Hi there. I'm planning to pursue a career in psychology. Hence, I would Like to know about the eligibility ie. About the entrance exams if any and the average marls required. I would also like to know about the jobs and the need for the profession jn future.

Hi aspirant,

Psychology is the study of human behavior and mental processes. Psychologists study a person’s reactions, emotions, and behavior, and apply their understanding of that behavior to treat the associated behavioral problems.

The requirements to become a licensed psychologist are:

1)Pass the 10+2 exam preferably with Psychology as one of the subjects

2)Complete a Bachelor (BA or BS) in Psychology degree (the curriculum of which focuses on “personality development, psychotherapy, stress management and neuro-psychology”)

3)Specialization at the postgraduate level, where one can get an M.A. or M.Sc. in either Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling

4)Further specialization at the doctoral level is available as well via PhD or M.Phil.

Entrance exams required:

Some colleges conduct common entrance exam. Some of the common entrance exams are:

1)IGNOU

2)TISS BAT

3)IPU BA

4) GP (https://collegedunia.com/exams/gpat) (https://collegedunia.com/exams/gpat) AT (https://collegedunia.com/exams/gpat)

Jobs:

Major Fields where graduates can work include Healthcare, Advertising and PR, Marketing, Teaching and education, and other related sectors. Professional can get jobs related to this degree include:

1)Clinical Psychologist

2)Counselling Psychologist

3)Educational psychologist

4)Forensic psychologist

5)Health physiologist

6)High-Intensity therapist

7)Occupational psychologist

8)Sport psychologist

Thank you.