Applicants must follow the specific admission guidelines outlined by Maharshi Dayanand University or the Rehabilitation Council of India, depending on the course.
Updated on May 30 2025, 08:58 AM IST
State Institute for Rehabilitation Training and Research, Rohtak (SIRTAR) is a premier autonomous institute, with specialisation in mental retardation and rehabilitation psychology education.
State Institute for Rehabilitation Training and Research admission process is programme-based. Admission to the B.Ed. in Mental Retardation course adheres to the guidelines set by Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak. State Institute for Rehabilitation Training and Research admission process begins in July-August of each year, and detailed information is provided on the website of MD University. The counselling is done by the university, and thereafter, admissions are distributed to the chosen colleges.
State Institute for Rehabilitation Training and Research admission process for D.Ed in Mental Retardation and PGD Rehabilitation Psychology programmes, admissions are carried out as per norms prescribed by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI), New Delhi. These programmes are offered through distance education mode with the duration of D.Ed programme being 24 months and the PGD programme being 3 months.
Application process for SIRTAR courses varies depending on the specific course:
For B.Ed Mental Retardation
For D.Ed Mental Retardation and PGD Rehabilitation Psychology:
Applicants must follow the specific admission guidelines outlined by Maharshi Dayanand University or the Rehabilitation Council of India, depending on the course.
State Institute for Rehabilitation Training and Research offers a B.Ed Mental Retardation programme. It is a two-year postgraduate course. The admissions are regulated by Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak. Applications are generally released during July-August every year. The university has a counselling system, and admissions are provided on the basis of allotment done by the university to the concerned colleges.
State Institute for Rehabilitation Training and Research offers a D.Ed Mental Retardation programme. It is a 24-month programme taken in distance learning mode. The admission is given according to the norms as approved by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI), New Delhi. The course admissions are done directly by the institute.
State Institute for Rehabilitation Training and Research offers a PGD Rehabilitation Psychology programme. This is a postgraduate diploma course of three months duration taught in distance education mode. Just like the D.Ed course, admissions are as per the guidelines specified by the RCI, New Delhi. The admission procedure for this course is also taken care of by the institute.
Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official websites of SIRTAR and Maharshi Dayanand University for updates regarding admission notices, deadlines, and counselling schedules.
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