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B. Ed. Special Education (Mental Retardation)

(One Academic Year Degree Course Affiliated to West Bengal State University, Barasat)
Approved by the Rehabilitation Council of India

PROSPECTUS CUM APPLICATION FORM

ACADEMIC YEAR 2014 - 2015

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR THE MENTALLY HANDICAPPED

REGIONAL CENTRE, KOLKATA
(Department of Disability Affairs, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India)
B.T.Road, Bonhooghly, Kolkata - 700 090
Tele/ Fax: 033-25311357/4222

LAST DATE FOR RECEIPT OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM AT

NIMH REGIONAL CENTRE, KOLKATA IS 06.06.2014

Price :

1000/- for General/ OBC & BC candidates

600/- for SC/ST/PH candidates

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR THE MENTALLY HANDICAPPED

REGIONAL CENTRE, KOLKATA
ABOUT THE INSTITUTE:
The National Institute for the Mentally Handicapped (NIMH) was established in 1984 as an
autonomous body under the administrative control of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment,
Government of India. It is an apex body to undertake human resource development for delivery of
services to persons with mental retardation, to develop appropriate models of care for persons with mental
retardation, to identify, conduct and coordinate research in assessment, education, training and habilitation
of persons with mental retardation and to serve as National Resource Centre in the field of mental
retardation. The institute has its regional centres at New Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai. The regional centre
at Kolkata was established in the year 1986. It runs several courses including B.Ed Special Education
(MR), which was started in 2004.
ABOUT THE COURSE AND ITS GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
B.Ed. Special Education (Mental Retardation) is affiliated to West Bengal State University,
Barasat, 24 Paraganas North, West Bengal (WBSU) and approved by the Rehabilitation Council of India
and NCTE. Special Education is an emerging field with the manpower requirement having increased in
the past decade. As the persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities. Protection of Rights and full
Participation) Act 1995 emphasizes education as the right of every child with disability, the role of special
educators has further been broadened.
Keeping in view the need for special teachers at various levels, the B.Ed. Special Education
(Mental retardation) has been launched. If we look at the scenario of educational services in the country,
we have a larger number of special school, integrated schools or special classes in regular schools and
special education programming in community based settings. The B.Ed. Special Education (Mental
Retardation), therefore, aims at training special educators to work with children with mental retardation in
different settings mentioned above.
On completion of B.Ed. Spl. Edn. (MR) the teacher can function as:

Coordinator/In-Charge/Principal of special schools for children with mental retardation.

Resource room teacher in regular schools where slow learners and children with learning
problems are found in the mainstream.
Special Educator in a multidisciplinary team in various settings when the need arises.
The above functions are envisaged keeping in mind the National Policy on Education 1986, which
states (1) children with mild disabilities will be in regular schools, (2) children with severe disabilities will
be in special schools, (3) vocationalization of education should be considered in school level, (4)
teacher training programs should be re-oriented to include children with special need and (5)
voluntary efforts must be
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encouraged. This being the case, the above programme will prepare teachers who can work effectively
as resource room teachers in regular school and will have the competencies to teach children within
mild disabilities. Further, the expenditure shows that the regular schools have been reluctant in starting
resource rooms because of lack of trained manpower. This may also help in having a wider scope of
employment of the special education teacher in the regular educational setting to act as resource
teacher. The course content includes organization and administration skills, thus preparing them to be in
the position of Incharge of special schools. The curriculum also covers pre vocational areas and
involvement in community, thus preparing the teacher to plan for total educational programming for
persons with mental retardation in the school going age. When such trained staffs are available,
necessarily the voluntary efforts will be further enhanced because of availability of trained human
resource.

ELIGIBILITY: Candidate who have passed B.Sc./ B.A./B.Com/ BMR/ BRS (MR) and other equivalent
degree with 50% marks on aggregate.
AGE: Though there is no age bar, preference will be given to those below 35 years of age.
NUMBER OF SEATS: The total number of seats is 25 (Twenty five).
RESERVATION OF SEATS: Out of 25 seats, reservation of seats in respect of SC/ST/OBC will be as
per the Government of India Rules. Reservation under Physical Handicap category will be extended to
those with locomotor disability in only one of the lower limbs.
AFFILIATION: West Bengal State University, Barasat, 24 Paraganas North, West Bengal (WBSU)
AWARD OF CERTIFICATE:
Barasat.

B.Ed. Special Education (Mental Retardation) issued by WBSU,

ADMISSION PROCEDURE: Admission is made on the basis of merit obtained by the candidates in the
entrance examination and followed by counseling/interview conducted as per the rules and regulations of
WBSU, Barasat.
DURATION OF THE COURSE: One academic year as per WBSU, Barasat.
MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION: The medium of instruction is English.
ATTENDANCE: Minimum 80% attendance is required to qualify for the final examination.

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COURSE STUCTURE
THEORY
Common Core papers
Paper-I : Education in India : A Global Perspective
Paper-II : Educational Psychology and Persons with Disabilities
Paper-III: Educational Planning and Management, Curriculum Designing and Research
Specialization papers
Paper-I
Paper-II
Paper-III
Paper-IV

Identification and Assessment of Persons with Mental Retardation

Mental Retardation Its Multidisciplinary aspect
Curriculum and Teaching Strategies
Methodology and Teaching Children with Learning Difficulties in an
Inclusive Set up.
Methodology Papers
Paper I

:
:
:
:

: Methodology of Teaching Social Science/ Science/ Mathematics

Paper II

: Methodology of Teaching English/Bengali Language

PRACTICAL
There are 07 (Seven) practical papers in the course curriculum
FEE STRUCTURE:
The course fee will be charged as prescribed by the WBSU, Barasat, Kolkata and the National Institute for
the Mentally Handicapped (NIMH) RC, Kolkata. Present Course Fee details are as given below:-

S.No.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
8.

Description
University registration fee
Inter University Tournament
Tuition Fee
Examination Fee #
Migration Fee#
Caution Deposit*
Library Security Deposit *
Hostel charges per year
Hostel Deposit *

50.00
30.00
21,000.00
450.00
100.00
500.00
500.00
6,000
1,500

#This amount may change according to university rules.

* This amount is refundable after completion of the course.

The candidates once admitted in the course will not be allowed to leave the course under any
circumstances. If the candidate still desires to leave the course by any reason, the total fee and deposits
/paid by the candidate will be forfeited.

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HOSTEL ACCOMODATION:
Limited hostel accommodation is available and will be provided to outstation candidates on first
come-first-serve basis.
Enclosures to be attached with the application: Attested copies of the following testimonials have to be
attached along with the application form:
a. Degree certificate of B.Sc./ B.A./B.Com/ BMR/ BRS (MR) or any other equivalent examination.
b. Marks/Grade statement of examination.
c. Conduct certificate from the Head of the Institution last attended. No separate conduct certificate is
required if the remarks on conduct are mentioned in the transfer certificate or elsewhere at
graduation level.
d. Birth certificate or matriculation certificate as proof of date of birth.
e. In case of Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/OBC, Certificate of Social Status should be obtained
from authority competent to issue such certificate.
f. If the candidate is a person with disability, a certificate from the certifying authority prescribed by
the government should be procured.
General Guidelines:
a) The filled in application form should be sent to:
The Officer Incharge
NIMH Regional Centre
B.T. Road, Bonhoogly
Kolkata 700 090
b) Admit cards will be issued on the day of entrance test one hour prior to the exam. Candidate has to
report at the venue an hour before the commencement of the entrance test.
c) If a candidate is appearing or has appeared in the degree examination and results are awaited
at the time of applying, he/she can still submit the application form with a certificate to this
effect from the Principal/Head of the College. However, an authentic copy of results along
with marks sheet must be provided on the date of interview failing which his/her performance
in the entrance examination will not be considered.
d) Admission is provisional therefore it can be cancelled at a later stage if the information submitted
by the candidate is proved false.
DISCIPLINE:
The candidates once enrolled into the course are expected to adhere strictly to the rules and
regulations of the institute while maintaining appropriate working relationship with the staff and the
clientele. Violation of any rules and regulations will be dealt as per institute rules. The institute adopts an
anti-ragging policy advocated by the University Grants Commission.

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ENTRANCE EXAMINATION & INTERVIEW
The entrance test will be conducted on 15.06.2014 at NIMH Regional Centre, NIOH Campus, B.T
Road, Bonhooghly, Kolkata. The list of the candidates selected for the interview will be displayed at this
centre. The interview will be on 18.06.2014. The candidates may check their names either in person or
by phone, as no separate information will be sent.
The total marks for the entrance examination will be 100 and the duration of the examination will
be of 90 minutes. The questions will be of objective type covering (i) General Mental Ability (ii) General
Knowledge (iii) General English (iv) Broad aspects of General Education and Special Education.
SAMPLE QUESTIONS
Section A: General English
1. Which is the right word to mean harmless
a). Innocuous
b). Inocous
c). Innoeous
d). Innoeuoes
2. Gusto means
a). A group of guests
b). Enjoyment
c). Disgusting
d). Unavoidable
3. Choose the appropriate word from those given below in the following sentence.
Though his friend ------------- him to accept the job, he declined the job offer.
a). Prosecuted
b). Persuaded
c). Pervaded
d). Pursued
Section B: General Mental Ability
1. In a line of horses, the white horse is the eleventh from either ends. The total number of horses in the row is:
a). 22
b). 23
c). 21
d). 20
2. If the sixth day of the month is Tuesday, what is the day on the prior to the 28th of the month?
a).Thursday
b). Friday
c). Wednesday
d). Saturday

3. By following certain logic THEIR is written as TRIHE and SOLDIER is written as SROLIED.
How is CUSTOM written in that logic?
a). UTSOMC
b). CTSUOM
c). CUSTOM
d). None of the above
Section C: General Knowledge
1. Gregor John Mendel is connected with
a). 20th Century Fox
b). Laws of inheritance
c). Rugby football
d). Law of molecular biology
2. The famous Mughal garden is situated in
a). Bangalore
b). Nainital
c). Srinagar
d). New Delhi
3. Hundred rupees note holds the signature of
a). Governor of Reserve Bank
b). Finance Minister of India
c). Secretary of World Bank
d). None of the above
Section D: General and Special Education Aspects
1. Which educational philosopher advocated multi sensory approach
a). Pestolozzi
b). Tagore
c). Montessori
d). Gandhi
2. The objectives of special education and general education is
a). The same
b). Different
c). Unique
d). None of the above.
3. Special education means
a) Use of special material.
b) Education to meet the unique needs of children that is not met by regular education.
c) Integrated education of the minority children in the country.
d). All of the above.

Application No.------------------NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR THE MENTALLY HANDICAPPED

REGIONAL CENTRE, KOLKATA
(Department of Disability Affairs, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India)
Bonhooghly, B.T.Road, Kolkata-700 090

APPLICATION FORM FOR ADMISSION INTO

B.Ed. SPECIAL EDUCATION (MENTAL RETARDATION)
SESSION: 2014-2015
The application form should be submitted on or before 06.06.14
Application received late will not be entertained
The entrance test will be held at 11.00 AM on 15.06.2014 and
interview on 18.06.2014 at NIMH RC, Kolkata.
Candidate must fill the form in his/her own handwriting

1. Name of the Candidate (in full block letters as given in 10th Class /SSC Certificate)
Surname
Middle Name
First Name
2. Father's Name (in full block letters as given in 10th Class /SSC Certificate)

Date

Month

3. Date of Birth

Year

Age (as on 01.06.2014)

4. Address (in block letters )

Address for Correspondence

Permanent address

PIN :

PIN :

Telephone (Resi)
Fax (if any)

Personal Mobile :
E.mail ID :
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Affix recent
passport size
photograph

5. Nationality:
7. Category:

Indian/Foreign

6. Sex: M / F

SC / ST/OBC/ Physically Handicapped / General

8. Details of qualification:
Exam passed

Name of the
school/
college

University/
Board

Year of
passing

Subjects

Aggregate %
of marks

Medium of
instruction

10th/Equivalent

ISC/Sr.Sec/
Intermediate/
10 + 2 /equivalent
Graduation

Others(mention)

9. Languages known: (Put a mark)

Speak

Read

English
Bengali
Hindi
Others e.g.

10. Extra Curricular activities:

a)
b)
c)
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Write

11. Have you worked with persons with mental retardation? If yes, please give details.

12. State in your handwriting, why do you want to join this course?

DECLARATION
I ____________________________ hereby declare that the information given above is true and
correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I have read the prospectus and satisfied myself that I
fulfill all the eligibility requirements prescribed. In the event of being found ineligible even at the later
date, I understand that I will be denied the opportunity to appear in the entrance examination. If admitted I
promise to abide by the rules and discipline and norms of the Institute and University.

Date:

(Signature of the candidate)

13. Check the following documents before submitting of form:a. Attested copy of statement of marks of B.Sc./ B.A./B.Com/ BMR/ BRS (MR) or other equivalent
qualifying exam.
b. Attested copy of proof of date of birth (10th certificate)
c. Proof of SC/ST/OBC status or certificate of disability, as applicable
d. Proof of having experience in the field of mental retardation as Teacher in special school
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NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR THE MENTALLY HANDICAPPED

REGIONAL CENTRE, KOLKATA
Bonhooghly, B.T.Road, Kolkata-700 090
IDENTITY CARD
Name of the examination: B. Ed. Spl. Edn (MR)
Date & Time of Entrance Test: 15.06.2014 at 11.00 AM
Full name
Age on 01.06.2014 -------------------- Sex: M/F .

Affix recent
passport size
photograph
of the
candidate

Roll No.

Signature of the candidate

Signature of the Officer Incharge

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR THE MENTALLY HANDICAPPED

REGIONAL CENTRE, KOLKATA
Bonhooghly, B.T.Road, Kolkata-700 090
ADMIT CARD
Name of the examination: B. Ed. Spl. Edn (MR)
Date & Time of Entrance Test: 15.06.2014 at 11.00 AM
Full name
Age on 01.06.2014 -------------------- Sex: M/F .

Affix recent
passport size
photograph of
the candidate

Roll No.
Signature of the candidate

Signature of the Officer Incharge

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