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PhD in Psychology admission is both merit based and entrance exam based. You can fulfill the eligibility requirements and be eligiible for the course admission in India. If interested, you can continue reading the article.

PhD in Psychology Eligibility 

The following table shows a general idea of the admission eligibility of the PhD in Psychology course in most colleges of India. You can take reference.

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PhD in Psychology Admission Eligibility Details

Academic qualification for PhD in Psychology course

Completed bachelor’s degree of 4 years with 1 year of additional research or master’s degree in Psychology or relevant field from a recognized university of India

Marks criteria for PhD in Psychology course

At least 55% marks in post-graduation in Psychology or relevant field

Age limit for PhD in Psychology course

No age limit

Research proposal for PhD in Psychology course

Candidates may be required to submit a research proposal outlining the preferred research topic

Note - The information is taken from external sites and may vary.

PhD in Psychology Admission Procedure 2025

Here's a general guide for you to follow the PhD in Psychology admission process in India.

  1. Conduct personal-level research and know the eligibility for the course in your chosen college.
  2. Look out for whether the admission requires appearing in any entrance; if yes, then choose the exam accordingly.
  3. Register, prepare, and appear for the exams accepted/ conducted by the colleges and wait for the results.
  4. Apply to the universities/ colleges by filling out the application/ registration form.
  5. Check out the official websites for your score.
  6. Attend counselling sessions if shortlisted.
  7. Pay the fees and get your documents verified before you start with your classes.

PhD in Psychology Top Entrance Exams

Here are some important entrance exams you can prepare for if want admission to the PhD in Psychology course.

PhD in Psychology Entrance Exams 2025

Exam Date 2025

Exam Schedule 2025

UGC NET 2025

3 Jan – 27 Jan 2025

UGC NET 2025 Exam Date

CSIR NET 2025

June 2025 (Tentative)

CSIR NET 2025 Exam Date

GATE 2025

1 Feb – 16 Feb 2025

GATE 2025 Exam Date

LPU NEST 2025 (Schedule 2)

15 Mar – 31 Mar 2025

LPU NEST 2025 Exam Date

Note - The information is taken from official sites of the colleges.

PhD in Psychology Admission 2025: Top Entrance Exam Syllabus

Here's the syllabus guide for the PhD in Psychology entrance exams in India.

PhD in Psychology Entrance Exams

Syllabus Details

UGC NET Syllabus 2025

Teaching Aptitude, Research Aptitude, Comprehension, Communication, Mathematical Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, Data Interpretation, etc.

GATE Syllabus 2025

Grammar, Vocabulary, Comprehension, Data Interpretation, Numeric Computation, Logic, Transformation of Shapes, etc.

CSIR NET Syllabus 2025

Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, Data Interpretation, Graphical Analysis, etc.

Note - The information is taken from official sites of the colleges.

Colleges Accepting Different Exam Scores

Different colleges may accept different entrance exam scores for admission. You can check the following links for the entrance exam scores accepted by colleges in India.

Best Government Colleges in India

Here are some top government college options in India offering the PhD in Psychology course.

PhD in Psychology Best Government Colleges in India

Average Course Fee (Annual)

IGNOU Admission

INR 50,400

PSG College of Arts and Science Admission

INR 13,860

TISS Mumbai Admission

INR 1.19 Lakh – INR 2.06 Lakh

Aligarh Muslim University Admission

INR 35,520

NSOU University Kolkata Admission

INR 21,000

IIT Bombay Admission

INR 8.08 Lakh

PSTU Hyderabad Admission

INR 3,900

IIT Kanpur Admission

INR 48,550

Ravenshaw University Admission

INR 35,000

Guru Nanak Dev University Admission

INR 40,400 – INR 1.15 Lakh

Best Private Colleges in India

The following table shows the best PhD in Psychology private colleges in India with their course fees.

PhD in Psychology Best Private Colleges in India

Average Course Fee (Annual)

Amity University Noida Admission

INR 3 Lakh – INR 16 Lakh

Mithibai College Admission

INR 92,000

Amity University Gurugram Admission

INR 1.62 Lakh – INR 2.52 Lakh

Amity University Lucknow Admission

INR 2.43 Lakh – INR 2.52 Lakh

LPU University Admission

INR 3 Lakh

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University Admission

INR 4.2 Lakh

Goa University Admission

INR 24,570

Amity University Mumbai Admission

INR 1.89 Lakh – INR 1.92 Lakh

Parul University Admission

INR 2.1 Lakh

MIT-WPU University Admission

INR 3 Lakh

PhD in Psychology Placement

Here are some PhD in Psychology colleges in India known for their great placement stats.

PhD in Psychology Colleges in India

Median Salary Package

NIT Rourkela Placement

INR 10.8 LPA

Universal AI University Placement

INR 8 LPA

AURO University Placement

INR 7 LPA

The Neotia University Placement

INR 3.6 LPA

Guru Nanak Dev University Placement

INR 3.5 LPA

Harcourt Butler Technical University Placement

INR 3.3 LPA

Table of contents
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  • Popular Private Ph.D. in Psychology Colleges in India
  • Popular Ph.D. in Psychology Specializations

Popular Ph.D. in Psychology Colleges in India

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22.2 K - 6.82 L
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Popular Ph.D. in Psychology Specializations

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Popular Specializations

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To get admisison in PhD at IIIT Manipur, students must meet the eligibility and selection requirement. To be eligible, aspirants must hold a master's degree in the relevant field. The final selection is based on GATE/ UGC NET. However, the institute may conduct written test for IIIT Manipur PhD admi

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NIT Trichy conducts a written test and/ or interview for admission in PhD course. Candidates with UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, GATE scores can also get admission in PhD. Apirants can fill out the application form for PhD on the institute's website.

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The minimum duration of the PhD programme at IIIT Ranchi (excluding dropped
semester (s)/maternity leave) is three years (36 months) from the date of joining. The maximum period for completing the PhD programme is seven years (excluding maternity leave) from the date of admission.

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Candidates wishing to take admission in full-time sponsored research scholar PhD at IIIT Ranchi should have completed ME/MTech or equivalent with at least 60% aggregate score/ 6.0 CPI.  SC/ST/ PwD candidates will be given a relaxation of 5 % marks. Along with this, applicants should have any if the

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PhD admission at IIIT Ranchi is ongoing for the academic session 2026. The last date of submission of application form is June 30, 2026.  Candidates have to submit application form online through the admission portal of IIIT Ranchi.

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GATE, GPAT, and UGC NET are the entrance tests that are accepted by the Fergusson College for PhD course. The college also gives merit based admissions to some of its courses like BA, BSc etc.  

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NIT Patna PhD admission is entrance-based. Students are selected through a Screening Test + Interview basis. During the screening test, CAT/ GATE/ IIT JAM/ UGC NET/ JEST score are also considered. Any student not clearing the PI round will be disqualified.

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Yes, NIT Patna PhD admission is open now. The institute has posted the admission notice for its PhD course. Students must go to official site and apply before the last date of July 20, 2026. Admission to the programme is entrance-based.

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IIM Kashipur PhD cutoff changes depending on the entrance test. Students can check the table below to know the category and exam-wise PhD cutoff

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GMAT610580550
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Answered 4 days ago

The PhD programme at UPES Dehradun is regarded for its focus on interdisciplinary applied research, industry-aligned curriculum & strong infrastructure. It is a good choice for students aiming for R&D roles, consulting, teaching positions in the fields like engineering, computer Science & management

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PhD is offered at doctorate level at NIT Mizoram. PhD is offered in various specialisations. The specialisations are given below:

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NIT Mizoram PhD admission is entrance-based. The eligibility to apply for PhD at NIT Mizoram is a master's degree in relevant stream from a recognised university. The final selection is done on the basis of GATE/ UGC NET /Written Test/ Merit, followed by personal interview. 

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To get admission in NIT Sikkim PhD, students must fulfil the eligibility and selection requirement to get admission. The eligibility is to have a master's degree I relevant field from a recognised university. PhD admission is done on the basis of GATE/ NET. 

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Candidates need to pay a non-refundable application fees to apply for PhD course at IIIT Kalyani. The application fees for PhD is INR 500  (INR 300 for SC/ ST/ PwD candidates).

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Madras University is a reputed university for its courses including PhD. There are almost some 78 departments in the University and each department offers PhD. Madras University offers a full-time PhD programme in various disciplines at the Doctorate level. Students can also pursue a part-time PhD a

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Candidates wishing to take admission in PhD at IIT Guwahati have to appear in a written test followed by personal interview.

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Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology PhD fees is INR 2.1 lakh. Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology PhD fee structure includes other components. The total fee may differ at the time of payment due to the variables of the fee structure.

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Gaurika Chhabra

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Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design and Technology PhD admission is both merit and entrance-based. The applicant should hold a post-graduation degree with 60% to be eligible. The final selection is based on academic scores, SMEAT and personal interview. 

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IIT Ropar PhD admissions are now closed for all departments. The institute has already released merit lists of shortlisted students. Students can check the official notices posted at the website to know more about the programme.

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Students have to meet the IIT Ropar PhD eligibility to get admission in the programme. The basic eligibility is to complete PG degree in relevant field with a minimum aggregate of 60%. A valid entrance score (GATE / CSIR NET/ UGC NET or DBT) followed by personal interview is the required for final s

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The total tuition fee of PhD at NIT Meghalaya is INR 69,500. This number is taken from the official sources of colleges. It can change. Candidates need to pay the course fee to confirm admission. 

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Raj Priya

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Candidates need to pay INR 500 to apply for PhD course at NIT Goa. The application fees is INR 300 for SC/ ST/ PwD. Aspirants can pay the fees via any of the online payment modes.

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PhD in Mechanical Engineering at IIITDM Jabalpur emphasises modern, design-centric & computational methodologies over traditional heavy industry due to the institute's core mandate in IT & Manufacturing. Curriculum integrates mechanical systems with computer-aided design, smart materials & automatio

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IBS Hyderabad offers admission in PhD course based on entrance test conducted by the institute. Selected candidates are called for research methods and domain-specific questions, micro presentation and interview round. 

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Nishtha Shukla

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Terna Dental College and Hospital offers PhD courses across 3 specialisations in full-time mode. The PhD specialisations at TDC include:

  • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Paedodontics and Conservative Dentistry
  • Endodontics

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To get admission in PhD, students must meet the eligibility and selection requirement. The eligibility is to have a Master's Degree or Post Graduate Diploma in Management recognised as equivalent to MBA by AICTE with 55% marks. The final selection is based on academic scores and entrance exams. The

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Gaurika Chhabra

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Aspirants are shortlisted for admission in PhD course at Department of Management Studies, NALSAR University based on their written test score, research proposal and performance in personal interview round. Aspirants can also get admission based on their NCC/ NET/ JRF scores.

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To get the merit-based Christ Delhi NCR scholarships, students have to meet the basic eligibility. The conditions are as below:

  • Students who have secured First Class in all of the previous semesters
  • Students must have a minimum aggregate of 70%
  • Minimum 85% attendance.

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For applying to the PhD admissions at Cornell, Indian students would be required to pay the Cornell University PhD fee. This fee is INR 19.27 L but it is generally NA for most stgudents. 

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A successful PhD student at Cornell University is defined by their ability to go from the role of a student to an independent and creative scholar who can conduct original research and contribute to their discipline. 

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