Post Graduate Courses

Post-graduate Programmes

Course	Center	No. of seats	Duration	Affiliating University/ Body	Eligibility for admission	Mode of Admission
Master of Special Education (Hearing Impairment)[M.Ed. Spl. Edu. (HI)]	Mumbai	23	2 years (semester system)	University of Mumbai	B.Ed. (HI)/B.Ed. (Deaf)/B.Ed.(HH)/B.Ed. Special Education (HI) regular/distance mode from an UGC recognized University or any other degree equivalent from an affiliating University, and/or Teaching Department under any University recognised by UGC and RCI with minimum 50% aggregate marsk. OR B.Ed. (General Education) with 50% aggregate marks and has successfully completed Diploma in Special Education (Hearing Impairment) or equivalent recognized by the RCI with minimum 50% aggregate marks.	All India Entrance Exam of AYJNISHD(D)
Master of Education (Hearing Impairment)[M.Ed.(HI)]	Kolkata	10	2 years	West Bengal State University
M.Sc. Audiology	Mumbai Secunderabad	12 12	2 years	MUHS, Nashik	i) Bachelor Of Audiology and Speech – Language Pathology or any equivalent degree recognized by the respective University and Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI), New Delhi. 55% aggregate for General / OBC. 45% for SC/ ST/ PwDs ii) Completed prescribed duration of compulsary rotating internship by 31st July of the academic year and registered at RCI, New Delhi.	All India Entrance Exam of AYJNISHD(D)
Master of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (MASLP)	Kolkata	15	2 years	West Bengal University of Health Sciences, (WBUHS) Kolkata	i) Bachelor of Audiology and Speech – Language Pathology or any equivalent degree recognized by the respective University and RCI, New Delhi. 50% for general /OBC 45% for SC/ST/PwDs. ii) Completed prescribed duration of compulsary rotating internship and registered at RCI, New Delhi.	Entrance Exam of West Bengal University of Health Sciences
Master of Science (Audiology Speech-Language Pathology) [M.Sc.(ASLP)]	Secunderabad	15	2 years (semester system)	Osmania University	Bachelor in Audiology Speech-Language Pathology or any equivalent degree recognized by the University and RCI. Internship mandatory post May/June, 2001. 50% marks for general category/OBC and 40% for SC/ST. Selection based on Entrance Examination conducted by Osmania University.
Post Graduate Diploma in Auditory Verbal Therapy [PGDAVT]	Mumbai	20	1 year	University of Mumbai	Graduate degree in Audiology /Speech-Language Pathology/ Speech and Hearing, or Special Education (HI), or equivalent degree from any other recognized University and who is registered with the RCI is eligible. However, admission will be based on the marks obtained in Entrance Test

M.Sc. Audiology, Mumbai

Of the 12 seats, 6 seats shall be filled through all India advertisement and the remaining 6 through Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (CET).

M.ASLP, ERC, Kolkata

reservation as per Government of India and the West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS), Kolkata norms. Admission notice for admission to MASLP Course will be done by the WBUHS, Kolkata, separately.

M.Sc. (ASLP), Secunderabad

Selection of M.Sc (ASLP) is based on Entrance Examination conducted by Osmania University (OU), Hyderabad, subject to approval from RCI and OU.

Scope and Prospects

• Those who pursue a doctoral degree in Audiology Speech Language Pathology or Special Education can expect to be a part of human resource development at various training and research centers. They will be able to identify and conceptualize relevant areas for research, guide other scholars and contribute to policy and decision making in the disability sector.
• Post graduates in Audiology Speech-Language Pathology will be eligible for appointment as lecturers, research officers and master trainers in institutions and medical colleges conducting training programmes and / or research in the field.
• M.Ed. (HI) trained teachers, in addition to the above, will also be eligible for appointment as principals, high school teachers, lecturers, research officers and master trainers in institutions conducting training programmes.

University requirements and Admission procedure

Admissions are made on the basis of academic qualifications required and in accordance with the prevailing rules of the Institute and the affiliating Universities. Seats are reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) / Other Backward Classes (OBC)/ Physically Handicapped (PH) candidates as per University norms/Central Government rules. Applicants are advised to refer to the Admission Notification or to contact the concerned center for details pertaining to these reservations.

Candidates appearing for the qualifying examination and awaiting results are eligible to apply for admission. However, they are expected to produce the certificate of declaration of results/marksheet on or before the notified date failing which admission will not be considered even though they have qualified in the entrance examination.

Candidates selected for admission to Bachelor’s and Master’s courses either at Mumbai or its Regional Centers, and who have passed from Boards/ Universities other than the Universities to which the centers are affiliated, will have to produce Provisional Statement of Eligibility from the respective Universities on payment of fee as specified by that University.

All admissions made will be provisional and subject to confirmation of eligibility by the respective Universities. In addition, any other documentation, if required, by the affiliating university has to be procured by the candidate within a stipulated time for the grant of eligibility.

• Affidavits (on non-judicial stamp paper of Rs. 10/-) pertaining to anti ragging measures are to be submitted by students and their parent/guardian
  (Format at Annex: I II)
• Students seeking admission to B.Ed. (HI) and M.Ed. (HI) at Mumbai are required to submit Certificate of Genuineness from the concerned University from where they have obtained their degree.
  (Format at Annex: III)
• Physically Handicapped students have to furnish a Certificate for Availing Admission against Physically Handicapped Quota from the authority recognized by the concerned State Government.
  (Format at Annex: IV)
• All students have to submit Medical Certificate of fitness at the time of joining any course at Mumbai or any of the Regional Centers.
  (Format at Annex: V)

The original certificates submitted at the time of admission will be kept in the custody of the concerned Universities/ Centers till completion of the course / confirmation of eligibility.

For eligibility to B.ASLP course, candidate should have completed 17 years of age on 1st January of the year of the advertisement. Age relaxation is as per Central Government and Institute rules.

Eligible candidates from foreign countries are admitted as per University/ Institute rules/guidelines. Such candidates shall seek clearance from the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, New Delhi and produce a medical fitness certificate including AIDS test.

Merely applying for the course(s) or sponsorship of candidates does not ensure their selection/admission to courses. The Institute reserves the right of selection/rejection of an application without assigning any reason thereof. Only selected candidates are informed about their admission. No other enquiries or recommendations are entertained. Conduct of courses is subject to availability of adequate number of candidates.

All matters of dispute shall be limited to Mumbai Court or the Courts under whose jurisdiction the Regional Centers are located.

Courses	Tuition fees p.a.	Library p.a.	Hostel p.a.	Educational Tour fees	Caution Money Deposit
M.Sc.(Audiology)	90,000/-	5,000/-	18,000/-	–	5000/-
M.Ed. Spl. Edu.(HI)	16,000/-	5,000/-	18,000/-	–	5000/-

Students who are hostel residents are required to pay Rs. 4,000/- per annum towards electricity charges.

In addition to the above, University fees for eligibility, enrollment, sports, cultural activities, PG registration, etc. as notified by the concerned Universities are to be paid by the students.

Note: NRIs foreign nationals from SAARC and African countries shall pay five times the existing fee. Foreign students outside SAARC countries shall be levied fifteen times the existing fee.

Scholarship

SC/ST/PH students can apply for suitable state and central government scholarships. Some scholarships are earmarked for SC students who fulfill the criteria of the New Central Sector Scholarship Scheme of Top Class Education for SC Students under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. Scholarships are also available under the New Central Sector Scholarship of Top Class Education for ST Students under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, New Delhi.
The scholarships provide for the reimbursement of tuition fees, lodging and boarding expenses, stationery and books and a computer with accessories for the students for the entire course of study. The scholarships become payable to students after admission and once they have started attending classes.

Eligibility for the Scheme

The scholarships are restricted to the number of awards allocated and in case the number of students exceeds the number of awards then the scholarships will be restricted to the top ones in the inter-se merit list. The remaining students from SC and ST categories shall be eligible for the Post- Matric Scholarship (PMS) provided they are otherwise eligible for the said scheme.

To qualify for the scheme for SC students, the total family income of the student should not exceed Rs.4.50 lakh per annum. To be eligible for the ST scholarship, the total family income of the student should not exceed Rs. 2.00 lakh per annum.

The performance of the student shall be monitored regularly and the same shall be reported at the end of each academic year. The scholarship will be terminated if the student fails to pass the final examination of each year or any terminal examination prescribed.

Other Information

Medium of Instruction

The medium of instruction for students enrolled in diploma level courses is as per RCI norms while for degree courses, the regulations of the concerned university are followed. Notwithstanding this, every attempt is made to provide support to students who require assistance with reference to language. As of now, all courses offered by the institute and its regional centers are full time.

Faculty

AYJNIHH, in keeping with the stature of a national Institute, invites renowned scholars from India and abroad to interact with the students. It has always been the endeavor of the Institute to make the students appreciate their roots but to also think global. It tries to create awareness amongst students about the latest techniques and technology in their chosen field of specialization. Internet facility is available in the Institute’s Library.

Attendance

Students are expected to be regular and punctual. In case the attendance of a student falls below the percentage required by the concerned university the student may not be allowed to appear for the final examination. As the various affiliating universities have different norms with reference to attendance, students are strongly advised to ascertain the requirement at the beginning of the academic year.

Student Counseling

A senior faculty member is appointed as Student Welfare Officer for all issues ranging from personal to professional. A Course-coordinator is appointed at the level of Head of Department to monitor the progress of students of each course. Faculty members are also appointed as tutors for all courses.

Sports and Cultural activities

Students are encouraged to participate in indoor / outdoor sports and cultural programmes held in the Institute during Annual Day Celebrations and other important events such as Indian Speech Hearing Association (ISHA) conferences and National Convention for Education of the Deaf (NCED) programmes.

Canteen Facilities

Canteen facilities are available in accordance with the requirements of the centers. Students can avail the facility on direct payment to the canteen management. The amount payable varies from center to center.

Hostel

The Institute provides hostel accommodation on payment to a limited number of outstation candidates, both at Mumbai and the Regional Centers. A cot, study table and chairs are provided in the hostel rooms. Hostel Wardens are available to assist the students and to maintain discipline. Hostel is allotted on first-cum-first served basis.

Discipline

Discipline has to be maintained by the students in class rooms, clinics and hostel. Smoking and consumption of alcohol is strictly prohibited in the Institute premises and hostel. Complaints are viewed seriously and action, as deemed fit, is initiated by the competent authority.

Ragging

The Institute authorities take utmost care and preventive measures have been instituted to curb the menace of ragging in the institute and in the hostel. An anti ragging committee has been formed comprising senior faculty and staff that counsel the students and bring to the notice of students that ragging can result in suspension, expulsion or rustication from the college, commencement of criminal proceedings and even imprisonment. The committee takes special surprise rounds and maintains day to day contact with the students to ensure that no untoward incident occurs in the Institute premises. All students and their parents / guardian are required, at the time of admission, to submit an affidavit that they are aware of the repercussions of ragging.

Placement Cell

Though it is not the responsibility of the Institute to provide jobs to students, the Institute has a Placement cell that attempts to bring together students who are in the process of completing their studies and organizations looking to employ audiologists, speech pathologists and educators. Students may find it helpful to enroll themselves with the Placement Cell.

Student Feedback

Student feedback with reference to the courses, faculty and facilities is obtained annually. As confidentiality is ensured the feedback is unbiased and this enables actions for improvement.

Rules/regulations/guidelines pertaining to entrance examination /admission / fees / hostel may be changed without prior notice in public interest.

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