Commencement of Academic Session 2026<\/strong><\/td>Tuesday, September 1, 2026<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nExamination Centre & Reporting Time<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Candidates should report to the examination center as per the schedule below:<\/p>\n\n\n\nParticular<\/th> Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Examination Centre<\/strong><\/td>NIEPVD, 116 Rajpur Road, Dehradun<\/td><\/tr> Reporting Time<\/strong><\/td>09:00 AM<\/strong>, Saturday, 22 August 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>Gate Closing Time<\/strong><\/td>09:30 AM<\/strong>, Saturday, 22 August 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\nImportant Note:<\/strong> Candidates cannot enter the examination centre after 9:30 AM under any circumstances. Since Dehradun may experience heavy traffic, especially during the monsoon season, candidates should plan their travel accordingly and arrive well before the gate closing time. The Institute will not take responsibility for delays caused by traffic, adverse weather conditions, transportation issues, or any other unforeseen circumstances.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nGuidelines for Reservation Certificates & Document Verification<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Candidates claiming reservation under any category must ensure that they have valid and prescribed certificates<\/strong> at the time of the entrance examination and admission. Failure to produce the required documents in the prescribed format may result in cancellation of candidature or denial of reservation benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\nOBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Candidates<\/h4>\n\n\n\n Candidates applying under the OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)<\/strong> category must ensure that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nThe OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate has been\u00a0issued within the last three years<\/strong>\u00a0preceding the date of admission.<\/li>\n\n\n\nThe certificate clearly indicates\u00a0Non-Creamy Layer<\/strong>\u00a0status.<\/li>\n\n\n\nExpired or invalid OBC certificates will not be accepted, and such candidates may be considered under the\u00a0General category<\/strong>, subject to fulfilment of the prescribed eligibility criteria.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nEconomically Weaker Section (EWS) Candidates<\/h4>\n\n\n\n Candidates applying under the EWS category<\/strong> should note that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nThe EWS certificate must be\u00a0issued during the current financial year (1 April to 31 March)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\nFor the\u00a02026\u201327 admission cycle<\/strong>, only certificates issued for the applicable financial year will be accepted.<\/li>\n\n\n\nCertificates issued for previous financial years will not be considered valid.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nSC, ST, and Other Reserved Categories<\/h4>\n\n\n\n Candidates belonging to the SC, ST, or other reserved categories<\/strong> must ensure that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nTheir reservation certificate has been issued by a\u00a0competent authority<\/strong>\u00a0recognized by the Government of India or the respective State Government.<\/li>\n\n\n\nThe certificate clearly specifies the applicable reservation category and remains valid at the time of admission.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Wherever applicable, the certificate should also comply with the prescribed statutory and regional requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nTie-Breaking Policy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n For the Post Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Psychology (PGDRP)<\/strong>, NIEPVD will use the following criteria to determine inter-se merit in case of a tie:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nCandidates with a Master’s degree in Psychology (MA\/MSc Psychology) will be given preference<\/strong> over candidates applying on the basis of a Bachelor’s degree.<\/li>\n\n\n\nIf both candidates hold a Master’s degree in Psychology<\/strong>, preference will be given to the candidate with the higher percentage\/CGPA in the Master’s degree<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\nIf both candidates are applying on the basis of a Bachelor’s degree<\/strong>, preference will be given to the candidate with the higher percentage\/CGPA in the qualifying Bachelor’s degree<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nImportant Admission Conditions and Notes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Candidates offered admission must submit all prescribed declarations, undertakings, affidavits, and supporting documents in the formats provided by the Institute at the time of admission. This includes an Anti-Ragging Undertaking, employment-related declarations (where applicable<\/em>), and other documents required under the Institute, affiliated University, and Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\nApplicants must comply with the Institute\u2019s academic, clinical training, attendance, examination, and professional ethics requirements throughout the program. Submission of false or incomplete information, or failure to comply with the prescribed undertakings, may result in cancellation of admission or disciplinary action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Also, applicants should keep the following points in mind:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nCandidates must carry a\u00a0printed admit card<\/strong>\u00a0and a\u00a0valid government-issued photo ID<\/strong>\u00a0to the examination center.<\/li>\n\n\n\nThe Institute will grant provisional admission only to candidates who complete document verification, fulfil all eligibility requirements, and deposit the prescribed First-Year Tuition Fee and Caution Money on the day of admission.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Failure to complete the admission formalities may result in cancellation of the provisional admission. The\u00a0Tuition Fee and Caution Money are non-refundable<\/strong>, except where otherwise permitted under the applicable rules or directions of the Institute or other competent statutory authorities.<\/li>\n\n\n\nIncomplete, incorrect, misleading, or fabricated information may result in cancellation of candidature or admission.<\/li>\n\n\n\n The Institute reserves the right to revise the admission schedule in exceptional circumstances. Any changes will be notified through the official website.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nWaiver of Entrance Examination<\/h2>\n\n\n\n NIEPVD Dehradun may waive the entrance examination<\/strong> for a program if the number of eligible applicants is equal to or less than the approved intake<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIn such cases, NIEPVD will grant admissions based on the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n