PHD IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY IN INDIA – LIST OF COLLEGES & FEES

 

Clinical psychology focuses on diagnosing, assessing, and treating mental health issues with evidence-based psychotherapies and interventions. Clinical psych PhD is designed for students who’ve completed their master’s degree in Psychology or similar subjects. Psych PhD trains students in various aspects of psychology through scientific research. This article explores vital details regarding PhD in clinical psychology in India – eligibility, admission process, list of colleges offering PhD in Clinical Psychology in India, career prospects, and frequently asked questions.

 

 

 

 

PhD in Clinical Psychology – Brief Details

Here is an overview of PhD in Clinical Psychology:

Parameters	Details
Full Form	Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology
Level	Doctoral
Duration	Minimum 3 years
Eligibility	Master’s degree in Psychology & Entrance exam qualification
Admission Process	Based on entrance test + interview
Syllabus	Psychological Assessment, Psychopathology, Statistics, Research Methodology, Psychotherapies
Job Prospects	Psychologists, Researchers, Academics, Counselors

 

 

Eligibility Criteria for PhD Clinical Psychology

 

The eligibility criteria for admission to PhD Clinical Psychology are:

• Completing a master’s degree (MA/MSc) in Clinical Psychology or Applied Psychology from a recognized institute with a minimum 55% aggregate marks
• Qualifying score in the entrance exam conducted by the university/institute (Some consider GATE score)
• Minimum 2 years of work experience in the field of clinical psychology (at some institutes)
• No age restrictions
• Reserved category relaxation as per government norms

 

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Admission Process for PhD in Clinical Psychology

The process of getting admission involves the following:

• Short listing institutes approved by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI)
• Checking eligibility criteria and application procedure
• Appearing for a written entrance test of the university/college comprising Psychology topics, mental ability
• Clearing a personal interview round for students shortlisted based on written test
• Securing admission based on final merit, which considers academics, research potential, work experience, etc.
• Submitting original documents and payment of fees to confirm admission.
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List of Top Colleges for PhD Clinical Psychology in India

Here are some of the best colleges to pursue PhD in Clinical Psychology:

 

S.No	College	Course Fee in INR
1.	Department of Applied Psychology, University of Mumbai	Rs 5000 per year
2.	Department of Psychology, University of Delhi	Rs 16,000 per year
3.	NIMHANS, Bengaluru	Rs 12,000 per year
4.	Central Institute of Psychiatry, Ranchi	Rs 15,000 per year
5.	Jamia Millia Islamia University	Rs 14,000 per year
6.	Christian Medical College, Vellore	Rs 75,000 per year
7.	Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai	Rs 1.5 lakhs per year
8.	SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai	Rs 20,000 per year
9.	Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi	Rs 20,000 per year
10.	Institute of Mental Health, Chennai	Rs 10,000 per year
11	Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi	Rs 25,000 per year
12	Punjab University, Chandigarh	Rs 10,000 per year
13	Central University of Rajasthan, Ajmer	Rs 5,000 per year
14	Christ University, Bengaluru	Rs 1 lakh per year
15	Amity University, Noida	Rs 1.25 lakhs per year
16	Jaipur National University, Jaipur	Rs 60,000 per year
17	M.S. University, Vadodara	Rs 15,000 per year
18	IMS Unison University, Dehradun	Rs 1.75 lakhs per year
19	Panjab University, Chandigarh	Rs 20,000 per year
20	National Institute of Mental Health & Neurosciences, Bengaluru	Rs 12,000 per year
21	Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi	Rs 10,000 per year
22	Institute of Mental Health, Chennai	Rs 10,000 per year
23	Kasturba Medical College, Manipal	Rs 2 lakhs per year
24	Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai	Rs 1 lakh per year
25	All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi	Rs 15,000 per year
26	All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar	Rs 10,000 per year
27	St. John’s University, Bengaluru	Rs 60,000 per year
28	Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam	Rs 25,000 per year
29	Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh	Rs 10,000 per year
30	Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur	Rs 5,000 per year
31	Kerala University, Thiruvananthapuram	Rs 25,000 per year
32	Savitribai Phule Pune University	Rs 10,000 per year
33	Gujarat University, Ahmedabad	Rs 7,000 per year
34	Rajiv Gandhi University, Itanagar	Rs 10,000 per year
35	Rani Durgavati University, Jabalpur	Rs 10,000 per year

 

Note: The fee structure indicated is approximate and indicative only. Please refer to college websites for exact details. Scholarships are also available for deserving and economically weaker students.

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Career Prospects after PhD Clinical Psychology

• Psychologists/Counselors in hospitals, clinics, NGOs, schools
• Therapists and mental health professionals
• Professors and researchers at academic institutes
• Public health professionals attached to mental health programs
• Consultants with pharmaceutical, healthcare, and social work organizations

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