PG Psychiatry/Psychology at CIP

Applications are invited from eligible candidates for admission to the following postgraduate degree / diploma courses of Ranchi University and conducted at Central Institute of Psychiatry, Kanke, Ranchi commencing from May 1, 2012. Selection of Candidates will be done through entrance examination to be conducted between February 19-25, 2012.

Courses and Eligibility:

GROUP A:
1. MD (Psychiatry)
Duration: 3 years (exemption of one year is granted to those who have passed Diploma of 2 years duration in the same subject).
Qualification: MBBS degree of any University recognized by Medical Council of India, with one year rotating Internship completed by February, 15, 2012.

2. Diploma in Psychological Medicine
Duration: 2 years
Qualification: MBBS degree of any University recognized by Medical Council of India, with one year rotating Internship completed by February, 15, 2012.

GROUP B:
3. PhD in Clinical Psychology
Duration: 3 years for MA / MSc (Psychology) degree holders and 2 years after MPhil in Medical & Social Psychology / Clinical Psychology.
Qualification: First Class Master’s degree in Psychology regular course Or MPhil in Medical & Social Psychology / Clinical Psychology of any recognized University, for 3 years and 2 years course respectively.

4. MPhil in Medical & Social Psychology
Duration: 2 years
Qualification: MA / MSc in Psychology regular course of a recognized University with minimum 50% marks in the aggregate.

GROUP C
5. MPhil in Psychiatric Social Work
Duration: 2 years
Qualification: MA in Sociology or Master in Social Work regular course of a recognized University with minimum 50% marks in the aggregate.

GROUP D
6. Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing
Duration: One year
Qualification: ‘A’ Grade Certificate or Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery.
Experience: Two years’ experience as Staff Nurse.

Scholarships:
Group A: For MD (Psychiatry) and DPM: Selected candidates may be considered for Residency Scheme as applicable to the Central Government Institutions. The residency scheme is limited and may not be available to some candidates joining the course on seats reserved for OBC candidates. However, it may be provided subject to sanctioning of the same by the Government.

Group B & C: Selected candidates may be considered for scholarship of Rs. 8000/- per month in the first and second year, and Rs. 9000/- per month in the third year. The scholarships are limited and may not be available to some candidates joining the course on seats reserved for OBC candidates. However, it may be provided subject to sanctioning of the same by the Government

Group D: Selected candidates may be considered for scholarship of Rs. 2500/- per month. The scholarships are limited and may not be available to some candidates joining the course on seats reserved for OBC candidates. However, it may be provided subject to sanctioning of the same by the Government.

Selection
The selection will depend upon marks obtained in the entrance examination. The entrance test will be of MCQ type consisting of 100 questions to be answered in 60 minutes. There will be 0.25 negative marking for each wrong answer. The test will have questions of MBBS standard in the following approximate distribution:
20% from Psychiatry and allied behavioural sciences
15% from Neurology
30% from General Medicine
35% from rest of Medical subjects

For PhD in Clinical Psychology, MPhil in Medical and Social Psychology and MPhil in Psychiatric Social Work courses also the entrance test will be of MCQ type consisting of 100 questions to be answered in 60 minutes. The test will have questions of MA / MSc / MSW standard. There will be 0.25 negative marking for each wrong answer.

For Diploma in Psychiatric nursing course there shall not be a written entrance examination. However, there will be an interview for the selection of the candidates.

The minimum percentage of marks obtained in the written test to be eligible for admission to postgraduate medical courses shall be 50% for General Category candidates and 40% for the candidate belonging to Schedule Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes and Physically Handicapped.

Application Procedure:
The application form is to be submitted electronically by internet a hard copy of the same application form printed on A4 size bond paper complete in all respect along with a Demand Draft of Rs.400/- for General candidate and Rs.300/- for SC/ST/OBC candidates (non-refundable) in favour of Director, CIP, Ranchi payable at Ranchi should reach the Director, Central Institute of Psychiatry, Kanke, Ranchi-834006 (Jharkhand) by December 9, 2011.

The hard copy of the application form should be duly signed and accompanied with Demand Draft, attested photocopies of all certificates, mark sheets, testimonials, Caste Certificate / Disability certificate if applicable.

Candidates applying for both MD and DPM and for both PhD (Clinical Psychology) and MPhil in Medical and Social Psychology courses starting from May 1, 2012 need to submit only one application each.

From the pool of applicants suitable candidates would be asked to appear for a written examination and interview / counseling at CIP, which shall be between February 19-25, 2012. The last date for joining the courses is 31st March, 2012.




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