Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Institute for the Physically Handicapped conducts its admission through an annual entrance exam held in collaboration with the University of Delhi, typically in June or July. Successful candidates are invited for counseling, which involves document verification and fee payment. Eligibility requires completion of 12th grade with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and being Muslim, with selections based on a merit list. The institution, affiliated with the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, offers courses in physiotherapy and occupational therapy with first-year fees around 45,000 INR, while subsequent years cost about 25,000 INR, totaling approximately 120,000 INR for the program.
Payment options include cash, cheque, net banking, or drafts. The faculty is well-qualified, though class sizes of about 120 students per teacher pose management challenges. Despite a somewhat passive teaching style, faculty members are supportive and accessible. The college provides 100% campus placements starting in the third year, with internships in recognized hospitals and a compulsory rural posting, offering a stipend of 6,000 INR after the fourth year. While the college does not have its own scholarships, students can avail of central government schemes.
The total tuition fee for the course, including various components like laboratory and library fees, is 50,000 INR per year. Students can apply for loans through banks if needed. Upon course completion, nearly all students secure placements, often in government hospitals or private setups, with an average salary package of 50,000 INR.
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