National Institute of Speech and Hearing (NISH) is an autonomous institution located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, working relentlessly for the education and rehabilitation of individuals suffering from speech-language and hearing impairments. It is a self financed institution which is established in 1997 by the Kerala State Social Welfare Department. It is affiliated to the University of Kerala. It has accreditation from the Rehabilitation Council of India as an Excellent Institution and by NAAC with A Grade. 

National Institute of Speech and Hearing offers 7 courses in 5 streams. Bachelor’s degree is offered in Fine Arts, Audiology and Speech Language Pathology, Commerce, Computer Science. Two undergraduate Diploma degrees are also offered in Indian Sign Language and Early Childhood Special Education (Deaf). The institute also provides a specialized Master of Science degree in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology. 

Admission procedures for Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes are conducted through online application. Admission to any course is based on Merit or Marks. There are seats reserved for SC/ST candidates in all the courses as per the University norms.

National Institute of Speech and Hearing Highlights

Following are the highlights of NISH:

Established 1997
Name of Institute Vishwakarma Institute of Information Technology
Institute Type Government
Affiliated to University of Kerala
Basic Admission Criteria Merit and Marks based
Accredited by Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI)
Application Mode Online
Courses Offered BFA, B.Sc, B.Com, UG Diploma, M.Sc
Official Website http://www.nish.ac.in/

National Institute of Speech and Hearing Ranking

  • National Institute of Speech and Hearing has been accredited by Rehabilitation Council of India as an Excellent Institution and by National Assessment and Accreditation Council with A grade.
  • Rank under Category I for 'Best Plan Implementation' by State Planning Board in 2013-14
  • The institution’s newsletter has received ‘Best Newsletter Award’ in National Level Competition in 2015

National Institute of Speech and Hearing Courses

The institute offers courses in five different domains of Arts, Commerce and Science with seven different subjects. The detailed information regarding the courses are enlisted below-

Courses Details
BASLP(Bachelor of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology) Duration:4 years (3 yrs. classroom education and 1 yr. compulsory internship)
Subjects Offered: Speech- Language Pathology, Audiology and allied subjects namely Psychology, Linguistics, and Electronics
Eligibility: Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Biology/Computer science/Statistics/Psychology from any board or university
BFA(Bachelor of Fine Arts) (HI) Duration: 5 years
Eligibility: Candidate must have passed 10+2 or Pre degree or its equivalent from any Board or University in India. Only offered to the hearing impaired students.
B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce) (HI) Duration:4 years
Eligibility: Candidate must have passed 10+2 or Pre degree or its equivalent from any Board or University in India. Only offered to the hearing impaired students.
B.Sc (Computer Science) (HI) Duration:4 years
Eligibility: Candidate must have passed 10+2 or Pre degree or its equivalent from any Board or University in India. Only offered to the hearing impaired students.
DISLI (Diploma in Indian Sign Language Interpretation) Duration: 2 years
Subjects Offered: Sign language usage, cultural perspectives of the different approaches to deaf education, and interpreting concepts and issues.
Eligibility: Candidate must have obtained a minimum of 50% of the aggregate (45% in case of SC/ST candidates) in the plus two examination or its equivalent examination from a recognized Central/State Board of Education.
DECSE (HI) -Diploma in Early Childhood Special Education (Hearing Impairment) Duration: 1 year
Eligibility: Candidate must have obtained a minimum of 50% of the aggregate (45% in case of SC/ST candidates) in the plus two examination or its equivalent examination from a recognized Central/State Board of Education.
M.Sc. Duration: 2 years
Subjects Offered: Audiology , Speech-Language Pathology
Eligibility: Candidate must have Bachelor of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (BASLP) from any recognised university with a minimum pass percentage as per University norms.

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National Institute of Speech and Hearing Admission

Selection Criteria

  • Students are required to have a minimum eligibility of 10+2 degree to apply for the courses offered by the institute.
  • Admission at National Institute of Speech and Hearing are both Merit and Marks based. 
  • FOR BA , BCOM - Candidate must obtain good marks in the Aptitude test held by the institute
  • For DESCE - Admission to the course will be made on the basis of the results of All India Online Aptitude Test by RCI.
  • For BSC - Admission is made on the basis of the marks obtained in the Degree Admission Competency Examination(DACE) conducted by the institute.

How to apply?

  • The admission process for various courses can be done online. Candidates have to apply on the official college website and fill up the application form.
  • In the online application form, students should fill up with all the information correctly, and submit the forms before the deadline.
  • Payment for the application form can be done through credit card/debit card/Internet Banking or by Bank Challan.
  • Candidates should remember the application number and challan number for future log in.
  • After this a Registration ID and password will be given for uploading all the academic data.
  • Then candidates have to do the final confirmation and then print the application.
  • An acknowledgement slip will come out after this and candidates need to carry these documents in times of admission.

National Institute of Speech and Hearing Facilities

NISH provides many facilities which have been tabulated below:

Library: The institute has a huge library consisting of 2739 books and 29 Journals which is accessible by the students.

Well ventilated classrooms: The classrooms are large,well ventilated and airy which helps students to be at ease.

Cafeteria: A spacious cafeteria is there inside the campus which provides hygienic foods to the students, staff and teachers at a subsidized price.

Wi-Fi / Internet facility: The institute has Wi-Fi connectivity all over the campus, thus students can access the internet anytime for information and other activities.

Sports Complex: In the campus the facilities and infrastructure of playing Badminton, Caroms, Chess, Table Tennis and basketball are available. More sports and fitness facilities like Volleyball court, indoor cricket court and gym and fitness centre are almost ready to open for the students.

Auditorium: A spacious auditorium for all the conferences, seminars and other activities can be accessed in the institute.

Medical Facilities: In times of need, the essential medical facilities can be accessed in the institute.

FAQs

Ques. What is the location of the National Institute of Speech and Hearing?

Ans. The location of the Institute is NISH, NISH Road, Sreekariyam P. O., Thiruvananthapuram 695 017.

Ques. Is the National Institute of Speech and Hearing a private Institution?

Ans. No. NISH is a public university which is affiliated to the University of Kerala and accredited from the Rehabilitation Council of India.

Ques. Does the institute provide any scholarship?

Ans. There is no special scholarship announced by the institute at the initial stage but later scholarship is provided in each semester to the students based on their academic performance.

Ques. Who declares the DECSE(HI) and DISLI course certificates in the National Institute of Speech and Hearing?

Ans. The Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) issues the DECSE(HI) and DISLI course certificates.

Ques. What are the basic facilities available in the campus of the National Institute of Speech and Hearing?

Ans. NISH provides its students Library, Auditorium, Sports Facilities, IT Infrastructure and many more. But there is no hostel facility available in the campus.