Diploma in Early Childhood Special Education (Hearing Impairment) (DECSE(HI))

The Diploma in Early Childhood Special Education (Hearing Impairment) [DECSE(HI)] is a program introduced by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) in 2001.

NISH has been approved by RCI as a recognized center for conducting this program. The primary objective of the course is to train qualified professionals for early intervention in children with hearing loss, specifically in the age group of 0 to 6 years.

With increasing awareness and demand for early intervention services, there is a growing need for trained and qualified teachers in this field. Upon successful completion of the program, candidates will be registered with RCI and issued a certificate of registration.

Interested candidates are advised to visit the NBER website at https://rehabcouncil.in/ or https://nber-rehabcouncil.gov.in/ for detailed information regarding instructions, admission guidelines, and the schedule.

DECSE(HI) Prospectus 2025-26

Diploma in Indian Sign Language Interpretation (DISLI)

The Diploma in Indian Sign Language Interpreting (DISLI) is a program accredited by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) since 2016. NISH is a recognised center by the RCI for administering this program. The primary objective of DISLI is to cultivate proficient and skilled interpreters. Graduates of the diploma program will qualify to serve as interpreters, with RCI granting them the certificate of registration upon successful completion. The program spans a duration of two years.

Applications Open for NBER-ePravesh 2025

The application process for NBER-ePravesh 2025 has begun for merit-based admissions to the RCI-approved certificate courses:

Last date to apply: 12th July 2025

For detailed information and to submit your application, please visit the RCI portal:

https://rehabcouncil.in

DISLI Prospectus 2025-26

Diploma in Teaching Indian Sign Language (DTISL)

The language teacher education programme leading to the Diploma in Teaching of Indian Sign Language (DTISL) aims at preparing Deaf teachers to teach ISL in the institutions of learning across the country. This program is designed to prepare future ISL teachers, who will provide leadership in the sign language teaching field. Trainees will be introduced to key theoretical and methodological issues involved in sign language instruction including language teaching strategies, assessment, and incorporating basic information about Deafness, Deaf community and Deaf culture into the language curriculum. This program focuses on principled approaches to developing and implementing class room methods and strategies for language teaching. It also looks at linguistic, psychological and attitudinal factors that influence student-teacher interaction in the classroom. The graduates of DTISL course may work as ISL teachers in schools, colleges, institutes where the deaf population study and work and other places where interpreting services are required.

The total duration of the course is two years consisting of four semesters.

The course fee is Rs 18,000 for the first year and tuition fee for the second year is Rs 10,000

Applications Open for NBER-ePravesh 2025

The application process for NBER-ePravesh 2025 has begun for merit-based admissions to the RCI-approved certificate courses:

Last date to apply: 12th July 2025

For detailed information and to submit your application, please visit the RCI portal:

https://rehabcouncil.in

DTISL Prospectus 2025-26

DTISL Syllabus

Degree HI (BSc (CS) (HI), BFA (HI) & B.Com (HI))

NISH conducts BSc (Computer Science) (HI), Bachelor of Fine Arts (HI) & B.Com (HI) programs exclusively for the deaf and hard of hearing. The scheme and syllabus have been so designed that there are substantial practical content and less theory. The University of Kerala would award a degree to successful candidates.

Admissions for the Degree HI Program 2025-26 are now closed.

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Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOT) is a four year six months degree course to be commenced from this academic year 2020-21. BOT is a graduate level Programme affiliated to Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS) and Accredited by Academic Council of Occupational Therapy (ACOT/AIOTA) as a part of World Federation of Occupational Therapy (WFOT). Occupational therapy is a rewarding career to serve persons with disabilities and special needs and has good career opportunities in various settings in India and abroad.

Allotment and admission for merit and management seats are done by LBS Centre for Science & Technology (https://www.lbscentre.in/) on the basis of marks obtained in the plus two examinations.

Candidates will be allotted to NISH based on the rank list prepared on the basis of marks obtained in plus two examinations. Candidates have to follow instructions given by LBS Centre and further details can be obtained from the LBS Centre website.

NB: There is no separate online application form for BOT. For eligibility criteria and other instructions, please read the prospectus before you apply. The prospectus is available on the LBS Centre admissions portal. LBS Centre is the sole authority in conducting this admission process, hence you have to contact LBS Centre for enquiries related to the online application process.

Bachelor of Audiology & Speech Language Pathology (BASLP)

The Bachelor in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology is a graduate-level programme affiliated to the Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS) and recognized by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI). Its main aim is to generate skilled and efficient manpower to work effectively with persons having communication disorders. They have opportunities to work in hospitals, special schools, speech and hearing institutes, hearing instrument manufacturing industry, government and non-government agencies working for the disabled as well as to do independent practice. Excellent opportunities await abroad for higher studies and practice.

Allotment and admission for merit and management seats are done by LBS Centre for Science & Technology (https://www.lbscentre.in/) on the basis of marks obtained in the plus two examinations.

Candidates will be allotted to NISH based on the rank list prepared on the basis of marks obtained in plus two examinations. Candidates have to follow instructions given by LBS Centre and further details can be obtained from the LBS Centre website.

NB: There is no separate online application form for BASLP. For eligibility criteria and other instructions, please read the prospectus before you apply. The prospectus is available on the LBS Centre admissions portal. LBS Centre is the sole authority in conducting this admission process, hence you have to contact LBS Centre for enquiries related to the online application process.

MSc in Speech Language Pathology / MSc in Audiology

The MSc. in Speech Language Pathology and MSc. in Audiology are postgraduate level programs recognised by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) and approved by Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS).

The admission to the above programs are centralized allotment procedure and it is through LBS Centre for Science and Technology. All the seats will be allocated based on rank list prepared, based on the marks achieved in BASLP/ B.Sc Speech and Hearing degree of any University recognized by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) and approved by Kerala University of Health Sciences as equivalent. The total duration of these PG programs consists of four semesters.