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Best Psychology Universities in India

Over the years, psychology has gained a lot of attention and recognition in India, which has resulted in the formation of various top institutes that provide excellent opportunities for research and education in this field. The top psychology universities in India are famous for their appropriate curricula, innovative research projects, and standard academic performance in psychology. These universities not only equip students with a strong theoretical foundation but also provide hands-on practical experience through various laboratories, internships, and fieldwork opportunities. There are around 441 psychology universities in India.

The psychology courses offered by the universities can be studied full-time, online, and through distance/correspondence. The department emphasises both theoretical knowledge and practical application through research and fieldwork. Top universities that specialise in psychology are famous for their excellent professors, and significant research output, and provide candidates with a wide range of professional options in this field.

Best Psychology Universities in India-Eligibility Criteria

Different levels of psychology courses have different eligibility criteria. The following is the general overview of eligibility requirements. 

UG Psychology Courses

To apply for the UG Psychology Course, the candidates:

  • Should have studied Class 12 or equivalent education from the state/national education board in India.

  • From any stream, i.e. arts, science, or commerce, to get admission in psychology courses.

  • Those who have completed Class 12 from any open school board like NIOS are also eligible.

Note: Colleges/Universities for psychology courses might mention additional eligibility criteria at the time of admission.

PG Psychology Courses

To apply for the PG Psychology Course, the candidates:

  • Those who have completed a bachelor's degree with psychology as a main subject are eligible.

  • Those appearing for the final year examination of their bachelor's degree are also eligible.

  • Those who have completed graduation in psychology from distance learning or open university are not eligible.

Top Entrance Exams to get into Best Psychology Universities in India

  • National Eligibility Test (NET): Conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), NET is a nationwide examination for determining eligibility for Assistant Professorship and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in Indian universities and colleges. Many universities offering psychology programmes consider NET scores for admissions to postgraduate courses.

  • Graduate Aptitude Test in Psychology (GATE): While primarily for admission to postgraduate programmes in engineering and technology, GATE scores are also accepted by some universities offering psychology programmes for admissions to M.Tech in Engineering Psychology or related interdisciplinary courses.

  • Common University Entrance Test (CUET): CUET is conducted for admission to various undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programmes across central, private and deemed universities in India. Several central universities offering psychology programmes accept CUET scores for admissions.

Best Psychology Universities in India NIRF Ranking wise:

Tabulated below is the list of universities of psychology in India, along with the NIRF ranking.

Top 5 Government  Psychology Universities in India Fee Structure wise:

Given  below is the list of public/government Psychology universities in India, along with the total tuition fee:

Name of the college

Fee Structure

JMI New Delhi

Rs 24,000

BHU Varanasi

-

AMU Aligarh

-

University of Hyderabad

Rs 86,420

University of Delhi

Rs 67,590

Top 5 Private  Psychology Universities in India Fee Structure

Psychology is one of India's fastest-growing subjects. Once the student has completed their psychology degree and internship, they must consider the candidate who wishes to work. The following table shows the top psychology universities in India with their respective fee structure.

Name of the Colleges

Fee Structure

Manipal Academy of Higher Education

Rs 6.60 Lakhs

KIIT University

Rs 3.48 Lakhs

SRM University

Rs 1.35 Lakhs

Thapar University

Rs 2.02 Lakhs

Chandigarh University

Rs 4.96 Lakhs

Top Psychology Universities  in India - Placement-wise

Psychologists can work as counsellors at universities, hospitals, schools, clinics, government agencies, etc. Owing to ever-rising psychological problems in society, the need for professional psychologists is in high demand these days.

Name of the College 

Median Salary

JMI New Delhi Placements

Rs. 7,50,000

BHU Varanasi Placements

Rs. 8,00,000

Manipal Academy of Higher Education Placements

Rs 8,50,000

AMU Aligarh Placements

Rs 5,62,000

DU Delhi Placements

Rs. 8,00,000

Job Profiles in Psychology

As mentioned earlier, it is one of the fastest-growing disciplines in India. After completing their psychology degree and internship, students can find job opportunities in a variety of environments, such as social service organisations,government agencies, clinics, hospitals, rehabilitation centres, assisted living facilities, management facilities in the concerned field, educational institutions, and marketing firms.

The ideal psychology course is mostly determined by personal interests, professional objectives, and aspirations. However, some highly competitive courses in psychology that provide promising job opportunities include forensic psychology, educational psychology, organisational psychology, counselling psychology, and clinical psychology.

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