Admission in Psychology for MA

Hello,

Masters in Psychology is a 2-year post graduate course. Candidates who have completed their graduation in psychology are eligible to apply for the course. The selection is either based on merit in the qualifying exam or on the basis of the entrance exam.

Details for the admissions are given below:

Duration of course -  2 Years

Number of Semesters  - 4

Curriculum structure - Semester Wise

Course Fee  -  INR 15,000 to 100,000 per year

Eligibility Criteria:

1. Qualification Required- Candidates must graduate in any background from a recognized university. There may be  colleges which only accept those who have a bachelor’s degree in Psychology.

2. Selection Criteria- The candidates will either be shortlisted in the basis of one’s merit or entrance test performance. That completely depends on the college that you applied  for.

3. Minimum marks required- Candidates must secure a minimum 45% in order to be eligible for MA in Psychology.

For more information please refer the below link:

https://university.careers360.com/colleges/list-of-ma-in-psychology-universities-in-india

All The Best!!!!

Hello Sumita,

Masters in Psychology is a 2-year post graduate course. It is offered under various  specializations such as: clinical psychology, health psychology, Industrial Psychology, etc.

If you have completed your graduation in psychology the you are eligible to apply for the course.

The selection is either based on merit in the qualifying exam or on the basis of the entrance exam.

For different colleges, the course fee keeps on varying accordingly. Read the article given below to know in detail about more insights into MA in Psychology.

To get Admission in psychology ma there are various entrance exams conducted I will provide you with the details of these exams -

1. TISSNET- The Tata Institute of Social Sciences, conducts TISSNET entrance test for MA psychology courses. Candidates must secure 50% marks in graduation in order to participate in the TISSNET exam.

2. DUET- This is a psychology entrance exam for the Delhi University. Candidates must secure 50% marks in graduation in order to participate in the TISSNET exam.

3. BHU PET- This Banaras Hindu University Examination. Candidates must pass their graduation with a minimum 50% marks.

After completing your MA in psychology the career options you have are -

1. Psychologist-

This is a promising career. It empowers the graduate to create value in others life by working in health centres, community centres, etc.

The average salary of a psychologist is Rs 40,000 per month.

2. Mental Health Counsellor-

A mental health counsellor works on looking after mental wellness of the people.

The starting salary of a mental health counselor Rs 45,000 per month

3. Child Care Specialist-

The starting salary of a child care specialist is Rs 32,000/-

4. Rehabilitation-

The starting salary of a psychologist at the rehab is Rs 35,000/- month

5. Psychology Professor-

Post graduates in Psychology can apply for NET examination to be selected as professor in various colleges in universities.

I hope this will help,

All the best!