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About PGDRP (Post Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Psychology)
The Post Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Psychology (PGDRP) is a one-year, full-time professional training programme recognized and approved by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI). The programme is designed to prepare graduates with the theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and professional competencies required to work as Rehabilitation Psychologists and Rehabilitation Counsellors with individuals having disabilities.
The course focuses on understanding the psychological, emotional, social, and behavioural needs of persons with disabilities and training professionals to provide evidence-based psychological assessment, counselling, rehabilitation planning, and intervention services. Students receive extensive exposure to supervised clinical practice, fieldwork, case management, and multidisciplinary rehabilitation settings, enabling them to work effectively with individuals having physical, sensory, intellectual, developmental, neurological, and psychosocial disabilities.
A key objective of the PGDRP programme is to develop competent rehabilitation professionals who can promote the inclusion, independence, mental well-being, and quality of life of persons with disabilities. Graduates are trained to work in hospitals, rehabilitation centres, special schools, NGOs, mental health institutions, community rehabilitation programmes, educational institutions, and government organizations.
Upon successful completion of the programme and fulfillment of the prescribed requirements, graduates become eligible to apply for registration with the Central Rehabilitation Register (CRR) under the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI), subject to the prevailing RCI regulations. CRR registration authorizes professionals to practice Rehabilitation Psychology within the scope defined by the RCI and opens opportunities in both government and private sectors.
Eligibility
- Bachelor’s degree (Regular Mode) with General Psychology studied in all three years, or a Master’s degree in Psychology or Counselling Psychology.
- Candidates must have secured a minimum marks.
- Admissions are based on academic merit and may also consider relevant experience in the field of rehabilitation, as per the institute’s admission policy.
Syllabus RCI Approved
The curriculum includes subjects such as Foundations of Rehabilitation Psychology, Psychological Assessment, Counselling Theories and Techniques, Disability Studies, Behaviour Modification, Psychopathology, Rehabilitation Counselling, Family Counselling, Vocational Rehabilitation, Community-Based Rehabilitation, Ethics, Research Methods, Practicum, Clinical Training, and Fieldwork. Throughout the programme, students develop competencies in assessment, intervention planning, counselling, documentation, report writing, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
According to the RCI List of Approved Institutions (up to 03-07-2026), these are the institutes offering P.G.D.R.P. in India.
Public / Government Institutions
| Institution (Location) | Validity | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Central University of Haryana (Mahendergarh) | 2026-27 to 2027-28 | 25 |
| Chaudhary Bansi Lal University (Bhiwani) | 2025-26 to 2027-28 | 20 |
| Composite Regional Centre (CRC) (Srinagar) | 2026-27 to 2027-28 | 20 |
| Composite Regional Centre (CRC) (Bhopal) | 2027-28 to 2030-31 | 20 |
| Department of Psychology, Calicut University (Malappuram) | 2021-22 to 2025-26 | 20 |
| HP University, Department of Psychology (Shimla) | 2026-27 to 2029-30 | 20 |
| Jai Narain Vyas University (Jodhpur) | 2027-28 to 2028-29 | 20 |
| Mohanlal Sukhadia University (Udaipur) | 2022-23 to 2026-27 2027-28 to 2028-29 | 12 |
| National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities (NIEPVD) (Dehradun) | 2026-27 to 2027-28 | 20 |
| National Institute of Mental Health Rehabilitation (Sehore) | 2026-27 to 2029-30 | 20 |
| School of Studies in Psychology, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University (Raipur) | 2026-27 to 2029-30 | 10 |
| State Institute for Rehabilitation Training & Research (SIRTAR) (Rohtak) | 2025-26 to 2027-28 2028-29 to 2031-32 | 25 |
Private Institutions
| Institution (Location) | Validity | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Adarsh Rehabilitation Centre (Bhiwani) | 2021-22 to 2025-26 | 20 |
| Amity University (Greater Noida) | 2023-24 to 2025-26 2026-27 to 2027-28 | 20 |
| Amity University Haryana (Manesar) | 2023-24 to 2025-26 2026-27 to 2027-28 | 25 |
| Amity University, Madhya Pradesh (Gwalior) | 2023-24 to 2025-26 2026-27 to 2027-28 | 20 |
| BM Institute of Mental Health (Ahmedabad) | 2025-26 to 2027-28 2028-29 to 2029-30 | 27 |
| Department of Clinical Psychology, MRIIRS (Faridabad) | 2025-26 to 2029-30 | 20 |
| Department of Education, Maharaj Vinayak Global University (Jaipur) | 2022-23 to 2026-27 | 12 |
| Department of Education, Shri Khushal Das University (Hanumangarh) | 2025-26 to 2027-28 2028-29 to 2029-30 | 10 |
| Desh Bhagat University (Fatehgarh Sahib) | t2023-24 to 2025-26 2026-27 to 2027-28 | 20 |
| DIRD College of Special Education (Delhi) | t2025-26 to 2029-30 | 20 |
| Dr Preeti Global University (Shivpuri) | 2025-26 to 2029-30 | 20 |
| Dr. RPS Institute of Education (Mainpuri) | 2023-24 to 2025-26 2026-27 to 2027-28 | 20 |
| Indian Institute of Learning Disabilities & Rehabilitation (Dausa) | 2024-25 to 2026-27 2027-28 to 2028-29 | 30 |
| Madhav University (Sirohi) | 2022-23 to 2026-27 | 10 |
| Mansoori Academy (Bijnor) | 2025-26 to 2027-28 2028-29 to 2029-30 | 20 |
| MJRP College of Education (Jaipur) | 2022-23 to 2026-27 | 12 |
| Nai Subah (Institute of Mental Health & Behavioural Sciences) (Varanasi) | 2025-26 to 2027-28 2028-29 to 2029-30 | 25 |
| Om Sterling Global University (Hisar) | 2022-23 to 2026-27 | 12 |
| Padmanayaka College of Special Education (Hyderabad) | 2025-26 to 2027-28 | 20 |
| Sahara Institute for Rehabilitation & Developmental Studies (IRRS) (Sangareddy) | 2023-24 to 2025-26 2026-27 to 2027-28 | 30 |
| SR College of Education IMT (Rohtak) | 2022-23 to 2026-27 | 12 |
| SS College (Bhopal) | 2021-22 to 2025-26 | 20 |
| Shiv Vidya Mandir (Ganganagar) | 2025-26 to 2027-28 | 20 |
| Surya College of Special Education (Bikaner) | 2025-26 to 2027-28 | 20 |
| University of Technology (Jaipur) | 2023-24 to 2025-26 2026-27 to 2027-28 | 20 |
| Vision Institute for Applied Studies (Faridabad) | 2021-22 to 2025-26 | 30 |
NCOE
| Institution (Location) | Validity | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Gyandeep Welfare and Rehabilitation Society (Hoshiarpur) | 2025-26 to 2027-28 | 20 |
Conclusion
The Post Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Psychology (PGDRP) is a valuable RCI-approved programme that equips students with the knowledge and practical skills required to work with persons with disabilities. It provides a strong foundation for a career in rehabilitation psychology and enables eligible graduates to apply for CRR registration as per RCI norms.
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