The National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (Divyangjan) Secunderabad was established in 1984. It is a co-educational college where both boys and girls study together. The college is spread over 20 acres. The total enrolment of the students is 227, and the dedicated faculty members are 18. NIEPID is affiliated with Osmania University Hyderabad .
The college offers a total of 6 courses at the diploma, undergraduate, and postgraduate levels. NIEPID courses include D. Ed Special Education , Diploma in Vocational Rehabilitation, Diploma in Early Childhood Special Education , B. Ed Special Education, Post Graduate Diploma in Early Intervention , and M. Ed Special Education. The duration of the courses ranges from 1 to 2 years.
NIEPID admissions are based on previous academic qualifications. Students need to check all the important information, such as fees, seat intake, and eligibility criteria, before applying. According to the placement data of 2024-2025, a total of 41 students secured placement in decent organisations. The college also offers scholarships.
NIEPID scholarships include Pre Metric, Post Metric, National Overseas, National Fellowships and others. NIEPID provides separate hostel facilities for boys and girls, a canteen, departmental laboratories, an auditorium, a health centre, sports facilities, a library and a spacious reading room, IT infrastructure, and a guest waiting room facility.
National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities, Secunderabad is located in Manovikas Nagar, Bowenpally, Secunderabad, Telangana. The nearest railway station is the Malkajgiri Junction Secunderabad, which is only 7. 6 km away from the institute and takes about 20 minutes to reach. The nearest airport is the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad, which is 36.
3 km away from the institute and takes about 1 hour to reach. The Secunderabad bus station is 5. 3 km away and can be reached in 15 minutes from the institute.