DEGREE PROGRAMME FOR DEAF/HARD OF HEARING STUDENTS

  NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF SPEECH & HEARING 

NISH Road, Sreekaryam PO, Trivandrum ‐ 695017, Kerala, India 
Admission to Degree Programs Exclusively for Deaf /Hard of Hearing Students 
(Under University of Kerala)
 ബധിരർ - കേൾക്കാൻ പ്രയാസമുള്ള വിദ്യാർത്ഥികൾക്ക് മാത്രമായുള്ള  പ്രത്യേക ബിരുദ കോഴ്സുകൾ 

National Institute of Speech & Hearing (NISH) is an academic institution under the Ministry of Social Justice, Government of Kerala.NISH conducts programs both for professional preparation and also for higher education of people with disabilities.

Courses Offered
1. BSc. Computer Science (HI)  --- 4 years 
2. Bachelor of Fine Arts (HI)      ---  5 years
3. Bachelor of Commerce (HI)   ---  4 years

WHO CAN APPLY
  •  Admission is restricted to those who are deaf/hard of hearing,
  •  Plus Two/Pre degree or its equivalent 

METHOD OF SELECTION
  • Candidates seeking admission to the Degree (HI) program will have to appear for Degree Admission Competency Examination (DACE) conducted at NISH
  •  DACE consists of 1 paper each in English, Mathematics & Logical ability
  • The examination duration is 3 hours.
  • Those who desire to opt for Bachelor of Fine Arts (HI) will have to take an aptitude test in drawing. Aptitude test scores will only be a Pass/Fail.
  • Those who do not take the aptitude test will not be considered for BFA program later.
  • The Candidates who do not qualify the DACE examination are not eligible for any of the Degree programs. 
IMPORTANT DATES FOR ADMISSION
(Tentative )
  • Date of issuing applications                      :  May 2020
  • Last Date to Submit Online Application :  June 2020
  • DACE examination (Entrance Exam)     :  June 2020