National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities (NIEPMD)
NIEPMD Chennai
Total empowerment, skill development, and rehabilitation for multi-disability care
● Muttukadu, Chennai▣ Government▣ Established in 2005
✓RCI✓NMC✓Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment✓The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University✓The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai
About National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities (NIEPMD)
National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities (NIEPMD) is a national apex body established by the Government of India under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. It functions to provide professional training, comprehensive rehabilitation services, vocational skilling, and extensive research facilities for persons with multiple disabilities.
Highlights
Apex national institute under Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Comprehensive multi-disability rehabilitation and training hub
Affiliated with The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University
Approved by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI)
Advanced therapy, vocational, and assistive technology units
Nationally recognized research output in disability studies
Expert faculty comprising medical, educational, and rehab specialists
Extensive outreach programs across rural and urban settings
Robust placement network in special schools and hospitals
Fully equipped barrier-free campus infrastructure
Courses Offered
S.NoCourse NameLevel
1Department of Special EducationPG
2Department of Clinical PsychologyPhD
3Department of Physical Medicine & RehabilitationPhD
4Department of Vocational TrainingUG
Admission Process
01
Notification
Announcement of admissions via official website and national newspapers.
02
Application Submission
Filling online registration forms with relevant mark sheets.
03
Entrance Screening
Appearing for entrance examinations conducted by the university or institute.
04
Merit Determination
Preparation of merit lists based on transparent reservation policies.
05
Admission Finalization
Counseling sessions, fee payment, and document verification.
Facilities
Campus Wi-Fi
Central Library
Computer Lab
Smart Classrooms
Hostel
Transport
Language Lab
Sports
Seminar Hall
Placement Cell
Innovation Cell
Digital Learning Centre
Placement Information
Placement Rate94%
Average Package6.0 LPA
Highest Package12.0 LPA
Scholarships
- Central Sector Scholarship for Students with Disabilities
- National Handicapped Finance Corporation Scheme
- Tamil Nadu Backward Classes Welfare Scholarship
- Post Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/SCA
- Ministry Social Justice Stipends
- NIEPMD Merit Financial Aid
- National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship
- State Government Educational Subsidies
Hostel Facilities
Barrier-free accessible hostel architecture
24/7 security and warden service
Nutritious dining hall and mess
Recreation room with television
Uninterrupted power and water supply
Wi-Fi internet enabled study rooms
Medical emergency care availability
Clean, spacious living rooms
Events
- International Day of Persons with Disabilities Conclave
- National Workshop on Multiple Disabilities
- Annual Sports Meet for Differently Abled
- Cultural Fest - Samarth
- Research Symposium
- Parents and Professionals Meet
Campus Life
Technical Clubs
- Assistive Tech Innovation Club
- Disability Research Guild
- Rehabilitation Tech Forum
- Inclusive Education Society
Cultural Clubs
- Fine Arts and Craft Club
- Music and Rhythm Group
- Drama and Theatre Club
- Literary Discussion Society
Community Service
- Multi-Disability Mobile Camp Outreach
- Early Intervention Village Drives
- Teacher Training Workshops
- Parent Support Counseling Camps
- Accessibility Audit Awareness
- Rehabilitation Aid Distribution
Location & Distance
✈Airport35 km from Chennai International Airport
▣Railway Station32 km from Chennai Egmore Station
▣Bus Stand5 km from Kovalam Bus Terminus
▣Metro25 km from Saidapet Metro Station
♥HospitalFully Equipped On-Campus Hospital
Google Map Location
●East Coast Road, Muttukadu, Kovalam Post, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 603112● Open in Google Maps
Contact Details
East Coast Road, Muttukadu, Kovalam Post, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 603112
044-27472113niepmd@msje.gov.inwww.niepmd.tn.nic.in● Open in Google Maps