What is Cognitive Psychology?: Course Fees 2026, Subjects, Top Colleges, Admissions

Cognitive Psychology teaches candidates about learning how humans use brain to think, learn or even remember. Cognitive Psychology courses have different types of course levels which can be selected by candidates according to their liking like UG, PG, Doctorate, Diploma and also Certificate level.

If we talk about eligibility generally, candidates should pass Class 12 in PCB with passing marks. Candidates should also pass some exams like CUET PG for some courses. Fees can range around INR 1 Lakh to INR 3 Lakh. But candidates should know that eligibility, exam required as well as fees can be different according to the courses as well as colleges.

Popular colleges are Amity University (Bengaluru), School of Behavioral and Social Sciences (Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies), IISER Bhopal, etc.

Jobs available for graduates are Cognitive Psychologist, School Counsellor, Research, etc. Recruiters include NGOs, Educational Institutions, Healthcare organisations, etc.

 

Cognitive Psychology Course Details

Candidates can see table showing a detailed information of the Cognitive Psychology course below - 

Particulars	Details
Domain – Sub Field	Psychology - Cognitive Psychology
Courses	BA in Psychology, BSc in Psychology, MA in Psychology, M.Phill Psychology, MSc in Psychology, PhD in Psychology, etc.
Admission Process	Class 12/Entrance
Eligibility	UG: completed Class 12 PG: bachelor’s degree holder PhD: master’s degree holder
Duration	UG: 3 years PG: 2 years PhD: 3-7 years
Fee Range	INR 1.7 Lakh – INR 2.48 Lakh
Top Colleges	Faculty of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Amity University, Bengaluru, Alagappa University, etc.
Salary	INR 3.7 LPA
Job Scope	Cognitive Psychologist, School Counsellor, Research, Teacher
Entrance Exams	CUET PG
Top Recruiting Sectors	NGOs, Educational Institutions, Healthcare organisations, Research and Development Departments in various organisations

Candidates should know that eligibility can be different according to the courses. This is why they should check it. Failure to fulfill the eligibility can lead to cancellation of candidature.

Candidates can see the general outline of the eligibility below:

Course Level	Eligibility Criteria
Cognitive Psychology UG	Completed class 12 with minimum 50% marks
Cognitive Psychology PG	Graduate with minimum 50% marks
Cognitive Psychology PhD	Master’s degree holder with minimum 50% marks
Cognitive Psychology Certification	Usually, there is no specific criteria for certification courses.

Note: Info is taken from other sources and can be different.

 

Cognitive Psychology Admission

Candidates can check a general overview of the admission process below:

• Make sure you meet the eligibility
• Apply online by flling up the form
• Take entrance exam
• Wait for the merit list and result
• If selected, attend the counselling session
• Get the documents verified and pay the fee to secure the seat

 

Admission to most of the Cognitive Psychology courses is majorly based on Class 12 scores but for PG level CUET PG is accepted. Candidates can see table below for detailed information abotu CUET PG -  

Cognitive Psychology Entrance Exams	Cognitive Psychology Exam Dates
CUET PG	CUET PG Exam Dates

Note: Info is taken from other sources and can be different.

Cognitive Psychology is all about the scientific study of internal human mind. Courses are offered at the UG, PG, Diploma, Certificate and Doctorate levels. This course is focused on theoretical as well as practical subjects with core and elective subjects which help candidates understand the concepts of Cognitive Psychology courses. Candidates should know that syllabus and the curriculum can be different according to the course levels. Course duration can be from 6 months to 3 years but then again it depends on the course level.

Candidates can see table for a general outline of the Cognitive Psychology syllabus below -

Cognitive Psychology Syllabus
Philosophical antecedents	Emergence of Cognitive psychology
Organization of Nervous system	Memory
Representations and manipulation of Knowledge	Images and Propositions
Language: Nature and Acquisition	Problem-solving and Creativity
Decision-making and reasoning	Human and artificial intelligence

Note: Info is taken from other sources and can be different.

Cognitive Psychology Courses are offered in several government and private colleges in India. The candidates must note that Cognitive Psychology is studied as a major subject in Psychology and is not a course in itself.

Given below are some colleges that provide Cognitive Psychology Courses along with their respective total tuition fee -

 

Cognitive Psychology Government Colleges

In India, only IISER Bhopal offers Cognitive Psychology course. Candidates can see detailed information about the college and its total fees for the course below -  

College	cTotal Fees (INR)
IISER Bhopal	1.62 Lakh

Note: Info is taken from other sources and can be different. 

Cognitive Psychology Private Colleges

Amity University (Bengaluru), Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies and Amrita Online are some private colleges which offer UG and PG courses. Candidates can see detailed information about the college and its total fees for the course below -

College	cTotal Fees (INR)
Amity University, Bengaluru	2.64 Lakh
School of Behavioural and Social Sciences, Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies	3.37 Lakh
Amrita Online	4,500 - 4,900

Note: Info is taken from other sources and can be different.

 

Cognitive Psychology graduates usually apply the knowledge to improve mental health, education and even technology. They can go for roles in clinical practice, research universities, government and even corporate field.

There are many options that candidates get once they graduate from Cognitive Psychology courses. They can work in medical, educational and even research-based sectors. 

 

Cognitive Psychology Jobs

Candidates can see table showing popular jobs after Cognitive Psychology with their salary below - 

Job Profile	Average Annual Salary
Cognitive Psychologist	3.7 LPA
School Counsellor	4 LPA
Researcher	7.7 LPA
Psychology Teacher	3.6 LPA
Assistant Psychology Professor	5 LPA

Note: Avg. salary is taken from Ambitionbox.com.

Cognitive Psychology Courses Recruiters

Candidates can see table below for popular recruiters -

Cognitive Psychology Courses Top Recruiting Sectors
NGOs	Educational Institutions
Healthcare organisations	Research and Development Departments in various organisations

 

Following are the most popular Cognitive Psychology PG Courses . You can explore the top Colleges offering these PG Courses by clicking the links below.