MA Psychology is a 2-year postgraduate enriching course which is offered by many universities and colleges in India. This course gives students a deep knowledge of human psychology, its behavior and how people interact with each other and their ecosystem.

What is the eligibility for MA Psychology?

The basic eligibility for pursuing this course is that the students should have cleared their graduation from a recognized college. The students should have obtained the minimum marks as mentioned by the university. Some universities make it mandatory for students to have done graduation in psychology in order to pursue MA Psychology.

What is MA Psychology?

Master of Arts or MA Psychology is a postgraduate course in psychology which studies human behavior and human psychology. It is concerned with a thorough and comprehensive study of psychology as a discipline. It covers areas like motivation and nature of mind, crisis management, mental processes, reactions, conflict resolution, group think, and feelings. This course aims to train the students to identify emotional, behavioral and psychological issues as well as specific disorders. The students are taught to come up with a specific treatment plan for each patient.

Students with analytical thinking, compassion, and patience can take this course and further develop themselves. Sense of ethical responsibility and problem-solving capabilities are some other attributes which go well with this course. Aspirants with excellent communication skills are always welcomed. Candidates with numeracy as their strongest suit are tailor-made for this course. This course suits well to the students who look for a fulfilling career helping people to overcome mental illness.

MA Psychology: Eligibility

The minimum eligibility for pursuing this course is that the student should have completed their graduation from a recognized college in India. The student should have also obtained the minimum marks as mentioned by the university. This ranges from 45%-55% generally. Some universities entertain only those students who have done their graduation with psychology as a subject. Furthermore, some universities entertain only those graduates who have an honors degree.

MA Psychology: Admission Process

For admission in MA Psychology, the most common path goes through entrance exams. Most of the universities accept scores of entrance tests conducted by them. On the other hand, there are some institutes that prefer merit basis admissions.

Merit Basis

Admissions are offered to candidates on the basis of their merit in qualifying examination. Some colleges that follow this criterion are:


Fergusson College Pune

IGNOU

Banasthali University, Jaipur

Entrance Mode

For taking admissions in MA Psychology, the scores of entrance test conducted by University of Delhi are accepted by colleges like:

  • Daulat Ram College
  • Indraprastha College for Women
  • Zakir Husain College

Students have to go through personal interviews also after clearing the entrance test to get admission into the respective course.


Colleges offering M.A Psychology

Presidency University

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KISHINCHAND CHELLARAM COLLEGE - [KC COLLEGE], MUMBAI

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K J Somaiya College of Arts and Commerce, Mumbai

K J Somaiya College of Arts & Commerce was established in September 1959 and it was founded by Padma Bhushan Shri K. J. Somaiya.  The institute is also known as K J Somaiya College. The college is recognised by University Grants Commission under 2(f) and 12(b) of U.G.C.... View More

OSMANIA UNIVERSITY - [OU], HYDERABAD

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MITHIBAI COLLEGE OF ARTS, MUMBAI

Mithibai College of Arts, Chauhan Institute of Science & Amrutben Jivanlal College of Commerce and Economics (Autonomous) is envisaged as a destination for the most talented and promising students, since its inception in 1961. The college has 32departments of which 16 are... View More

ST. XAVIER'S COLLEGE, MUMBAI

St. Xavier's College, Mumbai, is an autonomous and co-educational college affiliated to the University of Mumbai. The college offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Arts, Science, Commerce and Management. The college was founded by German Jesuits in... View More

LADY SHRI RAM COLLEGE FOR WOMEN - (LSR)DELHI

Lady Shri Ram College for Women (LSR), a premier educational institution of the University of Delhi.LSR was established in 1956 by late Sir Shri Ram in memory of his wife. His commitment to the cause of education was not merely philanthropic but was integral to his idea of... View More
FAQs
The graduation type of M.A Psychology is PG
Basically you would want to choose a course that will lead you to fulfill your ambition and build your future career. you will always want to take courses which will future-proof your existing skillsets to better equip you to excel in your workplace and move your career path to succeed well in life.
The occupied stream of M.A Psychology is Arts & Humanities

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