Best Psychology Colleges in Kerala - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026

About 100+ best Psychology colleges are in Kerala. Of these, 50 are private colleges, 7 are government colleges, and public-private entities own 19 colleges. Admission are based on merit for most, unless some private college requires some interview or an individual written exam.

Most provide B.Sc. in psychology in the state. The best of all the BSc Psychology colleges in Kerala are Vimala College, St. Joseph's College, Irinjalakkuda, Kerala University, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, MGU Kerala, Amrita School of Allied Health Sciences, and many others.

Hi, there are several top Psychology colleges in Kerala according to the NIRF ranking 2025 under the Colleges category. Most of them are private, but you will also find some government colleges offering psychology courses as well. 

College Name	NIRF 2023	NIRF 2024	NIRF 2025
Rajagiri College of Social Sciences Ranking	30	20	12
Government College for Women Thiruvananthapuram Ranking	-	49	54
St Joseph's College Kozhikode Ranking	59	61	74
Vimala College Ranking	--	80	78

Source: Official site and may vary.

Rajagiri College of Social Sciences is the top Psychology in Kerala according to NIRF for the year 2025 under the Colleges category followed by Government College for Women Thiruvananthapuram and St Joseph’s College Kozhikode.

One of the best private BA psychology colleges in Kerala is Jain Deemed-to-be University, Kochi.

Rajagiri College of Social Sciences provides various programmes and specialisations to students. For obtaining Rajagiri College of Social Sciences admission, candidates are required to appear for the prescribed entrance tests. Students can visit the official website of the Rajagiri College of Social Sciences to learn more regarding the eligibility details for their preferred course choice. Accepted exams include KMAT,  MAT,  XAT,  KMAT KERALA,  CAT,  CMAT, etc.

Hi, it can be observed that studying Psychology in Kerala can be inexpensive as most of the colleges  have an average tuition fee of less than INR 1 lakh. Listedbelow is the most expensive college in Kerala:

Top College	Tuition Fee
Chinmaya Prajna Pratishthanam, Chinmaya Vishwa Vidyapeeth	INR 5.6 lakh

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

Hi, please refer below for the top specialisations offered by best Psychology colleges in Kerala:

Top Specialisations	No. of Colleges
Clinical Psychology	5
English	2
Human Resources	2
Educational Psychology	1
Neuro Psychology	1

Hope this answered your question!

Hi, you can surely go for Psychology in Kerala without appearing for entrance exam and you can refer below for the best Psychology colleges in Kerala that accept students on merit basis:

College Name	Tuition Fee
Rajagiri College of Social Sciences	INR 67,500 - INR 90,000
Kerala University	INR 3,360
Christ College, Irinjalakuda	INR 8,710 - INR 90,000

Hope this helps!

No, NEET is not necessary to get into clinical psychology colleges in India. There are other exams like GATE, which again is not required for many colleges offering the same. 

1.From its founding in 1967, Vimala College has left a rich legacy. It is firmly based on the principles upheld by the Sisters of the Congregation of the Mother of Carmel (CMC). The college embraces contemporary teaching methods while maintaining the customs and principles of its founders.

2.Women's education and empowerment are prioritized at Vimala College. It seeks to give women a safe, caring environment in which they can grow the knowledge, abilities, and self-assurance necessary to succeed in their chosen industries.

3.Colleges encourage students to thrive academically as well as in extracurricular activities, volunteer work, and leadership roles.

4.Professional development initiatives that allow students to learn from specialists include "Shadow a Leader" and "Walk With a Scholar."Many skill-development facilities, including the Yoga Center, Language Lab, Health Club, and Bhoomika Women's Guidance & Counselling Center.

 

Government Victoria College have rating of 4.3 for the faculty by students. It represents that Institute has decent, qualified and experienced faculty members.

For the faculty Christ Nagar College have rating of 4.04. It represents that Institute has good, qualified and experienced faculty members.

Fatima Mata National College provides programmes including M.A, M.Sc, M.Com, B.A, B.Com, B.Sc, BCA in streams such as Humanities & Social Sciences, Science, Accounting & Commerce, IT & Software, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in English, Botany, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Zoology.

MG College has a rating of 3.67 for the Faculty by students. This shows that the institute has qualified, and experienced faculty members.

St. Mary's College, Thrissur have rating of 4 for the faculty by students. It represents that Institute has decent, qualified and experienced faculty members.

Yes, It is estimated that joining the top Psychology colleges in Kerala can be affordable as most colleges have tuition fees of less than INR 1 lakh. Listed below are the colleges along with their affordable tuition fees:

Low-cost Colleges	Tuition Fee
Vimala College Fees	INR 54,000
Kerala University Fees	INR 3,360
Rajagiri College of Social Sciences Fees	INR 67,500 - INR 90,000
Christ College, Irinjalakuda Fees	INR 8,710
Providence Womens College Fees	INR 54,000

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website.

Hi, you can refer below for the top courses offered by best Psychology colleges in Kerala:

Top Courses	No. of Colleges
BSc	90+
MSc	20+
BA	3
PhD	1
MA	1

 

Hi, please refer to the table below for the top Psychology colleges in Kerala that offer the highest Return on Investment to their students in the form of placement package:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Annual Median Package
St. Aloysius College Courses	INR 3,150	INR 3.2 LPA
Kerala University Courses	INR 3,360	INR 3.48 LPA
Vimala College Courses	INR 54,000	INR 3 LPA
Christ College Irinjalakuda Courses	INR 8,710 – INR 1,01 L	INR 3.4 LPA – INR 3.44 LPA
St. Mary's College, Thrissur Courses	INR 1.01 lakh	INR 3 LPA

Source: Official site and may vary.

 

Listed below are the top private Clinical Psychology colleges in India with their tuition fee and eligibility criteria:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility / Exams
Amity University Noida Admission	INR 2.4 Lacs – INR 13.2 lakh	Merit-Based
Christ University Admission	INR 3.4 lakh	Merit-Based
Amity University Mumbai Admission	INR 2.08 Lacs – INR 6.04 lakh	Merit-Based
Chandigarh University Admission	INR 2.5 Lacs – INR 2.54 lakh	CUCET Chandigarh University
MIT-WPU Admission	INR 2.6 lakh	Merit-Based

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website and may vary.

Loyola College of Social Sciences has been rated 4 on Infrastructure parameter. Institute has a well supported campus with facilities such as Auditorium, Boys Hostel, Cafeteria, Girls Hostel, Gym, Hospital / Medical Facilities, Hostel, Labs, Library, Sports Complex, Wi-Fi Campus.

The average salary package of the students who have graduated from some of the best MA Psychology colleges in India is given in the table below:

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It's a subfield of Psychology. It researches the study of learning processes from cognitive and behavioral perspectives. Educational psychology concentrates on using quantitative techniques, such as testing and measuring, to improve activities about instructional design.

In addition to the work they conduct,  psychologists also study the social, emotional, and cognitive development of young children and adolescents. The role of an Educational psychologist is to support schools and related authorities to improve the education and learning experiences of children. 

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Educational Psychology courses

No, Educational Psychology is not available as a specialition in BA course. It is not available as a specialisation in most degree courses except UG Diploma and PhD If you want to become an educational psychologist then you can pursue bachelor's degree in Psychology such as BA in Psychology or BSc in Psychology. However, BA in  Educational Psychology is available in several countries outside India.

Psychometric Assessment is a method which is used to test cognitive abilities and personality traits of a person.

Through this assessment we can analyse personality, thought process, aptitude and also behaviour of a person.

There can be mnay types of psychometric tests - some of main two are personality tests and ability tests. 

Hope this helped your query! All the best!

The seats availability for offered courses at Mount Carmel College goes up to 258.

Sahya Arts and Science College provides programmes including B.A, B.Sc, BBA, B.Com, M.Com, M.Sc. in streams such as Hospitality & Travel, IT & Software, Science, Business & Management Studies, Humanities & Social Sciences, Accounting & Commerce, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Physics, Human Resources, English, Chemistry.

The requirement of entrance exam varies course-wise. University of Kerala conducts an entrance exam for PG courses. For most of the UG programmes, admission is based on merit in the last qualifying exam. For MBA, the university accepts national or state-level entrance exams such as CAT,  CMAT and KMAT. Kerala University furthers calls the shortlisted candidates for group discussion and personal interview rounds for some of the courses such as MBA, MSW, etc.

Mahatma Gandhi University Kerala accepts national entrance exams such as MGU CAT, KEAM, CPGET, etc. Mahatma Gandhi University admission process is conducted via online registrations. Candidates must have to qualify the eligibility criteria set by the university for the desired course. 

No, its not difficult to get admission at Calicut University. The university accepts admission based on merit and entrance exams. The university accepts national entrance exams such as CMAT, CAT,  KMAT, KMAT Kerala, and others. 

MSc at Amrita Center for Allied Health Sciences is available across 12 specialisations. These include the following:

MSc Specialisations at Amrita Center for Allied Health Sciences
Respiratory Therapy	Diabetes Sciences	Medical Laboratory Technology (Pathology, Microbiology, Biochemistry)
Physician Assistant (Medical Oncology)	Neuro Electro Physiology	Dialysis Therapy
Cardiovascular Technology	Deglutology & Swallowing Disorders	Allied Health Sciences
Physician Assistant (Cardiovascular & Thoracic Sciences)	Clinical Nutrition and Food Science	Emergency Medical Technology