MPhil in Rehabilitation Psychology at NIEPID Noida – Admissions 2025-26

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU or commonly known as IP University) has started inviting the applications on the behalf of National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (NIEPED) Regional Center, Noida for its MPhil Rehabilitation Psychology (2025) course for the academic session 2025-26. Interested candidates should read this article to get all the relevant information.

NIEPED, was created in 1984 at Manovikasnagar, Secunderabad, is an autonomous body under the administrative control of Deparment of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan), Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India. It has three regional centers located at Noida, NCT-Delhi, Kolkata, & Mumbai.

NIEPID Model Special Education Center located at Noida, strives to excel in empowering persons with Intellectual Disabilities. It’s also affiliated with the renowned Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha (GGSIU) University [located in Dwarka, Delhi]. Their MPhil in Rehabilitation Psychology course is recognized by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI).

Method of Selection

Admission to the MPhil in Rehabilitation Psychology at NIEPID, Noida shall be through a Common Entrance Test (CET) conducted by the GGSIP University.

The CET will either be conducted online through CBT or Offline through OMR Sheet based upon MCQs. It will be conducted at designated centers only. Mode of the Exam will be notified later on the [IP] University’s website.

Eligibility Criteria

• The educational requirement for admission in this course will be a 2 year MA/MSc degree in Psychology from a UGC recognized university.
• Minimum aggregate marks or Equivalent grade are 55% for General Categories and 50% for SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/EWS and Differently-abled categories.

Exam Pattern

1. The CET will consist of 100 multiple choice questions.
2. Following are the topic from which you can expect the Questions:
   • General Psychology: 50%
   • Disability Acts & Policies: 10%
   • Research & Statistics: 15%
   • General Knowledge, Arithmetic, Reasoning, etc.: 25%
3. The total time allotted for CET will be 120 minutes (2 hrs.)
4. 4 marks will be given for each correct answer, There will be No Negative marking.
5. The language of CET will be English.
6. There will be an Interview.
7. The Final result will be based on the cumulative performance in Theory (90%) & Interview (10%).

Course Duration and Number of Seats

• Duration: 2 Years, Full time course.
• Number of Seats: 8

Application Process

• To apply for the MPhil Rehabilitation Psychology program at NIEPED, Noida, candidates must fill the online application forms available at IP University’s Admission Page.
• Go through the application form and read the everything carefully and fill in all the necessary details and upload the required documents.
• The application fee, you need to pay online along with the application submission. You’ll find the path to payment gateway in through the application form.

Important Dates & Other Notifications

• Starting date of Application Submission: June 25, 2025
• Last date of Application Submission: July 24, 2025
• Date of Exam: August 10, 2025 (Tentatively)

Click here to download the Admission Brochure 2025-26 for MPhil Programmes.

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FAQs

Question: What is the eligibility for MPhil Rehabilitation Psychology 2025 at NIEPID, Noida?

Answer: Candidates must have a 2-year MA/MSc degree in Psychology from a UGC-recognized university with at least 55% marks (50% for reserved categories).

Question: Is the course RCI recognized?

Answer: Yes, the MPhil in Rehabilitation Psychology at NIEPID, Noida is recognized by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI).

Question: How will the entrance test be conducted?

Answer: The Common Entrance Test (CET) will be either CBT or offline OMR-based. Final mode will be declared on the IP University website.

Question: What is the syllabus for the CET exam?

Answer: The paper will include:

• General Psychology (50%)
• Disability Acts & Policies (10%)
• Research & Statistics (15%)
• GK, Arithmetic, and Reasoning (25%)

Question: How many seats are available?

Answer: There are a total of 8 seats available for the 2025-26 academic session.

Question: How will the final merit be calculated?

Answer: The final result will be based on 90% weightage to the theory test and 10% to the interview.

Question: What is the last date to apply for this course?

Answer: The last date for submission of application forms is July 24, 2025.