Course Details

The duration of the PGDEI course can vary, but it typically spans one year (two semesters), including both theoretical instruction and practical training. Admission to the PGDEI course usually requires a background in relevant fields such as psychology, rehabilitation, education, nursing, social work, or medicine.

The Post Graduate Diploma in Early Intervention (PGDEI) prepares professionals for a crucial role in the field of rehabilitation and education, focusing on the early identification and intervention of infants and young children at risk of developmental delays or with disabilities. The scope and practice of PGDEI graduates are broad and multifaceted, covering various aspects of early intervention services.

Minimum Eligibility Conditions: The applicant should:

Candidates who have passed MBBS, BMR or BRS (MR), or B.Ed in Special Education (or) Masters in Child Development or Bachelors in Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech Therapy (or) Masters in Child Psychology with 50% aggregate marks in case of general & OBC candidates, 40% marks in case of SC & ST candidates are eligible to apply for this course.

For Foreign Nationals:

1. 15% of the total intake approved by the Council to be allocated as supernumerary seats for management quota for all the above-said programs at graduate levels.
2. 15% of the total intake approved by the Council to be allocated as supernumerary seats for foreign/ NRI quota.
3. Foreign nationals from the SAARC and African countries – Five times the existing fees.
4. Foreign nationals outside the SAARC countries – Fifteen times the existing fees.

Age:

While no minimum and maximum age is prescribed, preference will be given to those below 35 years of age.