Postgraduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Psychology (PGDRP)
This program develops expertise in psychological assessment, counseling, and intervention for individuals with physical, sensory, and cognitive impairments, promoting mental health and adaptive functioning.
Course Objective
This course aims to develop multidisciplinary professionals who can plan, implement, and manage comprehensive rehabilitation services for persons with disabilities (PwDs). It provides foundational and practical knowledge in the areas of policy, management, rehabilitation strategies, rights, and community-based rehabilitation.
The focus is on building administrative and managerial capacities in disability rehabilitation across institutions, government programs, and NGOs.
Eligibility Criteria:
Minimum Qualification:
Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following streams from a recognized university:
- Medical and Allied Health Sciences
- Occupational Therapy / Physiotherapy / Speech & Hearing
- Nursing
- Psychology / Sociology / Social Work
- Education / Special Education
- Disability Studies / Rehabilitation Sciences
- Or any equivalent degree relevant to rehabilitation and disability
Minimum Marks: 50% (relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwD as per norms)
Course Duration
- 1 year (Full-Time)
- Includes two semesters with field-based practicum and project work
Medium of Instruction
- English (commonly used; may vary by institute)
Curriculum Components
- Foundations of Disability and Rehabilitation
- Policies, Acts, and Rights of Persons with Disabilities
- Institutional and Community-Based Rehabilitation
- Program Planning and Evaluation
- Project Management in Disability Sector
- Inclusive Education and Vocational Rehabilitation
- Internship / Project Work / Field Visits
- Field assignments in NGOs, CBR programs, rehabilitation institutions
- Project planning, documentation, reporting, and stakeholder engagement
- Rehabilitation Officers / Program Coordinators in NGOs and government schemes (like DDRC, CRCs, DEIC)
- Disability Project Managers in development sector
- Trainers / Administrators in rehabilitation centers and inclusive education programs
- Consultants for disability policy implementation
- Eligible to register with RCI as a rehabilitation professional
