NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR THE EMPOWERMENT OF

PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES (DIVYANGJAN)

Regional Centre, Navi Mumbai
DEPwD, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of India

APPLICATION FORM AND PROSPECTUS

M. Ed. SPECIAL EDUCATION

(INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY)
(Two Academic Year Masters Degree Course Affiliated to the University of Mumbai)
Approved by the Rehabilitation Council of India

Address: Plot No. 44A, Sector 5, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra-410210

Ph. 022- 2774 6889; 27743983, 2774 3877
Email: [email protected] Website: www.niepid.nic.in
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NIEPID/RCNM/Adm/Anx/2:C Serial No. _____
M. Ed. SE (ID)
2024/

M. Ed. Special Education

(Intellectual Disability)
(Two Academic Year Masters Degree Course Affiliated to the University of Mumbai)
Approved by the Rehabilitation Council of India

Last date for sale and receipt of Application form : 26/07/2024

WITHOUT LATE FEE

Last date for sale and receipt of Application form : 02/08/2024

WITH LATE FEE Rs. 200/-:

Tentative Date of common entrance test (CET): 10/08/2024 (Saturday)

_________________________________________________________________________________
HOSTEL FACILITY AVAILABLE

PRICE: Rs. 1300.00 for General/OBC Category

PRICE: Rs. 900.00 for SC/ST/PH Category
Application Form Fee to be paid only through Demand Draft in favor of
“Officer Incharge, NIEPID RC Navi Mumbai” payable at Navi Mumbai

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 NIEPID REGIONAL CENTRE, NAVI MUMBAI

M. Ed. SPECIAL EDUCATION (INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY)

PROSPECTUS

1.0 INTRODUCTION:

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 Disability in the country. For 36 years, the Institute has been making
significant advances in building capacities to empower Persons with Intellectual Disability.
Based on the latest developments and recent trends in the field, the Institute strives to
organize new programmes and make innovations through research and development. National and
International collaborations entered into by the Institute in its various activities reflect the global
characteristics of the organization. The activities of NIEPID are planned in accordance with the
mandates of United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), the
Legislative Acts and the National Policy promulgated for the Persons with Disabilities.
NIEPID strives to be an Institute of excellence focusing on high standards in every aspect of its
functioning to bring equality and dignity in the lives of Persons with Intellectual Disability which is
endorsed by ISO 9001: 2015 certification.
NIEPID has made noticeable progress in Human Resource Development, Research and
Development and Direct Therapeutic Services in its efforts to improve the quality of life of Persons
with Intellectual Disability.

Objectives of NIEPID
NIEPID, at its inception itself projected multifarious activities to enhance the quality of life of Person
with Intellectual disability. Accordingly, the aims and objectives of the society have been spelt out as
follows:
1. To conduct, sponsor, coordinate or subsidize research into all aspects of the education and
rehabilitation of Person with Intellectual disability.
2. To undertake sponsor, coordinate or subsidize research into bio-medical engineering leading
to the effective evaluation of aids/suitable surgical or medical procedure or the development
of new aids.
3. To undertake or sponsor the training of trainees and teachers, employment of officers,
psychologists, vocational counselors and such other personnel as may be deemed necessary
by the Institute for promoting the education, training or rehabilitation of Persons with
Intellectual Disability.
4. To distribute and promote or subsidize the manufacture of proto-types and distribution of any
or all aids designed to promote any aspects of the education, rehabilitation or therapy of
Persons with Intellectual Disability.

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Functional Objective
 To create manpower and develop human resources for delivery of services to person with
Intellectual Disability.
 To Identify Conduct and Coordinate Research In The Area Of Intellectual Disability in the
Country.
 To develop appropriate models of care and habilitation for person with Intellectual Disability
suitable to Indian culture.
 To provide consultancy services to voluntary organization in the area of Intellectual
Disability.
 To serve a documentation and information centre in the area of Intellectual Disability.
 To Develop Community Based Rehabilitation Services for rural and low income, needy
population.
 To undertake extension and outreach programme in the field of Intellectual Disability.

NIEPID Value Statement:

1. Vision: The quality of life of every person with intellectual disability is equal to other citizens in
the country; in that they live independently to the maximum extent possible.

2. Mission: Through constant professional endeavours, empowering the persons with intellectual
disability to access the state-of-the-art rehabilitation intervention, viz., educational, therapeutic,
vocational, employment, leisure and social, sports and cultural programmes and full participation.

3. Value Statement: NIEPID values equal opportunity, protection of rights and full participation for
the persons with intellectual disability. NIEPID believes in participation of the persons with
disabilities, parents, professionals, employees and other stakeholders in the rehabilitation
programmes that are client focused.

NIEPID Regional Centre Navi Mumbai:

NIEPID Regional centre Navi Mumbai was established in the year 1987 at Mumbai. The
institute endeavors to excel in building capacities to empower persons with Intellectual Disability.
Since the quality of life of every Person with Intellectual Disability (Divyangjan) is equal to other
citizens in the country, in that they live independently to the maximum extent possible and through
constant professional endeavors,
To achieve optimum results, the institute has developed and introduced innovative structured
training courses like:

1.1 LONG TERM PROGRAMMES:-

All courses are recognized by RCI
a) M. Ed. in Special Education (Intellectual Disability): for 2 Years, University of Mumbai
b) B. Ed. in Special Education (Intellectual Disability): for 2 Years, University of Mumbai
c) Diploma in Education Special Education (Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities): for
2 Years
d) Diploma in Vocational Rehabilitation (Intellectual Disability): for 1 Year
e) Diploma in Early Childhood Special Education (Intellectual Disability): for 1 Year

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1.2 SHORT TERM PROGRAMMES:
Various training programmes, Workshops, Seminars and Diagnostic Camps are conducted in the field
of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in the States of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya
Pradesh, Rajasthan, Goa and Union Territories of Diu, Daman and Dadra & Nagar Haveli.

1.3 SERVICE ACTIVITIES:

Services in Assessment and Intervention are provided at the NIEPID RC, Navi Mumbai for persons
with Intellectual Disabilities in the areas of Special Education, Psychological Assessment,
Occupational Therapy, Speech therapy, Physiotherapy, Vocational; Training, Guidance and
Counseling etc. Persons coming from outstation are assessed.

2.0 OVERALL AIMS & GENERAL OBJECTIVES of M.Ed SE (ID) Course:

2.1 AIM:
The aim of the M. Ed. Spl. Ed. (ID) programme is of preparing teachers as education leaders. The
major thrust of the M. Ed. Spl. Ed. (ID) programme would be professional preparation of teacher
educators who would through this process be equipped with the knowledge and competencies to
facilitate and conduct initial preparation and continuing professional development of teachers. They
would need to be necessarily equipped with the core competencies and knowledge related to teacher
education, its philosophical underpinnings, research methodology, curriculum planning and be aware
of best practices in the field of pedagogical interventions and adaptations for children with
intellectual disabilities.

2.2 GENERAL OBJECTIVES:-

The M. Ed. Spl. Ed. (ID) program supports three shared philosophical stances underlying
longstanding tradition of preparing teacher educators as education leaders. These stances include
teaching as inquiry, teaching as curriculum making and teaching for social justice. The objectives of
the program are to:
 Assist potential teacher educators to exert leadership in advocating and meeting educational
needs of children with disabilities in various settings
 Offer special teacher educators the opportunity to develop specialized capacity for leadership
in curriculum, pedagogy and universal design
 Build theoretical knowledge and skills in research methodologies and conducting research in
order to enhance education of children with intellectual disabilities in all settings.

PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO WORK AS TEACHER EDUCATOR/

ADMINISTRATOR/ RESEARCHER:-

 In teacher-education colleges in Special Education (Intellectual Disability)

 In research projects funded by government/non-government organizations in the field of
disability rehabilitation
 In regular/inclusive schools.
 Rehabilitation clinics.
 Community Based Rehabilitation programs.

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3.0 ELIGIBILITY: -

A candidate who has successfully passed B.Ed. Special Education (MR/ID) regular/distance mode
from a recognized University or any other degree equivalent from an affiliating University and/ or
Teaching Department under any University recognized by U.G.C. and RCI with a minimum of
50% aggregate marks.

OR

A candidate who has successfully passed the B.Ed. (General Education) with minimum 50%
aggregate and has successfully completed Diploma in Special Education (Mental
Retardation/Intellectual Disability) or equivalent recognized by the RCI with minimum 50%
aggregate marks.

OR

A candidate who has successfully passed the Integrated BA/B. Sc/B. Com & B.Ed Special Education
recognized by the RCI with minimum 50% aggregate marks

For Foreign Nationals

1. 15% of the total intake approved by the Council to be allocated as supernumerary seats for
management quota for all the above said programmes.
2. 15% of the total intake approved by the Council to be allocated as supernumerary seats for
foreign/ NRI quota. The fee structures for foreign students are as under.
I. Fee for Indian national – at the existing fee rate.
II. Foreign national from the SAARC and African countries – Five times of the existing fees.
III. Foreign nationals outside the SAARC countries – Fifteen times of the existing fees

5.0 SELECTION: -
Admission is given on the basis of the merit obtained by the candidates in the entrance examination
and followed by counseling/interview conducted as per the rules and regulations of University of
Mumbai.

5.1 ENTRANCE EXAMINATION:

The Entrance examination will be conducted at above address.

The total marks for the entrance examination will be 100 and the duration of the examination will be
of 90 minutes. The questions will be objective type, covering
(i) General Mental Ability,
(ii) General Knowledge,
(iii)General English,
(iv) Broad aspects of general education and special education.

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 Selection will be made in the order of merit.

In case a candidate is appearing or has appeared in the qualifying examination and results are awaited
at the time of applying, he/she would submit a certificate to this effect from the Principal/Head of the
college but he/she shall have to provide documentary evidence of his/her having passed the
qualifying examination with attested photocopy of the marks sheet showing percentage of marks
obtained by him/her at the time of admission latest by failing which his/her performance in the
Entrance Examination will not be considered.

5.2 COUNSELING:-

All candidates in merit list must attend counseling on given date.

The admission made is provisional subject to approval by the University of Mumbai regarding the
recognition of the qualifying examination, submission of Transfer Certificate and Migration
Certificate.

HEALTH:
Candidates are required to declare their health status in the application in case of pregnancy,
infectious diseases, chronic health problems or suffering from any psychiatric problem. If the
candidate is unable to complete course requirement due to health problems then NIEPID reserves the
right for termination from admission to M.Ed Spl.Edn.(ID).

NUMBER OF SEATS:
The total number of seats will be 15 (Fifteen). Reservation will be applied as per the rules of
Government of India (Reservation for PH – Persons having disability only in lower limbs without
reverse limitations in mobility may be considered for this category).

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 the semester.
A candidate admitted to M.Ed Special Education (Intellectual Disability) course will forfeit seat and
admission stands cancelled if;
 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.
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 He/she fails to fulfil all the requirements for the award of the degree as specified, within two
academic years from the time of admission.

7.0 AWARD OF CERTIFICATE:

M. Ed. in Special Education (Intellectual Disability) issued by Mumbai University.

8.0 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).
Attendance at NCC/NSS Camps or Inter-Collegiate or inter-University or Inter-State or
National or International Matches or Debates, Youth Festivals or Educational Excursions if they form
part of the curriculum of such other Inter-University, Inter-College activities as approved by the
University will not be counted as absence. However the aggregate of all such absences should not
exceed four weeks in a semester.
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

8.0 AGE:
While no minimum and maximum age is prescribed, preference will be given to those below 35 years
of age.

9.0 MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION AND EXAMINATION:

The medium of Instruction will be English however examination will be allowed to write in
English/Marathi/Hindi.

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COURSE STRUCTURE:

11.0 FEES:
The course fee will be charged as prescribed by the Mumbai University, Mumbai and the National
Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (Formerly National Institute
for the Mentally Handicapped- NIMH) Regional Centre, Navi Mumbai.
Present Course Fee details:
Sr. No. Particulars Amount (Rs.)
01 Registration Fee 150/-
02 Tuition Fee (Per year) 34,000/-
03 Examination Fee 3,160/-
04 Migration Fee (Students from other Mumbai University) 250/-
05 Affiliation Fee 1,000/-
06 Caution Deposit (Refundable on completion of the Course) 1,500/-
07 Library Deposit (Refundable on completion of the Course) 2,000/-
08 Stationery 1,000/-
09 Enrolment 200/-
10 University Fee* 540/-
11 Provisional Eligibility Fee 320/-
A. Total 44,120/-
12 Hostel charges (per year) 7,500/-
13 Hostel Deposit (Refundable on completion of the Course) 1,500/-
B. Total 9,000/-
Grand Total (A+B)* 53,120/-

* University Fee Details:

S. No. Particulars Amount (Rs.)

1. Vice Chancellor’s Fund 20/-
2. E-charges 10/-
3. Disaster Relief Fund 10/-
4. NSS Ekak Yojana 10/-
5. Student Welfare Fund 6/-
6. Sports Contribution 60/-
7. E-Suvidha 50/-
8. Sports Activity Fund 24/-
9. Statement of Marks 1 st Year 50/
10. Statement of Marks 2nd Year 50/-
11. Convocation Fee 250/-
Total 540/-

*In case of any increase in the University fees from time to time, an extra amount if any, may
be collected from the students later during the course period.

The admission cannot be cancelled in any circumstances, if still candidates wants to cancel the
admission all deposits & fees paid by candidates will be forfeited.
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12.0 HOSTEL ACCOMMODATION:

The shared hostel accommodation to outstation candidates is available on approved rates at NIEPID,
Regional Centre Navi Mumbai Sector 05, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai subject to availability on first-
come-first- served basis. The trainees will have to bear the expense on food

13.0 SCHOLARSHIP: -
i. Central Government Scholarship for Top Class Education for SC / ST students. The SC / ST
students should submit the documents of caste and income certificates at the time of admission
itself to enable academic section to initiate forwarding application for Top Class Education
Scheme within two working weeks of admission, listed in guidelines by Ministry of Social Justice
and Empowerment, New Delhi.
ii. State Government Scholarship for SC/ST/BC to be applied by the individual students

NOTE:-
ELIGIBILITY CERTIFICATE: - Candidates admitted in the course have to submit Eligibility
Certificate from University of Mumbai (students from other than University of Mumbai) within 15
days from date of joining. If the candidate fails to submit the same, the admission will be cancelled
duly forfeiting the amount paid by them.
 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.

14.0 ENCLOSURES WITH THE APPLICATION:

Please enclose the following documents with your application
a. Degree certificate of B. Ed Spl. Edn. (MR/ID)/B.Ed (General) & Diploma in Special Education
(MR/ID) or B.A./B.Sc./B.Com certificate and Certificate of B. Ed. Special Education (4yrs
integrated) Marks/ Grade statement of the examination (Attested copy).
b. Conduct certificate from the Head of the Institution last attended (Attested copy).
c. Birth certificate or matriculation certificate as proof of date of birth (Attested copy).
d. In case of SC/ST/OBC, Certificate of Social Status should be obtained from the authority
competent to issue such certificate.
e. Certificate of Family Income
f. In case of a person with disability a certificate from the certifying authority prescribed by the
Government should be produced.
g. Candidate’s name and complete postal address with Pin Code should be written in separate
envelop and sent along with the application.

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

i. The fill in application form should be sent to

Officer Incharge
National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons
with Intellectual Disabilities (Divyangjan),
Plot No. 44A, Sector 5, Kharghar,
Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra- 410210

16.0 DISCIPLINE:
The candidates admitted shall be subjected to strict discipline inside and outside the campus and also
in the hostel where accommodation is provided. The candidates are expected to maintain decorum,
decency and discipline throughout their pursuance of the course with the staff, faculty and other
supporting workers. The hostellers should follow the prescribed rules in the hostel. Infringement or
violation of rules shall result in rustication from the hostel for a period as decided by the management
of the Institute.
Kindly note: NIEPID is not held responsible for any incident happened in hostel/outside campus of
NIEPID after working hours.

16.1 Ban on mobile phone use: Use of cell phones during working hours is strictly prohibited. A
fine of Rs. 150/- will be levied for use of cell phone during working hours.

16.2 Anti-ragging pledge: - Ragging is a crime prohibited under law. Anyone found indulging in the
unethical act of ragging will be isolated/punished by management and law enforcing authorities as
the case may be. All Candidates selected for admission in M. Ed. SE (ID) should be signing Anti-
ragging Pledge

17.0 ENTRANCE EXAMINATION:

The date of Entrance examination and the venue & time of examination will be intimated separately.

Candidates are required to bring the following ORIGINAL certificates along with two sets of
Photostat attested copies and necessary fee.
 Transfer Certificate (T.C) from the institution where the candidate last studied. If the
candidate is pursuing any course, regular or correspondence, he/she must submit a proof of
admission (Certificate issued by the Head of the Institution).
 No Candidate will be admitted without the submission of original transfer certificate (T.C) or
proof of admission if he/she is pursuing a course at the time of counselling.
 The candidates admitted and undergoing different courses will have to submit the TC from
the present course within seven (7) days failing which the admission will be deemed to be
cancelled. An undertaking has to be given by the candidate to the effect that they would not
pursue two different courses simultaneously.

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  Original Certificate (or provisional certificate if the original is not yet issued as per rules) of
qualifying degree examination.
 Migration certificate.
 Consolidated Memorandum of Marks (Part-I and Part-II) of the qualifying degree
examination.
 Secondary School Certificate.
 Intermediate Marks Memo.
 Proof of Local/Non local status – A residence certificate from MRO must be submitted.
 Community, Nativity and Date of Birth certificate for SC, ST/OBC.
 Latest Income Certificate (for scholarship purpose)
 Relevant original certificate in respect of candidates called for admission against Physical
Handicapped.
 Medical Certificate as stated in ‘g’
 RCI Registration certificate if available

SAMPLE QUESTIONS FOR CET:

SECTION – A: General English

1. Which is the right word to mean 'Harmless'
a) innocuous
b) inocous
c) innoeous
d) innoeuoes

2. 'Gusto' means
a) a group of guests
b) enjoyment
c) disgusting
d) unavoidable

3. Choose the appropriate word from those given below in the following sentence.

Through his friend ________________ him to accept the job, he declined the job offer.
a) prosecuted
b) persuaded
c) pervaded
d) pursued

SECTION – B: General Mental Ability

1. In a line of horses, the white horse is the eleventh from either ends. The total number of
horses in the row are
a) 22
b) 23
c) 21
d) 20

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2. If the sixth day of a month is Tuesday, what is the day on the 8th day prior to the 28th of the
month
a) Thursday
b) Friday
c) Wednesday
d) Saturday

3. By following certain logic 'THEIR' is written as 'TRITE' and 'SOLDIER' is written as

'SROLIED'. How is 'CUSTOM' written in that logic?
a) UTSOMC
b) CTSUOM
c) CUSTOM
d) None of These

SECTION – C: General Knowledge

1. Gregor John Mendel is connected with
a) 20th Century Fox
b) Laws of Inheritance
c) Rugby Football
d) Law of molecular energy

2. The famous Mughal Garden is situated in

a) Bangalore
b) Nainital
c) Srinagar
d) New Delhi

3. Hundred rupee note holds the signature of

a) Governor of Reserve bank
b) Finance Minister of India
c) Secretary of World Bank
d) None of the above

SECTION – D: General and Special Education aspects

1. Which educational philosopher advocated multi sensory approach?
a) Pestolozzi
b) Tagore
c) Montessori
d) Gandhi
2. The Objective of Special education and general education is
a) The same
b) Different
c) Unique
d) None of the above
3. Special education means
a) Use of Special Materials.
b) Education to meet the unique needs of children that is not met
by regular education.
c) Integrated education of minority children in the country.
d) All of the above.
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 M. Ed. SE (ID)
2024/

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR THE EMPOWERMENT OF PERSONS

WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES (DIVYANGJAN),
Regional Centre, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai

APPLICATION FORM FOR ADMISSION INTO

M.ED SPECIAL EDUCATION
(INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY)
(Application form may be filled in by English/Marathi/Hindi language) PHOTO
SESSION 2024 –2026

The Application form should be submitted on or before 26/07/2024 without late fee.
The Application form should be submitted on or before 02/08/2024 with late fee.
30/07/2020 with out late fee

1. Name of the candidate (In block letters as given in High School Certificate):
Surname:
First name:
Middle name :

2. Father’s Name (In block letters as given in High School Certificate):

3. Date of birth
DD MM YEAR

4. Age (in complete Years as on 31st December, 2023)

5. Address:-
Complete Postal Address (in block Permanent Address of Father /Guardian
letters) (Please do not write your
name or father’s name)

PIN: PIN :
Phone: Fax: Phone: Fax:

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 6. Health certificate as stated in ‘g’ of page no.8

6a.Blood Group

7.
Indian Foreign Gender Category SC ST OBC PH G
Nationality:-
M F T
PH.: Physically Handicapped
Religion: Caste: Sub-caste:

8. State to which the candidate belongs:

9. Annual income of self /Parent. Guardian:

10. Details of Qualification: (enclose separate sheet if required)

Name of Name of the Year of University No .of Class Subjects Aggregate Medium of
the degree School/college passing Board Attempts Division Taken % of instruction
marks

S.S.C

H.S.C

B.A/
B.COM/
B.SC or
Eqvt

B.Ed
Special
Educati
on (ID)/
B.Ed
General
D.Ed
Special
Educati
on (ID)

OTHER

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 11. RCI registration details with number (if any):

12. Experience : to be supported by attested copies of certificates failing which, no

weight age for experience will be given (enclose separate sheet if required )
Name and address of Designation From To
the Employer (indicate dates)

13. Whether the candidate is a parent or sibling of a child with Intellectual Disability
(Divyangjan): Yes / No

14. Languages known :

Language Speak Read Write

15. Have you worked with persons having Intellectual Disabilities? If yes, give
details

16. Please state in your own handwriting “Why do you want to join the M.Ed SE (ID)
Course”?

17. Additional talents/interest (please indicate your involvement in curricular activities in

school/college):

18. Any history of major health problems with ongoing treatment of the students?

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 DECLARATION

I hereby declare that all the information furnished in the application form is true to the best of my
knowledge and belief. I have read the prospectus and satisfied myself that I fulfil 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 Exam. If admitted I promise to abide by the
rules and discipline and norms of the Institute and University.

SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT

HEALTH STATUS DECLARATION

I hereby declare that I am / am not suffering with infectious diseases / chronic health problems /
psychiatric problems / having pregnancy. In the event of my above health problems I am enclosing
Medical Certificate issued by authorized Medical Practitioner for my above health problems. I agree
with the decision of NIEPID authorities that my admission is liable to be cancelled if I am unable to
complete the course requirement as prescribed norms of attendance or completion of assignments.

SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT

Please enclose the following documents with the application (without which your application will not
be considered):
a. Attested copies of Degree Certificate
b. Attested copies of statement of marks of B.Ed Spl. Edn. (MR/ID) / B.Ed (General) &
Diploma in Special Education (MR/ID)/ Integrated BA/BCom/BSc & B.Ed Special Education
c. Attested copy of proof of date of birth (10th Certificate)/ birth certificate
d. Attested copy of conduct certificate.
e. Attested copy of Migration certificate in case of students completing the degree from
universities other than University of Mumbai.
f. Proof for SC/ST/OBC status or Certificate of Disability issued by competent authority.
g. Proof of Income if under EWS category
h. Medical certificate.
i. Self addressed envelope cover.

Place:
Date: SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT

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Endorsement by Forwarding Authority (If the candidate is working)

Certified that Mr. / Mrs./ Ms. _______________________________________ is/was working

in our organization as ___________________________from ____________ to

________________. His /her application for admission to the training program leading to M.

Ed. SE (Intellectual Disability) is forwarded.

CATEGORY CERTIFICATE

(i) SC/ST Candidates

This is to certify that Mr./Ms./Mrs.____________________________ son/daughter/wife of Shri

______________________________________of Village ____________________________ Town

______________ District. _______________________State/U.T. ____________belongs to

________________________Caste which is recognized as Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe under

the Constitution (Scheduled Caste Part C States) Order 1951 read with the SC/ST list (Modification

Order, 1956)

Mr./Ms./Mrs _____________________________________________and his/her family reside in

Village/Town ____________________ District _______________ State U.T. ______________.

Signature of Tehsildar/Commissioner/District Magistrate)

Place : ___________ Signature : ___________________________

Date : ____________ Seal/Stamp

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 CATEGORY CERTIFICATE
(ii) OBC candidates (only non-creamy layer)

This is to certify that Mr./Ms./Mrs. ___________________________________son/daughter/wife of

Shri _________________________ of Village _________________________________Town
________________ District _____________________ State/U.T. _________________ belongs to
_______________________________________ Caste who are eligible for availing the benefits as
per central list of 5 to 13 Cs/OBC as per Resolution No.12011/68/93-DCC(C) of Ministry of Social
Justice & Empowerment as modified from (Scheduled Caste Part C States) Order 1951 read with the
SC/ST list (Modification Order, 1956)
Mr./Ms./Mrs. ___________________________________________ and his/her family reside in
Village/Town _______________ District _____________ State U.T. ________________.

Signature of Tehsildar/Commissioner/District Magistrate)

Place : __________ Signature : ___________________________
Date : ____________ Seal/Stamp

DECLARATION
(For SC/ST/OBC/PH students)
I Mr/Ms._________________________________ S/o, D/o.Shri_________________________
Aged__________________ years 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 2022-23. The annual income of my family is Rs._____________________
(Rupees_______________________________________) per Annum as per the certificate of Mandal
Revenue Officer / Tahsildar / Local authority attached.

Signature of the Parent Signature of the candidate

Date:
Place:

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 NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR THE EMPOWERMENT OF PERSONS
WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES (DIVYANGAJAN)
REGIONAL CENTRE, NAVI MUMBAI
(An ISO 9001:2015 Institution)
(Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India)
Plot No. 44A, Sector 5, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai 410 210
Telephone No. 022 - 2774 6889 2774 3877
Email:- [email protected] Web Site :- www.niepid.nic.in

UNDERTAKING BY THE CANDIDATE / STUDENT

1. I,____________________________________________________________________ S/o.
D/o. Mr/Mrs/Ms_____________________________________________________ have
carefully read and fully understood the law prohibiting ragging and the directions of the
Supreme Court and Central / State Government in this regard.
 I hereby undertake that:
a. I will not indulge in any behaviour or act that may come under the definition of
ragging.
b. I will not participate in or bet or propagate ragging in any form,
c. I will not hurt anyone physically or psychologically or cause any other harm.
2. 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.
3. I hereby affirm that I have not been expelled or debarred from admission by any Institution
earlier.

Signed this ___________________day of ______________month of ____________year

Signature
Date:
Name:

Address:

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 NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR THE EMPOWERMENT OF PERSONS
WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES (DIVYANGAJAN)
REGIONAL CENTRE, NAVI MUMBAI
(An ISO 9001:2015 Institution)
(Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India)
Plot No. 44A, Sector 5, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai 410 210
Telephone No. 022 - 2774 6889, 2774 3877
Email:- [email protected] Web Site :- www.niepid.nic.in

UNDERTAKING BY PARENT / GUARDIAN

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 2011.
I assure you that my son/ daughter/ ward will not indulge in any act of ragging.
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:

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 NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR THE EMPOWERMENT OF PERSONS
WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES (DIVYANGAJAN)
REGIONAL CENTRE, NAVI MUMBAI
(An ISO 9001:2015 Institution)
(Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India)
Plot No. 44A, Sector 5, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai 410 210
Telephone No. 022 - 2774 6889, 2774 3877
Email:- [email protected] Web Site :- www.niepid.nic.in

UNDERTAKING BY THE CANDIDATE / STUDENT

1. I, _______________________________ S/o, D/o, ____________________________

Have carefully read and fully understood the following:
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: Signature
Name:
Address:

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 NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR THE EMPOWERMENT OF PERSONS
WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES (DIVYANGAJAN)
REGIONAL CENTRE, NAVI MUMBAI
(An ISO 9001:2015 Institution)
(Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India)
Plot No. 44A, Sector 5, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai 410 210
Telephone No. 022 - 2774 6889, 2774 3877
Email:- [email protected] Web Site :- www.niepid.nic.in

UNDERTAKING BY PARENT / GUARDIAN

1. I, _______________________________ F/O, M/o, G/o ______________________ have

carefully read and fully understood the following:

2. I here by 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 placed in community work settings

in the field of disability rehabilitation any where in India during the period of the course.

Signed this ________________ day of ____________ month of _________________year

Date: Signature
Name:

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 NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR THE EMPOWERMENT OF PERSONS
WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES (DIVYANGAJAN)
REGIONAL CENTRE, NAVI MUMBAI
(An ISO 9001:2015 Institution)
(Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India)
Plot No. 44A, Sector 5, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai 410 210
Telephone No. 022 - 2774 6889, 2774 3877
Email:- [email protected] Web Site :- www.niepid.nic.in

IDENTITY CARD
Date & Time of Exam at Candidates are allowed to enter their room
AFFIX
PHOTOGRAPH
& occupy seats 15 Minutes before the examination.
HERE
ATTESTATION
NOT TO BE
DONE
Full Name: ………………………………………………………..

Age on 31st December 2023 ……………………..

Gender: M/F…………..

Course for Admission : M.Ed Special Education (ID)

Venue of Exam Centre:………………………………….

Roll No. : ………………………………………………..

Sign. of Candidate : …………………………………….

Sign of Exam Invigilator: ………………………

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 INSTRUCTIONS

01. The admit card must be shown to the Officer supervising the Examination.
02. A candidate without the valid admit card shall be debarred from taking the examination.
03. This card should be preserved till the admission is over.
04. No traveling expenses will be paid for the journey for appearing in the Entrance Examination
05. Violation of instruction and adoption of any unfair means in the examination hall shall render a
candidate liable for cancellation of his/her script and forfeiture of his/her claim for admission.
Decision of the Officer Incharge of the Examination centre shall be final.
06. No Candidate shall be allowed or admitted to the Examination hall half an hour after the
commencement of the examination. So also, no candidate will be permitted to leave the
Examination Hall till the expiry of at least one and half an hour after the question paper has been
given out.
07. No candidate without the permission of the invigilator shall leave his/her seat in the middle of the
Examination.
08. Strict silence should be maintained in the examination hall. Any candidate found guilty of
disorderly or improper behaviour will be liable to expulsion from the examination hall.
09. Candidates are strictly prohibited from smoking in the examination hall.
10. Candidates should sign when required to do so by the invigilator.
11. Candidates are prohibited from writing their names on any part of the answer book. They should
write their Roll Number both in the question booklet as well as in the answer booklet.
12. Except marking on the appropriate place in the answer column nothing else should be written on
the book. Rough work may be carried out on the blank pages provided for the purpose.
13. No sheet should be detached from the book. The Book should be returned intact at the end of the
examination.
14. Candidates should not leave the hall without handing over their answer books to the invigilator.
15. Candidates appearing at Entrance Examination of the institute are under the disciplinary control of
the Invigilator and are required to obey his/her instruction.
16. Use of Cell phone during the examination is strictly prohibited.

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 NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR THE EMPOWERMENT OF PERSONS
WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES (DIVYANGAJAN)
REGIONAL CENTRE, NAVI MUMBAI
(An ISO 9001:2015 Institution)
(Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India)
Plot No. 44A, Sector 5, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai 410 210
Telephone No. 022 - 2774 68892774 3877
Email:- [email protected] Web Site :- www.niepid.nic.in

M. Ed. SE (ID)
2024/

ADMIT CARD

Date & Time of Exam at __________________________

Candidates are allowed to enter their room & occupy seats 15

minutes before the Examination

Full Name: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Photo

Age on 31st December 2023: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gender: M /F /T

Course of Admission: M. Ed. Special Education (ID)-2024-26

Venue of Exam Centre: NIEPID RC, Plot No. 44A, Sector 5,

Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra 410 210
(Near Utsav Chowk, Towards Saraswati Engg. College)

Roll No.: . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sign of Candidate: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sign of Exam Invigilator: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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 INSTRUCTIONS

01. The admit card must be shown to the Officer supervising the Examination.
02. A candidate without the valid admit card shall be debarred from taking the examination.
03. This card should be preserved till the admission is over.
04. No traveling expenses will be paid for the journey for appearing in the Entrance Examination
05. Violation of instruction and adoption of any unfair means in the examination hall shall render a
candidate liable for cancellation of his/her script and forfeiture of his/her claim for admission.
Decision of the Officer Incharge of the Examination centre shall be final.
06. No Candidate shall be allowed or admitted to the Examination hall half an hour after the
commencement of the examination. So also, no candidate will be permitted to leave the
Examination Hall till the expiry of at least one and half an hour after the question paper has
been given out.
07. No candidate without the permission of the invigilator shall leave his/her seat in the middle of
the Examination.
08. Strict silence should be maintained in the examination hall. Any candidate found guilty of
disorderly or improper behaviour will be liable to expulsion from the examination hall.
09. Candidates are strictly prohibited from smoking in the examination hall.
10. Candidates should sign when required to do so by the invigilator.
11. Candidates are prohibited from writing their names on any part of the answer book. They
should write their Roll Number both in the question booklet as well as in the answer booklet.
12. Except marking on the appropriate place in the answer column nothing else should be written
on the book. Rough work may be carried out on the blank pages provided for the purpose.
13. No sheet should be detached from the book. The Book should be returned intact at the end of
the examination.
14. Candidates should not leave the hall without handing over their answer books to the invigilator.
15. Candidates appearing at Entrance Examination of the institute are under the disciplinary control
of the Invigilator and are required to obey his/her instruction.
16. Use of Cell phone during the examination is strictly prohibited.

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 NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR THE EMPOWERMENT OF PERSONS
WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES (DIVYANGAJAN)
REGIONAL CENTRE, NAVI MUMBAI
(An ISO 9001:2015 Institution)
(Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India)
Plot No. 44A, Sector 5, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai 410 210
Telephone No. 022 - 2774 6889, 2774 3983 Fax no. : 2774 3877
Email:- [email protected] Web Site :- www.niepid.nic.in

RANK CARD

1. Name of the Candidate :

2. Fathers Name :
3. Candidate Address :
4. Course : M.Ed Special Education (ID)
5. Roll No. :
6. Rank obtained :
7. Date of Counseling :
8. Place of Counseling :
9. Time of Counseling :
Signature of the Competent Authority

Note: - Please bring all your original certificates along with fees of amount Rs. 53,120/- (For
Hostellers) & Rs.44,120/- (For Non-Hostellers) for 1st year.

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