Psychology is the systematic and scientific study of animals and the human mind and their behaviour and thoughts. By studying the patient’s behavioural pattern, the psychologists counsel them to change their thinking and lead a better life. In the last two decades, we have experienced various socio-economic changes and the advancement of technology that has made our lives easy. But mental peace is at stake as people are relentlessly becoming victims of stress and depression. There is unrest everywhere. Therefore, to combat it, there is a severe need for professional psychologists. Hence scope for psychology as a career is tremendous.
Watch VideoCourse | Eligibility | Duration |
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Certificate | 10+2 (any stream) | 6 months to 1 year |
Diploma | 10+2 (any stream) | 1 year |
Graduation | 10+2 (any stream) | 3 years |
Post Graduate Diploma | B.Sc./ B.A Psychology | 1 year |
Post Graduation | B.Sc./ B.A Psychology | 2 years |
Ph.D. | After PG/ M.Phil | Min. 3 years |
The entrance exam is not compulsory as many colleges do not take the entrance exam, they give admission on the merit base. Also, many colleges have their own entrance exam as per their schedule.
Depending on the type of institute/quota, fees can range from INR Five thousand to Fifty thousand per year; excluding lodging/boarding expenses.
Interpersonal Skills
Communication Skills
Patience
Trustworthiness
Empathy
Emotional stability
Critical thinking
B.A. (Psychology)
M.A. specialization in (Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Industrial Psychology, Educational Psychology, Neuropsychology)
The multi-faceted nature of the subject opens up a wide range of job opportunities for psychologist:
The Maharaja Sayajirao University, Baroda (https://www.msubaroda.ac.in)
L. D. Arts College (https://ldarts.org)
St. Xavier’s College, Ahmedabad (https://sxca.edu.in)
National Forensics Sciences University, Gandhinagar (https://www.nfsu.ac.in)
Anand Arts College, Anand (https://www.aac.ac.in)
Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai (https://www.tiss.edu)
Fergusson College, Pune (https://www.fergusson.edu)
St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai (http://xaviers.edu)
Dr. D Y Patil Arts, Commerce, Science Pimpri, Pune (https://acs.dypvp.edu.in)
K J Somaiya Arts & Commerce, Mumbai (https://kjsac.somaiya.edu.in)
Amity Institute of Psychology and Allied Sciences, Noida, Uttar Pradesh (http://www.amity.edu/aips)
CHRIST University, Bengaluru (https://www.christuniversity.in)
The University of Delhi, Delhi (http://www.du.ac.in/index.php?id=4)
The University of Calcutta, Calcutta (http://www.caluniv.ac.in)
Banaras Hindu University, Banaras (http://www.bhu.ac.in)
Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Chennai (http://www.lsr.edu.in)
S.N.D.T Women’s University, Mumbai (http://sndt.ac.in)
A qualified Psychologist can get employment opportunities in the following areas:
NGO
Hospitals
Schools
Mental Asylums
Human Resource Manager
Note:
All the students, teachers and guardians should note that the above mentioned websites and information on various colleges / universities may change under the rules and regulations of the education department.