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

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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
Feb ' 27 - Apr ' 27

JMI Entrance Exam 2027 Application

TENTATIVE
Apr ' 27 - Jun ' 27

JMI Entrance Exam Dates 2027

TENTATIVE
DatesPast Exam Dates
03 Feb ' 26

SHIATS Entrance Exam 2026 for UG, Diploma and Online Test

01 Feb ' 26

SHIATS Entrance Exam 2026 Open Online Counselling

01 Feb ' 26

SHIATS Entrance Exam Application Process

14 Oct ' 26

CPGET 2026 Phase III Seat Allotment

Oct '26

CPGET 2026 Phase III Reporting to College

TENTATIVE

7 Nov ' 26

SAT India Exam (November) Attempt

5 Dec ' 26

SAT India Exam (December) Attempt

To Be Notified:

YCMOU 2026 Result

Jun '26

YCMOU 2026

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