Registrar - SGT University

Dr. Subodh Kumar is the former Member Secretary of the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI), a statutory body under the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, DEPwD, Government of India. With 33+ years of expertise in disability and rehabilitation, he has played a pivotal role in shaping inclusive education and professional training across the country.

Over his 25-year tenure at RCI, Dr. Kumar held leadership roles such as Assistant Director, Deputy Director (Academics), Member Secretary, and Secretary of the National Board of Examination in Rehabilitation (NBER). He was instrumental in standardising training programmes for 16 categories of rehabilitation professionals, approving and monitoring institutions, granting registration certificates, and maintaining the Central Rehabilitation Register (CRR).

Beyond RCI, he served as Director (on deputation) at the State Institute for Research Training & Rehabilitation, Government of Haryana and later as Director (Campus Administration) at SGT University, Gurugram. Academically, he holds a Master’s degree in Psychology from Magadh University and a Doctorate in Special Education from Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi.

Internationally, Dr. Kumar represented India at Melbourne University (Australia) and Dortmund University (Germany), contributing to the Indo-Australian CBID programme and aligning Indian rehabilitation training with global best practices.

His contributions include developing training modules, assessment & accreditation manuals, CBID and in-service training programmes, and implementing e-governance systems like the e-office and e-CRR portal. He has also guided academia as a PhD examiner , chaired conferences, and continues to inspire as a certified Rehabilitation Psychologist and Special Educator.

Dr Kumar has also served as a Ph.D. examiner for reputed Indian universities, including Jai Narayan Vyas University, Jodhpur and Sardar Patel University, Anand and has chaired multiple national and international conferences. He is a certified Rehabilitation Psychologist and special educator by the RCI.

Throughout his career, Dr. Subodh Kumar has been a visionary leader dedicated to improving the quality, accessibility, and inclusivity of rehabilitation services and education in India.