National Centre for Disability StudiesIndira Gandhi National Open University

Maidan Garhi, New Delhi

Student Handbook and

Prospectus

P.G. DIPLOMA IN REHABILITATION PSYCHOLOGY

Through Distance Mode

A Collaborative Programme of

Indira Gandhi National Open University

&

Rehabilitation Council of India

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(Admission - July Session Only)

Student Handbook & Prospectus

PGDREPY

Collaborative Programme of

Indira Gandhi National Open University

&

Rehabilitation Council of India

National Centre for Disability StudiesIndira Gandhi National Open University

Maidan Garhi New Delhi- 110068Ph: 29535125 Fax: 91-11-29535125

E-mail: ncds@ignou.ac.in

Price: Rs. 100/- by cash at counterRs. 150/- by registered post

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Programme Coordinator

Dr. S.K. Prasad

National Centre for Disability Studies

Block G-7, New Academic Complex

IGNOU, Maidan Garhi- 110068

May, 2011

Indira Gandhi National Open University, 2011

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Dear Learner

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Indira Gandhi National OpenUniversity(IGNOU). Icongratulate you for joiningPost Graduate Diploma inRehabilitationPsychology(PGDREPY)which is acombinedeffortof IGNOUand Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI). PGDREPY programme throughDistance Education mode has been designed and develop for professionaldevelopment of psychologist working in the fieldof disabilityrehabilitation.

Rehabilitation psychologyis a specialtyarea within professional psychologywhich assists the individualwithaninjuryor illnesswhichmaybechronic, traumaticand/orcongenital, includingthefamily, inachievingoptimal physical, psychological and interpersonal functioning. The focus of rehabilitant psychologyis onthe provision of services consistent with the level of impairment, disability and handicap relative to thepersonal preference, needs and resources of the individual with a disability.The rehabilitation psychologistconsistently involves interdisciplinaryteamwork as a conditionof practice and services within a network ofbiological, psychological, social, environmental and political considerations in order to achieve optimalrehabilitationgoals.

It iswith this objective tomeet the above requirement,Post Graduate Diploma inRehabilitation Psychology(PGDREPY) is launched. This programme is intended to prepare the professionals with requiredcompetencies to achieve the psychological wellbeing of persons with disabilities. I wish to all good luck.

(V.N. Rajasekharan Pillai)Vice-Chancellor

FORWARD

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CONTENTS Page No.1 THE UNIVERSITY ........................................................................................................................................................... 5

1.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................... 51.2 Prominent Features ............................................................................................................................................... 51.3 Important Achievements ...................................................................................................................................... 51.4 The Schools of Studies .......................................................................................................................................... 61.5 Academic Programmes .......................................................................................................................................... 71.6 Course Preparation ............................................................................................................................................... 71.7 Credit System ....................................................................................................................................................... 71.8 Support Services ................................................................................................................................................... 81.9 Programme Delivery ............................................................................................................................................. 81.10 Evaluation System ................................................................................................................................................ 91.11 Term-end Examination and Payment of Examination Fees ................................................................................ 9

2. NATIONAL CENTRE FOR DISABILITY STUDIES (NCDS) ................................................................................. 103. MoU BETWEEN IGNOU & RCI ................................................................................................................................ 114. POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN REHABILITATION PSYCHOLOGY (PGDREPY) ........................................ 12

4.1 The Programme................................................................................................................................................... 134.2 Programme Objectives ........................................................................................................................................ 134.3 Duration of the programme ............................................................................................................................... 144.4 Medium of Instruction and Examination .......................................................................................................... 144.5 Eligibility Criteria ............................................................................................................................................... 144.6 Programme Fee ................................................................................................................................................... 144.7 Programme Structure .......................................................................................................................................... 154.8 Programme Delivery and Instruction System ................................................................................................... 214.9 Contact Programme ............................................................................................................................................ 214.10 Evaluation ........................................................................................................................................................... 224.11 Assignments ........................................................................................................................................................ 234.12 Study Centres ..................................................................................................................................................... 244.13 Duties of Learners .............................................................................................................................................. 25

5. UNIVERSITY RULES ................................................................................................................................................... 265.1 Educational Qualifications Awarded By Private Institutions ........................................................................... 265.2 Incomplete and Late Applications ..................................................................................................................... 265.3 Validity of Admission ........................................................................................................................................ 265.4 Walk in Admission for all Advertised Programmes ........................................................................................ 265.5 Simultaneous Registration .................................................................................................................................. 265.6 Re-Registration .................................................................................................................................................... 275.7 Re-Admission ..................................................................................................................................................... 275.8 Reservation ......................................................................................................................................................... 275.9 Scholarships and Reimbursement of Fee .......................................................................................................... 275.10 Fee Concession ................................................................................................................................................... 285.11 Refund of Fee .................................................................................................................................................... 285.12 Study Material and Assignments ....................................................................................................................... 285.13 Counselling and Examination Centre s are to be conducted within a weeks time. ........................................ 285.14 Change/Correction of Address and Study Centres ........................................................................................... 295.15 Change of Region ............................................................................................................................................... 295.16 Foreign Students ................................................................................................................................................. 295.17 Term-end Examination ........................................................................................................................................ 295.18 Official Transcripts ............................................................................................................................................ 305.19 Disputes on Admission & other University matters ....................................................................................... 305.20 Recognition ......................................................................................................................................................... 305.21 Prevention of Malpractice/Notice for General Public ...................................................................................... 305.22 SOME USEFUL ADDRESSES WHOM TO CONTACT FOR WHAT ......................................................... 31

6. LIST OF ANNEXURE Special Study Centre Activated for Programme - Annexure-1 ............................................................................... 33 Codes and Addresses of Regional Centre Activated for programme - Annexure-2 .............................................. 34 Name and Address of IGNOU Regional Centres - Annexure-3 .......................................................................35-42 List of Codes - Annexure-4 ..................................................................................................................................... 43 List of Board Codes - Annexure-5 ..................................................................................................................... 45-46 Bank Details - Annexure-6 .................................................................................................................................. 45-46 Challan Form - Annexure-7 ...................................................................................................................................... 47 Application Form for Obtaining Photocopy of the Answer Script. ..................................................................... 49 Application Form Early Declaration of Term-End Exam. ...................................................................................... 50 Rules/Regulation for Early Declaration of Results ................................................................................................. 51 Application for Issue of Official Transcript .......................................................................................................... 52 Application Form for Reevaluation of Answer Script ........................................................................................... 53 Rules/Regulation for Re-Evaluation of Answer Script ............................................................................................ 54 Application Form for improvement in Division/Class ........................................................................................... 55 Rules and Regulation for Improvement in Division/Class ..................................................................................... 56

7. Application Form : Instructions and Codes ................................................................................................................. 57IGNOU - Admission Form ....................................................................................................................................... 58-59Category Certificate (i) SC/ST Candidates .................................................................................................................... 60

(ii) OBC Candidates .................................................................................................................... 60(iii) Relationship Certificate for Parents/Family Members of Person with Disability ..................... 61(iv) Disability Cerfificate for Learners with Disability ................................................................. 61

Annexure I - Affidavit by the Student ......................................................................................................................... 62Annexure II - Affidavit by Parent/Guardian ................................................................................................................. 63IGNOU Policy Regarding Sexual Harassment at the Workplace ................................................................................. 64-65Student Satisfaction Survey ............................................................................................................................................. 66

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1. THE UNIVERSITY

1.1 Introduction

The Indira Gandhi National Open University was established by an Act of Parliament in

1985 to achieve the following objectives:

democratizing higher education by taking it to the doorsteps of the learners.

providing access to high quality education to all those who seek it irrespective of age,

region, religion and gender.

offering need-based academic programmes by giving professional and vocationalorientation to the courses.

promoting and developing distance education in India.

setting and maintaining standards in distance education in the country as an apex body.

1.2 Prominent Features

international jurisdiction

flexible admission rules

individualized study: flexibility in terms of place, pace and duration of study

use of latest information and communication technologies

nationwide student support services network

cost-effective programmes

modular approach to programmes

resource sharing, collaboration and networking with conventional Universities, Open

Universities and other Institutions/Organizations

socially and academically relevant programmes based on students need analysis

convergence of open and conventional education systems

1.3 Important Achievements

IGNOU is the first University in India to Launch Convergence as well as CommunityCollege Scheme.

Emergence of IGNOU as the largest Open University in the World.

Recognition as Centre of Excellence in Distance Education by the Commonwealth ofLearning (1993).

Award of Excellence for Distance education Materials by Commonwealth of Learning(1999).

Launch of a series of 24 hour Educational Channels Gyan Darshan. IGNOU is the

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nodal agency for these channels and regular transmissions are done from the studio atEMPC, IGNOU.

Student enrolment has doubled in four years from 1.5 million to over 3 million

UNESCO declared IGNOU as the largest institution of higher learning in the world in2010.

On spot delivery of study material to students.

Largest network of learning support system.

Declaration of Term-end result within 45 days.

Increase in academic programme from 338 to 535 within a year.

1.4 The Schools of Studies

With a view to develop interdisciplinary studies, the University operates through its Schools ofStudies. Each School is headed by a Director who arranges to plan, supervise, develop andorganize its academic programmes and courses in coordination with the School staff and differentacademic, administrative and service wings of the University. The emphasis is on providing awide choice of courses at different levels.

The following Schools of Studies currently are in operation:

School of Humanities (SOH)

School of Social Sciences (SOSS)

School of Sciences (SOS)

School of Education (SOE)

School of Continuing Education (SOCE)

School of Engineering &Technology (SOET)

School of Management Studies (SOMS)

School of Health Sciences (SOHS)

School of Computer & Information Sciences (SOCIS)

School of Agriculture (SOA)

School of Law (SOL)

School of Journalism and New Media Studies (SOJNMS)

School of Gender and Development Studies (SOGDS)

School of Tourism and Hospitality Service Sectoral Management (SOTHSSM)

School of Interdisciplinary and Trans-disciplinary Studies (SOITS)

School of Social Work (SOSW)

School of Vocational Education and Training (SOVET)

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School of Extension and Development Studies (SOEDS)

School of Foreign Languages (SOFL)

School of Translation Studies and Training (SOTST)

School of Performing & Visual Arts (SOPVA)

Institutes and Centres at the University, which have core academic staff, are also involved indeveloping courses and academic programmes. They are:

Staff Training and Research in Distance Education (STRIDE)

Centre for Extension Education (CEE)

National Centre for Innovation in Distance Education (NCIDE)

National Centre for Disability Studies (NCDS)

Other Units/Centres of the University

1.5 Academic Programmes

The University offers both short-term and long-term programmes leading to Certificates, Diplomasand Degrees, which are conventional as well as innovative. Most of these programmes have beendeveloped after an initial survey of the demand for such Programmes. They are launched witha view to fulfill the learners needs for

certification,

improvement of skills,

acquisition of professional qualifications,

continuing education and professional development at work place,

self-enrichment,

diversification and updation of knowledge, and

empowerment.

1.6 Course Preparation

Learning material is specially prepared by teams of experts drawn from different Universities andspecialized Institutions in the area spread throughout the country as well as in-house faculty.These materials are scrutinized by the content experts, supervised by the instructors/unit designersand edited by the language experts at IGNOU before they are finally sent for printing. Similarly,audio and video cassettes are produced in consultation with the course writers, in-house facultyand producers. The material is previewed and reviewed by the faculty as well as outside expertsand edited/modified, wherever necessary, before they are finally dispatched to the students, StudyCentres and Telecast through Gyan Darshan.

1.7 Credit System

The University follows the Credit System for most of its programmes. Each credit in our systemis equivalent to 30 hours of students study comprising all learning activities (i.e. reading andcomprehending the print material, listening to audio, watching video, attending counselling sessions,

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teleconference and writing assignment responses). Thus, a 4 credit course involves 120 hours ofstudy. This helps the learner to know the academic effort he/she has to put in, to successfullycomplete a course. Completion of an academic programme (Degree or Diploma) requires successfulcompletion of assignment, Practicals projects and the term-end examination of each course in aprogramme.

1.8 Support Services

In order to provide individualized support to its learners, the University has a large number ofStudy Centres, spread throughout the country. These Study Centres are co-ordinated by 60 RegionalCentres and Recognised Regional Centres. At the Study Centres, the learners interact with theAcademic Counselors and other learners, refer to books in the Library, watch/listen to video/audio programmes and interact with the Coordinator on administrative and academic matters.The list of Regional and Study Centres is given in this handbook. Support services are alsoprovided through Work Centres, Programme Study Centres, Skill Development Centres and

Special Study Centres.

1.9 Programme Delivery

The methodology of instruction in this University is different from that of the ConventionalUniversities. The Open University system is more learner-oriented and the learner is an activeparticipant in the pedagogical (teaching and learning) process. Most of the instructions are impartedthrough distance education methodology and face-to-face mode as per the requirement.

The University follows a multimedia approach for instruction, which comprises:

a) Self Instructional Written Material: - The printed study material (written in self-instructionalstyle) for both theory and practical components of the programmes is supplied to the learnersin batches of blocks for every course (on an average 1 block per credit). Each block whichcomes in the form of a booklet usually comprises 4 to 5 units.

b) Audio-Visual Material Aids: - The learning package contains audio and video CDs whichhave been produced by the University for better clarification and enhancement of understandingof the course material given to the learners. A video programme is normally of 25-30minutes duration. The video cassettes are screened at the study centres during specificsessions which are duly notified for the benefit of the learners. The video programmes aretelecast on National Network of Doordarshan and Gyan Darshan. All Gyan Vani stations arebroadcasting curriculum based audio programmes. In addition, some selected stations of AllIndia Radio are also broadcasting the audio programmes. Learners can confirm the dates forthe programmes from their study centres. The information is also provided through theuniversity website.

c) Counseling Sessions: - Normally counseling sessions are held as per schedule drawn by theStudy Centres. These are mostly held during the non-working hours of the host institutionswhere the study centres are located.

d) Contact Programme: - The University organizes contact sessions for selected programmesto meet specific learners needs. This also gives an opportunity for face-to-face interactionof students with the members of the faculty and other experts in the subject.

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e) Teleconferencing:- Live teleconferencing sessions are conducted via satellite throughinteractive Gyan Darshan Channels as well as simulated on Edusat channel from theUniversity studios at EMPC, the schedule of which is made available at the study centres.

f) Interactive Radio Counseling (IRC):- Interactive Radio Counseling is a recent concept indistance learning in India. Live counseling in provided on radio by the experts. Students caninteract with experts right from their homes on telephone. These sessions are conducted forone hour. The complete details are made available with the Programme Centres. A toll freetelephone number 1800112345 has been provided for this purpose from selected cities.

g) Distance Learning Facilitator: - If the number of learners for a particular programme ata study centre falls below 10 (ten) then usual counseling sessions will not be conducted. Thesupport services may be handled by a Distance Learning Facilitator (DLF).

h) Practicals / Project Work: - Some Programmes have practical/project component also.Practicals are held at designated institutions for which schedule is provided by the StudyCentres. Attendance at practicals is compulsory. For project work, comprehensive projectguide, in the form of a booklet, is provided to the student along with the study materials.

i) Practical Handbooks: - The practical handbooks are specially prepared for the studentswho enroll for the programme and for the Resource Persons who are involved in theprogramme. These handbooks provide the complete information and guideline about the

Practical Component of the Programme.

These handbooks further explain the role and responsibility of the learners and the ResourcePersons and other functionaries involved in the delivery of the programme.

1.10 Evaluation System

The system of evaluation in IGNOU is also different from that of conventional universities.IGNOU has a multi-tier system of evaluation.

1. Self-assessment exercises within each unit of study.

2. Continuous evaluation mainly through assignments which are tutor-marked have to besubmitted for evaluation at the Programme Study Centres.

3. The Term-End Examinations.

4. Project Work which will be evaluated at Programme Study Centres and IGNOU Headquarter.

The evaluation of learners depends upon various instructional activities undertaken by them. Alearner has to write assignment responses compulsorily before taking term-end examination fromtime to time to complete an academic programme. A learner has to submit TMA responses to theCoordinator of the Study Centre concerned to which s/he is attached. A learner should keepduplicate copies of assignment responses of TMA that may be required to be produced at SR&EDivision on demand. Term-end examination is conducted at various examination centres spreadall over the country and abroad in June and December.

IGNOU uses the following system of Grading for evaluating learners achievement

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RemarksAddress, whereLateFee

DateExam Form to be sent

For June TermEndExamination

For DecemberTerm EndExamination

Registrar (SED)

IGNOU, Maidan Garhi,New Delhi

Regional Director

Concerned**

Regional Director

Concerned**

Registrar (SED)

IGNOU, MaidanGarhi, New Delhi

Demand Draftshould be drawn infavour of IGNOUand payable at NewDelhi***

Demand Draftshould be drawn infavour of IGNOUand payable at NewDelhi***

Demand Draftshould be drawn infavour of IGNOUand payable at NewDelhi***

Rs.100/-

NIL

Rs.1000/-

Rs.500/-

1st March to 1st September to

31st March 30th September

1st April to 1st October to

20th April 20th October

21st April to 21 October to

15th May* 15 November*

16th May to 16th November to

28th May* 28th November*

Date of submission of Exam Forms only at concerned Regional Centres:

Letter Grade Qualitative Level Point Grade % Weightage

A Excellent 5 + 80% & above

B Very Good 4 60% - 79.9%

C Good 3 50% - 59.9%

D Average 2 40% - 49.9%

E Unsatisfactory 1 Below 40%

1.11 Term-end Examination and Payment of Examination Fees

The University conducts Term-end Examination twice a year in the months of June & December.Students will be permitted to appear in term-end examination subject to the conditions thatregistration for the courses, in which they wish to appear is valid, minimum time to pursue thesecourses is elapsed and they have also submitted the required number of assignment(s), if any, inthose courses by the due date.

Students can also submit on-line examination form as per guidelines through IGNOU websiteat www.ignou.ac.in

Examination fee @Rs.60/- per course is required to be paid either through online payment

gateway, cash deposit on designated banks and also through demand drafts.

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* If they wish to appear in Delhi Region, they should submit their examination form to Registrar

(SED), IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068.

** They are required to mention their enrolment number, programme code and name on the

backside of the demand draft.

2. NATIONAL CENTRE FOR DISABILITY STUDIES(NCDS)

Disability is a perennial global phenomenon. More than 600 million populations in the world areaffected by physical, mental or sensory impairments. More than 400 million persons with disabilitiesare concentrated in rural and inaccessible parts of developing countries like India, amidst appallingpoverty, isolation and frustration. If this projection is accepted as a yardstick to ascertain thequantum of persons incapacitated by various disabling situations in our country, the problemseems, to be of colossal magnitude. Over 100 million are conservatively projected to have beenin the grip of disability in some or other ways.

Numerous persons with disabilities are faced with a vast array of problems and barriers in theirroutine lives which include physical, architectural, educational, employment, social adjustment,

discrimination and unhealthy attitude.

Against this background and in order to achieve the goal of universalisation of education and alsohigher education (i.e., teaching, training, research, extension and good governance, as specifiedby the IGNOU Statute,.), the National Centre for Disability Studies was established to undertakeplethora of academic, research, extension and awareness activities for empowering the personswith disabilities and create a society that is friendly for them.

Objectives

To offer academic and research programmes through distance mode of learning onmultitudinous aspects of disability with interdisciplinary perspectives;

To develop human and material resources for promotion of teaching and research in DisabilityStudies and allied areas;

To facilitate empowerment of the persons with disabilities by promoting capacity- building,entrepreneurship development and vocational rehabilitation services;

To serve as a repository of official publications and documents of Government of India,State Governments and other governmental and non-governmental (national, regional andinternational) organizations / agencies;

To organize conferences, seminars, symposia and training workshops at national, regionaland international levels on issues of contemporary significance for persons with disabilitiesand people who matter to them;

To publish monographs, journals, research studies, teaching and self instructional materialsas well as an Indian encyclopaedia on diverse aspects of Disability.

To promote and co-ordinate the teaching, research and extension programs on Disability in theuniversities, national institutes and academic institutions of higher education within India and inneighbouring SAARC countries.

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Rehabilitation Council of India is a Statutory Body of Ministry of Social Justice & Empowermentset up by an act of Parliament in 1992 and charged with the responsibility of planning, developing,and standardizing the quality of training for sixteen categories of Rehabilitation professionalsunder its purview to meet the needs of the life span of persons with disabilities. This Act was

further amended in the year 2001 to widen the responsibilities of the Council to include:

Standardization of training courses for professional/personnels needed for the specialeducation or rehabilitation of persons with disabilities.

Regulation of training policies, programmes and standards in the field of Special Educationand Rehabilitation.

Recognition and Monitoring of Institutions/Organizations/Universities offering courses fortraining of rehabilitation professionals.

Maintenance of a Central Rehabilitation Register (CRR) of all qualified persons in thefield of Special Education and Rehabilitation.

Under section 13 of the RCI Act, no persons, other than the rehabilitation professionals/personnel who posses a recognized rehabilitation qualification and is enrolled on the CentralRehabilitation Register (CRR):

1. Shall hold office as rehabilitation professional or any such office (by whatever designationcalled) in Government or in any institution maintained by a local or other authority.

2. Shall practice as rehabilitation professional anywhere in India

3. Shall be entitled to sign or authenticate any certificate required by any law to be signed orauthenticated by a rehabilitation professional;

4. Shall be entitled to give evidence in any court as an expert under Section 45 of the IndianEvidence Act, 1872 on any matter relating to the handicapped:

The Act further states that those who act in contravention of any provision of subsection (2)cited above shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one yearor with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.

In implementing its responsibilities, over the last decade and more, the Rehabilitation Councilof India has played a crucial role in offering a better quality of life for persons with disabilities.The Council has developed numerous need based training programmes for special education andrehabilitation of persons with disabilities. Further, RCI realized that in order to meet the hugeneed for trained manpower in the area of special education in the country, the most viable optionwas through the distance mode of education, because of its flexibility and wide coverage, and

thus extended the range of delivery of training by offering distance education courses.

Distance Education in itself is a growing field, as it offers the option of self study at the doorstepof the student, along with the support and guidance of trained faculty at the Study Centres closeto home. It allows the student trainees flexibility of study hours and enables them to continueto work and study at the same time. Moreover the system of distance education has the potentialto fulfill the enormous responsibility of universalization and democratization of education, asit holds the promise of checking the falling standards at reasonable costs, making the optimumuse of media and technology and providing education relevant to the needs of the country.

The Rehabilitation Council of India visualizing the benefits of distance education in the area ofdisability rehabilitation and its potential for preparing professionals in the field of Special Education

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began to collaborate with Open Universities to promote and implement Special Education trainingprogrammes for the empowerment of a special target group of learners with disabilities.

3. MoU BETWEEN IGNOU & RCI

IGNOU is offering need-based Special Education Programmes through Distance Education Mode incollaboration with Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) within the framework of the Memorandum ofUnderstanding (MoU) signed between the two on September, 2007. Under the provision of MoU,IGNOU has been recognized as the apex National Resource Centre for Special Education andRehabilitation programmes through Distance Mode.

IGNOU will collaborate with RCI in design and development of Special Education and Rehabilitationprogrammes through Multimedia Distance Mode and will also facilitate delivery and certification of suchprogrammes.

4. POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN REHABILITATIONPSYCHOLOGY (PGDREPY)

4.1 The Programme

The Post Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Psychology to be implemented through distance modeis a collaborative programme of IGNOU and Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI).

Rehabilitation psychology is a specialty area within professional psychology which is meant for thetraining of rehabilitation Psychologists assists the individual with an injury or illness which may bechronic, traumatic and/or congenital, including the family, in achieving optimal physical, psychologicaland interpersonal functioning. The focus of rehabilitation psychology is on the provision of servicesconsistent with the level of impairment, disability and handicap relative to the personal preferences,needs and resources of the individual with a disability. The rehabilitation psychologist consistentlyinvolves interdisciplinary teamwork as a condition of practice and services within a network of biological,psychological, social, environmental and political considerations in order to achieve optimal rehabilitationgoals.

Rational of the Course:

Trained and qualified human resource continues to be a major constraint in spite of the continuousefforts by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI). Till date the practitioners under various disabilitiesregistered with RCI are approximately 47 thousand only. For an assumed disability population of 1.85percent (NSSO 2002), the available human resources in India are infinitely small. Further RehabilitationProfessionals have to work on one to one basis as it requires close supervision, and many disabilitieshave chronic course, which requires life long professional help.

Keeping the requirement of 2000-4000 psychologists under the IX & X Plan (Report on ManpowerDevelopment, RCI, 1996), an attempt to augment the manpower in Rehabilitation Psychology throughDistance Education Mode is essential to create trained human resource to deliver services to personswith disabilities.

According to the RCI Act (1992), any person who works as professional/personnel has to register withRCI. Further the Expert Committee of the RCI for developing of training programme for sixteencategories including Rehabilitation Psychologists/Rehabilitation Counsellors/Vocational Counsellors/Rehabilitation Social Workers desirous of working in the area of disability expressed the opinion thathe/she should have at the minimum a Diploma in Rehabilitation Psychology even after possessing a

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Bachlors or Masters degree in Psychology, so that quality services as per the need of persons withdisabilities could be provided.

It is anticipated that there will be a good demand for this course, which is likely to grow with theincrease in population and the growing awareness of rehabilitation of persons with disabilities. It isneedless to add that the proposed course is a job oriented course which will benefit all who would liketo serve the disabled including those who are in service.

The programme has been designed in a such manner that it covers a wide range of psychologicalassessment and intervention processes, which ultimately helps in assessing the needs as well as designingthe comprehensive rehabilitation strategy for persons with disabilities.

4.2 Programme Objectives

The broad objectives of the programme are:

To create a cadre of Rehabilitation Psychologists

To strengthen the professionals working in the field to disability to qualify as rehabilitation

psychologist.

4.3 Duration of the programme

The programme may be completed in 18 months (3 Semester of 6 months each): Each Semester willhave 2 theory courses and one practical course. A maximum of four and half years may be allowedto complete the programme.

Credit: 36 credits (12 credits in each semester) (1080hrs)

4.4 Medium of Instruction and Examination

The P. G. Diploma in Rehabilitation Psychology is offered by the university through the medium ofEnglish and Hindi. At present printed course material and assignments are sent to learner in the mediumof English. Later on it would be translated in Hindi. Learner may submit the assignments and attempt

the term-end examination in both the languages.

4.5 Eligibility Criteria

a) All graduates and post graduates in Psychology.

b) Candidates from the following allied fields essentially having at least one paper in Psychology.

B.Sc. (Nursing)

B.Ed./M.Ed (General and Special Education)

Graduate and Post Graduates in Social Work, Physiotherapy and Speech Therapy.

Graduate and Post Graduate with Diploma in Counselling.

4.6 Programme Fee

Fee: Rs. 12,500/- year

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4.7 Programme Structure

COURSE 1: PERSPECTIVES ON DISABILITY (MMD-081)

Objectives:

To understand child development and deviations

To understand the concept of impairment, disability and handicap

To understand the characteristics of various disabilities

To understand various aspects of school psychology

Block 1 Child Development

Unit 1 Principles and factors influencing child development

Unit 2 Area of child development

Unit 3 Theories of child development (Sigmund, Freud, Piaget, Erick Erickson)

Unit 4 Developmental deviations

Block 2 Concept of Disability and Rehabilitation

Unit 1 Definition of disability and concept of impairment, disability and handicap

Unit 2 Nature and needs of persons with disabilities

Unit 3 Concept and evolution of rehabilitation

Unit 4 Paradigm shift in rehabilitation

Block 3 Nature and Need of Various Disabilities

Unit 1 Mental Retardation

Unit 2 Low Vision and Blindness

Unit 3 Hearing and Speech Disability

Unit 4 Orthopedic Neuromuscular Disability

Unit 5 Cerebral Palsy and Multiple Disabilities

Block 4 Nature and Needs of Associated Disabilities

Unit 1 Autism Spectrum Disorder

Unit 2 Learning Disability, ADHD/ADD

Unit 3 Mental Illness

Unit 4 Cardiac Rehabilitation, HIV/AIDS and coping with Cancer

Block 5 School Psychology

Unit 1 Psychological and Educational Foundations of School Psychology

Unit 2 Psychological factors influencing learning: motivation and reinforcement

Unit 3 Gifted children and Scholastic Backwardness

Unit 4 Inclusive Education/Education for Disabled

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COURSE 2: MODELS OF DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION(MMD-082)

Objectives:

To understand the biological basis of behaviour

To understand the relationship between brain and behaviour

To understand social correlates of disability

To learn about various models of rehabilitation

To learn about legislations and Government schemes for Persons with Disabilities

Block 1 Biology Model

Unit 1 Brain Behaviour Relationship

Unit 2 Genetics and Disabilities

Unit 3 Medical Model of Rehabilitation

Unit 4 Early Intervention and Prevention

Block 2 Psycho-social Model

Unit 1 Attitudes, Prejudice and Discrimination towards Persons with Disabilities

Unit 2 Role of Parents and Family in Disability Rehabilitation

Unit 3 Self-help Groups and Self Advocacy

Unit 4 Group Dynamics and Group as Support System

Block 3 Community Based Rehabilitation

Unit 1 Definition and Principles of Community Based Rehabilitation

Unit 2 CommunityAwareness and Participation

Unit 3 Community Based Rehabilitation

Unit 4 Independent Living

Block 4 Legislative framework/Schemes/Policies

Unit 1 Legislations, Government Policies & Schemes for Persons with Disabilities

Unit 2 Mental Health Act

Unit 3 Persons with Disabilities Act, National Trust Act

Unit 4 Rehabilitation Council of India Act

Unit 5 UNCRPD

PRACTICAL PAPER 1: PSYCHOLOGICALASSESSMENT (MMDL-0084)

Case History and Interview

Screening and Developmental Assessment

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Assessment of Intelligence and Adaptive Behaviour

Assessment of Aptitude and Interests

Educational Assessment

PersonalityAssessment

Neuropsychological Assessment

Vocational Assessment

COURSE 3: REHABILITATION PSYCHOLOGY (MMD-083)

Objectives:

To understand psychological aspects of disability rehabilitation

To understand the role of rehabilitation psychologist in the field of disability rehabilitation

Block 1 Psychological Approach to Rehabilitation

Unit 1 Concept and Definition of Rehabilitation Psychology

Unit 2 Function and Methods of Rehabilitation Psychology

Unit 3 Assessment, Diagnosis and Certification

Unit 4 Understanding Psychological Needs of Caregivers and Working with Families of Personswith Disabilities

Block 2 Personality Development

Unit 1 Personality Development of Persons with Disabilities

Unit 2 Personality Traits and Coping Styles

Unit 3 Psychological Adjustment to Disability

Unit 4 Personality Disorders

Block 3 Training and Work Setting for Rehabilitation Psychologists

Unit 1 Work Settings for Rehabilitation Psychologist

Unit 2 Designing Training Programmes Rehabilitation Psychologist

Unit 3 Training Needs Analysis, Planning and Implementation of Training Programme

Unit 4 Impact of Evaluation of Training Programme

Block 4 Research in Disability Rehabilitation

Unit 1 Introduction to Research Methodology

Unit 2 Hypothesis, Sampling and Research Design

Unit 3 Statistical Techniques of Data Analysis

Unit 4 Recent trends in Research in Rehabilitation Psychology

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COURSE 4: PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION (MMD-085)

Objectives:

To understand the relevance the Psycho-Educational assessment in disability rehabilitation

To learn how to make diagnosis and differential diagnosis based on psychological assessment andclinical casework

Block 1 Principles of Psychological Assessment

Unit 1 Psychological Testing History and Evaluation

Unit 2 Approaches and Methods of Assessment

Unit 3 Characteristics of good Psychologist Test

Unit 4 Types of Psychological Test

Block 2 Area of Psychological Assessment

Unit 1 Developmental and Neuropsychological Assessment

Unit 2 Assessment of Intelligence, Cognitive Function and Adaptive Behaviours

Unit 3 Assessment of Aptitude, Interest and Special Abilities

Unit 4 PersonalityAssessment

Block 3 Psychological and Educational Assessment of Persons with Disabilities

Unit 1 Role and relevance of Psycho-Educational Assessment in Disability Rehabilitation

Unit 2 Psycho-Educational Assessment of Persons with Sensory, Visual and Hearing Impairment

Unit 3 Psycho-Educational Assessment of Persons with Locomotor Impairment

Unit 4 Psycho-Educational Assessment of Persons with Mental Retardation

Unit 5 Psycho-Educational Assessment of Persons with Learning Disability, ADHD/ADD

Block 4 Psychological Evaluation and Certification

Unit 1 Computer assisted Psychological Assessment

Unit 2 Psychological report writing and communicating test results

Unit 3 Tools and Techniques of Evaluation for Disability Certification

Unit 4 Ethical issues in Psychological Assessment

PRACTICAL PAPER 2: PSYCHOLOGICAL INTERVENTION (MMDL-088)

Behaviour Modification

Counselling

COURSE 5: PSYCHOLOGICAL REHABILITATION AND INTERVENTION (MMD-086)

Objectives:

To learn different approaches to rehabilitation

To understand the importance and application of psychological intervention in the field of disabilityrehabilitation

To understand the basic principles of psychotherapy and counselling in disability rehabilitation

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Block 1 Psychological Intervention

Unit 1 Definition and basic principles of psychological intervention

Unit 2 Psychotherapy: Concept and Definition

Unit 3 Role of Psychotherapy in the field of Disability

Unit 4 Individual Therapy and Group Therapy

Block 2 Types of Interventions

Unit 1 Psychoanalytic and Client Centred Therapy

Unit 2 Cognitive Behaviour Rational Emotive and Supportive Therapy

Unit 3 Material and Family Counselling

Unit 4 Augmentative Therapies-Yoga, Art, Music, and Drama Therapy

Block 3 Behaviour Modification Technology

Unit 1 Theoretical basis and various forms of Behaviour Therapy

Unit 2 Behaviour Modification Technology and role of Reinforcement in BehaviourModification

Unit 3 Behaviour Modification Techniques to decrease undesirable Behaviour

Unit 4: Behaviour Modification Techniques to increase desirable Behaviour

Block 4 Psychological Counselling

Unit 1: Concept, Definition and process of Counselling

Unit 2: Characteristics of a good Counsellor

Unit 3: Counselling Skills

Unit 4: Types of Counselling

Unit 5: Ethical issues in Rehabilitation Counselling

COURSE 6: VOCATIONAL GUIDENCE AND SCHOOL COUNSELLING (MMD-087)

Objectives:

To understand the importance of counselling students for their academic achievement,positive mental health and overall development.

To understand the importance of aptitude and interest in career guidance

To understand the importance of vocational rehabilitation of persons with disabilities.

Block 1 School Counselling

Unit 1 Psychological Counselling to Children and Youth

Unit 2 Role of School Counsellor: collaboration with Parents, Teachers and Community

Unit 3 Training students in anger management, frustration tolerance, behaviourmodification

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Unit 4 Play Therapy and Sports for students Mental Health and well being

Unit 5 Exceptional students: Changes and Challenges

Block 2 Vocational Guidance and Counselling

Unit 1 Assessment of Aptitude and Interest for career choices

Unit 2 Vocational Assessment Approaches: Traditional vs. Contemporary

Unit 3 Aims and Objectives of Vocational Counselling

Unit 4 Importance of Vocational Guidance and Counselling in Disability Rehabilitation

Block 3 Pre-Vocational Vocational Training

Unit 1 Training in life skills and work Behaviour

Unit 2 Social skills and Assertiveness Training

Unit 3 Job Survey, Job Analysis and Adaptations

Unit 4 Training Aids and Devices

Block 4 Placement and Employment Models

Unit 1 Open Competitive and Supported Employment

Unit 2 Sheltered and Self Employment, Special Employment Exchanges and VocationalRehabilitation Centres

Unit 3 Job Training in simulated and Communities Setting

Unit 4 Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities by Economic Independence

Practical Paper 3 Internship under supervision in Schools/Disability Rehabilitation Organizations(MMDL-089)

Course Description

The programme has the following courses (36 credits):

CourseS.No Code Title Nature of Course Credits

1 MMD 081 Perspectives on Disability Theory 4

2 MMD 082 Model of Disability Rehabilitation Theory 4

3 MMDL 084 Psychological Assessment Practical 4

4 MMD 083 Rehabilitation Psychology Theory 4

5 MMD 085 Psychological Assessment and Evaluation Theory 4

6 MMDL 088 Psychological Intervention Practical 4

7 MMD 086 Psychological Rehabilitation and Intervention Theory 4

8 MMD 087 Vocational Guidance and School Counselling Theory 4

9 MMDL 089 Internship under Supervision in Schools/Disability Rehabilitation Organizations Practical 4

Total 36

Note: One credit is equal to 30 learning hours

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4.8 Programme Delivery and Instruction System

The PGDRPD Study Material in the form of self instructional material for both Theory and Practicalcomponent will be supplied to programme study centre from IGNOU. The learners can receive thesame from study centre coordinator. The Audio and Video programme will also be given to the studycentre as supplementary material which is meant for better understanding of the content and methodology.This audio video material can be used during counselling session at the study centre.

The Teleconferencing session having facility of two way audio and one way video will also be organisetime to time to provide more clarity and understanding of the subject. In the same way interactive radiocounselling and interactive programme through Gyan Darshan will also be made available.

4.9 Contact Programme

The candidate who has been selected for admission to the PGDRPD programme has to report to his/her own Study Centre for induction, collection of Self Instructional Material and Face-to-Face ContactProgrammes. The Calendar of Activities for Face-to-Face Contact Programmes for the entire academicsession will be supplied by the Coordinator of the Study Centre. The Programme Schedule of eachcontact session both for Theory and Practical courses, Project Work and conduction of tests will bedecided by the Coordinator of the Study Centre and made available to the candidates. It is mandatoryto attend the contact classes, 75% attendance is a pre-requisite for sitting in the final term-end examination.

Counselling and practical sessions: Counselling and practical sessions will be held at the studycentre as per schedule displayed at the study centre. The schedule must give the exact date andtime of the counselling and practical sessions. The total Practical hours is 420 hrs

Counselling/Practical class schedule of subjects covered:

Sl.No. Title Contact hours

1 Perspectives on Disability 24 hours of counselling

2 Model of Disability Rehabilitation 24hours of counselling

3 Psychological Assessment 60 hours of counsellingand practical

4 Rehabilitation Psychology 24hours of counselling

5 Psychological Assessment and Evaluation 24hours of counselling

6 Psychological Intervention 60 hours of counsellingand practical

7 Psychological Rehabilitation and Intervention 24 hours of counselling

8 Vocational Guidance and School Counselling 24hours of counselling

9 Internship under Supervision in Schools/ 60 hours of counselling

Disability Rehabilitation Organizations 60 hours of counselling andpractical

Note: Study centre must provide student support facilities for the number of hours specified above toevery student. If a student requires any additional support from the study centre; he/she will have tomake his/her own arrangement with the study centre for which the university has no obligation.

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4.10 EVALUATIONThe evaluation criteria of the programme is given below:

4.10.1 Allocation of Marks and Instructional Hours

The total face-to-face instructional hours for the PGDREPY programme will be 134 hours includingpractical. The Programme has been assigned a total of 900marks, which includes 600 marks forTheory and 300 marks for the Practical Course. In the programme, emphasis is given on thedevelopment of practical skills especially in the area of disability.

The evaluation of the programme consists of continuous assessment and term endexamination. The weightage for the same is as follows:

a) Continuous assessment 30% weightage

b) Term end examination 70% weightage

The candidate has to secure:

i) a minimum of 40% marks in each of the two components, i.e.,(1) Continuous (Internal)Assessment and (2) Term-End Examination separately.

ii) a minimum of overall 40% marks in both (1) Continuous (Internal) Assessment and (2)Term-End Examination in practical courses.

4.10.2 Internal assessment: Assignments/Practical Exam

The programme study centre is responsible for internal assessment. The student must submit oneassignment per course to the study centre. A practical examination will be held at the studycentre.

The pass marks in the assignment and the practical exam is 40% of the sum of assignment andpractical exam marks. Only after the successful completion of the practical exam + assignment, thestudent is eligible to appear for the final examination. The internal assessment marks must reach theSED, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi 110068, at least 30 days before the commencement ofTerm end examinations.

4.10.3 Term-end Examination

Since all the theory courses are of two(2) credit each, therefore the paper wise combination of courses

are as follows and the term end examination will be held accordingly.

Sl. No Paper Courses Credit Duration of exam

1 1st MMD 081 4 3 hours

2 2nd MMD 082 4 3 hours

3 3rd MMDL 084 4 Viva voice for Practical Examination4 4th MMD 083 4 3 hours

5 5th MMD 085 4 3 hours

6 6th MMDL 088 4 Viva voice for Practical Examination

7 7th MMD 086 4 3 hours

8 8th MMD 087 4 3 hours

9 9th MMDL 089 4 Viva voice for Practical Examination

Since admission to the programme is generally held during January and July every year, term endexaminations are normally held in December and for July session the term end examination held in Juneof the subsequent year. Term-end examination centre, date of examination and other instructions relatedto the examination will be published at the study centre a month before the actual dates of term and

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examination.

Where the number of students are significantly small in a centre, the candidates will be required toappear for examinations at the nearest pooled centre. They will have to make their own arrangementsfor attending the examinations on the prescribed date and time and at the prescribed venue.

4.10.4 Eligibility to appear for final examination:

All fees must be fully paid.

You must have acquired the pass marks in the internal practical examination plus assignment.

Internal assessment marks must be submitted before the term end examinations and candidatesshould ensure that their study centre has done this.

The University will conduct the term-end examination. Examination details will be availableuniversity website (www.ignou.ac.in) and at the study centre a month before the actual dates ofterm and examination.

4.10.5 Grading system:

Grade Point Grade % Weightage

A Excellent 5 + 80% & above

B Very good 4 60% - 79.9%

C Good 3 50% - 59.9%

D Satisfactory 2 40% - 49.9%

E Failure 1 Below 40%

4.11 Assignments

All assignments are tutor marked.

The assignments are designed to encourage the learner to develop good professional skills.

The assignments must be submitted to your study centre at the end of each course on last datesspecified by study centre faculty. However please note that internal assessment marks must besubmitted before the term end examinations and one set of each assignment must be kept availablefor scrutiny by the University.

4.11.1 Schedule for submission of assignments:

The study centre must develop and implement a schedule or time table for submission of assignmentsby students in order to ensure that internal assessment is carried out well before the term end universityexaminations and assignment and practical marks are sent to the university at least one month beforethe term end university examinations in the format supplied by the university.

The cover page of assignments (first page) must have the following information:

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Name:

Roll number:

Study centre:

Subject: Assignment No:

Date of submission at study centre:

4.12 Study Centres

The Study Centre has an important role in programme delivery. This is a link between the learners andthe university. There are total of 4 Study Centres for the PGDREPY Programme and the list of theseStudy Centres is given at Annexure II. The study centres of PGDREPY are well equipped to providepractical training counselling and library facility for the learner. The DRS are also installed at each studycentre by RCI for down linking the Teleconferencing Session. The learners are advised to get in touchwith the study centre and regional centre for schedule of Teleconferencing session and interactive radiocounselling and programs.

4.12.1 Roles and Responsibilities of Study Centres

Provide assistance to candidates in acquiring application form.

Provide assistance/guidance in admission process.

Maintain database file (DBF) of learners in computer.

To make arrangements for infrastructural facilities.

Establish linkage with training colleges, general schools and special schools for curriculum completion

during contact mode and distance mode.

Organizing counselling and Audio-Video Sessions:

Identify course-specific academic counsellor.

Prepare schedule of Counselling / Practicals /Clinical Sessions in consultation with Head of theHost Institution.

Oversee conduct of counselling / Practicals / Clinical Sessions and maintain a record of attendance.

Arrange periodic meetings with the counsellor and learners to review progress of the programme.

Give wide publicity to the NCDS programmes.

Install DRS system in collaboration with RCI.

Install set for viewing Doordarshan and AIR programmes

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Induct candidates through Orientation Programmes.

Provide self learning material to the students.

Ensure availability of instructional materials to the candidates received from IGNOU.

Conduct theory and practical classes.

Ensure Continuous Internal Assessment and Maintenance of records.

Ensure Teaching practice in general and special schools and their supervision.

Assignment Handling: Receive assignments and get them evaluated by the IGNOU approved

academic counsellors and arrange to send the feedback to the grade sheets to SED.

Provide assistance to the candidates for filling up the examination from.

Help the students with disabilities for getting the SLM in accessible format.

4.13 Duties of Learners

Learners have to comply with all policies and rules established by IGNOU, Regional Centre

and Study Centre.

Learners may not falsify any information given to faculty, staff, and supervisors of study

centre.

Learners must demonstrate professional conduct by complying with all attendance policies

and by being punctual to all activities.

Learners must contribute to a safe physical and emotional learning environment.

Learners must complete all course assignments in the given time frame in prescribed manner.

Search for advice when the need arises by speaking to the counsellor.

Make good use of school facilities such as textbooks, tools, apparatus, desks, chairs and all

other equipment.

Learners are expected to follow the guidelines of Programme Guide, Teacher Student

Handbook and INGOU Website.

Learners should follow Gyan Darshan/Gyan Vani Programmes of IGNOU.

Get thoroughly acquainted with the process of distance learning and procedure of functioning

of IGNOU, Regional Centre & Study Centre.

5. UNIVERASITY RULES

The University reserves the right to change the rules from time to time. However, latest rules willbe applicable to all the students irrespective of the year of registration.

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5.1 Educational Qualifications Awarded By Private Institutions

Any educational qualification awarded by the Private Universities established under the provisionsof the Chhattisgarh Niji Kshetra Vishwavidyalaya (Sathapane Aur Viniyaman), Adhiniyam,2002 are non-existent and cannot be made the basis of admission to higher studies with IGNOU.

5.2 Incomplete and Late Applications

Incomplete application form(s)/Re-registration form(s), received after due date or having wrongoptions of courses or electives or false information, will be summarily rejected without anyintimation to the learners. The learners are, therefore, advised to fill the relevant columns carefullyand enclosed copies of all the required certificates duly attested by a Gazetted Officer. Theadmission form duly completed along with its enclosures is to be submitted to the RegionalDirector concerned ONLY on or before the due date. The application form sent to otheroffices of the University will not be considered and the applicant will have no claim whatsoeveron account of this.

5.3 Validity of Admission

Learners offered admission have to join on or before the due dates specified by the University.In case they want to seek admission for the next session, they have to apply afresh and go throughthe admission process again.

5.4 Walk in Admission for all Advertised Programmes

The University has introduced Walk-in-admission facility, with effect from July 2008 for allProgrammes except for the management, B.Ed. The admission for these programmes will remainopen round the year. Therefore, the candidates may submit the application forms as per the

following schedule to concerned Regional Centre.

For January Session: From 1st June upto 31st October (without late fee)

1st November to 30th November

(With late fee of Rs. 200/-)

For July Session: From 1st December upto 30th April (without late fee)

1st May to 31st May

(With late fee of Rs. 200/-)

5.5 Simultaneous Registration

Students who are already enrolled in a programme of one year or longer duration can alsosimultaneously register themselves for any certificate programme of 6 months duration. However,if there is any clash of dates of counselling or examination schedule between the two programmestaken, University will not be in a position to make adjustment.

5.6 Re-Registration

Learners are advised to submit the Re-Registration forms only at the respective Regional Centre andnowhere else. If any student sends the Registration/Re-Registration forms at wrong places and therebymisses the scheduled date and consequently a semester/year, he/she will have no claim on the University

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for regularization.

Schedule for Re-Registration

For July Session For January Session Late fee

1 1st February to 31st March 1st August to 1st October NIL

2 1st April to 30th April 3rd October to 31st October 200.00

3 1st May to 31st May 1st November to 30th November 500.00

4 1st June to 20th June 1st December to 20th December 1000.00

5.7 Re-Admission

The students who are not able to clear their programme within the maximum duration can take re-admission for additional period in continuation of the earlier period as under:

Programmes Duration Re-admission Period

Certificates Programmes 6 Months 6 Months

Diploma Programmes 1 Year 1 Year

Bachelors Degree Programmes 3 Years 2 Years

Masters Degree Programmes 2 Years 2 Years

For re-admission the student has to make pro-rata fee for each incomplete course. The details of pro-rata fee and the Re-admission Form is available at the Regional Centres and also in the Website for

the courses which they have not been able to completed. For further details, please see the website.

The student who fails to pay the prescribed full programme fee during the maximum duration of theProgrammes shall have to pay full fee for the missed years in addition to pro-rata course fee for re-admission.

5.8 Reservation

The University provides reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, non-cremy layerof OBC. War Widows, Kashmiri Migrants and Physically Handicapped learners, as per the Governmentof India rules, for admission to its various programmes.

5.9 Scholarships and Reimbursement of Fee

The learners belonging to reserved Categories, viz. Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and PhysicallyHandicapped have to pay the full fee at the time of admission to the University along with other generalcategory candidates.

The learners belonging to above categories admitted to IGNOU Programme(s) are eligible for Governmentof India Scholarships. They are advised to collect Scholarship form the Directorate of Social Welfareor from the Office of the Social Welfare Officer, of their state, fill it up and submit the duly completedScholarship Form to the Regional Director at the Regional Centre (Where he/she stand admitted/registered for the programme, he/she applied for admission) for necessary certification by the Regional

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Director.

After the above certification, the Scholarship Form be collected from the Regional Centre and re-submitted at the office of the Social Welfare Officer or Directorate of Social Welfare in their State, asthe case may be , for scholarship or reimbursement of Programme Fee.

Scholarship scheme of National Centre for Promotion of Employment of Disabled People (NCPEDP)for Post Graduate level programmes is applicable to the students of this University also. Such studentsare advised to apply to awarding authority.

5.10 Fee Concession

This fee concession is not applicable for the PG Certificates, PG Diploma and Ph.D Programmes.

The students taking admission for the agriculture Diploma and Certificate programmes except for PGCertificate, PG Diploma and Ph.D Programme shall be eligible for the fee concession as per thefollowing criteria:

a) All the candidates from rural areas shall be entitled for 50% fee concession subject to productionof domicile certificate;

b) The urban students below the poverty line may be given a 50% fee concession subject to productionof an income certificate.

5.11 Refund of Fee

Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances. It is also not adjustable against any otherprogramme of this University. However, in cases where University denies admission, the programme feewill be refunded after deduction of registration fee through A/c Payee Cheque only by concernedRegional Centre.

5.12 Study Material and Assignments

The University sends study materials and assignments wherever prescribed to the students by registeredpost and if a student does not receive the same for any reason whatsoever, the University shall not beheld responsible for that. In case a student wants to have assignments, he can obtain a copy of the samefrom the Study Centre or Regional Centre or may download it from the IGNOU website: www.ignou.ac.in.In case of non-receipt of study material students are required to write to concern RegionalCentre, IGNOU.

5.13 Counselling and Examination Centre

All study centres, Programme study centres, special study centres are not Examination centres. PracticalExamination need not necessarily be held at the centre where the learner has undergone counselling orPracticals. Regular counselling sessions will be conducted at the learner support centres provided thenumber of learners for a particular course is equal to or more than 10. If the number is less than 10then in place of regular counselling, intensive counselling sessions will be held which essentially meansthat 40% of the numbers of prescribed counselling sessions are to be conducted within a weeks time.

5.14 Change/Correction of Address and Study Centres

There is a printed card for change/correction of address and change of Study Centre which is dispatchedalong with the study material. In case there is any correction/change in the address, the learners areadvised to make use of proforma provided in the Programme Guide and send it to the RegionalDirector concerned who will forward the request after verifying the students signature to SRD Division,Maidan Garhi, New Delhi - 110068. Requests received directly at SRD New Delhi will not be

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entertained. The form of change of address can also be downloaded from IGNOU Websitewww.ignou.ac.in. Learners are advised not to write letters to any other officer in the Universityin this regard. Normally, it takes 4-6 weeks to effect the change. Therefore, the learners areadvised to make their own arrangements to redirect the mail to the changed address duringthis period. In case a change of Study Centre is desired, the learners are advised to fill the proformaand address it to the Regional Centre concerned. Since counselling facilities are not available for allProgrammes at all the centres, learners are advised to make sure that counselling facilities are available,for the subject he/she has chosen, at the new centre opted for. Request for change of Study Centreis normally accepted subject to availability of seat for the programme at the new centre asked for.Change of Address and Study Centre are not permitted until admissions are finalized. Similarly,change of Study Centre is not permissible in programmes where practical components areinvolved.

5.15 Change of Region

When a learner wants transfer from one region to another, he/she has to write to that effect to theRegional Centre from where he/she is seeking a transfer marking copies to the Regional Centre wherehe/she would like to be transferred to. Further, he/she has to obtain a certificate from the Coordinatorof the Study Centre from where he/she is seeking transfer regarding the number of assignments submitted.The Regional Director from where the learner is seeking the transfer will transfer all records includingdetails of fee payment to the new Regional Centre under intimation to the Registrar, SR&E Division andthe learner. For change of Region in practical oriented Programmes like computer programmes, B.Sc.etc., No Objection Certificate is to be obtained from the concerned Regional Centre/Study Centrewhere the learner wishes his/her transfer In case any learner is keen for transfer from Army/Navy/AirForce Regional Centre to any other Regional Centre of the University during the cycle/session, he/shewould have to pay the fee-share money to the Regional Centre. In case the learner seeks transfer atthe beginning of the session/cycle the required programme course fee for the session/cycle shall bedeposited at the Regional Centre. However, the transfer shall be subject to availability of seats whereverapplicable.

5.16 Foreign Students

Foreign students residing in India are eligible to seek admission in IGNOU programmes who havevalid student visa for the minimum duration of the programme. Such students are required to remitthe fee at par with foreign students (fee structure of foreign students could be downloaded fromthe website www.ignou.ac.in). Admission of foreign students residing in India will be processed bythe International Division of the University after ensuring their antecedents from the Ministry ofExternal Affairs/Ministry of Human Resource Development. Programmes with limited number ofseats are not offered for foreign students.

5.17 Term-end Examination

The learner are instructed to refer to the Tables given on Page no. 7 before submitting ExaminationForm for appearing in the June as well as December Term-end examination. A learner should notapply for appearing at the Term-end examinations of any course without getting re-registered/re-admission for the same. The result would be withheld in such cases.

5.18 Official Transcripts

The University provides the facility of official transcripts on request made by the learners onplain paper addressed to Registrar (SED), IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi110 068. A fee ofRs.200/- per transcript payable through DD in favour of IGNOU is charged for this purpose. Thestudents are required to pay Rs.400/- in case of request for sending transcript outside India.

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5.19 Disputes on Admission & other University matters

The place of jurisdiction of filing of suit, if necessary, will be only New Delhi/Delhi.

5.20 Recognition

IGNOU Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates are recognized by all member Universities of Association ofIndia Universities (AIU) and are at par with Degrees/Diplomas/Certificates of all Indian Universities/Institutions, as per UGC Circular letter no. F.1-52/2000(CPP-II) dated 5th May, 2004, AIU CircularNo. EV/11(449/94/176915-177115 dated January 14, 1994 & AICTE Circular No. AICTE/Academic/MOU-DEC/2005 dated May 13, 2005. (See Annexure-I, II & III)

5.21 Prevention of Malpractice/Notice for General Public

Students seeking admission to various academic programmes of Indira Gandhi National Open Universityare advised to directly contact IGNOU headquarters at New Delhi or Regional Centres of IGNOUonly. Students interacting with intermediaries shall do so at their own risk and cost.

However, in case of any specific complaint regarding fraudulent institutions, fleecing students etc., pleasecontact any of the following members of the Malpractices Prevention Committee:

1 Director, SOCIS (Tele: 2953 3436)

2 Registrar/OSD, SRD (Tele: 2953 2741)

3 Registrar, SED (Tele: 2953 5828)

4 Director, RSD (Tele: 2953 2118)

5 Director, SSC (Tele: 2953 5714)

6 CPRO (Tele: 2953 2321)

7 Security Officer (Tele: 2953 3237)

8 Deputy Registrar, SRD (Tele: 2953 6251)

Alternative complaint may be faxed on 29536588 or 29532312.

E-mail: ignouregistrar@hotmail.com

Website: http://www.ignou.ac.in

Note: Except the above mentioned complaint, no other queries will be entertained at theabove phone numbers.

As per directions of Honble Supreme Court of India ragging is prohibited. If any incident ofragging comes to the notice of the authority the concerned student shall be given liberty toexplain and if his explanation is not found satisfactory, the authority would expel him from theUniversity.

Pre Admission Enquiry on Academic Programme

If you have any queries on academic aspects of the programme, please mail atenquirycp@gmail.com

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5.22 SOME USEFUL ADDRESSES WHOM TO CONTACT FOR WHAT

1. Identity Card, Fee Receipt, Bonafide Concerned Regional CentreCertificate, Migration Certificate,Scholarship Forms

2. Non-receipt of study material and Concerned Regional Centreassignments

3. Schedule/Information regarding Assistant Registrar (Exam-II), SED,Exam Form, Entrance Test, Block-12, Room No. 2, Maidan Garhi,Date-sheet, IGNOU Hall Ticket New Delhi-110068

E-mail: sgoswami@ignou.ac.in orPh.: 29536743, 29535924-32Extn.: 2202, 2209

4. Result, Re-evaluation, Grade Card, Deputy Registrar (Exam-III), SED, IGNOUProvisional Certificate, Early Declaration Block-12, Room No. 1, IGNOU,of Result, Transcript Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068

kramesh@ignou.ac.in orPh: 29536103,29535924-32/Extn: 2211,1316

5. Non-reflection of Assignment Dy. Registrar (Assignment),Grades/Marks SED, Block-3, Room No. 12, IGNOU,Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068

assignment@ignou.ac.inPh.: 29535924/ Extn.: 1312,1319,1325

6. Change of Elective/Medium/Opting of left Concerned Regional Centreover electives/Deletion of excess credits

7. Original Degree/Diploma/Verification of Deputy Registrar (Exam-I), SED, Block 9,Degree/Diploma IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-68convocation@ignou.ac.in

Ph.: 29535438,29535924-32/Extn.: 2224, 2226

8. Student Grievances (online) Asstt. Registrar (Student Grievance) SED,Block-3, Room No. 13, IGNOU Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068

sedgrievance@ignou.ac.inPh.: 29532294,29535924

9. Purchase of Audio/Video Tapes Marketing Unit, EMPC, IGNOU,Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068

10. Academic Content Director of the School concerned

11. Approval of a Project Synopsis School Project Coordinator in the Concerned School

12. Submission of Project Reports Except Despatch Section, SED, BLOCK-12,BCA & MCA IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-68Telephone Nos.: 29535924-32

Extn.: 2216

13. Submission of BCA & MCA, Concerned Regional CentreProject Reports

14. Student Support Services and Regional Director, Student Service Centre,Student Grievances, pre-admission IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068Inquiry of various courses in IGNOU ssc@ignou.ac.in

Telephone Nos.:29535714, 29533869,2953380 Fax:29533129

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LIST OF ANNEXURES

Codes and Addresses of Regional Centre Activated for programme - Annexure-1

Special Study Centre Activated for Programme - Annexure-2

Name and Address of IGNOU Regional Centres - Annexure-3

List of Codes - Annexure-4

List of Board Codes - Annexure-5

Bank Details - Annexure-6

Challan Form - Annexure-7

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Annexure 1

Special Study Centre Activated for Programme

Sl.No Code No Location Name of the Institute Regional Programme

Centre Recommendedfor Activation

1. 15137D Bhopal The Composite Regional Bhopal PGDREPYCentre for Persons withDisabilities Punarvas Bhawan,Khajuri Kalan MargPiplani, Bhopal- 462021

2. - Ahmedabad B.M Institute of Mental Ahmedabad PGDREPYHealth, Near NehruBridge, Ashram Road,Ahmedabad- 380009

3. - Agra Institute of Mental Health Aligarh PGDREPYand HospitalBillochpura, Mathura Road,Agra 282002

4. - Rajasthan Jai Narain Vyas University, Jaipur PGDREPYJodhpur, TEPSE & HEPSNCentre, Near K.N.College for Women,Near Goshala, Maidan,Raikabagh, Paota, Jodhpur,Rajasthan

5. - Delhi Vision Institute of Advance Delhi PGDREPYStudies Plot No.4, PocketA-1,Sector 8, Rohini,Delhi-110085

The process for activation of the centre is in progress. However, candidates may send their applicationto the respective regional centre.

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DISTRICT OF UTTAR PRADESH,ETAH, KASGANJ, FIROZABAD,RAMPUR, ALIGARH, HATHRAS,BADAUN, AGRA,BULANDSAHAR, MORADABAD,MANPURI, ETAWAH, MATHURA& J P NAGAR

STATE OF MADHYA PRADESHEXCEPT FOR DISTRICTSMENTIONED UNDER REGIONALCENTRE JABALPUR

STATE OF GUJARAT, UNIONTERRITORY OF DAMAN, DIU,DADRA & NAGAR HAVELI

Annexure 2A

INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITYCODES AND ADDRESSES OF REGIONAL CENTRES ACTIVATED

FOR PROGRAMME

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No. Name of the Institute Codes Operational Areas

1. Regional Director, IGNOU 47Regional Centre, 3/310 Marris RoadAligarh- 202001, Uttar Pradesh,Ph: 0571-2700120, 2701365

2. Regional Director, 23 STATE OF RAJASTHANIGNOU Regional Centre,70/79, Sector 7, Patel Marg,Mansarovar, Jaipur- 302020,Rajashthan, Ph: 0141-2785750,730, 0141-2784043

3. Regional Director, 15IGNOU Regional Centre,Sanchi Complex, 3rd Floor,Opp, Board of Secondary EDN,Shivaji Nagar, Bhopal- 462016,Madhya Pradesh,Phone: 0755-2578455, 0755-2578454,0755-2578452

4. Regional Director, 09IGNOU Regional Centre,Opp. Nirma University, Sarkhej-Gandhinagar Highway, ChharodiAhmedabad- 382481, Gujrat.Ph: 02717-242975/242976, 02717-241370,02717-241580

Regional DirectorIgnou Regional CentreGandhi Smriti & Darshan SamitiRajghatNew Delhi - 110 002Ph.off : 011-23392374 /

23392376 -77Fax : 011-23392375Email : Rcdelhi2@Ignou.ac.in

STATE OF DELHI(COVERING AREAS OFKARALA, PRAHLADPUR,BANAGAR, LIBASPUR,RAMA VIHAR, RANI BAGH,SULTAN PURI, BUD VIHAR,MANGOL PURI, PITAMPURA,JAHANGIR PURI, JHARODAMAJA,BURAI, DRMUKHERJEE NAGAR,MODEL TOWN, SHAKURPURCOLONY, GTB NAGAR,ASHOK VIHAR, SHASTRINAGAR, CIVIL LINES,YAMUNA VIHAR, NANDNAGRI, BHR)

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AGARTALARC CODE : 26

AHMEDABADRC CODE: 09

AIZWALRC CODE: 19

ALIGARHRC CODE: 47

BANGALORERC CODE: 13

REGIONAL DIRECTORIGNOU REGIONAL CENTREM.B.B. COLLEGE COMPOUNDP.O. AGARTALA COLLEGEAGARTALA - 799004TRIPURAPH.OFF : 0381-2519391 / 2516266FAX : 0381-2516266EMAIL : rcagartala@ignou.ac.in

REGIONAL DIRECTORIGNOU REGIONAL CENTREOPP. NIRMA INSTT OFTECHNOLOGYSARKHEJ-GANDHINAGARHIGHWAY, CHHARODIAHMEDABAD - 382481GUJARATPH.OFF : 02717-242975 -79FAX : 02717-241580EMAIL : rcahmedbad@ignou.ac.in

REGIONAL DIRECTORIGNOU REGIONAL CENTRELAL BULAIA BUILDINGM.G. ROADKHATLA(NEAR CENTRAL YMCAOFF)AIZAWL - 796001MIZORAMPH.OFF : 0389-2311693 / 2311692FAX : 0389-2311789EMAIL : rcaizawl@ignou.ac.in

REGIONAL DIRECTORIGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE3/310 MARRIS ROADALIGARH-202001UTTAR PRADESHPH.OFF : 0571-2700120 / 2701365FAX : 0571-2402147EMAIL : rcaligarah@ignou.ac.in

REGIONAL DIRECTORIGNOU REGIONAL CENTRENSSS KALYANA KENDRA293, 39TH CROSS, 8TH BLOCKJAYANAGARBANGALORE - 560 070KARNATAKAPH.OFF : 080-26654747 / 26657376FAX : 080-26644848EMAIL : rcbangalore@ignou.ac.in

INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITYREGIONAL SERVICES DIVISION

NAMES & ADDRESSES OF IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRES

S. REGIONAL ADDRESS OF THE SENIOR STAFF JURISDICTIONNo. CENTRE, CODE REGIONAL CENTRE

AND NO. OF TEL., FAX & E-MAILLEARNERSUPPORTCENTRES

DR K S CHAKRABORTY, RDMS.NAMRATA HAGJER,ARD (SEL. GRADE)

MS. AVANI TRIVEDI, RD (I/C)SH. VED A KUMAR, AR

DR. S.R. ZONUNTHARA, RD

SH BHANU PRATAB,RD(I/C)SH. A.K. PANDEY, AR

DR. B.S.SUDHINDRA, RDDR. B.M. AGARWAL, DDMR. G.H. IMRAPUR, ARD(SEL. GRADE)MS. P.M. SOWJANYA, ARDSH. J. THIRUMURUGAN, AR

STATE OF TRIPURA(DISTRICT: DHALAI, NORTHTRIPURA, SOUTH TRIPURA,WEST TRIPURA)

STATE OF GUJARAT(DISTRICT: AHMEDABAD,ANAND, BANASKANTHA,BHARUCH, DAHOD,GANDHINAGAR, MEHSANA,PATAN, SABARKANTHA, SURAT,VADODARA, VALSAD, DANG,KHEDA, NARMADA, NAVSARI,PANCHMAHAL, TAPI)DAMAN (U.T.)

STATE OF MIZORAM(DISTRICT: AIZWAL, LUNGLEI,KOLASIB, MAMIT, SERCHHIP,SAIHA, CHAMPHAI, LAWNGTLAI)

STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH(DISTRICT: ALIGARH, AGRA,BUDAUN, BULANDSHAHR,ETAH, ETAWAH, FIROZABAD,J.P. NAGAR, KASHIRAM NAGAR/KASGANJ, MAHAMAYA NAGAR/HATHRAS, MAINPURI,MATHURA, MORADABAD ANDRAMPUR)

STATE OF KARNATAKA(DISTRICT: BANGALORE,BANGALORE RURAL,CHIKBALLAPUR,CHITRADURGA, DAVANAGERE,KOLAR, RAMANAGARA,SHIMOGA, TUMKUR, BAGALKOT,BIJAPUR, GADAG, HAVERI,BELLARY, BIDAR, GULBARGA,KOPPAL, RAICHUR, YADGIR,CHAMARAJANAGAR,CHIKMAGALUR, DAKSHINAKANNADA, HASSAN, KODAGU,MANDYA, MYSORE, UDUPI)

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6 BHAGALPURRC CODE: 82

7 BHOPALRC CODE: 15

8 BHUBANESHWARRC CODE: 21

9 CHANDIGARHRC CODE: 06

10 CHENNAIRC CODE: 25

11 COCHINRC CODE: 14

REGIONAL DIRECTORIGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE

REGIONAL DIRECTORIGNOU REGIONAL CENTRESANCHI COMPLEX, 3RD FLOOROPP. BOARD OF SECONDARYEDN.SHIVAJI NAGARBHOPAL - 462 016MADHYA PRADESHPH.OFF : 0755-2578455 / 2578452FAX : 0755-2578454EMAIL : rcbhopal@ignou.ac.in

ignoubhopal@rediffmail.com

REGIONAL DIRECTORIGNOU REGIONAL CENTREC - 1, INSTITUTIONAL AREABHUBANESHWAR - 751 013ORISSAPH.OFF : 0674-2301348 / 2301250/FAX : 0674-2300349EMAIL :rcbhubaneswar@ignou.ac.in

REGIONAL DIRECTORIGNOU REGIONAL CENTRESCO 208SECTOR 14PANCHKULA 134 109HAYRANAPH.OFF : 07172-2590208FAX : 0172-2590279EMAIL : rcchandigarh@ignou.ac.in

REGIONAL DIRECTORIGNOU REGIONAL CENTREC.I.T. CAMPUSTARAMANICHENNAI - 600 113TAMILNADUPH.OFF : 044-22541919 / 22542727FAX : 044-22542828EMAIL : rcchennai@ignou.ac.in

REGIONAL DIRECTORIGNOU REGIONAL CENTREKALOORCOCHIN - 682 017KERALAPH.OFF: 0484-2340203 / 2348189 /

2330891FAX : 0484-2340204EMAIL : rccochin@ignou.ac.in

S. REGIONAL ADDRESS OF THE SENIOR STAFF JURISDICTIONNo. CENTRE, CODE REGIONAL CENTRE

AND NO. OF TEL., FAX & E-MAILLEARNERSUPPORTCENTRES

DR. K.S. TIWARI, RD

DR S K TRIPATHY, RDDR. S. MOHANTI, ARDMR. S.K. PANIGRAHI, ARDSH. R.K. RATH, AR (ondeputation)

DR ASHA SHARMA, RDDR. D.N. VERMA, AR

DR S MOHANAN, RDDR. J.S. DOROTHY, ARDSH. Z.F. RAHMAN, ARSH. S. SENTHILRAJ, AR

DR.K S D NAIR, RDMS. SINDHU P. NAIR, ARDMR. T. KRISHNAN, ARDSH. N.V. SHREEDHARAN,DR

STATE OF BIHAR(DISTRICT: KISHANGANJ,ARARIA, KATHIHAR, PURNEA,BHAGALPUR BANKA, MUNGER,KHAGARIA, MADHEPURA)Note: Currently under Darbanga andPatna RCs

STATE OF MADHYA PRADESH(DISTRICT: ALIRAJPUR,BALAGHAT, BHIND,CHHATARPUR, DATIA, HARDA,KHANDWA, MANDSAUR,NEEMUCH, RAJGARH, SAGAR,SHAJAPUR, BAWANI, BHOPAL,DEWAS, GUNA, MORENA,HOSHANGABAD, JHABUA,KHARGONE, PANNA, RATLAM,SATNA, SHEOPUR, TIKAMGARH,VIDISHA, ASHOKNAGAR, BETUL,BURHANPUR, DAMOH, DH