Apply for NIEPVD Dehradun M.Phil Psychology Admission 2026

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About NIEPVD

National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Visual Disabilities (Divyangjan) (NIEPVD) is a premier national institute under the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. Established in 1943, the institute has been working for more than eight decades to promote the education, training, rehabilitation, and empowerment of persons with visual impairment, including blindness and low vision.

The headquarters of NIEPVD is located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Its Regional Centre in Chennai, established in 1988, serves the Southern Region of India. The institute also coordinates and supervises several Composite Regional Centres (CRCs) across the country to provide rehabilitation services, skill development, and employment support to persons with disabilities.

About the Department

The Department of Clinical and Rehabilitation Psychology and Research offers structured professional training in accordance with the norms of the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI), with a strong emphasis on developing competent and ethical mental health professionals. The department provides supervised clinical training, outpatient clinical exposure, community outreach services, research opportunities, and interdisciplinary learning to ensure that students gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and rehabilitation. Through continuous supervision and practice-oriented training, students develop a strong professional identity and are well prepared to work effectively in clinical, rehabilitation, academic, and community mental health settings.

Programmes Offered

Programme	Duration	Seats	Fee Per Annum	Total Fee
M.Phil. Clinical Psychology	2 Years	8	₹2,00,000	₹4,00,000
M.Phil. Rehabilitation Psychology	2 Years	10	₹2,00,000	₹4,00,000

Eligibility Criteria

• Master’s degree in Psychology from a UGC-recognized university with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks (50% for SC/ST candidates).
• Candidates must have completed the qualifying degree and possess final mark sheets and degree/provisional certificate at the time of application.
• Candidates appearing in the final semester/final year or awaiting results are not eligible to apply.
• Applications of ineligible candidates may be rejected at any stage of the admission process.

Method of Selection & Exam Pattern

Admission is based on performance in the written entrance examination and interview, along with fulfilment of all eligibility criteria.

• Reporting time: 9 AM
• Exam timing: 10 AM to 12 AM
• Medium of Exam: English
• Type of Examination: 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) in 2 hours
• Nature of Questions: Objective
• Syllabus/Difficulty Level: PG Psychology
• Exam & Interview Venue: NIEPVD, Dehradun.

Entrance Examination Instructions
Submitting the application form only makes you eligible to appear for the entrance examination and does not guarantee admission. Final admission will be based on performance in the entrance test and interview, document verification, fulfilment of eligibility criteria, and completion of all admission formalities. No admit card will be issued in advance; it will be provided at the examination venue on the day of the test. Candidates must carry their application receipt and a valid photo ID.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Last Date to Apply	20 May 2026
Entrance Exam & Interview	23 May 2026
Result Declaration & Admission	25 May 2026
Commencement of Classes	01 June 2026

Application and Admission Process

1. Fill out the online application form through the prescribed Google Form: Apply Here.
2. Pay the application fee:
   • General Category: ₹5,000
   • SC/ST/OBC Category: ₹3,000
   • Persons with Disabilities (PwD): Exempted
3. Deposit the fee in the following bank account:
   • Account Name: NIVH
   • Account Number: 6185000100023598
   • Bank: Punjab National Bank
   • IFSC Code: PUNB0618500
4. Upload the payment receipt along with the completed application form.
5. Appear for the entrance examination.
6. Attend the interview if shortlisted.
7. Merit list will be prepared based on entrance performance, interview, eligibility criteria, and applicable reservation policy.
8. Shortlisted candidates must present original documents for verification.
9. Final admission will be granted after successful document verification and fulfilment of all eligibility requirements.

Note: Please note that cash payment is strictly not accepted. Fee payment at the Institute will be accepted only through UPI or barcode based digital payment.

Application Options and Fee Rules

• Applicants may choose to apply for M.Phil. Clinical Psychology, M.Phil. Rehabilitation Psychology, or both programmes.
• Admission will be based strictly on entrance examination merit and fulfilment of all eligibility requirements.
• Candidates applying for both programmes must pay the application fee separately for each programme (e.g., ₹5,000 per programme means ₹10,000 in total for General category candidates).
• If both programmes are selected but the fee is paid for only one programme, the application will be treated as valid only for the programme for which the fee has been paid.
• Candidates are advised to select their programme option carefully and ensure payment of the correct fee corresponding to their choice.

Important Notice Regarding Online Fee Payment Issues

• Important Notice Regarding Online Fee Payment Issues
• If you face any technical issue while paying the application fee, first try making the payment through net banking.
• If the issue persists, take a screenshot of the error, upload it in the “Fee Payment Proof” section of the application form, and email the details to the official email ID mentioned in the prospectus.
• Candidates with genuine technical issues may be allowed to pay the fee at the institute on the day of the entrance examination before the test begins.
• Fee payment at the institute will be accepted only through UPI or barcode-based digital payment; cash payment will not be accepted.
• Applicants should not worry and are advised to complete and submit the application form within the prescribed deadline.

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