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Definition
"The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind." ~William James 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. Treatment is focused on therapy and counseling, rather than prescribing medications for a “quick fix”.Career Path
M.A./M.Sc. (Psychology/Counseling Psychology/Clinical Psychology/Industrial-Organizational Psychology/Human Resource Development and Management/Applied Psychology/Forensic Psychology/Sports Psychology)
Level
Post-Graduate
Duration
2 years
Eligibility
Graduation in Psychology, Some colleges have a criteria of specific minimum marks
Entrance Exam
Every institution/college conduct their own entrance tests. Some of them take direct admissions on m...
Specialization
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Average Fee
₹10,000 to ₹2,00,000
Mode
Regular/Distance
Goal
School Counselor, Career Counselor, Counseling Psychologist, Industrial/Organizational Psychologist,...
M.Phil. (Psychology/Clinical Psychology/Counseling Psychology/Rehabilitation Psychology/Forensic Psychology)
Level
Pre-Doctorate
Duration
2 years
Eligibility
M.A./M.Sc. in Psychology/Clinical Psychology/Applied Psychology/Counseling Psychology/Forensic Psych...
Entrance Exam
NIMHANS (National Institute of Mental Health & Neurosciences) Entrance Exam, IHBAS (Institute of Hum...
Specialization
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Average Fee
₹50,000 to ₹3,50,000
Mode
Regular
Goal
Clinical Psychologist, Counseling Psychologist, Rehabilitation Psychologist, Forensic Psychologist, ...
Ph.D. (Psychology/Clinical Psychology/Counseling Psychology/Applied Psychology)
Level
Doctorate
Duration
3-6 years
Eligibility
PG/M.Phil. (Psychology/Clinical Psychology/Counseling Psychology/Applied Psychology/Rehabilitation P...
Entrance Exam
CBSE UGC NET (National Eligibility Test), State Eligibility Test (SET) or State Level Eligibility Te...
Specialization
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Average Fee
₹30,000 to ₹4,00,000
Mode
Regular
Goal
Professor/Lecturer, Researcher/Research Fellow, Counseling/Clinical Psychologist, Counselor
Colleges
- Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Aligarh
- Amity Institute of Behavioral Health & Allied Sciences (AIBHAS), Noida, Noida
- Amity University, Noida, Noida
- Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, Visakhapatnam
- Awadhesh Pratap Singh University, Rewa, Rewa
- Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, Varanasi
- Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Coimbatore
- Central Institute of Psychiatry (CIP), Ranchi
- Chandigarh University, Chandigarh, Chandigarh
- Christ University, Bengaluru, Bengaluru
- Delhi University (DU), New Delhi, New Delhi
- Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, PGIMER, New Delhi
- Fergusson College, Pune, Pune
- Gujarat Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar, Gandhinagar
- Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Amritsar
- Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi
- Institute of Human Behavior & Allied Sciences (IHBAS), New Delhi
- Institute of Mental Health and Hospital, Agra, Agra
- Jain University, Bengaluru, Bengaluru
- Jamia Millia Islamia University, New Delhi, New Delhi
- King George’s Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow, Lucknow
- Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education, Gwalior, Gwalior
- Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara
- Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kottayam
- Mahatma Gandhi Vidyamandir, Nashik, Nashik
- National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), New Delhi, New Delhi
- National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities, Kolkata, Kolkata
- National Institute for The Mentally Handicapped, Secunderabad, Secunderabad
- National Institute of Mental Health & Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, Bengaluru
- National Post Graduate College, Lucknow, Lucknow
- Osmania University, Hyderabad, Hyderabad
- Pondicherry University, Puducherry, Puducherry
- Ranchi Institute of Neuro-Psychiatry & Allied Sciences (RINPAS), Ranchi
- Rehabilitation Council of India, New Delhi, New Delhi
- Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Pune
- SNDT Women's University, Mumbai, Mumbai
- Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute, Chennai, Chennai
- State Institute for Rehabilitation, Training and Research (SIRTAR), Rohtak, Rohtak
- Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, Mumbai
- University of Allahabad, Allahabad, Allahabad
- University of Calcutta, Kolkata, Kolkata
- University of Mumbai, Mumbai, Mumbai
- Utkal University, Bhubaneshwar, Bhubaneshwar
- Vision Institute of Applied Studies, Faridabad, Faridabad
Top Colleges
Christ University, Bengaluru
Bengaluru
Key Skills
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Career Prospect
- Counseling/Clinical/Rehabilitation/School/Forensic/Industrial-Organizational Psychologist
- Counselor/Career Counselor/Career Consultant
- Child Counselor/Child Psychologist
- Mental Health Social Worker/Substance Abuse Counselor
- Neuropsychologist/Geriatric Psychologist
- HR/Industrial Counselor/Trainer/Consumer Psychologist
- Sports Psychologist
- Professor/Lecturer
- Researcher
Scope
- Schools & Colleges/Hospitals (including mental hospitals)/Special Schools
- Counselling & Rehabilitation Centers/Career Counselling Centers/Community Health Centers
- Private Clinics/Drug and Alcohol Treatment Centers
- Corporate Sector/Employment & Staffing Agencies/Consultancy
- Prisons/Juvenile Homes/Defense
- NGOs/Government Agencies
- Research Establishments
- Educational Boards
- Self-Employment
Pay Package
- Like in any other field the remuneration in this field depends on qualification, experience and area in which one works. One could get an initial pay of ₹8,000 to ₹25,000 per month.
Role Models
Sigmund Freud
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Sigmund Freud – Founder of modern psychoanalysis
Dr. Amrita Dass
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Dr. Amrita Dass – Founder-Director of ICS-International and a leading educationist and career-consultant
Pervin Malhotra
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Pervin Malhotra – Renowned career counselor
Aaron T. Beck
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Aaron T. Beck – Founder of cognitive therapy
Anita Woolley
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Anita Woolley – Assistant Professor of organizational behavior at Carnegie Mellon University. The concept of “collective intelligence” is the focus of Dr. Woolley’s research.
Maya Shankar
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Maya Shankar – Senior White House policy advisor. She uses her behavioral science expertise to influence federal programs and policies.