Postgraduate UGC Approved by RCI PG-015

M.Sc Clinical Psychology / M.Phil Clinical Psychology

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Critically important distinction: only an RCI-recognised M.Phil in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent) permits practice as a Clinical Psychologist in India. An M.Sc alone does not. RCI-recognised seats are very limited and admission is extremely competitive, so students should plan this pathway deliberately.

Am I eligible?
Duration
2 years
Entry after
Graduation
Entrance exam
CUET PG
Study mode
OnCampus
Licence
MANDATORY: RCI (Rehabilitation Council of India) registration. Practising without it is an offence
01 · Overview

Course overview

Critically important distinction: only an RCI-recognised M.Phil in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent) permits practice as a Clinical Psychologist in India. An M.Sc alone does not. RCI-recognised seats are very limited and admission is extremely competitive, so students should plan this pathway deliberately.

02 · Eligibility and admission

Eligibility and admission

Who can apply. BA/B.Sc Psychology for M.Sc; M.Sc/MA Psychology for RCI-recognised M.Phil.

How you get in. CUET PG, NIMHANS and institute entrance (highly competitive for M.Phil).

How it is studied. Full-time; distance or online mode only where the university holds specific UGC-DEB approval.

Licence to practise. MANDATORY: RCI (Rehabilitation Council of India) registration. Practising without it is an offence.

Admission rules change every year. Confirm eligibility, the entrance test and the calendar against the current official notification.

03 · Where this leads

Where this can lead

Where people work.

  • Mental health hospitals (NIMHANS, IHBAS)
  • Private clinics and therapy centres
  • Schools and universities
  • Corporate employee assistance programmes
  • Rehabilitation centres
  • Online therapy platforms
  • Private practice

What you can study next.

  • Ph.D Clinical Psychology
  • RCI registration
  • Specialised therapy certifications (CBT, DBT)
  • Supervisory practice
04 · Next steps

Cost, duration and indicative earnings

Indicative total course fee. Govt/University: about 20,000 - 1,50,000 total; Private: about 1,50,000 - 8,00,000 total.

Indicative starting salary. 30,000 - 70,000 per month.

Typical duration. 2 years (M.Sc) + 2 years (M.Phil).

Fees and salaries here are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution and treat the salary as a starting range that varies by employer and location.

Entry

Who can apply

1 route into this course.

QualificationStreamMinimumSubjects
Graduation Any —

Percentages are indicative. Individual universities set their own cut-offs, and reserved-category relaxations differ by state and institution.

Admission

Entrance exams for this course

CUET PG
Accepted or institution-specific

An exam mapping does not mean every college accepts that exam. Check the current institution and examination notification before you apply.

Outcomes

Careers this course leads to

3 routes mapped from this qualification.

Counselling Psychologist
schools, apps, private practice
Alternative route
Clinical Psychologist (M.Phil / Psy.D)
RCI licence mandatory
Alternative route
Academic Faculty
Teaching post at a professional college in fields such as medicine, nursing, pharmacy or law, usually held alongside or after clinical or industry practice.
Alternative route

A course supports eligibility and preparation. It never guarantees a particular job.

Questions

Common questions

Who can apply for M.Sc Clinical Psychology / M.Phil Clinical Psychology?

BA/B.Sc Psychology for M.Sc; M.Sc/MA Psychology for RCI-recognised M.Phil. Admission is through CUET PG, NIMHANS and institute entrance (highly competitive for M.Phil).

How long does M.Sc Clinical Psychology / M.Phil Clinical Psychology take?

2 years (M.Sc) + 2 years (M.Phil). Full-time; distance or online mode only where the university holds specific UGC-DEB approval.

What does M.Sc Clinical Psychology / M.Phil Clinical Psychology cost?

Govt/University: about 20,000 - 1,50,000 total; Private: about 1,50,000 - 8,00,000 total. These are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution.

What can I study after M.Sc Clinical Psychology / M.Phil Clinical Psychology?

Ph.D Clinical Psychology, RCI registration, Specialised therapy certifications (CBT, DBT), Supervisory practice.

Does M.Sc Clinical Psychology / M.Phil Clinical Psychology need a licence or registration to practise?

MANDATORY: RCI (Rehabilitation Council of India) registration. Practising without it is an offence.