Updated on Oct 28, 2022 04:37 IST

Psychology courses mainly deal with the study of the human mind, behaviour and its functioning. It is a multifaceted discipline. There are a number of Psychology courses in India at Certificate, Diploma, Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels. Apart from it, there are multiple research-level courses in Psychology as well.

It is a vast subject and it involves the study of human behaviour, brain development and other human personality-related topics. The subject plays a significant role in counselling and resolving other medical issues. However, Psychology courses are quite popular these days. There are many institutes that offer psychology courses in online mode as it is more feasible for students.

Desired skills for Psychology

To pursue a particular psychology course, aspirants need to have some important skillset to excel in the field of psychology. Candidates need to check the below-given skills in the psychology field:

  • Passionate

  • Research skills

  • Observing qualities

  • Problem-solving approach

  • Good Communication skills

  • Team Player

  • Leadership qualities

  • Sensible

  • Logical thinking

  • Awae about human behaviour

  • Rational

  • Philosophical

  • Interpersonal skills

  • Analytical

  • Realistic

Eligibility Criteria for Online Psychology

Below mentioned are the eligibility criteria for Online Psychology courses:

UG Courses: For UG psychology courses in Psychology, candidates should have passed Class 12 from a recognised board with a minimum 55% marks.

PG Courses: For PG courses in psychology, candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in psychology. They must have opted psychology as the main subject in the final year. 

Types of Psychology Degrees

Eligible candidates must be aware of different types of psychology courses. There are multiple career options available for psychology graduates. Given below in the table is the list of psychology degrees that a candidate can pursue. Along with it, there are various psychology specialities candidates can pursue in the field of psychology. Some of these courses can be pursued in online mode. Given below are some of the popular psychology courses :

Educational Psychology

Health Psychology

Clinical Psychology

Developmental Psychology

Social Psychology

Counseling Psychology

Top Psychology Courses Online

Given below in the table is the list of top psychology courses online, names of their provider, duration and fees.

Course Name

Duration

Fees (in INR)

Introduction to Clinical Psychology

7 weeks

 

Free (Certificate for 7,240)

 

Introduction to Psychology

15 hours (approx.)

Free

Introduction to Developmental Psychology

8 weeks

Free (Certificate for 7,240)

The Psychology of Criminal Justice

8 weeks

Free (Certificate for 7,240)

 

Forensic Psychology - Accredited Certificate

2 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

592

 

Child Psychology (Advanced Level)

2 hours (approx.)

572

 

Introduction to Social Psychology

7 weeks

 

Free (Certificate for 7,240)

 

Psychology Courses: Highlights

There are many important factors related to psychology courses. Candidates can check in the table below all the details related to psychological courses.

Popular Courses

Certificate, Diploma, UG, PG, Doctorate

Duration

Certificate: From hours to weeks

Diploma: 1 year

UG: 3 years

PG: 2 years

Doctorate: 3-6 years

Eligibility

Graduation: 10+2 from a recognized board with a minimum of 50% marks

Postgraduation: Must have a graduation degree from a recognized University with minimum of 45% marks

Online Courses

Available

Types of Online Courses

Free and Paid Courses

Online Psychology Entrance Exams

Admission to online psychology courses are usually entrance based. Some of the entrance exams for online psychology courses are DUET, BHU UGET, CUCET, MU OET and JUET.

Also Read: Psychology Colleges in India

Online Psychology Jobs And Career

After pursuing any of the above-mentioned psychology courses, he/she opt for a career in psychology in various streams such as HR, counsellor, media, counsellor and many more. Given below are some more job profiles:

  • Psychotherapist

  • Consultant

  • Clinical Psychologist

  • Psychiatrist

  • Social Worker

  • Practitioner

Top Recruiters for Online Psychology

Given below in the table is the list of top recruiting companies that hire Online Psychology graduates:

  • L&T
  • Birla
  • ABB 

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Table of contents
  • Popular Online Psychology Colleges in India
  • Popular Private Online Psychology Colleges in India
  • Popular Online Psychology UG Courses
  • Popular Online Psychology PG Courses
  • Popular Online Psychology Specializations
  • Popular Exams

Popular Online Psychology Colleges in India

Following are the most popular Online Psychology Colleges in India. Learn more about these Online Psychology colleges (Courses, Reviews, Answers & more) by downloading the Brochure.
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9.24 - 9.5 LPA

#1 NIRF

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432 - 18.5 K
8.4 LPA

#3 NIRF

65 Courses
500 - 19.09 K
7 LPA

#2 NIRF

25 Courses
33.81 K - 50.45 K
5.4 LPA

#4 NIRF

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8 LPA

#5 NIRF

22.2 K - 6.82 L
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#8 NIRF

Popular Private Online Psychology Colleges in India

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Popular Online Psychology UG Courses

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

UG Courses

Popular Online Psychology PG Courses

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

PG Courses

Popular Online Psychology Specializations

Following are the most popular Online Psychology Specializations . You can explore the top Colleges offering these Specializations by clicking the links below.

Popular Specializations

Popular Exams

Following are the top exams for Online Psychology. Students interested in pursuing a career on Online Psychology, generally take these important exams.You can also download the exam guide to get more insights.

Important Exam Dates

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
Apr ' 26

SHIATS Entrance Exam Application Correction Window

TENTATIVE
Jul ' 26

SHIATS Entrance Exam 2026 for UG, Diploma and Online Test

TENTATIVE
Jul ' 26

SHIATS Entrance Exam 2026 Merit- I Offline Counselling

TENTATIVE
20 Feb ' 26 - 25 Mar ' 26

JMI Entrance Exam 2026 Application

ONGOING
26 Apr ' 26 - 05 Jun ' 26

JMI Entrance Exam Dates 2026

Apr ' 26

SHIATS Entrance Exam Application Correction Window

TENTATIVE
Jul ' 26

SHIATS Entrance Exam 2026 for UG, Diploma and Online Test

TENTATIVE
DatesPast Exam Dates
Mar ' 26

SHIATS Entrance Exam Application Process

05 Jul ' 23

Utkal University Entrance Test 2023

20 Jun ' 23

Utkal University Entrance Test 2023: Last date of Application

Jun '26

CPGET 2026 Notification

TENTATIVE

Jun '26

CPGET 2026 Registration

TENTATIVE

17 Apr ' 26

Last date to apply for May Attempt

2 May ' 26

SAT India exam (May attempt)

Apr '26

CUET UG 2026 Intimation Slip

TENTATIVE

May '26

CUET UG 2026 Admit Card

TENTATIVE

To Be Notified:

YCMOU 2026 Admit Card

Jun '26

YCMOU 2026

TENTATIVE
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GIBS College has a placement cell that conducts all types of training programs required to prepare students for the corporate world. The College also helps in giving industry exposure through live projects. 

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Calcutta University through the Vivekananda College for Women offers BSc in Psychology course to students. The total seat intake is 109. This course is quite good as the university offers placement support to these course students. 

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Campus life at GIBS Bengaluru is more than just studying—being here really shapes you as a person. The environment encourages you to step out of your comfort zone, interact with different kinds of people, and build confidence.

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For a professional with an MBA in HR, who wants to shift to the field of Psychology, pursuing a BA or BSc in Psychology in Delhi/NCR can be a good option. Below are some of the top psychology colleges in Delhi NCR, along with their tuition fees.

Psychology CollegesTuition Fee
Lady Shri Ram College for WomenINR 71,820
Daulat Ram CollegeINR 40,460 - INR 1.04 lakh
Gargi CollegeINR 82,830 - INR 88,830
Ramanujan CollegeINR 55,260
Kamala Nehru CollegeINR 1,080

Source: Official websites of the colleges and may vary

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Clinical Psychology is all about diagnosing and treating mental health disorders and emotional issues. It happens through therapy in a clinical setting.

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Loveleen Choudhury

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Clinical Psychology is about diagnosing and treating serious and chronic mental illnesses (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar) often in hospitals, using deep, long-term therapy.

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Indian Institute of Psychology and Research offers admission to BSc programme based on merit of the candidates. The scores of the aspirants in Class 12 is considered for admission. No entrance exam scores are required. 

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Saurabh Khanduri

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There are no mandatory entrance exams listed in the eligibility criteria for Indian Institute of Psychology and Research BA course. The Indian Institute of Psychology and Research course admissions are merit-based, taking into account the Class 12 board exam results of a candidate.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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The total course fees for BA courses offered by Indian Institute of Psychology and Research ranges between INR 1.7 Lacs - INR 2.1 Lacs in 2026. The fees for four year BA (hons) course is INR 5.2 lakh.

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The only main difference between them is their "area of study". This changes the career paths and job options for the postgrads.

An MA in Psychology studies the human mind, behavior, and patterns. The MA in Philosophy, on the other hand, studies the 'why' of existence, values, reason, mind, language,

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Rashmi Srivastava

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Well, you don't really need any skills before starting a Psychology course. Though some capabilities can help you learn and succeed faster in the field.

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  • Empathy and emotional stability
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Of course, it is. People nowadays are getting more aware of their mental wellness. Companies around the world are realising the importance of the mental health of their employees.

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Mohit Datta

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That is one insightful question. Speaking of similarities first - Simply put, both focus on the internal functionality of one's mind. These don't work on the idea of external factors' effect on one's mind. That's about it. Differences would be in their approach. Cognitive is how the brain processes

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The BA in Economics at GITAM Hyderabad focuses on micro/macroeconomics and quantitative techniques. Psychology emphasises clinical, organisational, and research methods. English focuses on literary studies, communication, and cultural studies. Each programme combines project work to help develop cri

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Some of the most popular cities in the USA where international students can choose MS in Psychology are given as follows :

  • California 
  • Pennsylvania
  • Florida 
  • Georgia 
  • Illinois 
  • New York 
  • Texas 
  • Alabama

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The subject rankings of Salford University in the Complete University Guide rankings 2026 - 

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The psychology programme incorporates theoretical foundations such as cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, and abnormal psychology, while simultaneously introducing applied domains like counseling techniques and behavioral assessment. The curriculum focuses on components such as experime

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Manya

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To be honest, a BA in Psychology is a UG degree course that'll give you a base-level knowledge of the subject. After a BA in Psychology, you can get a job, but it won't be high-paying. 

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Yes, you can. The eligibility conditions for an MSc Psychology course are to obtain a UG degree in Psychology (BA or BSc) with at least 50% marks from a recognised university. 

Opting for an MSc Psychology after graduation is a good option because the MA will give you the choice opt for any of the sp

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Those who are curious about exploring human minds and behaviour. If you have a keen interest in understanding behaviours, emotions, and social dynamics.

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Of course, it is. If you're interested in studying human behaviour and making a career in it, a BA Psychology course can be a good start.

You can either go for higher studies like PG Diploma or MA after the BA Psychology or opt for a job. 

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Rashmi Thakur

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It depends. You should choose the one based on your career goals. BSc Psychology is a technical degree that'll give you more lab-based scientific knowledge. The BA Psychology is a more theory-based degree focused on social aspects and humanities.

Another thing to consider is that you can't pursue a B

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Shikha Arora

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Of course, and it's huge. There's a genuinely growing demand for Psychology professionals worldwide. People nowadays are getting more and more aware of their mental wellness. 

Psychologists are needed in many areas, including corporates, hospitals, sports, education, etc.

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A total of 60 seats are offered for BSc Psychology at NSHM Institute of Health Science, Kolkata. This number is taken from the official website of college. It may change.

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Raj Priya

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Around INR 20,000 to INR 40,000 a month is the starting salary that any fresher can earn after completing their Cognitive Psychology courses.

But candidates should know that salary can be different acc. to location, jobs and companies.

Hope this helped with your doubt! All the best! 

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Yes, Amrita Online offers Cognitive Psychology in Certificate level. Candidates can see table below for detailed information - 

Course NameTotal Fees (INR)
The Cognitive Science Behind Designing Instructions4,500
The Interdisciplinary Science Behind Cognitive Efficiency and Optimal Human Functioning4,900

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

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For Psychology subject rankings by Times Higher Education, VU University Amsterdam ranks at #31 in 2026. It was ranked at the same position in the previous year too. This university has been ranked among the Top 50 Universities for the Psychology subject since 2020. 

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You can go for a Diploma or certification course in Psychology. They usually have a duration of 1 year or minimum. Some of them are

Psychology CollegesCoursesDuration
St. Xavier's College, MumbaiPost Graduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology9 Months
Certificate in Personal Counselling (Part Time)3 Months
St. Francis College for WomenPost Graduate Diploma in Psychological Counseling Skills 10 Months
Sophia CollegeDiploma in Counseling and Safeguarding of Children & Senior Citizens 1 Year
Amity University, NoidaPost Graduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology1 Year
Professional Diploma in Clinical Psychology1 Year
PG Diploma in Peace and Conflict Studies1 Year

Note - The information is taken from the official body of the college.

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You can prepare for the following exams to get admission to a PhD in Psychology in India

PhD in Psychology Entrance ExamExam Schedule
UGC NETDecember 2026 (Tentative)
CSIR NETDecember 2026 (Tentative)
GATEFebruary 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026
VITREEDecember 2026 (Tentative)
LPU NEST20 Jan - 5 Feb 2026

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