1. REGIONAL INSTITUTE FOR MENTALLY HANDICAPPED
SECTOR 31-C, CHANDIGARH
PROSPECTUS AND APPLICATION FORM
SESSION 2011-2012
B.ED SPECIAL EDUCATION (M.R.)
(AFFILIATED TO PANJAB UNIVERSITY)
&
{ RECOGNIZED BY REHABILITATION COUNCIL OF INDIA }
Phone: 0172-2637361, Fax: 0172-2637369
Website: www.gimrc.gov.in, E-mail: jdgimrc-chd@nic.in
LAST DATE FOR RECEIPT OF COMPLETED
APPLICATION FORM: 8th August, 2011
Price: On Counter Rs. 150/- By Post Rs. 200/-

2. INTRODUCTION:
Regional Institute for Mentally Handicapped (RIMH) has been established for creating
comprehensive facilities for Special Education, Vocational Training & Rehabilitation, Human
Resource Development, Medical Care, Diagnosis, Research, in view of recent advances in the field of
disability under one roof.
OBJECTIVES:
1. Diagnosis and medical care of children with Intellectual Disability, autism, cerebral palsy and
children with multiple disabilities at OPD.
2. To create Infrastructure for human resource development in the area of disability.
3. Vocational training and job placement in a sheltered environment.
4. Provide comprehensive training and education to at least 1000 mentally challenged children.
5. Nodal agency for the implementation of provision of Person’s with Disability Act (1995) &
National Trust act (1999).
6. To carry out research in the area of mental retardation for early detection and prevention of
disability.
7. To provide technical support to the NGOs and other organizations working in the area of
mental retardation.
8. To set up a resource centre for providing day to day technical support to normal schools
having special section for the mentally challenged children.
9. Empowerment of parents and guardians of mentally challenged children.
10. Genetic screening and counselling for prevention of disability.
HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE
The Institute was established in the year 1964 with the aim of providing education and
vocational training to mentally challenged with recognition of the fact that with proper training
and facilities to such children they can be rehabilitated to adjust themselves to the demand of
society and can lead a life with dignity. A small initiative with a small class of 4-5 mentally
challenged children by Sh. J.S. Gandhi (Lecturer in Psychology) in the Govt. College of Education;
Chandigarh in 1964 gradually took shape of an institute. Within a short period, the number of
students increased & separate building was hired for these children. In the year 1973 the control
of this Institute was transferred from Govt. College of Education to District Education Officer,
Chandigarh Administration. In the year 1978 the control of Institute was transferred to Director
State Institute of Education, Sector-32, Chandigarh. The building hired for the purpose could
accommodate about 40 children. This was the only Government Institute in Punjab, Haryana and
Chandigarh. Many parents were keen to get their child admitted. The residential facility for 12
seats was provided to the children whose parents resided in other cities/states. Later in 1988
the Government .Institute for Mentally Retarded Children were shifted in a news building in

3. Sector-32, Chandigarh to provide special Education and Training to such children. The Institute
was transferred to Govt. Medical College, Chandigarh in December 1998. Currently there are 350
children on its roll and about 50 students in the Hostel. In order to accommodate children from
waiting list, Regional Institute for Mentally Handicapped has been established in Sector-31,
Chandigarh to cater to the needs of more than 1000 children & to develop human resource in
thisregion.
Course being conducted at RIMH:
1. B.Ed. Special Education (Mental Retardation)
2. Diploma in Vocational Rehabilitation (MR)
3. Foundation Course in Disability (distance mode)
4. Continuous Rehabilitation Education (CRE)
1. NEED & NATURE OF THE COURSE:
Special Education is an emerging field with the manpower requirement having increased in
the past decade. With the implementation of Inclusive Education and enactment of
legislations like Persons with Disabilities Act 1995 & Right of Children to Free and
Compulsory Education Act 2009 , the role of special educators has further been emphasized.
The Government of India’s flagship programme Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), which is the
core of Right to Education Act, lays special emphasis on providing education to ‘children with
special needs’. SSA has been harmonized with the RTE Act. Hence, the demand for special
educators and other personnel in disability is on the rise. As per verdict of Delhi High Court,
school authorities are to ensure that each school has at least two “Special Educators”. For
those who have successfully completed 10+2, the career as a Rehabilitation
Professional/Personnel is a better option than ever. Chances of securing a job in Govt.
departments, medical and paramedical services, NGOs, are bright. There is an acute
shortage of trained manpower for teaching children with disability. With the increasing need
of trained professionals and in order to meet the educational needs of children with mental
retardation, Regional Institute for Mentally Handicapped has started one year degree course
B.Ed. Special Education (Mental Retardation) with affiliation with Panjab University & the
course is recognized by RCI, New Delhi. Bachelor of Education Special Education (Mental
Retardation) programme aims to develop professionals for general as well as special
education within a broad perception of education in current millennium. This course will
educate and train human resource to enable them to acquire knowledge and develop

4. competencies and skills to impart education and training effectively to all children including
children with mental retardation.
2. OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE
The B.Ed. (Special Education) programme aims to prepare the students for the following:
a) To acquire knowledge about change in the prevailing and emerging Indian society in
view of recent trends in education and national development.
b) To identify the special needs of children and develop confidence in them to realize
their potentials and abilities to meet the national development with self respect,
dignity and freedom.
c) To develop skills and competencies to cater to the needs of children with
mental retardation in general, and special class settings in particular, in cognitive,
affective and skill domains.
d) To equip in various techniques of teaching and evaluation in special and inclusive set
up.
3. Eligibility
i. Eligibility for this B.Ed course is B.A./B.Sc. or equivalent degree at graduation level.
ii. Minimum of 45% (40% in case of SC/ST) marks in graduation from a recognized
university
iii. Admission will be done as per reservation policy of Chandigarh administration.
iv. Other rules and regulations applicable as per the Chandigarh Administration and
Panjab University.
4. Admission Criteria
a. Educational Qualification
I. Essential qualification of graduation : 60 marks
b. Weightage for candidates
I. Weightage for Diploma D.Ed/DVR/DECSE in MR or B.Ed (gen) : 10marks
II. Weightage for Higher Qualification : 20 marks
c. NSS : 02 marks
NCC 02 marks
Panjab University. 02 marks
Any other 04marks
Total : 100 marks
(Note: All the shortlisted candidates must produce the original documents/testimonials etc

5. at the time of Counselling)
5. Counselling
Applications for admission will be screened by a committee specially constituted for
this purpose. Merit list based on the academic qualification as per rules will be
prepared. Final merit list will be prepared based on the scores obtained by the
candidates on the above mentioned criteria (Point No.4} . No TA/DA will be paid by
the Institute for attending the counselling.
4. Joining and submission of certificates
Selected candidates should join the course by the stipulated date. At the time of
joining the course, the selected candidates will have to produce,
a) A bond to the effect that the admitted candidates will not discontinue the course
b) Medical certificate of fitness from medical board declaring the candidate
medically fit.
c) Migration certificate in case graduation is not from Panjab University.
d) The original Matriculation certificate, Degree & Mark sheet of Graduation has to
be submitted at the time of admission & the same will be returned after the
completion of the course.
7. Number of seats
The total numbers of seats are twenty five (25), Following will be distribution of seats as
per the reservation policy of Chandigarh administration.
RESERVATION OF SEATS:
Reservation policy of Chandigarh Administration will be followed.
Total Seats -- 25
U.T. Pool (60%) -- 15
Non-U.T. Pool (40%) -- 10
8. MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION:
i. Classroom sessions: English/Hindi/Punjabi
ii. Practical & field work: English/Hindi/Punjabi.
iii. Examination: English/Hindi/Punjabi.

6. 9. CONDUCT RULES:
i. The students are required to participate in all scheduled activities of the college
ii. The students are required to take all examinations and undertake all practical
work.
iii. Mobiles are not permitted in classrooms, library, Labs, corridors.
iv. In case of damage to institution property , strict disciplinary action will be taken.
v. No visitor can meet the student during the college hours, in case of emergency
they can meet with prior permission of course co-ordinator in the visitor
room/waiting area.
vi. No student is allowed to leave the college premises during the working hours. In
case of emergency written permission has to be taken from the course
coordinator.
vii. Any grievances, complaints must be timely taken up with the course
coordinator.
10. Ragging:
As per directions of Hon’ble Supreme Court of India ragging is prohibited. If any
incident of ragging comes to the notice of the authority the concerned student
shall be given liberty to explain and if his explanation is not found satisfactory,
the authority would expel him from the College.
11. Attendance Rules:
1. All the students of B.Ed(S.E.-MR) class are expected to be regular in attending
lecturers according to the time table in force.
2. They must attend at least 75% of the total lectures delivered in each subject.
3. A fine of Rs.5/- per day will be charged from the student.
4. Memo will be issued to students falling short of lectures and their parents/
guardians will be called to meet the Joint Director of the college.
5. Students can check out their lecture shortage statements from the Students
notice Board from time to time.
6. Student’s can claim benefit of Medical leave/special leave granted by the
College as usual over their lecture shortage in any subject. They must note that
the medical leave/special leave will just waive of the fine their during leave
period.
7. Attendance is compulsory in all the academic, cultural and sports functions of
the college. A Special fine will be charged from the absentees.
12. LEAVE RULES:
1. Leave will be granted to genuine cases only.
2. Leave for more than 6 working days will be sanctioned by the Joint Director.
3. Application for sick leave for more than three days must be supported by
Medical Certificate from a Medial Officer.
4. Absence without leave will be considered a breach of discipline and will be
dealt seriously.

7. 5. No leave will be sanctioned during the two house test & institutional
programmes.
13. EXAMINATION
1. Examination will be conducted in English as per the Panjab University rules.
A minimum of 40% in each theory paper with an aggregate 50% in all the
theory papers is required for passing the theory while a minimum of 50% is
essential for passing in practical. A combination of internal and external
evaluation of 20% and 80% respectively will be followed for theory papers.
The theory examination will be held for a total of 80 marks and the internal
evaluations of term examinations of 20% will be added to make it 100%.
Terminal Evaluation : 80 Marks
Internal Assessment : 20 Marks
a. Mid-term examination Theory : 5 marks
b. Assignment/ Fieldwork : 10 marks
c. Participation in classroom discussion: 0 3 marks
d. Attendance : 02 marks
Which includes:
Below 75% : 0 marks
75% - 85% : 1 marks
85% and above : 2 marks
2. On passing the annual examination, a candidate will be placed on the basis of
aggregate marks as under:
a. 50% or above but below 60% marks : IInd Division
b. 60% or above but below 75% marks : Ist Division
c. 75% or above marks : 1st Division with
Distinction
or
In accordance with the latest University norms laid down for the credit system
3. Aggregate percentage of marks of after the annual examination obtained shall be
entered in DMC/Degree to be awarded by the University.
4. 100% completion of practice teaching and practical work is required to appear for
the examination.
5. The student’s performance is evaluated continuously throughout the course.
6. 75% attendance is compulsory as eligibility for appearing for examination.
7. Students have to pass separately in internal and external of each course paper of
theory and practical.

8. 8. A student who has completed the prescribed course, but does not appear in the
examination or having appeared in the examination, has failed, may be allowed to
appear in the examination as a late college student for two consecutive years
without attending a fresh course of instruction.
9. Amount of examination fee to be paid by a candidate shall be as fixed by the
syndicate from time to time.
10. Other Rules and regulation in respect of eligibility conditions, attendance fee
structure will apply to students approved by Chandigarh administration & Punjab
University.
14. OTHER INSTRUCTIONS:
1. The Joint Director of the college on recommendation of Course coordinator can
condone shortage may of upto 5 lectures in a subject at his discretion only.
2. The amount of examination fee to be paid by a candidate shall be as fixed by the
syndicate from time to time.
4. The college shall hold at least two house tests. The college would intimate the
University that names the names of such students who do not meet mandatory
requirements at least 15 days prior to commencement of University examination.
5. The admission of a candidate who at later stage is found ineligible by Panjab
University, Chandigarh shall stand cancelled.
15. CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:
Number of co-curricular activities is organized in the college. It is obligatory for every
student to enrol himself /herself in such activities.
16. SPORTS:
Sports and Athletics are held regularly and which are compulsory for all the student of the
college.
17. College Timings:
Timing 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. = 8 hours a day. {5 day week}
Theory: 4 hours (Monday to Friday)
Ist period 9-10
2nd period 2-3
3rd period 3-4
4th period 4-5
Practical’s 3.30 Hours 10.00- 1.30 (Monday to Friday)
Lunch- 30 minutes 130 to 2.00 p.m.
Saturday: 9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.

9. {‘Library References and Assignments’}
8. College Uniform: Students will bear the college uniform on all working days and special
functions except on Wednesday of every week.
Boys:- Shirt- Myron, Pant-Navy Blue , navy blue turban and Black Shoes
Winter-Myron sweaters
Girls:- Kameez- Myron , Salwar –Navy Blue , Duppata- Navy Blue or sari Myron Sari with
Navy Blue Blouse and Black sandel
Winter: Myron Cardigans
Note:- a. No self prints or embroiders variation of the uniform will be permitted.
b. It is mandatory for all the students to wear their Identity Card before entering into
the college premises.
19 Duration of Course: One academic year comprising of duration of the course is of 10
months consisting of 220 working days.
20. AWARD OF DEGREE: Panjab University will award degree in B.Ed. (Special Education)
specialization in mental Retardation. Specified rules and regulations of the university will be
followed while awarding the degree.
21. CERTIFICATION AS A REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL:
It is mandatory for every teacher of special education to obtain a “Registered
Professional Certificate” from the Rehabilitation Council of India to work in the field of
special education in India. As continuous professional growth is necessary for the
renewal of the certificate, the teachers as well as educators in special education should
undergo in-service certificate, the teachers as well as educators in special education
should undergo in service programme periodically to update their professional
knowledge.
22. IDENTITY CARD:
It is mandatory for every student of the college to carry Identity card while entering
the institutional premises.. Duplicate Identity card will be issued on payment of Rs. 50/-
if lost or damaged.
23. LIBRARY RULES:

10. 1. The college provides library facilities to all the students on production of their identity
cum library cards.
2. Students are responsible for the safety of library books issued to them.
3. Loss of the borrower’s card should be immediately reported to the librarian who will
issue a duplicate card on payment.
4. Students can borrow two books at a time for a period of 10 days.
5. A fine of Rs. 1 per day per volume will be levied if a book is kept beyond permissible
period of 10 day. In case the member does not pay the fine, the librarian is authorized
to detain his card till the amount is paid.
6. If book is much in demand, the librarian may curtail the number of days or even shift it
in the list of reference books which cannot be issued and may be used in the library
only.
7. Books issued may be recalled at any time.
8. Re-issue of the same book to the same student will be permitted if the book is not
required by others.
9. Reference books, rare books, thesis, journals, periodicals & temporarily reserved
books will not be issued.
10. A person losing, defacing, underlining or otherwise damaging books shall be required
to pay the entire cost of the book replacement.
11. The books reported to have been lost shall be either replaced by the latest edition or
paid for at the price available in the latest catalogues/books plus 10% of the price as
service charges.
12. In case the book is out of print or rare and its price is not available, the librarian will
decide the amount to be charged i.e. the cost of the lost book to be realized from the
member shall be calculated by adding 10% price to the original cost of the book every
year from the date of its publication till the case is settled and cost thus arrived at
shall be further enhanced by 10%.
13. A student found tearing off or removing pages or illustrations from a book or journal
will be dealt strictly and a fine upto Rs. 100 will be imposed.
14. Borrowers should not get the mutilated books issued without getting the signature of
the librarian mutilated place otherwise they will be held responsible for mutilation.
15. Books borrowed from the library must be returned to the librarian and should not b
passed on to others.
16. The student will surrender the library card along with readers ticket to the librarian
after returning all the books at the end of the academic session and get NO DUES
certificate.
17. Students must get the issued books checked by the official deputed for this purpose
before leaving the library.
24. LABORATORIES:
College provides the facilities of well equipped and well maintained laboratories to the
students facilitating them to enhance their teaching skills through experiments,
demonstrations and presentation. The college has Special education Lab, Psychology
lab and Computer Lab.
25. REFUND OF SECURITIES: Refund of Securities:
The application for the refund of securities must be accompanied by No Dues
Certificate from the head of various departments, college office, Librarian etc.
26. FEES ( To written after approval from UT Admin)

11. Fes for the course is Rs. _________ (as per norms) to be deposited before the beginning
of the session. Fees will not be refunded in case the student has discontinued the course
or rusticated from the college. Only security deposited will be refunded after producing
the NOC from various departments.
Details of the fees are as under:
A. FEE STRUCTURE : As per Chandigarh Administration & University rules
Govt. Dues
Admission Fee Rs. 500/- p.a.
Tuition Fee Rs. 400/- p.m.
Tutorial Fee Rs. 05 p.m.
PLA
Magazine Fund Rs. 300/- p.a.
Amalgamated Fund Rs. 150/- p.m.
Dilapidation Fund Rs. 20/- p.m.
Health Fund Rs. 20/- p.m.
Book Replacement Fund Rs. 20/- p.m.
Audio Visual Fund (AVF) Rs. 50/- p.m.
Work Experience Rs. 50/- p.m.
Identity Card (I.C.) Rs. 50/-
Red Cross Rs. 50/- p.a.
Library Security Rs. 500/-
Student Aid Fund Rs. 100/-
College Development Fund Rs.1000/- p.a.
H. Exam Fund Rs. 500/-
Student Welfare Fund Rs. 500/- p.a.
Sports Fund Rs. 200/- p.a.
Practical Fees Rs. 50/- p.m.
Craft Fund Rs. 500/- p.a.

12. Caution Money R.2000/-p.a.
University Charges Annual:
Service Tax Fee Rs. 12/-
College Development Council Fee Rs. 130/-
University Sports Dev. Fee Rs. 50/-
Univ. Sports Fee Rs. 75/-
Youth Welfare Fund Rs. 40/-
Holiday Home Fee Rs. 60/-
NSS Rs. 05/-
Almuni Sch. Fund Rs. 10/-
Continuation Fee Rs. 40/-
World Univ. Service Fund Rs. 10/-
Youth Welfare Fee Rs. 60/-
M. Auditorium Fee Rs. 50/-
Univ. Senate Building Fund Rs. 05/-
Other if any (Univ. Charges)
Migration Fee (inter College) Rs. 230/- p.a.
Registration Fee Rs. 80/- p.a.
Note:
1. University Charges and any other Charges/fees will be as per the directions received from the
Punjab University.
2. Fees will be collected in two Instalments in a year.
3. In case of any increase or decrease in the fee at any stage by the Competent Authority, the
fees will be charged accordingly in due course.
4. In case the candidate leaves the course before completion, fees will not be refunded accept
Library Security.
27. Course Content:

13. The following theory and practical papers will be offered. The curriculum content may be
revised as per the directions of Rehabilitation Council of India & Panjab University. Syllabus
of theory and practical is given below.

14. THEORY PAPERS
COMMON PAPERS
S.No. PAPER NAME OF PAPERS HRS INTERNAL EXTERNAL MARKS
MARKS MARKS
1. I Education in India : A Global 60 20 80 100
Perspective
2. II Nature & Needs of various 60 20 80 100
Disabilities – An Introduction
3. III Educational Psychology & 60 20 80 100
Persons with Disabilities
4. IV Educational Planning & 60 20 80 100
Management, Curriculum
Designing & Research.
Total Hours 240 Total Marks 400
SPECIALIZATION PAPERS:
S.No. PAPE NAME OF PAPERS HRS INTERNAL EXTERNAL MARKS
R MARKS MARKS
1. V Identification and assessment of 60 20 80 100
persons with mental retardation.
2. VI Mental retardation its 60 20 80 100
multidisciplinary aspects.
3. VII Curriculum and Teaching Strategies 60 20 80 100
4. VIII Methodology of Teaching Children 60 20 80 100
with Learning Difficulties in an
inclusive set Up
Total Hours 240 Total Marks 400
METHODOLOGY PAPERS:

15. S.No. PAPER NAME OF PAPERS HRS INTERNAL EXTERNA MARKS
MARKS L MARKS
(Any one)
1 IX Teaching of Language & Social 60 20 80 100
Studies
OR
60 20 80 100
Teaching of Science & Maths
Total Hours 60 TOTAL MARKS 100
PRACTICAL PAPERS:
S.No. PAPER NAME OF PAPERS HOURS INTERNAL EXTERNAL TOTAL
MARKS MARKS MARKS
1. X Individualized Education 100 120 80 200
Programme
2. XI Teaching Practice – 150 120 80 200
Special School
3. XII Teaching Practice – 100 100 50 150
Resource Room –
Regular School
4 XIII Teaching Practice of 100 120 80 200
Methodology Papers –
Regular Schools
5 XIV Skill training in Mental 100 120 80 200
Retardation &
additional disability
areas- Autism, Cerbral
Palsy, & Sensory
impairment.
6 XV Preparation of Teaching 50 30 20 50
Learning Materials
Total Hours 600 Total Marks 1000
Important Dates for Admission
Sale of prospects : 2nd August, 2011 (Tuesday):

16. Last date of receipt of application : 8th Augusut, 2011(Monday)
Date of display of short listed candidates : 11th August, 2011(Thursday)
Date of Counseling/ Interview : 16th August, 2011 (Tuesday)
Date of display 1st of list of selected Candidates : 18th August, 2011(Thursday)
Last date of submission of fee : 23rd August, 2011 (Tuesday)
Date of start of session : 24th August, 2011 (Wednesday)
NOTE:-
1. Prospectus and the application form (2011-12) can be down loaded from the website:
www.gimrc.gov.in and submitted to Regional Institute for Mentally, Sector-31, Chandigarh along
with Demand Draft of Rs.200/-
2. Request for prospectus and applications forms by registered/speed post addressed to the Joint
Director, Regional Institute for Mentally Handicapped, Sector-31, Chandigarh and accompanied by a
bank draft for Rs.200/-(Rs. two hundred only).
3. The Demand Draft of above mentioned amount in favour of Director, Regional Institute for
Mentally Handicapped, Payable at Chandigarh.
4. The filled up form alongwith D.D. should be submitted to the Joint Director, Regional Institute for
Mentally Handicapped, Sector-31, Chandigarh
For further clarifications contact
Mr. Hemant Singh Keshwal
Course Coordinator (B.Ed Spl. Edu MR)
RIMH, Sector 31C, Chandigarh
0172-2637361, Fax No. : 2637369
Ph: 07696569224

17. REGIONAL INSTITUTE FOR MENTALLY HANDICAPPED
SECTOR 31-C, CHANDIAGRH Session 2011-12
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APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO B.Ed SPECIAL EDUCATION-MR
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candidate duly
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