NILD CET

The National Institute for Locomotor Disabilities Common Entrance Test (NILD CET) is a specialised entrance examination conducted by the National Institute for Locomotor Disabilities (Divyangjan), an autonomous body under the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. This central government-level examination is designed to facilitate admissions into various professional courses offered by the institute, which focuses on rehabilitation medicine, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, prosthetics and orthotics, and other allied health sciences related to locomotor disabilities. The examination serves as a gateway for candidates seeking admission to diploma, bachelor's, and postgraduate programmes specifically tailored to address the needs of persons with disabilities. NILD, located in Kolkata, West Bengal, has established itself as a premier institution for education, training, research, and rehabilitation services in the field of locomotor disabilities. The test assesses candidates on their aptitude, subject knowledge, and understanding of disability-related concepts, depending on the course applied for. The total marks and examination structure vary according to the specific programme, with most courses following a merit-based selection process combining entrance test scores and academic qualifications. The institute offers specialised training to create skilled professionals who can work effectively with persons with locomotor disabilities in various capacities—from clinical settings to community-based rehabilitation programmes. Graduates from NILD programmes are employed in government hospitals, rehabilitation centres, NGOs working with persons with disabilities, special schools, prosthetic and orthotic centres, and as independent practitioners. The Common Entrance Test ensures that only motivated and capable candidates gain admission to these socially significant professional courses, thereby maintaining the quality of rehabilitation services across the nation.