You still have time to start your preparation. Be focused and serious about whatever you are doing. Make a time table and everyday goals. Try to give Mock tests as much as possible. Don't lose hope. If you are in depression or have anxiety attacks go for the doctor. It wilk help you a lot. Moreover, start doing today itself, don't wait for a particular date to start your preparation. All the best

Dear Candidate,

Here are the following three points mentioned by you:

1) PSYCHOLOGIST AS ADVISORS: Here psychologist never act as a superior advising you to do something, rather they indulge in the process along with you and try to rectify your path and allow you to take the right decisions.

2) PSYCHOLOGIST AS EVALUATORS: Here the psychologists perform different tests on their clients to decode any disorder or some other problem that bothers the client.

3) PSYCHOLOGIST AS REFORMERS: Here the psychologists try to shatter the wrong beliefs and negative thinking of the client and try to reform them into a positive and better decision making individual by applying various techniques and counselling.

Hope this helps!

Hey aspirant,

after doing your 12th grade with physics, chemistry and biology you can apply for a Bachelor degree in psychology be it a B.A. or a B.Sc. course. About Bachelor of Arts (BA) Psychology: BA in psychology is an undergraduate level programme which goes on for a duration of three years.

• Finish a related bachelor's degree program. ...
• Enroll in a graduate program. ...
• Complete an internship or practicum. ...
• Apply for a license. ...
• Get board-certified. ...
• Apply for child psychologist jobs.

Hope that answers.  All the best!

Hello,

Psychologist course is very closely related to study of mental health of a person and it's functioning. Psychology can be studies in both Arts and science perspective.

There are various ways by which you can pursue psychology after 12th. Also numerous colleges in India offer degree courses both at Undergraduate UG and Postgraduate PG level in psychology. Further Diploma and Doctorate courses are also provided by many colleges in India.

At Undergraduate or UG level, psychology can be studied as BA in Psychology and BSc in Psychology etc. The course duration is for 3 years .

After completing the Undergraduate degree, one can further study psychology in Postgraduation PG as MA in Psychology, MSc Psychology and M.Phil Psychology. The course duration is 2 years.

For more advanced degree one can choose to obtain the Doctorate by completing PhD Psychology which may take around 3-5 years.

For complete details about the psychology courses, colleges offering the above mentioned programs, course fees, eligibility criteria and complete details, kindly check out the link given below-

https://www.careers360.com/courses/psychology-course

I hope you find the answer helpful.

Thank you.

Hello,

As per your query my answer would be to become a Psychologist you have to pursue 10+2 with the subject Psychology. After that you can be a graduate and post graduate in the field also. 8 to 12 years are spent in higher education along with Docorate degree. You need to have excellent research skills in the field of psychology.

Some of the details related to psychology course in India.

Follow the link given  below

https://www.careers360.com/courses/psychology-course

Thank You

Hi,

I hope you are doing good. As your query the information given follows:

The requirements to become a licensed psychologist are:

• Pass the 10+2 exam preferably with Psychology as one of the subjects
• Complete a Bachelor (BA or BS) in Psychology degree (the curriculum of which focuses on “personality development, psychotherapy, stress management and neuro-psychology”)
• Specialization at the postgraduate level, where one can get an M.A. or M.Sc. in either Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling
• Further specialization at the doctoral level is available as well via PhD or M.Phil.

I hope this information will be helpful for you.

All the best.

Dear applicant it's great that you have profound interest in Psychology. To become a Psychologist in India first in your 10+2 keep psychology as one of your principle subjects. Followed by pursuing any of the degrees like:

1. B.A Psychology

2. B.Sc Psychology

3. B.A in Applied Psychology

During your Bachelor's degree try to gain some working experience on Subjects to gather deep knowledge about the subject.

Then Pursue either M.Sc in Psychology or M.A in Psychology and after that accomplish your goal by completing PhD in the subject. Then you are all set to counsel patients and make them mentally healthy.

Good luck!!

Hello Adhya,

Well you have a wonderful goal.

See, to become a psychologist you can take any stream in class 11th. But the preferred streams are SCIENCE and ARTS. Along with this you can also take Psychology as a subject.

Studying psychology in 11th and 12th provides a better understanding and keeps the basics strong.

Studying Biology helps to get a better understanding of human mind.

After completing your 12th you need to do BA or BSc in Psychology.

Then you can do Masters.

Further you can also do doctorate level via Phd. and MPhil.

Hi aspirants

The first step to become a Psychologist, you will need to cover up the entire degree level, i.e. Bachelor in Psychology, post graduation degree and then Ph. D degree. The psychology program extended to 4 year undergraduate degree in addition to 4 to 6 years doctorate degree.

Eligibility criteria for UG

Undergraduate Level

• Candidates from all streams can pursue psychology courses.

• Candidates who have completed 10+2 from a recognized board of education are eligible with a prerequisite that they have scored at least 55% marks.

• Additional eligibility criteria may also be mentioned by a few colleges during admission.

• Merit-based admissions or admissions through entrance exams are decided by the specific colleges.

Undergraduate subjects

Few of the many subjects in bachelor’s degree psychology is mentioned for reference,

• Introduction to Psychology

• Psychological Research

• Statistical Methods for Psychological Research

• Understanding and Dealing with Psychological Disorders

• Social Physiology

• Counselling Psychology

• Psychology for Individual Differences

• Applied Social Psychology

Psychologists work with healthcare teams, hospitals, medical schools, clinics, nursing homes, mental health care centres and educational institutions. The average salary is in the range of 2 to 10 lakhs.

But a graduate can earn from Rs. 3 lakh rupees to Rs. 5 lakhs as a fresher in psychology. More than 56% of psychology graduates are employed, and the career has a wide career scope abroad.

For more information Click the link

https://www.careers360.com/courses/psychology-course

Hope this Helps

Good Luck!

Hello,

Psychology is the scientific study of human mind and behaviour is known as psychology according to the American Psychological Association. It is a multidisciplinary field with many subsets such as human development, sports, health, clinical, social behaviour and cognitive processes.

To Get to know the eligibility criteria, and More details, refer the Below link,

https://www.careers360.com/courses/psychology-course

Hope this information will help you, Good Luck!!!