also be placed in community work settings in the field of disability rehabilitation anywhere in India during the period of the course.

Signed this day of month of year Date: Name: Address: Signature NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR THE POWERMENT OF PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES (DIVYANGJAN) REGIONAL CENTRE, KOLKATA Bonhooghly, B.T.Road, Kolkata-700 090 Candidates are allowed to enter their room and occupy seats 15 minutes before the examination.
IDENTITY CARD Name of the examination: M. Ed.

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Edn (ID) Date & Time of Entrance Test: Full name …………………………………………………………………… Affix recent passport size photograph of the candidate Age on 31.12.2021-------------------- Gender: M / F Course for Admission: M.Ed Special Education (ID) Venue of Examination ………………………………….

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………………………… Signature of the Candidate …………………………………….
Signature of the Officer Incharge Seal of Institution Signature of the Exam Invigilator: ………………………………….. NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR THE EMPOWERMENT OF PERSONS WITH INTELLECUTAL DISABILITIES (DIVYANGJAN) REGIONAL CENTRE, KOLKATA Bonhooghly, B.T.Road, Kolkata-700 090 ADMIT CARD Candidates are allowed to enter their room and occupy seats 15 minutes before the examination.

ADMIT CARD Name of the examination: M. Ed.

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Edn (ID) Date & Time of Entrance Test: Full name …………………………………………………………………… Age on 31.12.2021-------------------- Gender: M/F …………………….

Affix recent passport size photograph of the candidate Course for Admission: M.Ed Special Education (MR) Venue of Examination ………………………………….

Roll No.

………………………… Signature of the Candidate …………………………………….

Signature of the Officer In-charge Seal of Institution